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
The One for One Rule for Your Pool Service Route
Once your pool route gets large enough to start turning a profit, the one for one rule is a very effective way to fine-tune and expand your business profitability. This is a very sound …
Homeowner Rookie Mistakes Part 3: Water Testing Errors
Testing your swimming pool water is essential but there are some factors that can cause user error. When you test the water, where the water sample comes from, reading the results and o…
Polaris Quattro Sport (P40): The Best Pressure Cleaner of 2020
The Polaris Quattro Sport was released in 2019 and has quickly become the premiere pressure side pool cleaner on the market today. It doesn’t look like your typical pressure cleaner and…
Letting Pool Service Customers Clean their Own Pool Filter
Whether you are just starting out in the pool service business or been around a while, you will soon encounter a customer who balks at the filter cleaning charge and insists on cleaning…
Saltwater Pool Facts & Myths
Saltwater pools known by their saltwater generators (SWG) have now been around for well over 20 years. But there is still a lot of mystery surrounding how they actually work. In this po…
Robotic Cleaners are Your Best Choice for a Pool Cleaner
I know I didn’t preface the title with a why making the title more of a statement of fact. Between the 3 swimming pool cleaner types, I personally think Robotic Pool Cleaners are the be…
Why You Need a Pool Vacuum System Now!
I don’t sell any products directly so I can speak to you from an unbiased position. The one cleaning tool that you need for service is a Pool Vacuum system. There are four to choose fro…
All About the Quad D.E. or Cartridge Type D.E. Filters
If I had to choose the best D.E. filter for a pool I would put the cartridge type D.E filters like the Pentair Quad D.E. Filter, the Hayward DEP 500 Series Pleated Element D.E. Filter a…
Homeowner Rookie Mistakes Part 2: Pump Basket Fails
Emptying your swimming pool’s pump basket seems simple enough, but it really is not. There are many things that can go wrong if you empty it improperly and of course there are many thin…
Aquabot is Now Two Different Companies
When Fluidra and Zodiac Pool Systems merged the Aqaubot brand was split into two separate companies at the request of the European Commission. They didn't want Zodiac Fluidra to have a …
Dolphin Proteus Line of Robotic Pool Cleaners
The Dolphin brand of robotic pool cleaners by Maytronics is always in the top tier of reviews. You know when you purchase a Dolphin cleaner you are getting a fine machine. The Proteus l…
Rookie Pool Guy & Gal Mistakes Series - Part 3: Not Going the Extra Mile
There are many common things that you can do as a new service provider for your clients that will make your efforts stand out. I am not talking about discounts or free services but litt…
Generic Automatic Cleaner Parts – Are They Any Good?
If you have an automatic pool cleaner chances are you had to order replacement parts. One thing that can be shocking is how expensive these OEM – Original Manufacture Parts cost. If you…
Homeowner Rookie Mistakes Part 1: Not Adding Water to the Pool
In this new series, I will cover the most common errors that new pool owners make. A pool can be complicated to take care of, and mistakes can easily be made. The number one mistake tha…
Traditional Method of Pool Care & Chlorine Enhancers
I call this the Traditional Method of pool care because it has been the industry standard for a few decades now. It is a combination of a sanitizer like liquid chlorine and 3” Tri-Chlor…
High CYA and the Best Way to Lower It
Does your swimming pool have a very high CYA (Cyanuric Acid -Conditioner) level? Do those products that lower down the CYA really work? What is the best way to lower my pool’s high CYA …
What to Test for in Your Swimming Pool Each Week?
Testing your swimming pool water weekly is highly recommended by those in the pool industry. But what exactly do you need to test for each week? What can you test for bi-monthly or mont…
When to Add Salt to my New Saltwater Pool?
If you have just had a pool built or remodeled and there is a Salt Water Generator, when do you add the salt? This is a common question and I think my answer will surprise you. It is im…
No more 1099-Pool Service Employees in California
With the passage of AB 5, the 1099-employee will be completely eliminated in California. If it proofs successful, this year other states will soon be adopting these strict restrictions …
New Plaster Pool Start Up Issues
Starting up a plaster pool is loaded with potential problems that could cause staining, discoloration and damage to the new pool surface. There are some things that you should never do …