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
All About Swimming Pool Algaecides and Ways to Prevent Algae with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry
So what is an algaecide and do you even need one to treat algae in your pool? What are some ways to prevent algae in the first place? Chemistry expert Bob Lowry goes over this and more …
Polaris Robotic Pool Cleaners Models & Features with Skye Svenningsen of Fluidra
Polaris has always been the leader in the Robotic Pool Cleaner category since they broke into the market several years ago. They now have 12 different models to choose from and their la…
HASA Liquid Chlorine and Acid Returnable Cases 101 with Terry Arko of HASA
I sat down with Terry Arko who is the Product Training and Content Manager for HASA. HASA makes a number of products but they are best known for their returnable liquid chlorine and liq…
Best Methods from Going From Tri-Chlor Tablets to Liquid Chlorine with Terry Arko of HASA
I sat down with Terry Arko who is the Product Training and Content Manager for HASA. HASA makes a number of products but they are best known for their returnable liquid chlorine and liq…
What is a Pool Sanitizer Anyway? With Terry Arko of HASA
I sat down with Terry Arko who is the Product Training and Content Manager for HASA. HASA makes a number of products but they are best known for their returnable liquid chlorine and liq…
Switching From Tri-Chlor to Liquid Chlorine and Using a Liquid Chlorine Feeder with Terry Arko of HASA
I sat down with Terry Arko who is the Product Training and Content Manager for HASA. HASA makes a number of products but they are best known for their returnable liquid chlorine and liq…
Switching to a Robotic Cleaner From a Suction or Pressure Cleaner – Things to Know
Here are some things that the pool store salesman probably won’t tell you when you switch from another type of cleaner to a robotic cleaner. There are several differences between the cl…
Answer the phone man! Simple Things that Make you an Elite Service Company
One of my pet peeves is when I call or email and get zero response. Well, that company or person is off the list. One simple thing that can really take your pool service to the next lev…
How Not to Lose Money on Your Pool Route
When you do any type of bid for equipment install or for service, chances are you are not thinking that you will lose money on either at the end of the day. But if you make one of these…
Two Common Liability Issue you Can Easily Avoid on Your Pool Route
The last thing you want is to get sued on your pool route. There are two very common errors or oversights that can get you in trouble out there. If you get a handle on these two common …
Leslie's Pro Program with Brian Agnew & Chad Christensen of Leslie's Commercial Division
In this episode, I sat down with Brian Agnew and Chad Christensen who heads up the Wholesale Department over at Leslie’s Pool Supplies. You may not know but Leslie’s has a Wholesale dep…
Some Causes of Poor Water Flow in Your Pool
Poor water flow can be caused by a number of different things. It could be simply a dirty pump basket or a dirty filter. I go over some ways to identify why a pool has poor water flow.
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Double Up On Your Pool Service Equipment
This may sound like a simple suggestion but it is often overlooked by many pool service pros, which is doubling up on your pool service equipment. I go over some of the key equipment to…
Three Common DIY Pool Care Errors That You Will Encounter
When you take over a service account from a DIY homeowner, most of the time they are doing a pretty good job. I do notice a common pattern and here are three of the most common things I…
When to Drain Your Pool or a Pool on Your Route
There is no real rule of thumb of when a pool needs to be drained. But there are some obvious chemical indicators like high CYA and of course staining on the pool surface. I go over som…
Pool Service Pro - What is Your End Game?
When you are young or relatively young and starting out you don’t think about getting old or really think about the next step in your pool business. I will be turning 50 this year so I …
Dogs in your Pool and Ways to Keep the Pool Balanced with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry
In this podcast, I go over with Bob Lowry the hidden dangers of dogs swimming in a pool with you.
Bob Lowry is the author of over 23 books but this has to be one of his most relevant and…
Residential vs Commercial Pool Service with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry
Ever wonder what it takes to do Apartment complexes, motels, hotels, and HOA community pools? I go over some tips with Bob Lowry on when to know when you are ready to make the leap from…
Best Pool Water Testing Methods with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry
Test strips, reagent testers, or photometers. Which is the better testing method? Bob Lowry goes over the pros and cons of each of these methods.
Bob Lowry is the author of over 23 book…
Products That Can Zero Out Your Pool’s Chlorine Level with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry
Adding a sequestering agent or stain removing product can negatively impact a pool’s chlorine level. It is not uncommon for pools to zero out when one of these products is added. I go o…