The Pool Guy Podcast Show
In this podcast I cover everything swimming pool care-related from chemistry to automatic cleaners and equipment. I focus on the pool service side of things and also offer tips to homeowners. There are also some great interviews with guests from inside the industry.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 19 minutes
- Episodes
- 1755
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
The Hidden and Not So Hidden Dangers of Trichlor
I think when you think of Tri-Chlor Tablets the first caution you often hear is that it will add Cyanuric Acid to the pool. We often don’t go beyond this but there are other dangers ass…
Talking Yourself Out of a New Pool Service Bid
There are things you want to accomplish on your bid, namely you want to land the account and not waste your time. I suggest fine-tuning your bidding method and having a good script. Lea…
Heavy Leaf Debris in Your Pool Each Week? Try the PoolSkim!
One device that is often overlooked or dismissed when you are thinking of something to help with a pool with heavy leaf debris is the PoolSkim. It doesn’t look like much and you may be …
Vinyl Pools & Some Common Issues to Be Aware Of
Whether you have an in-ground vinyl pool or an Above Ground one there are certain do’s and don’ts with the vinyl surface. Learn how to protect your investment or how to avoid liability …
PebbleTec Pools & Some Common Issues with This Surface Type
PebbleTec is a great pool surface type that is super durable and great looking. But like any surface type it is not without issues. I touch on a few common problems you can run into wit…
The Real Difference Between a D.E. Filter, Cartridge Filter & Sand Filter
Granted that these are all very different filtration types. And some filter better than others. But what are the real deciding factors between these 3 filter types and which one is the …
Waterco Multicyclone 16 (Jacuzzi JMC 16) Traps 80% Dirt Before the Filter!
A pre-filter can be a great idea under the right circumstances and let's face it, trapping 80% of the dirt before it reaches the filter is a good thing. But there are a few things to co…
The Four Different Testing Methods and Which is Best with Bob Lowry
There are really only four water testing methods available today for your pool and spa. Reagent test kits, photometers, digital testers, and test strips. I go over the pros and cons of …
Borates and Mineral Systems with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry
You may want to use a chlorine enhancer like borates or a mineral system in your pool to extend the life of the chlorine. A mineral system like PoolRx, the Nature2 and the Frog system a…
Will There Be a Chlorine Shortage in 2022? Bob Lowry Answers This and More
With the Bio Lab factory still, offline the supply of 3” Tri-Chlor tablets will probably still be in short supply in 2022. Bob Lowry forecast the 2022 season and he touches on some safe…
Cold Water and Your Pool Care with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry
When the pool water starts to get cold there are some factors that are of course different than in the warmer Summer months. If you don’t completely winterize your pool, Bob Lowry touch…
What to Include in Full Service Pool Service Accounts
There are usually three tiers or types of pool service. You have Chemical Only, Chemicals and Netting and then the Full Service. What exactly should be included in Full Service? I go ov…
Pricing Yourself Out of Business
If you are not raising your prices you may be going out of business soon. With inflation outside the industry at 9% and inside the industry at sometimes 100% on certain products, if you…
How To Speed Up Your Filter Cleaning on Your Pool Route
Filter cleaning time can be very time-consuming especially if you are doing your route and cleaning 4-6 full-size filters each day. There are some simple things you can do to speed up y…
Bringing on a Pool Service Tech (Employee) – A Good Idea? A Bad Idea?
With the current labor shortage and rising wages, is it a good time to bring on an employee? It is probably not the best environment and there are things you need to be aware of when de…
Should You Replace your Entire Pool Pump or Just the Motor?
In this podcast, I go over if you should just replace your pool motor when it starts to go out or your entire pool pump. When is replacing one over the other logical? I also go over dif…
Pool Filter Tips and Tricks Part 4: Backwash Valves, D.E. Filter Trouble and More
As I wrap up this series on pool filters I focus here on the backwash valves and issues you can run into. I also cover charging a filter with D.E. and some other D.E. filter issues you …
Pool Filter Tips and Tricks Part 3: From Pressure Gauges to O-Rings
In this part I cover issues with the pressure gauge as well as the tank O-ring. There can be a number of issues with both and if you do enough filters you will run into some of these.
L…
Pool Filter Tips and Tricks Part 2: High PSI and When the Filter Elements Are Bad
In this part, I go over some basics when it comes to knowing when the DE grids are worn out and when the cartridges are shot. Plus I go over some air relief/air bleeder troubleshooting …
Pool Filter Tips and Tricks Part 1: Filter Type and Size Overview
In this part, I go over something to know about sizing a pool filter and cover some tips and tricks for Sand Filters, DE Filters, and Cartridge Filters. I start this series off by givin…