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
An Overview of Enzymes, Phosphate Removers & Water Clarification With Alicia Stevens of Natural Chemistry
Ever wonder what exactly enzymes are and what benefit you get from adding them to your pool? Or wonder why phosphates are such a big deal now in the industry? You also here to add a cla…
Hot Tub Care with Insights from Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry
Hot Tubs can seem very daunting to a pool pro who doesn’t take care of one very often. They can be a challenge because of the small body of water and the larger bather load. Chemistry e…
What Exactly is a PPM? Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry Explains
The term PPM is thrown around so much in the swimming pool industry that you may not even think about what it even means. But it is a standard measurement used industry-wide and Bob Low…
Switching from Tri-Chlor to Cal Hypo Tablets – Some Cautions with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry
With the looming Tri-Chlor shortage, it may be tempting to switch over to Cal Hypo tablets which is actually a great idea. There are some cautions though when you go from Tri-Chlor to C…
About “Pool Chemistry for Service Pros” book with the author Bob Lowry
Bob Lowry is the author of over 23 books but this has to be one of his most relevant and shortest books coming in at just 19 pages thick. But it is packed with so many essentials on res…
Proper Pool Filtration and Cloudy Pool Water with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry
Besides balancing your pool water, the pool filtration system is another key factor in preventing poor water quality. I go over the different filter types, pool run times, and cloudy po…
Salt Water Pools as Easy as Set it and Forget it?
Are saltwater pools as hands-off or hands-free as some claim? You may be surprised to learn that having a salt pool is actually more work than when you didn’t have one. I go over the th…
Spa Air Venturi, Air Blowers and Spa Booster Pumps 101
Ever wonder how an attached spa gets those air bubbles? There are basically 3 ways that this takes place and in this podcast, I will cover each in detail for you. Each is a little diffe…
The Pool Caddy I Use
The blue caddy you see in a lot of my videos is the TK Pool Products “Original Caddy.” I go over the usefulness of my caddy and also touch on the Val Pak caddy for pool service use. I …
What to Test For Each Week in a Pool
In this podcast, I go over what test factors or water parameters as we used to call it in my day to test for each week. You really don’t need to do a battery of tests each week at the p…
Best Variable Speed Run Times
I have been doing pool service since the first VS pumps hit the market and there has been a wide range of best practices over the years. I have established a rule of thumb runtime formu…
When to Add Salt to Your Saltwater Pools
Recharging a saltwater pool is something that is necessary but there is no set rule of thumb as to how much salt a pool will need. I go over the factors that will determine how much sal…
Swimming Pool Deep Freeze: Tips on Pool Equipment and Freezing Weather Damage
The recent deep freeze that most of the country experienced has wreaked havoc on swimming pools. The standard procedure of setting the pool pump to run 24/7 was smart but when power wa…
Test Strips Pros and Cons
If you are thinking about using test strips on your pool service routes, there are some pros and cons that you need to know about. There are some good reasons to use test strips on your…
“Add More Chlorine!” – Not That Simple
The simple answer to all of your pool care problems, “add more chlorine.” While most of the problems with your pool water quality will be from having zero to low chlorine in your pool, …
Poolife NST Slow-Dissolving Cal Hypo Tablets with Michael Villegas of Sigura
Cal Hypo tablets have been around for some time and one of the major drawbacks is that they dissolve in one day. But Poolife has created a Cal Hypo Tablet that is a Slow-Release or slow…
Solar Covers, Safety Nets and How to Deal with Them on Your Pool Route
Covers can be the bane of a pool pros life and there is nothing worse than solar pool blankets and safety nets. I go over some standards you can apply to your pool service when dealing …
You Get What You Pay For, Don’t Go Cheap on Your Pool!
This saying goes way back to the 1800s and it is just as relevant in 2021. Going cheap on your pool equipment and pool service can cost you more later. I go over some things to keep in …
Adding A Pressure Washing Service to Your Pool Service
If you are building up your pool service route and have extra time on your hands, pressure washing your customer's cement deck is a great way to earn extra money. I go over adding press…
What I Believe About Pool Chemistry
With all of these different experts on the chemistry that I have featured from Bob Lowry to Harold Evans, I think sometimes my thoughts on chemistry get lost in the shuffle. First, I ag…