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
“Borates, Are They for Real?” With Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry
I recorded a series of podcasts with renowned chemistry expert Bob Lowry. Bob Lowry has created over 100 chemicals used in today's Pool & Spa Industry and has written over 20 books on p…
“Swimming Pool Metal Staining 101” With Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry
I recorded a series of podcasts with renowned chemistry expert Bob Lowry. Bob Lowry has created over 100 chemicals used in today's Pool & Spa Industry and has written over 20 books on p…
“Preventing Algae in Your Pool” With Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry
I recorded a series of podcasts with renowned chemistry expert Bob Lowry. Bob Lowry has created over 100 chemicals used in today's Pool & Spa Industry and has written over 20 books on p…
“Is Cyanuric Acid Testing Accurate?” With Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry
I recorded a series of podcasts with renowned chemistry expert Bob Lowry. Bob Lowry has created over 100 chemicals used in today's Pool & Spa Industry and has written over 20 books on p…
“Is High CYA Really a Problem?” With Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry
I recorded a series of podcasts with renowned chemistry expert Bob Lowry. Bob Lowry has created over 100 chemicals used in today's Pool & Spa Industry and has written over 20 books on p…
“Why is Balancing Your Pool Important Anyway?” With Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry
I recorded a series of podcasts with renowned chemistry expert Bob Lowry. Bob Lowry has created over 100 chemicals used in today's Pool & Spa Industry and has written over 20 books on p…
Certified Residential vs CPO Certification What is the Difference?
You may not have heard of Residential Pool Certification and it is not as familiar as the CPO course but it is something that I highly think you should consider. The course is offered b…
Taking on Above Ground Pools as Service Accounts
There are many reasons why you may want to consider taking on some above ground pools in your service area. You may have heard the stories that they are hard to maintain and that they a…
VS Pump Run Time – Best Speeds and Run Times to Set
What are the best speeds and runtimes to set for your variable speed pump? This is a question I am often asked and I go over some rpm or pump speed percentages as well as run times. Eac…
VS Pump Sizing – How to Pick the Right Variable Speed Pump
When upgrading your existing single-speed pump it can sometimes be challenging to decide on which Variable Speed Pump to upgrade to. Specifically which hp rating should you upgrade to. …
Know What’s in That Chemical? Like With Clorox Xtra Blue 3” Tablets?
It is good to know what you are putting into your pool each week. Typically you can find the chemical ingredients listed in the MSDS sheet that the manufacturer puts out. Not only does …
Sign in Sheet and Other Tips to Let the Customer Know you Showed Up
I recently recorded a podcast on how showing up is half the battle. But what if the customers don’t know that you showed up or accuses you of not showing up? I offer some tried and true…
Cold Weather and Water Testing Anomalies
Coldwater can offer some challenges to water testing especially if you use a Reagent Test Kit. I go over some things to look for when testing in cold water and also offer some cold wate…
Dead Critter Disposal the Horror of Pool Service
This is the gross or darker side of pool service. Finding a dead critter in a customer’s pool. What do you do with the dead critter and how do you make the pool safe again. I go over so…
Year End Audit of Your Business: Are you Making Any Money?
Is your pool service business making money? How would you know unless you did a year-end audit? I focus on three areas to look at, your income, your expenses, and your personal expenses…
Tips on Selling VS Pumps to Your Customers
With July 19th, 2021 as the end date for sales of single-speed pumps for in-ground pools of more than 1- horsepower, it looks like Variable Speed Pumps will be the king. In other words,…
Are you Bringing the Industry Down or Building It Up?
Are you bringing the Industry down or is the way you do business bringing the Industry up? I think that being ignorant is not a bad thing and it opens you up to want to learn and get be…
What Spare Parts Should You Carry For Your Pool Route?
Have spare parts on your service truck or van is critical and a great time saver. I go over some of the spare parts that I carry and I think the list is more or less regional. But you g…
Why I Think Cartridge Filters are the Best Pool Filters
Everyone has an opinion when it comes to filters and which filter type we think is best. I happen to lean heavily towards cartridge filters even though they are not perfect for every po…
Using Liquid Chlorine In Place of 3” Tablets
I know the coming 3” Tri-Chlor Shortage has been talked to death already but I am focusing here in this podcast on some effective ways to use liquid chlorine on your pool route in place…