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
Buying a Vacuum System with or Without a Cart?
Buying a Swimming Pool Vacuum System is a big investment and I am often asked if it is better to purchase it with or without the cart. I think it depends on the usage, your service area…
Hey, Your Pool Really Sucks Man!
Everyone has taken on a pool that is just flat out terrible. Either you didn’t bid it carefully and now notice the equipment is terrible or the debris level is just crazy bad. Or the cu…
Polaris 360 Return Side Cleaner -No Booster Pump Needed!
The Polaris 360 is a great option for pools with heavy debris but without a dedicated Booster Pump installed for a Pressure side Cleaner. In this podcast I cover the benefits and drawba…
Buying a Swimming Pool Route Part 1: A Brief Overview
There are many aspects to purchasing a swimming pool route. In this podcast, I give you a general overview of what buying a pool route is. This is the first episode in a long series of …
Why is My Pressure Side Cleaner Not moving?
Pressure Side Cleaners with a Booster Pump or a Return Side Cleaner are usually very reliable. But once in a while you may find it sitting dead on the pool bottom or moving very slowly.…
Leaving the Your Pool Heater on All Week on Accident…Oops.
Almost two or three times each year I get to one of my service accounts and the pool is heated to 95 degrees. Not on purpose, but because the customer forgot to turn the heater off afte…
My Hands are Freezing! Atlas WG772 Gloves Will Save You!
Dealing with the elements is all part of the job. One thing that is really tough is sticking your hands in freezing cold water in the fall and winter months. When the cold air hits your…
How to Sell A Cleaner to Your Customers
Automatic cleaners are a great way to save time on your pool route. But how do you convince customers to purchase one? Here is the method I use and it is highly effective is selling cle…
Should I Buy Used Swimming Pool Equipment?
If you are on a tight budget you may be tempted to purchase some used pool equipment. I go over some reasons why you shouldn’t and give you some exceptions to the rule.
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When is it Time to Replace my Pool Filter Elements?
If you have a D.E. Filter or a Cartridge Filter it can be tough to know when to replace the grids or cartridges. I spend some time giving you some of the things to look for when you not…
Polaris 280 vs Hayward TriVac 500
The Polaris 280 is the workhorse cleaner by Zodiac and it is probably the best-known pressure cleaner on the market today and when it comes time to replace it should you switch to anoth…
Things That Scare Pool Guys!
There are many things that keep us Pool Guys and Gals up at night. From Wind storms to vicious dogs and everything in between. If you do pool service for a living I think you can relate…
Hayward PoolCleaner (AquaNaut) Tricks and Hacks
The Hayward Poolvergnuegen, AquaNaut and Phoenix cleaners are some of the best on the market today. I have over 20 of these on my pool route and over the years I have learned some trick…
Ms. Perfect, “There is a Leaf in My Pool!”
Everyone who has been servicing pools long enough has come across a perfectionist customer. The common, “I found a leaf in my pool after you left,” can be annoying at best. Constant com…
Why is my Suction Side Automatic Pool Cleaner Not Moving?
There are a number of things that can stop your suction side automatic cleaner. It can range from the equipment and filtration down to the cleaner itself. In this podcast I cover the ma…
Never Empty Your Pump Basket Again!
Tired of emptying your pump basket each week? Or do you have a very hard pump basket to empty that is time-consuming and difficult? Here is a way to run your pool and never empty your p…
Service Call Fees: When to Charge Them
Every pool service needs to have a set hourly service call fee. Depending on your area the fee can range from $65 to $95 or more. When should you charge a service call fee and when shou…
Running Your Pool Pump at Night: Bad Idea!
In this podcast, I go over the drawbacks of running your pool pump at night. If you think running your pump from Midnight to 7 am is a good idea and will save you money on your energy c…
Windy Day Schedule: How to Deal with Trashed Pools
In this podcast, I go over my set windy day schedule and policy. Here in California, we have massive Santa Ana Wind events and many pools are completely trashed. How do you finish your …
Hot Tub Care 101
In this podcast, I go over the basic hot tub care including chemistry and when to drain your Hot Tub. If you have a Hot Tub or service Hot tubs as part of your pool route you will find …