The Pool Guy Podcast Show

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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. 

  1. Bob Lowry on Pool Service Rookie Mistakes

    hace 1 día

    Bob Lowry on Pool Service Rookie Mistakes

    Algae every week even though the test kit shows plenty of chlorine? That headache usually isn’t bad luck, it’s bad math. We dig into the most common rookie mistakes new pool service pros make and show the chemistry behind why a pool can read “sanitized” while algae still wins. The big unlock is understanding cyanuric acid (CYA) and how it binds most of the chlorine in the water, leaving only a small active portion available to kill algae.  From there, we make the fix practical: stop guessing and start targeting free chlorine based on your stabilizer level. We walk through the easy field rule that free chlorine should sit around 7.5% of CYA, plus how adding borates at about 50 ppm can lower that requirement to roughly 5% in many pools. If you’re servicing trichlor pools with high CYA, this framework explains exactly why “6 ppm is high” can still be nowhere near enough.  We also shift from pure chemistry to water balance and operations. We talk about the Langelier Saturation Index (LSI), what it’s designed to predict (scale forming vs corrosive water), and why “balanced” isn’t the same as “stable” when alkalinity and pH are constantly drifting. Then we hit a nuts-and-bolts issue that ruins otherwise good chemistry: filtration runtime. We explain turnovers, why one turnover only filters about 65%, why three turnovers is a smart target, and how low circulation creates dead zones where algae can grow.  If you want to tighten up your pool maintenance results, reduce call-backs, and run a more predictable pool service business, listen through and take notes. For more training, visit swimmingpoollearning.com and check out PoolGuyCoaching.com, then subscribe, share the show with a tech who needs it, and leave a review so more service pros can find it. We break down the most common rookie mistakes that keep new pool service pros stuck in recurring algae, cloudy water, and constant chemical chasing. We show how to set smarter chlorine targets using the cyanuric acid ratio, when borates change the math, why LSI can mislead if you ignore stability, and how pump runtime and turnovers make or break circulation.   • misunderstanding how high cyanuric acid weakens effective chlorine   • using the 7.5% of CYA free chlorine target   • lowering the chlorine requirement with 50 ppm borates   • why “2 to 4 ppm chlorine” can fail for algae prevention   • what LSI predicts and what it does not   • choosing target ranges to make water stable week to week   • calculating turnovers from pool volume and flow rate   • why short runtimes create dead spots and let algae take hold   Learn more at swimming poollearning.com.   If you're looking for other podcasts, just go to my website, swimming for learning.com.   And if you're interested in the coaching program, you can learn more at PoolGuyCoaching.com.   Send us Fan Mail Support the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASAThe Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100https://store.thebottomfeeder.com/ Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy  Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBA Pool Guy Coaching: https://bit.ly/40wFE6y Support the show Thanks for listening, and I hope you find the Podcast helpful! For other free resources to further help you: Visit my Website: https://www.swimmingpoollearning.com Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SPL Podcast Site: https://the-pool-guy-podcast-show.onpodium.com/ UPA General Liability Insurance Application: https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBA Pool Guy Coaching Group Join an exclusive network of Pool Service Technicians to access the industry’s leading commercial general liability insurance program. Protect your business. Premium is $64 per month per member (additional $40 for employees and ICs) $59 per month for Pool Guy coaching Members - join here! https://www.patreon.com/poolguycoaching Limits are $1,000,000 in occurrence and $2,000,000 in the aggregate - Per member limits      [ $1,000,000 per occurrence and $4,000,000 aggregate available for $75 per month ] $50,000 in HazMat Coverage - clean up on-site or over-the-road Acid Wash Coverage - Full Limits

    22 min
  2. Bob Lowry on Dialing in Free Chlorine the Right Way

    hace 2 días

    Bob Lowry on Dialing in Free Chlorine the Right Way

    Your pool can look fine on paper and still be losing the chlorine battle. We dig into the frustrating “problem pool” scenario where you’re pouring in gallons of chlorine and the free chlorine (FC) reading barely budges, then break down what’s really happening when chlorine gets consumed faster than you can add it. With Bob Larry’s help, we walk through how to think like a detective: look at the environment, the deck, landscaping, runoff, bather load, and even the odd stuff people don’t mention like rinsing tools or chemicals in the pool.  From there, we get practical about chlorine demand, including the idea of negative chlorine demand where your first big doses are basically paying off a hidden deficit. We talk through a proven cleanup strategy: raise FC to a strong level and keep it there for 24 to 48 hours so the pool actually finishes oxidizing contaminants and knocking out algae, instead of slipping back into the same cycle. We also touch on an underrated cost saver for commercial pools and busy backyards: getting swimmers to rinse off first can dramatically reduce what chlorine has to burn through.  Finally, we tackle the classic complaint: “My chlorine is 3 to 5 ppm but algae keeps coming back.” The missing link is cyanuric acid (CYA) and how it changes chlorine effectiveness. We explain the 7.5% of CYA rule for setting a reliable free chlorine target that prevents algae, plus why consistency between service visits matters so much in warm, sunny conditions. If this helped, subscribe, share the episode with a pool owner or tech, and leave a review so more people can stop wasting chlorine and start keeping water clear. We troubleshoot the pool that burns through chlorine and still reads near zero, using a detective mindset to track down hidden sources of chlorine demand. We also explain why “normal” free chlorine targets can still allow algae, then land on a practical CYA-based chlorine rule that keeps pools clear.   • identifying real-world chlorine killers like yard debris, runoff, deck wash water, and heavy bather load   • spotting sneaky contamination from cleaners, solvents, and tool rinsing   • understanding early algae growth, biofilm, and why algae is mature when you finally see it   • recognizing negative chlorine demand when big doses barely move the test result   • holding a high chlorine level for 24 to 48 hours to fully oxidize organics and kill algae   • reducing chlorine usage by having swimmers rinse off before getting in   • using the 7.5% of CYA free chlorine target to prevent algae   • keeping free chlorine consistent between service days to avoid fast blooms   Join the Pool Guy Coaching Program. Get expert advice, business tips, exclusive content, and get direct support from me. I'm a 35-year veteran in the industry. Whether you're starting out or scaling up, I've got the tools to help you succeed. Learn more at swimming poollearning.com.   If you're looking for other podcasts, just go to my website, swimming for learning.com.   If you're interested in the coaching program, you can learn more at pullguycoaching.com.   Send us Fan Mail Support the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASAThe Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100https://store.thebottomfeeder.com/ Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy  Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBA Pool Guy Coaching: https://bit.ly/40wFE6y Support the show Thanks for listening, and I hope you find the Podcast helpful! For other free resources to further help you: Visit my Website: https://www.swimmingpoollearning.com Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SPL Podcast Site: https://the-pool-guy-podcast-show.onpodium.com/ UPA General Liability Insurance Application: https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBA Pool Guy Coaching Group Join an exclusive network of Pool Service Technicians to access the industry’s leading commercial general liability insurance program. Protect your business. Premium is $64 per month per member (additional $40 for employees and ICs) $59 per month for Pool Guy coaching Members - join here! https://www.patreon.com/poolguycoaching Limits are $1,000,000 in occurrence and $2,000,000 in the aggregate - Per member limits      [ $1,000,000 per occurrence and $4,000,000 aggregate available for $75 per month ] $50,000 in HazMat Coverage - clean up on-site or over-the-road Acid Wash Coverage - Full Limits

    16 min
  3. Bob Lowry Breaks Down TDS in Pool Water

    hace 3 días

    Bob Lowry Breaks Down TDS in Pool Water

    If you’ve ever stared at a “perfect” test strip while the pool still acts weird, you’re probably missing one of the quietest drivers in pool water chemistry: TDS. We dig into what Total Dissolved Solids actually means, why a simple digital meter belongs on every service truck, and how TDS can swing your saturation index enough to change your real-world results. Along the way, we unpack the old-school truth behind TDS, what the meter is really reading (conductivity), and why it is still a valuable approximation for everyday pool maintenance decisions. We also get specific about what’s building up in the water over time. Chlorine doesn’t just disappear, it becomes chloride. Many of the products you add carry sodium, and those ions stay behind. That matters even more in a saltwater pool, where you might be running 3,000 to 3,400 ppm salt before you count everything else. We talk through why a 5,000 to 6,000 ppm TDS reading can be normal with a generator running, but can turn into a chemistry headache when the cell is off and the salt is just along for the ride. One of the biggest takeaways is a myth-buster: the saturation index can describe scale forming or plaster corrosivity, but it does not predict metal corrosion. Real corrosion shows up in places you can see, like salt splash-out that dries into concentrated salt on decks and equipment, or motors and hardware that fail even when the index looks “fine.” We also cover when high TDS is a drain-and-dilute conversation in non-salt pools (about 1,500 ppm over starting), plus the tricky world of color bodies, organic staining, and why chlorine alone sometimes cannot fix yellow or tinted water. If you want fewer mystery problems and faster diagnoses, subscribe, share this with a pool pro friend, and leave a review so more techs start testing what actually builds up over time. We break down what TDS really measures, why it affects the saturation index, and why so many pool pros still ignore it. We also clear up a costly myth: “balanced” water can still corrode metal, especially around saltwater pools.   • why TDS testing fell out of routine pool service and why it matters   • what a TDS meter actually measures through conductivity and why it is an approximation   • what builds TDS over time, especially chloride and sodium from common pool chemicals   • how saltwater pools push TDS higher and what happens when the generator is off   • why the saturation index describes plaster risk, not metal corrosion risk   • real-world clues of high TDS such as brackish taste, stubborn color, and “can’t fix it” water   • how color bodies and organics can stain plastics and cleaners and resist chlorine   If you're looking for other podcasts, just go to my website, swimming for learning.com. On the banner is a podcast icon. There'll be a drop down menu with over 1900 podcasts for you there to listen to at your leisure. And if you're interested in the coaching program, you can learn more at poolguycoaching.com.   Send us Fan Mail Support the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASAThe Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100https://store.thebottomfeeder.com/ Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy  Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBA Pool Guy Coaching: https://bit.ly/40wFE6y Support the show Thanks for listening, and I hope you find the Podcast helpful! For other free resources to further help you: Visit my Website: https://www.swimmingpoollearning.com Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SPL Podcast Site: https://the-pool-guy-podcast-show.onpodium.com/ UPA General Liability Insurance Application: https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBA Pool Guy Coaching Group Join an exclusive network of Pool Service Technicians to access the industry’s leading commercial general liability insurance program. Protect your business. Premium is $64 per month per member (additional $40 for employees and ICs) $59 per month for Pool Guy coaching Members - join here! https://www.patreon.com/poolguycoaching Limits are $1,000,000 in occurrence and $2,000,000 in the aggregate - Per member limits      [ $1,000,000 per occurrence and $4,000,000 aggregate available for $75 per month ] $50,000 in HazMat Coverage - clean up on-site or over-the-road Acid Wash Coverage - Full Limits

    17 min
  4. Bob Lowry on the Dangers of High CYA Levels

    hace 4 días

    Bob Lowry on the Dangers of High CYA Levels

    Your pool water can look “chlorinated” on a test and still be unsafe or algae-prone. The missing piece is cyanuric acid (CYA), the pool stabilizer that quietly binds most of your chlorine and changes how much active sanitizer you actually have working for you. We sit down with Bob Lowry, inventor of liquid pool conditioner, to get brutally clear on why high CYA is a real problem and how to fix it without guessing.  We dig into what cyanuric acid really does beyond UV protection, how the chlorine to CYA equilibrium works, and why the same free chlorine reading can mean totally different sanitizing power depending on your stabilizer level. Bob lays out an easy operating rule for pool maintenance: target free chlorine as a percentage of CYA, with different guidance depending on whether you use borates. If you’ve ever fought recurring algae, this is the chemistry that explains why.  We also connect the dots to the most common cause of runaway stabilizer: trichlor tabs. When CYA rises week after week, the required chlorine level rises with it, creating a vicious cycle that catches a lot of pools in midsummer. We cover practical ways to transition to liquid chlorine, plus simple feeding options that keep levels steady between service visits. If this helped, subscribe, share it with a pool owner who keeps battling algae, and leave a review. What’s your current CYA level and how are you chlorinating right now? We break down why high cyanuric acid quietly weakens chlorine and forces you into higher and higher dosing just to prevent algae. Bob Lowry explains the real stabilizer to chlorine relationship, plus simple target ranges and practical ways to stop CYA from spiraling out of control.   • why cyanuric acid does more than block sunlight   • how CYA binds chlorine and slows sanitizing action   • the 7.5% of CYA chlorine target without borates   • the 5% of CYA chlorine target with borates   • recommended CYA ranges for outdoor pools and saltwater chlorine generators   • why trichlor tabs raise CYA and create a vicious cycle   • switching to liquid chlorine and options for midweek dosing   Are you a full service pro looking to take your business to the next level? Join the pool guy coaching program. Learn more at swimmingpoollearning.com. If you're interested in the coaching program, you can learn more at poolguycoaching.com.   Send us Fan Mail Support the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASAThe Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100https://store.thebottomfeeder.com/ Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy  Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBA Pool Guy Coaching: https://bit.ly/40wFE6y Support the show Thanks for listening, and I hope you find the Podcast helpful! For other free resources to further help you: Visit my Website: https://www.swimmingpoollearning.com Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SPL Podcast Site: https://the-pool-guy-podcast-show.onpodium.com/ UPA General Liability Insurance Application: https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBA Pool Guy Coaching Group Join an exclusive network of Pool Service Technicians to access the industry’s leading commercial general liability insurance program. Protect your business. Premium is $64 per month per member (additional $40 for employees and ICs) $59 per month for Pool Guy coaching Members - join here! https://www.patreon.com/poolguycoaching Limits are $1,000,000 in occurrence and $2,000,000 in the aggregate - Per member limits      [ $1,000,000 per occurrence and $4,000,000 aggregate available for $75 per month ] $50,000 in HazMat Coverage - clean up on-site or over-the-road Acid Wash Coverage - Full Limits

    14 min
  5. Bob Lowry: The Truth About Persistent High pH in Pools

    hace 5 días

    Bob Lowry: The Truth About Persistent High pH in Pools

    Your pool pH isn’t “random” or “stubborn” and once you understand what’s actually driving the rise, you can finally stop the endless acid cycle. We dig into the real reason pH climbs week after week: CO2 off gassing. Total alkalinity controls how much carbon dioxide wants to escape, and when alkalinity is too high, the water is essentially overcarbonated. As CO2 leaves the water to reach equilibrium with the air, pH rises, and the problem repeats. We also get honest about the pools that fight you the hardest: feature pools with negative edges, spillways, waterfalls, scuppers, rock cascades, spa jets, and blowers. All that aeration and turbulence accelerates CO2 loss, which means faster pH drift no matter how “perfect” your numbers look on paper. You’ll hear a simple spa-style experiment that makes the aeration effect impossible to ignore, plus the hard truth that some extreme designs may require a CO2 injection system if you want truly stable pH. Saltwater chlorine generator pools add their own twist. We explain how SWGs raise pH through hydroxide production and continuous aeration inside the cell, then talk through practical ways to reduce generator runtime by cutting chlorine demand. That leads into borates, cyanuric acid strategy, and why dialing in free chlorine as a percentage of CYA can work better than a one-size-fits-all target. We also clear up a long-running pool chemistry myth: liquid chlorine and calcium hypochlorite don’t create a lasting pH rise after chlorine is consumed. If you want fewer corrections, steadier readings, and a repeatable method for controlling rising pool pH, hit play, then subscribe, share this with a pool owner or pool pro who’s fighting pH, and leave a review with your biggest pH question. We break down why pool pH keeps rising and why the real driver is often CO2 off gassing tied to total alkalinity and aeration. We share practical targets and field-tested fixes for salt pools, feature pools, and new plaster so you can stop chasing pH every week.   • total alkalinity controlling CO2 off gassing and pH drift   • why high TA makes pH rise faster and more often   • setting realistic TA targets and lowering TA to stabilize pH   • how waterfalls, spillways, negative edges, jets, and turbulence push pH up   • when a CO2 injector becomes the only realistic path   • saltwater chlorine generator effects including hydroxide production and aeration in the cell   • using borates to reduce chlorine demand and slow pH rise   • balancing cyanuric acid and free chlorine as a percentage strategy   • plaster hydration in new pools raising pH for months   • why liquid chlorine and cal hypo do not cause lasting pH rise after chlorine is spent   Learn more at SwimmingPoollearning.com.   If you're interested in the coaching program, you can learn more at pullguycoaching.com.   Send us Fan Mail Support the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASAThe Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100https://store.thebottomfeeder.com/ Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy  Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBA Pool Guy Coaching: https://bit.ly/40wFE6y Support the show Thanks for listening, and I hope you find the Podcast helpful! For other free resources to further help you: Visit my Website: https://www.swimmingpoollearning.com Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SPL Podcast Site: https://the-pool-guy-podcast-show.onpodium.com/ UPA General Liability Insurance Application: https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBA Pool Guy Coaching Group Join an exclusive network of Pool Service Technicians to access the industry’s leading commercial general liability insurance program. Protect your business. Premium is $64 per month per member (additional $40 for employees and ICs) $59 per month for Pool Guy coaching Members - join here! https://www.patreon.com/poolguycoaching Limits are $1,000,000 in occurrence and $2,000,000 in the aggregate - Per member limits      [ $1,000,000 per occurrence and $4,000,000 aggregate available for $75 per month ] $50,000 in HazMat Coverage - clean up on-site or over-the-road Acid Wash Coverage - Full Limits

    18 min
  6. All About Metals in Your Pool With Joe Laurino

    19 jun

    All About Metals in Your Pool With Joe Laurino

    Metal stains are one of the fastest ways a pool can look “dirty” even when the water is balanced and clear. The tricky part is that metals like copper and iron can hide in plain sight as dissolved ions, then suddenly oxidize and plate onto plaster, steps, and fittings. That’s why we wanted a straight, practical conversation on pool metal removal that goes beyond quick fixes and old myths.  We’re joined by Joe Loreno, CEO and president of Puretic Products, the company behind Culator. Joe breaks down the chemistry in simple terms: why most pool filters cannot catch dissolved metals, how sequestering agents work (and what they can’t do), and how a polymer-based approach can physically bind metal ions so you can remove them from the pool without draining. We also cover real-world sources of metals, from fill water and equipment to runoff from landscaping and nearby metal roofs or gutters.  If you’ve ever debated whether a stain is organic or inorganic, you’ll love the field-friendly diagnostics: the vitamin C tablet test, what stain colors can suggest, and why metal testing can be confusing when a stain has already plated out or when a test only measures “free” metals. We also walk through a clear three-step workflow using ascorbic acid, citric acid, a strong sequestering agent, and the Culator 4.0, including how long it can take based on turnovers and why temporary cloudiness can be normal.  If this helps you troubleshoot a stubborn stain, subscribe for more pool industry deep dives, share the episode with a pool pro who’s battling metals, and leave a review so more people can find the show. We talk with Joe Loreno of Puretic Products about where pool metals come from, how they turn into stains, and how to tell a metal stain from an organic stain without guessing. We lay out a practical no-drain workflow that lifts stains off the surface, protects the water while chlorine comes back, and then physically removes copper and iron from circulation.   • Joe’s chemistry background and why Culator exists   • How the Culator polymer binds metal ions without dissolving   • Differences between Culator 1.0 in the skimmer and 4.0 in the pump basket   • Why dissolved metals do not backwash out of DE, sand, or cartridge filters   • Common metal sources from fill water, equipment, plaster, chemicals, and runoff   • How to use a vitamin C tablet to confirm metal staining   • Why stain color helps but cannot fully identify the metal   • The testing gap between free metal readings and total metal load   • Three-step process: reduce stains, sequester ions, remove metals through circulation   • How long removal can take based on pump size and daily turnovers   • Why temporary cloudiness happens and why it clears as chlorine is restored   Join the Pool Guy Coaching Program.   Learn more at swimmingpoollearning.com.   Yes, it would be www.cu-l-a-t-o-r. Culater.com.   If you're interested in the coaching program, you can learn more again at PogGuideCoaching.com.   Send us Fan Mail Support the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASAThe Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100https://store.thebottomfeeder.com/ Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy  Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBA Pool Guy Coaching: https://bit.ly/40wFE6y Support the show Thanks for listening, and I hope you find the Podcast helpful! For other free resources to further help you: Visit my Website: https://www.swimmingpoollearning.com Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SPL Podcast Site: https://the-pool-guy-podcast-show.onpodium.com/ UPA General Liability Insurance Application: https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBA Pool Guy Coaching Group Join an exclusive network of Pool Service Technicians to access the industry’s leading commercial general liability insurance program. Protect your business. Premium is $64 per month per member (additional $40 for employees and ICs) $59 per month for Pool Guy coaching Members - join here! https://www.patreon.com/poolguycoaching Limits are $1,000,000 in occurrence and $2,000,000 in the aggregate - Per member limits      [ $1,000,000 per occurrence and $4,000,000 aggregate available for $75 per month ] $50,000 in HazMat Coverage - clean up on-site or over-the-road Acid Wash Coverage - Full Limits

    26 min
  7. Summer Pool Care Tips That Save Time And Money

    18 jun

    Summer Pool Care Tips That Save Time And Money

    Summer doesn’t just make pools warmer. It makes them harder to manage, easier to mess up, and way more visible to the people paying the bill. We talk through what really changes once swim season arrives: heavier bather loads, more sunscreen and organics, faster chlorine loss, and a sharp rise in “can you come today?” customer calls before parties and weekends. We also get practical about keeping water clear when conditions get extreme. You’ll hear our take on “chlorine enhancers” that help chlorine last longer by preventing algae and reducing what chlorine has to fight, including borates (around 30 to 50 ppm), mineral options like PoolRx (with key cautions around high chlorine when it’s dissolving), and the one-two punch of enzymes plus phosphate removal. If you’ve been chasing cloudy water, fighting recurring algae, or watching free chlorine disappear midweek, these tools can act like an insurance policy during peak heat. Then we zoom out to the summer math: why the common “lose 1 ppm of free chlorine per day” idea can fall apart under a high UV index, warm water, and active swimmers, and how to use a CYA-based minimum target like the 7.5% guideline to stay ahead of problems. If you want stronger summer pool maintenance habits, better chlorine stability, and fewer emergency cleanups, this one is built for you. Subscribe for more pool care and pool service pro tips, share this with a friend who’s battling summer water, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What’s the biggest problem you see every summer: algae, low chlorine, or customer pressure? Summer pool care gets harder because swim season changes everything, from bather load to UV burn-off to how fast chlorine can drop. We share the practical tools we use to keep pools clear under pressure, including chlorine enhancers, smarter chlorine targets, and a mindset that expects more customer calls.   • swim season timing shifts and why that affects pool routes   • bather load as the biggest summer variable for water balance   • chlorine enhancers that help prevent algae forming   • borates at roughly 30 to 50 ppm as an algaestat and pH buffer   • PoolRx mineral technology and why high chlorine matters at startup   • enzymes plus phosphate remover as the one-two punch   • UV index, warm water, and long days accelerating chlorine loss   • the 7.5% free chlorine to CYA guideline and how borates can change the target   • why summer brings more complaints and last-minute party urgency   Join the pool guy coaching program. Learn more at swimmingpoollearning.com.   If you're interested in the coaching program, you can learn more at PoolGuyCoaching.com. Send us Fan Mail Support the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASAThe Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100https://store.thebottomfeeder.com/ Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy  Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBA Pool Guy Coaching: https://bit.ly/40wFE6y Support the show Thanks for listening, and I hope you find the Podcast helpful! For other free resources to further help you: Visit my Website: https://www.swimmingpoollearning.com Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SPL Podcast Site: https://the-pool-guy-podcast-show.onpodium.com/ UPA General Liability Insurance Application: https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBA Pool Guy Coaching Group Join an exclusive network of Pool Service Technicians to access the industry’s leading commercial general liability insurance program. Protect your business. Premium is $64 per month per member (additional $40 for employees and ICs) $59 per month for Pool Guy coaching Members - join here! https://www.patreon.com/poolguycoaching Limits are $1,000,000 in occurrence and $2,000,000 in the aggregate - Per member limits      [ $1,000,000 per occurrence and $4,000,000 aggregate available for $75 per month ] $50,000 in HazMat Coverage - clean up on-site or over-the-road Acid Wash Coverage - Full Limits

    20 min
  8. Can a Pool Really Pop Out of The Ground?

    17 jun

    Can a Pool Really Pop Out of The Ground?

    A drained pool looks harmless until you realize it can become a boat. We’re talking about pool pop-ups, the real-world risk behind the phrase “the pool can pop out of the ground,” and the simple physics that make it possible when groundwater rises under an empty shell. We walk through what actually holds an inground plaster or concrete pool in place, including the massive weight of thousands of gallons of water, and what changes the moment you drain it for an acid wash or to lower high cyanuric acid. Then we get practical: how heavy rain, wet seasons, saturated clay soil, and even where you discharge water can raise the odds. If you’re servicing pools in higher-rain regions like parts of Florida or Louisiana, we also talk about hydrostatic plugs, what they’re designed to do, and the tradeoffs you should know. Fiberglass and vinyl liner pools get their own warning label. Fiberglass shells are light enough that pop-up risk is much more real, and draining can also lead to wall bowing, cracking, or collapse. Vinyl liner pools can turn into an expensive disaster if the liner pulls out and tears, especially as the material loses elasticity over time. We explain safer partial-drain thinking and why calling the right specialty company can save your customer’s pool and save your liability. If you found this helpful, subscribe so you don’t miss the next one, share it with a pool pro who’s been debating a drain, and leave a review so more people can find the show. We break down what “pool pop-up” really means, why it happens, and why it’s far less common than the horror stories suggest for most concrete pools. We also lay out the big red flags when draining fiberglass and vinyl liner pools, plus how weather, groundwater, and soil type should guide every drain decision.   • how groundwater and buoyancy can lift an empty pool shell   • why heavy rain and clay soil increase pop-up risk   • practical timing rules for safer pool draining and refills   • why fiberglass pools are higher risk when drained   • how hydrostatic plugs work and when they matter   • why vinyl liner pools can tear when fully drained   • when to call a fiberglass installer or vinyl liner company   Learn more at swimmingpoollearning.com.   If you're interested in the coaching program, you can learn more at poolguycoaching.com. Send us Fan Mail Support the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASAThe Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100https://store.thebottomfeeder.com/ Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy  Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBA Pool Guy Coaching: https://bit.ly/40wFE6y Support the show Thanks for listening, and I hope you find the Podcast helpful! For other free resources to further help you: Visit my Website: https://www.swimmingpoollearning.com Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SPL Podcast Site: https://the-pool-guy-podcast-show.onpodium.com/ UPA General Liability Insurance Application: https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBA Pool Guy Coaching Group Join an exclusive network of Pool Service Technicians to access the industry’s leading commercial general liability insurance program. Protect your business. Premium is $64 per month per member (additional $40 for employees and ICs) $59 per month for Pool Guy coaching Members - join here! https://www.patreon.com/poolguycoaching Limits are $1,000,000 in occurrence and $2,000,000 in the aggregate - Per member limits      [ $1,000,000 per occurrence and $4,000,000 aggregate available for $75 per month ] $50,000 in HazMat Coverage - clean up on-site or over-the-road Acid Wash Coverage - Full Limits

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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. 

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    David Van Brunt
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