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
Pool Start Up Methods with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry
Pool Start-Ups can seem daunting at first. I mean you are dealing with someone’s $80,000 investment. It is like you have a job in valet parking and someone just handed you the keys to t…
Generic Pool Parts vs OEM Parts
There are a ton of generic pool parts on the market today. Some look just like the OEM parts and you may be wondering if these knock-off parts or products are any good. I go over my exp…
How Do you Manage Being Sick or Injured in Your Pool Service Route
Getting sick or hurt is something you may not think about much, but it will happen. So what do you do in that case with your pool route if you need to miss an extended period of time? I…
Take Pride in your Pool Service Business
Taking pride in your pool service business can change your attitude as well as your customer’s attitude about you. I go over some simple things you can do to boost your business and tak…
Be Clear When Communicating Everything
One thing that can cost your pool service business money is simply not communicating things to your clients. If you miss a service day but make it up later and don’t tell the client you…
Chlorine Armageddon!
The Tri-Chlor shortage is causing pool service pros big headaches and of course, inflated chemical costs across the board. I go over some ways to extend the chlorine in a pool and use l…
Phosphate Remover Testing Results
If you have ever wondered if phosphate removers work, stay tuned as I go over some of my results from using phosphate removers on my pool route.
Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a W…
The Orenda Way with Harold Evans of Orenda Technologies
Orenda is more than a chemical company and they are also on the leading edge on education. If you know the “why” of pool care you can understand how to solve many of the common problems…
Salt Water Generators and Those White Flakes with Harold Evans of Orenda Technologies
Do saltwater systems have their drawbacks? Harold Evans gives us his opinion on saltwater generators and discusses what those white flakes are returning into the pool.
How the Tri-Chlor …
Why the LSI is Key with Harold Evans of Orenda Technologies
The LSI (Langelier Saturation Index) is a key element in the Orenda Way of doing things. What is the LSI and how can you use it to balance a pool? And what does a balanced LSI look like…
How the Tri-Chlor Shortage Can Bring Positive Change to the Industry with Harold Evans of Orenda Technologies
In this podcast, I asked Industry expert Harold Evans his thoughts on the Tri-Chlor shortage, and in his opinion, this can bring positive change to the industry. He believes the overrel…
Tips on Selling Pool Pumps to Customers Under the New DOE Regulations
So how do you sell a customer on forking over an additional $1,000 for what would have been a simple $500 motor swap out? I go over some ways to smooth the ruffled feathers of customers…
Common Pool Pump & Motor Noises and What's the Problem - Screech, Hum & Click!
Certain noises that your pool pump and motor make can be an indicator of a problem. I go over some of the more common sounds you will hear and what each one indicates. From screeching t…
Hayward VS Pump Line-Up and How to Choose the Right VS Pump with Scott Petty of Hayward
Hayward is a leading manufacturer of pool pumps and they have a wide variety of pumps and vs pumps available today. In this podcast, we go over some of the pumps in the Hayward family …
Common Misconceptions on the New DEO Regulations and VS Pumps with Scott Petty of Hayward
There are many misconceptions about the new DOE pool pump regulations and about Variable Speed Pumps in general. We unpack some of the most common ones for you in today’s podcast. Scott…
DOE Pump Regulations Explained with Scott Petty of Hayward "The Pump Guy"
Starting July 19th, 2021 the DOE will begin to regulate which pool pumps can be manufactured. Basically, any pump deemed to be not energy efficient will no longer be allowed. Some of th…
Color Bodies: Why Your Water Has That Odd Color to It with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry
Have you ever had a pool where the water color looked a bit off but it wasn’t for lack of chlorine nor are there metals in the water? It could be Color Bodies. These are colors introduc…
What is TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry
No one in the industry talks much about TDS. But TDS or Total Dissolved Solids should not be a reading that you totally ignore. There is only one way to test for it and that is with a d…
Signs a Swimming Pool Has a Leak with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry
A pool with a leak can be a lot of work. Bob Lowry goes over some tell tail signs that your pool may have a leak. Listen to learn what to look for chemistry wise to determine if your po…
Are Adding Borates an End All Cure-All? With Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry
I think many are under the impression that once you add borates to your pool you are done with your pool care. Borates do make things much easier but you still need to maintain your poo…