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 One True Benefit of a Salt Water Generator
There is still a lot of misinformation out there about saltwater pools also known as saltwater generators or chlorine generators. I go over the main benefit of a saltwater system and co…
Ariel by Solar-Breeze: Solar Surface Cleaner First Impressions
I have been running the Ariel in my pool now for over 4 months and I think after testing it that the Ariel is a solid choice for a surface cleaner. Listen to hear what I liked and what…
A Portable Clean-Up Pump Can Come In Super Handy!
If you don’t have a portable clean-up pump or a portable filtration system there are some very good reasons to get one. You can expand your services and also make green pool clean-ups t…
Time Management Out on Your Pool Route
Wasting time on your pool route is the same as wasting money. You could be doing more pools or more work instead of wasting time doing things that make no money and no sense. I go over …
Tips on Switching From a Pressure Side Cleaner to a Robotic Cleaner
Does it make sense to switch from a Pressure Side Cleaner or a Suction Side Cleaner to a Robotic Pool Cleaner? I go over some reasons it may make sense and also share some of the pros a…
The “Not Enough” Economy has Hit the Pool Industry!
It looks like everything is out of stock in the swimming pool industry. Looking for chlorine? Good luck. How about equipment? Good luck also. How about an employee? Yeah, that too. I go…
What is Causing Algae in my Pool?
Sometimes you have to put on your detective cap in order to find out why a pool may have algae in it. Finding the source of the algae problem goes a long way in preventing it from retur…
Dog Issues on Your Pool Route
Besides being attacked by a dog there are a number of issues that dogs can create for you. Dogs in the pool are a real problem and I go over this and more.
Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pr…
Give Me My Money! Tips on Getting Paid on the Spot
There is nothing wrong with getting paid on the spot. When you go out to eat the restaurant doesn’t send you an invoice. A plumber who puts a water heater in expects payment the same da…
Can’t Find the Chlorine Type You Usually Use? What Should You Do?
The chlorine shortage is real and some are predicting it will go into the 2022 season which would be terrible. What can you do if you can’t find the chlorine type you usually use? What …
Rookie Chemistry Mistakes and More with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry
If you are just getting started in the pool industry or just bought a home with a pool, there are a few common chemistry misconceptions that you should know about. I go over a few of th…
Chlorine Shortages and Price Increases Are Real
There are some real shortages happening right now this season and some pretty big price increases as well. I give you a sort of road map on this and offer some ways to substitute chemic…
Why is my pH always going up in my Pool? With Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry
One very common issue in pool chemistry is that the pH can constantly be rising in a pool. No matter what you do it seems that you are adding tones of Muriatic acid each week. Learn som…
Tips on Pool Service at Short Term Rentals & Airbnb with Bob Lowry
If you are thinking about doing service on a short-term rental or Airbnb there are a few cautions that you should be aware of. I discuss these short-term rental properties and the best …
How Strong is One Chlorine Type Compared to Another? With Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry
When you read a chlorine package you will see the available chlorine percentage. What exactly does that mean? I go over this with chemistry expert Bob Lowry and we also discuss how a sa…
Different Chlorine Types and Which is the Best with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry
So, what exactly is chlorine, and which is the best type of chlorine for your pool? Chemistry expert Bob Lowry goes over each type of chlorine for you and its pros and cons.
Bob Lowry i…
Keys to Success in Owning a Pool Route with Scott Roberts of NPRS
What makes a pool service route successful? And how do you grow your business? I discuss these aspects of the swimming pool industry with Scott Roberts of National Pool Route Sales (NPR…
Is the Pool Industry a Good Industry to Get into? With Scott Roberts of NPRS
What is the current state of the pool service industry? Is getting into this industry a good thing? I discuss this and more with Scott Roberts of National Pool Route Sales (NPRS). To le…
How Do I Get Trained When I Buy a Pool Route? With Scott Roberts of NPRS
How do you get the training you need after buying a pool route is one question you may be asking. Scott Roberts goes over this and more as we dig deeper into buying a pool route through…
What Exactly is a Pool Route and What am I buying? With Scott Roberts of NPRS
So what is a pool service route and what exactly are you buying? Scott Roberts goes into more detail about what it means to buy a pool service route in today’s podcast. Learn what buyin…