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
What Pool Pole is Better? 8-16 ft of 6-18 ft?
In this episode, I go over the two most popular pool pole sizes. The 8 ft -16 ft two-piece pole vs the 6 ft to 18 ft three-piece pole. Which one is best for pool service?
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There is a Dead Critter in my Pool!?!
Here are the steps you take when you find a dead animal in your pool. It happens all the time and this is what to do to make the pool safe again.
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Dawn Soap to the Rescue! See the Pool Bottom Clearly
In this episode, I talk about a little trick you can do with something as simple as Dawn dish soap to take all the glare off of the pool surface and see the pool bottom clearly.
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Same Pool Product Under a Different Name? Yup, They do That
Why would a company sell two of the same exact products under a different label? It happens all the time in the Pool Industry. Listen and see two such products.
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The Truth About Phosphates in Your Swimming Pool
In this podcast, I go over some of the truths about Phosphates in your swimming pool and I share when I actually use a Phosphate Remover and how I use it. The answer may surprise you.
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Warranties: Full vs Limited and Other Warranty Issues
What is the difference between a Full Warranty and A Limited Warranty and other warranty questions you may have?
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Sick Days for a Pool Service Company, Do They Even Exist?
How do you handle your pool route if you are actually to sick to work that day or week? In this podcast, I go over sick days and what to do.
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VS Pump SCE Rebate Only Available at Leslie's Pool Supplies, What!?!
This is weird. You can only get the SCE Variable Speed Pump Rebate if you purchase your Vs pump from Leslie's Pool Supplies. This seems very Unamerican and cuts out 99 percent of the po…
Granular Trichlor, Use with Extreme Caution!
In this podcast, I go over the best practice when using granular Trichlor. If used improperly it could stain your pool.
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Pentair iChlor VS Jandy TruClear Salt System: Which is the Best
In this Episode I compare and contrast the two newest salt water systems on the market, the Pentiar iChlor, and the Jandy TruClear. Which is best for your pool?
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Stop Aggressive Dogs Safely! Dog Dazer II
Do you have aggressive or constantly barking dogs on your pool route? The Dog Dazer II will keep you safe and stop aggressive dogs right in their tracks.
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Automatic Cleaner Up on the Pool Deck, Big Mistake!
This is a common error, having a pool party and leaving your automatic cleaner up on your pool deck, plugged into your pool. A big no, no.
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Water Tech Volt FX-8Li is the Best All Around Battery Vacuum
Why the Water Tech Volt FX-8Li is the best portable battery vacuum on the market today.
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Danger: Salt System Not Working - Don't Add More Salt!
In this episode, I go over a common misconception, if the salt system is no producing chlorine that means it needs more salt. No, don't do this!
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Choosing the Right Size Salt Cell & Total Chlorine Output
In this episode, I go over choosing the correct size salt water system and how much chlorine a typical salt system actually will produce each day.
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Lowering Very High Alkalinity - 200 ppm or Higher
In this episode, I go over the method of lowering down really high Alkalinity in your swimming pool. I am talking Alkalinity of over 200 ppm
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Best Way to Clean Your Spa
In this Episode, I discuss some ways to clean your attached spa and your stand alone fiberglass spa.
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Pitfalls of Putting Your Pool into "Spa Mode"
In this Episode, I discuss some common mistakes you can make when you switch your pool over into Spa Mode.
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Best Professional Pool Vacuum Hose
In this Episode, I go over why the Smooth-Bor pool hose is one of the best pool hoses on the market today.
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My Take on Retail Pool Stores
We hear a lot of negative things about retail pool stores and some of it justified while other complaints are not. Here is my take on the local retail pool store.
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