The Pool Guy Podcast Show

David Van Brunt
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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. hace 9 h

    How to Handle Dogs on Your Pool Route

    A dog-friendly backyard can turn a routine pool stop into a safety problem, a chemistry problem, and a pricing problem all at once. We’ve both seen it: you open the gate with your hands full, a dog tries to bolt, and suddenly you’re one misstep away from chasing someone’s pet through the neighborhood. We share simple habits that prevent the chaos, including how a quick distraction (like a chew treat) can buy you time to get inside safely and keep the gate secured. Then we get real about the risk most pool techs don’t want to talk about: even a “nice” dog can bite when it feels sick, threatened, or territorial. We walk through practical boundaries, what to watch for, and how to decide when an account is no longer worth it. We also cover tools some pros keep on the truck to create space and stay safe, plus why avoiding the incident in the first place is always the best plan. Finally, we tackle the elephant in the room: dogs swimming in the pool. If you’ve ever seen cloudy water, rapid chlorine loss, hair-packed skimmers, or a filter that looks like it swallowed a shedding machine, you know the struggle. We lay out a clear pool maintenance strategy using weekly enzymes, extra chlorine planning, longer pump run time, more frequent filter cleanings, earlier cartridge replacement, and “enhancers” like PoolRx paired with borates or phosphate remover. We also talk equipment that makes life easier, including suction-side cleaners with canisters and solar surface skimmers that keep dog hair from clogging baskets. If you service pools, this is the playbook for keeping dog pools manageable and making sure the customer pays for the extra load. Subscribe for more field-tested pool service advice, share this with a tech who needs it, and leave a review with your wildest “dogs on the route” story. We break down what dogs in the backyard really mean for pool service, from gate escapes and barking chaos to bite risk and account safety. We also lay out a practical plan for keeping dog-swimming pools clear, sanitized, and profitable with the right chemicals, equipment, and customer pricing.   • using chew treats to prevent dogs bolting through the gate   • staying alert because even friendly dogs can bite without warning   • recognizing when a dangerous dog makes an account not worth the risk   • carrying humane deterrents and safety tools for worst-case moments   • dealing with yard waste and what to do if it gets into the pool   • explaining why dog swimming drives cloudy water and fast chlorine loss   • adding weekly enzymes to reduce tile-line scum and buildup   • charging for extra chlorine and leaving customer-paid shock on site   • extending pump run time to support circulation and filtration   • cleaning filters more often and replacing cartridges sooner   • using PoolRx plus borates or phosphate remover for added protection   • upgrading cleaners and adding a solar surface skimmer for dog hair control   Join the pool guy coaching program. Get expert advice, business tips, exclusive content, and get direct support. Learn more at Summipoollearning.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

    How to Handle Dogs on Your Pool Route

  2. hace 1 día

    Pool Service Marketing That Actually Works

    If you’ve ever paid for marketing and wondered, “Did that actually get me a pool account?”, we’re getting brutally practical about what works and what tends to waste money. We walk through the real trade-offs between old-school tactics like door hangers and newer realities like Ring doorbells that make door-to-door sales harder than ever. The goal is simple: help you get more pool service customers while protecting your time, your margin, and your sanity. We dig into the strongest long-term play for pool route growth: word-of-mouth marketing you can actually control. That means building a referral program with a clear reward, then delaying payout long enough to confirm the new customer sticks. From there we shift into online marketing, including Google Ads for pool service, keyword targeting, and why your “offer” matters just as much as your budget. We also share why a free month of service can attract the wrong kind of lead, and what to offer instead if you want higher-quality weekly service clients. Finally, we compare paid lead platforms like Thumbtack, HomeAdvisor, and Yelp to more direct traffic from Google, including the hidden cost of bidding wars and the need to respond fast. We also talk about buying a partial pool route, truck wraps, magnetic signs, and how to measure ROI so you know whether you should advertise more, advertise differently, or simply buy accounts. Subscribe, share this with a pool pro friend, and leave a review with the one marketing channel you want us to test next. We break down real-world marketing tactics pool service pros can use to land more weekly accounts, from referrals and Google Ads to paid lead platforms and vehicle branding. We also talk through the ROI math and seasonal timing that separates “busy” marketing from profitable pool route growth. • why door knocking is less effective with video doorbells • how door hangers work and why timing matters • building word-of-mouth with a paid referral bonus and a retention hold period • using Google Ads with a website and targeted keywords • choosing offers that attract quality clients over bargain hunters • evaluating Thumbtack, HomeAdvisor, Yelp and other paid lead sources • when buying a partial pool route makes sense and what to watch for • truck wraps vs magnetic signs as secondary lead sources • tracking marketing spend against the cost to buy accounts Learn more at swimmingpoollearning.com. If you're interested in the coaching program that I offer, you can learn more at poolguidecoaching.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

    Pool Service Marketing That Actually Works

  3. hace 2 días

    Building a Rain Season Plan for Your Pool Service Business

    Rain can turn a normal pool route into a week of damage control, but it doesn’t have to. We walk through a practical rainy season plan built for pool service pros who want fewer missed stops, fewer angry calls, and fewer “mud pool” nightmares. The starting point is simple and overlooked: research your area’s seasonal rainfall trends and compare them to current forecasts, so you’re planning with data instead of vibes and news hype.  From there, we get specific about what actually breaks pools during storms. We talk about backyard layouts that funnel dirt into the water, how elevated planters overflow onto the deck, and why even “a little” mud can lead to weeks of filtration issues and fast surface staining from metal-laden soil. We also share a straightforward response plan when mud does happen: filter cleaning, running the system, using clarifier when needed, superchlorination to prevent organic staining, and adding a metal sequestering agent to protect the finish.  Overflow panic calls are another rainy season classic, so we cover how to educate customers and keep your day from getting hijacked. Most overfilled pools aren’t emergencies, but some properties have grading and drainage problems that can push water toward doors. We explain two simple draining setups customers can use safely: a submersible pump staged at the equipment area or a hose spigot on the plumbing that drains while the pump runs, plus why preventative draining often backfires when forecasts miss.  We also talk shop on when rain is simply too heavy to work in, how to shift your schedule using the 10-day forecast, and how to keep winter chlorine levels strong enough that a pool can survive a missed week without zeroing out. If you want a calmer rainy season and a smarter pool maintenance routine, listen now, subscribe, and share this with a pool pro who needs a better storm plan. We break down how rainy weather disrupts pool service and how to plan your route so you miss fewer stops and avoid turning small problems into expensive cleanups. We share practical ways to prevent mud runoff, handle overflow calls calmly, and keep winter chemistry strong enough to survive a missed week.   • checking five-year average rainfall and current season forecasts to build a game plan   • setting a written rain policy and clarifying what counts as a rainout   • walking backyards to spot planter overflow and slope runoff risks   • preventing mud pools that cause staining and filtration problems   • responding to mud with filter cleaning, clarifier, superchlorination, and metal sequestration   • educating customers about overflow and when it is not an emergency   • using a submersible pump or equipment-pad hose spigot to drain safely   • deciding how much rain is too much to work in and when to stop mid-route   • shifting route days around the forecast to avoid repeated missed services   • keeping winter chlorine levels higher so pools can handle a missed week   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

    Building a Rain Season Plan for Your Pool Service Business

  4. hace 3 días

    Bigger Is Better? Salt Cell Sizing Explained

    Salt systems are supposed to make pool care easier, so why do so many owners end up stuck at 100% output, watching pH climb, and dreading the next replacement salt cell bill? We walk through how to pick the right size salt cell for your pool so your saltwater chlorine generator can maintain steady free chlorine without overworking the equipment or creating water balance headaches. We also get real about what’s changed: plenty of today’s salt cells do not seem to hit their rated 10,000 to 15,000 hours, and replacement costs for some major brands have skyrocketed. That shifts the usual “just buy the biggest cell” strategy. We compare practical options for common pool sizes, including a detailed 15,000-gallon pool example, and explain why slightly oversizing can still help when it lets you run a lower percentage and keep room for quick superchlorination before heavy bather loads. Along the way, we cover brand considerations like Jandy TrueClear, Hayward T-Cell sizing, Pentair automation compatibility, and why warranties like Circuit Pool’s prorated coverage can matter more than marketing numbers. We also simplify chlorine production math so you size for what your pool actually loses each day, not an unrealistic maximum output. If this helped, subscribe for more pool service tips, share it with a pool owner who’s shopping for a salt system, and leave a quick review so more people can find the show. We break down how to choose the right size salt cell so your pool stays chlorinated without living at 100% output or fighting constant side effects. We also talk honestly about modern salt cell lifespan, replacement cost, and why planning for the next cell matters as much as buying the system today.   • why our old “oversize it” advice changes as cells fail sooner than rated hours   • why running 100% output can drive pH up fast   • what white flake blowback looks like and why high output can increase the risk   • practical sizing for a 15,000-gallon pool using real chlorine production numbers   • brand-by-brand considerations including Jandy TrueClear, Hayward T-Cells, Pentair pricing   • why Circuit Pool’s prorated warranty stands out for long-term value   • how to think about chlorine loss per day instead of chasing huge production   Learn more at Swimmipoollearning.com.   If you're interested in the coaching program that I offer, you can learn more at poolguidecoaching.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

    Bigger Is Better? Salt Cell Sizing Explained

  5. hace 4 días

    Stop Losing Profit: Fix Your Pool Service Billing Strategy

    The fastest way to lose money in pool service is not a bad test kit or a missed brush. It is a pricing system that looks “simple” on paper but collapses the moment chemical costs jump or one pool starts chewing through tablets. We walk through the big decision every pool service pro faces: do you bundle everything into one white-glove monthly service fee, or do you charge separately for the work and materials that actually move your costs?  We break down how all-inclusive pricing makes billing effortless, especially on a big pool route with employees, and why it can still be a disadvantage when you are bidding against companies that itemize filter cleaning, salt cell cleaning, and trichlor tablets. We also get honest about the downside: when chlorine, acid, or tablet prices spike, your profit margin takes the hit, and “chemicals included” can quietly encourage overuse.  Then we dig into itemized billing and why it can increase profitability, using a contractor-style way of thinking that accounts for price fluctuations. We talk real-world filter cleaning pricing, how often filters truly need attention, and why charging per cleaning can be both a revenue lever and a motivation tool for techs. Finally, we lay out a hybrid model designed for predictable invoices: a stable base rate that includes a maintenance dose of liquid chlorine and muriatic acid, with separate charges for tablet buckets, filter cleanings, salt cell cleanings, and specialty chemicals or seasonal add-ons.  If you want cleaner invoicing, fewer billing surprises, and a pool service pricing strategy that scales, listen through to the end. Subscribe, share this with a pool pro who is reworking their rates, and leave a review with the billing model you are using right now. We break down the real trade-offs between all-inclusive pool service pricing and charging separate line items, especially when chemical costs spike and routes grow. We land on a practical hybrid billing system that keeps most invoices predictable while still paying us for filters, tablets, and true add-ons.   • white glove all-inclusive pricing and why it simplifies large routes with employees   • hidden risks of bundling chemicals during cost spikes and high-demand pools   • why itemized billing can protect margins like a contractor materials markup   • regional realities of filter types and when filter cleaning is easier to itemize   • how separate filter cleaning fees improve motivation and route scheduling   • a hybrid base rate that includes maintenance chlorine and acid   • charging separately for trichlor tablet buckets and specialty chemicals   • seasonal add-on charges to keep most monthly bills the same   • handling underpayments when customers miss a higher invoice month   Learn more at swimmingpoollearning.com.   If you're looking for other podcasts, you can find those by going to my website, swimmingprolearning.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

    Stop Losing Profit: Fix Your Pool Service Billing Strategy

  6. 31 jul

    Are You Building a Business or a Job?

    You didn’t get into pool service to work six days a week forever, you did it to get your time back. We talk about what it actually takes to build a pool service business that supports a four-day workweek, with steady income from weekly service accounts and enough breathing room to enjoy your weekends again. I’m sharing practical, field-tested decisions that separate “busy” from “optimized,” especially once your route starts to grow and every extra job tries to claim your calendar. We dig into the tradeoffs most pool service pros avoid: narrowing your service menu so you’re not juggling weekly maintenance, green pool cleanups, acid washes, repairs, and installations all at once. That extra money can look tempting, but if it steals your day off, it may be costing you more than it pays. We also cover how to recognize the moment you’re ready to refer work out, collect a referral fee, and protect your schedule without feeling like you’re falling behind. Then we get tactical about pool route optimization. A tight route means less driving, fewer long days, and a better shot at a true four-day schedule. I share a proven strategy pool pros use to consolidate their service area by selling outlying pools and buying nearby accounts, plus what to expect when you purchase part of a route. Finally, we talk hiring, including when you’re big enough to absorb payroll, why the first few weeks can feel like a step backward, and how to plan for the risk of a sudden quit. Subscribe for more pool service business tips, share this with a pool pro who needs their weekends back, and leave a review with your biggest scheduling challenge. We build a real plan for turning a pool service route into a four-day workweek without wrecking income. We talk through the hard tradeoffs like turning down profitable jobs, tightening your service area, and hiring help when you’re actually ready.   • setting the goal of a stable weekly service route with three days off   • choosing Monday off vs Friday off based on holidays and workload   • limiting services over time to protect your schedule   • knowing when time matters more than the extra money   • consolidating a scattered pool route by selling and buying accounts   • using simple ads and signs to find route swaps   • hiring an employee and planning for training, customer pushback, and costs   • preparing for the risk of an employee quitting and needing backup coverage   Learn more at Sumipoollearning.com.   Find more podcasts at swimmingprolearning.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

    Are You Building a Business or a Job?

  7. 30 jul

    The Green Pool Goldmine: How They Create Customers

    A green pool is gross, loud, and inconvenient, but it can also be the best “proof of skill” marketing you’ll ever earn. We talk through why green pool cleanups and algae removal can elevate your pool service business, how the dramatic before-and-after builds instant trust, and why a single turnaround can open the door to better clients and even commercial opportunities when you’re properly certified and insured. We get practical about the decision-making that separates profitable pool pros from burned-out ones: asking the customer why the pool turned green, spotting red flags in the story, and deciding whether the job should become a weekly pool maintenance account. If it’s not the kind of customer or equipment setup you want long term, we cover two clean exits that protect your reputation: being honest about your schedule or pricing the job high enough that you either get paid for the pain or you walk away. We also dig into what makes a green pool cleanup succeed or fail after the water turns blue. Filters with old cartridges or worn DE grids, sand that needs changing, and pumps that can’t run hard for long can undo great chemistry and make it look like you “failed” when the equipment was the real culprit. You’ll hear how to set expectations, bundle bids that include needed upgrades, and use simple math to focus on the real win: converting a one-time cleanup into recurring revenue for your service route. If this helps, subscribe, share it with a pool pro, and leave a review with the one green pool rule you never break. We break down how green pool cleanups can make a pool service business look like the obvious choice, while still being one of the hardest jobs to execute smoothly. We share how we assess the real cause, price the work, and turn a one-time algae cleanup into a long-term weekly service account.   • using green-to-blue turnarounds to build trust fast   • documenting before-and-after proof for websites, SEO, and Google Ads   • asking why the pool turned green and spotting red flags   • deciding if the customer is worth keeping long term   • declining jobs without looking unreliable, including strategic overbids   • offering a cleanup discount to close weekly pool service   • doing the revenue math on recurring service versus a one-off cleanup   • requiring the right equipment, including new filter elements and reliable pumps   • setting expectations so equipment limits do not damage your reputation   Are you a pool service pro looking to take your business to the next level? 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 swimmingpoollearning.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

    The Green Pool Goldmine: How They Create Customers

  8. 29 jul

    Pool Vacuum Fail: The Hidden Problems Killing Your Suction

    No suction on a manual pool vacuum can turn a simple cleanup into a frustrating guessing game, especially when the skimmer looks like it’s working. We break the problem down into a field-tested troubleshooting order that saves time: confirm real skimmer suction safely, then use the filter pressure gauge (PSI) as your truth meter for flow. When pressure is high, suction is usually low, and a dirty DE filter, loaded cartridge filter, or sand filter that needs backwashing can be the whole story. From there, we get practical about the stuff that quietly steals vacuum power. Variable speed pump settings matter more than most people think, and low RPM can make a vacuum head feel useless. We also cover suction split issues, like a suction-side cleaner on a side port, two skimmers pulling at once, and a main drain line that competes with the skimmer. You’ll hear a simple workaround pool pros use when there’s no valve to isolate lines: the tennis ball skimmer plug trick to concentrate suction where you need it. Then we go deeper into the harder diagnoses: air leaks that only show up when you add a long vacuum hose, what PSI fluctuations mean, and an easy “plastic bag” test that can help confirm a leak at threaded fittings or unions. We also touch on impeller clogs, pump lid O-ring issues, worn filter elements, and when it makes sense to switch to vacuum alternatives like a Bottom Feeder, Vac Daddy, or portable pool filtration vacuum to get the job done even with aging equipment. If this helped, subscribe for more pool service troubleshooting, share it with a tech who’s been fighting low suction, and leave a quick review with the weirdest vacuum problem you’ve run into. We walk through a practical checklist for fixing weak or no suction when manually vacuuming a pool through the skimmer or a side port. We show how to spot flow problems fast by reading the skimmer, the filter pressure gauge, and the equipment pad clues that point to leaks, restrictions, or missing parts.   • checking for real skimmer suction without risking your fingers   • using filter PSI to diagnose low flow across DE, cartridge, and sand filters   • increasing variable speed pump RPM for stronger vacuum pull   • stopping suction loss to a suction-side cleaner and side port   • concentrating suction with two skimmers using a tennis ball plug   • turning off the main drain to maximize skimmer vacuum power   • identifying missing diverter valves in older one-hole skimmers   • recognizing air leaks by fluctuating PSI when the vacuum hose is connected   • confirming a suction leak with the plastic bag sealing trick   • clearing impeller debris and restoring prime and pressure   • fixing vacuum loss with pump lid O-ring lube or replacement   • upgrading worn cartridges or DE grids to restore suction   • using Bottom Feeder, Vac Daddy, or portable filtration when equipment is weak   Learn more at swimmingpoollearning.com.   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

    Pool Vacuum Fail: The Hidden Problems Killing Your Suction
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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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  • Creador
    David Van Brunt
  • Años de actividad
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodios
    2 k
  • Clasificación
    Apto
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Pool Guy Podcast Show
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