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
- 1754
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
Rookie Pool Guy & Gal Mistakes Part 9: Not Treating Algae Aggressively
One of the hardest lessons to learn when you are first starting out is that treating algae is a serious business. It is easy to think a small amount of algae is not a big deal, but not …
PAL EvenGlow Retrofit Lights for your Pool & Spa
If you have older incandescent pool and spa lights or if your pool service customers are asking to upgrade to LED lights check out the PAL EvenGlow light system. They fit into any exist…
What is That Purple Dust Staining in my Pool?
Purple Dust or Copper Cyanurate is a known industry issue and it is formed when high CYA levels in the pool react with high copper levels, typically over 0.5 ppm of copper. Learn how th…
A look at the Jandy VS Pump Line-up with Steve Jones of Fluidra
In this podcast I interview Steve Jones who is a Product Manager at Fluidra which is the parent company of Jandy. We go over each of the Jandy Variable Speed Pumps specifically and afte…
Department of Energy New Pool Pump Regulations & How Jandy Can Help You
In this podcast I interview Steve Jones who is a Product Manager at Fluidra which is the parent company of Jandy. We discuss how Jandy is helping both the Homeowner and the Pool Install…
Choosing a Cleaner Based on Your Pool Debris
One thing I am asked all of the time is will this cleaner pick up oak leaves or which cleaner picks up pine needles? Choosing a cleaner based on what type of debris it can pick up is an…
The Importance of Matching Pool Equipment
If you have a brother or sister you probably were not a fan of when your parents dressed you alike. When it comes to pool equipment, having matching equipment may not seem important, bu…
Document Everything on Your Next Pool Service Bid
Going out on a bid for a new service account is exciting and often there are perils we cannot see at the time. Maybe a pool has an existing stain but the customer never saw it until you…
White Flakes in my Pool From my Salt System
If you have a saltwater pool or service some saltwater pools you may notice some white skin like blowback in your pool or piles of white flakes everywhere? What are they and how do you …
How to Adjust Your Salt System Output
Now that you have a new Saltwater System known also as a Saltwater Generator (SWG) I will go over how to set the proper chlorine output. If you do pool service this is important because…
3” Tri-Chlor Tablets Overview and Use
The 3” Tri-Chlor Tablet has been around for over 40 years and it is an industry-standard for the primary pool sanitizer in many regions of the country and world. But how much do you rea…
Granular Tri-Chlor 101
Using granular Tri-Chlor is not something that is simple and easy and you can easily stain a pool surface if you use it incorrectly. I go over some reasons to use the granular Tri-Chlor…
A New Rule of Thumb for Setting Your Pump Run Time
It can be hard to know how long to run your pool pump so that you are not wasting energy by running it too long or on the flip side running it to little causing water quality issues. Th…
Most Innovative Robotic Cleaner Yet! Polaris ALPHA IQ+
I am a big fan of robotic pool cleaners and each year there is always a newer and better model on the market. That is just the nature of technology and this year Polaris has raised the …
Salt Water Pool Pros and Cons
If your thinking about putting in a Saltwater Generator (SWG) to convert your pool to a saltwater system I give you an honest look at some of the pros and cons in this episode. I also t…
Bug Bro: Those Pool Service Customers that Bug You
My 12-year old son coined this phrase whenever he comes to my office to interrupt me. “Hey, Bug Bro is here.” I thought it was an apt term and you may have customers on your pool route …
Converting you Pool to a Saltwater Pool
In this episode I go over how to add salt to your pool to convert it over to a saltwater pool once you have your saltwater generator installed. It is an easy process but there are a few…
Best Way to Heat Your Swimming Pool
There are many ways to heat your swimming pool during the season and I have found that the best way is the tried and true method of using your pool heater. You can also try variations o…
Upgrading or Having a Pool Heater or Heat Pump Installed
Maybe you are thinking about installing a Natural Gas Heater or a Heat pump or just upgrading your existing heater. Here are some things to know about the process and choosing the right…
The Bottom Feeder Professional Battery Powered Vacuum System: Interview with Glen Heffernan Owner/Creator
In this entertaining podcast, I go over the features of the Bottom Feeder Professional Grade Battery Powered Swimming Pool Vacuum System with the creator/owner Glen Heffernan. We talk a…