The Pool Guy Podcast Show

By 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.

Episode Date
Common Hurdles to Overcome When Starting or Expanding a Pool Business
May 03, 2024
Pass on These Green Pools
May 02, 2024
Using Chlorine Effectively on Your Pool Route
May 01, 2024
Terry Arko on Chlorine Byproducts, What to Test For in a Pool and More!
Apr 30, 2024
The Orenda Acquisition by HASA One Year Later with Terry Arko of HASA
Apr 29, 2024
REVDUP Apparel Pro Jerseys with Owner Don Douglas
Apr 26, 2024
Effective Marketing to Expand Your Pool Service
Apr 25, 2024
Best Suction Cleaner for Your Pool Surface Type
Apr 24, 2024
Failed Pool Products
Apr 23, 2024
Pool Surface Types Overview and Cautions
Apr 22, 2024
How Closely should you Watch the Economy?
Apr 19, 2024
It Takes a Lot to Get Fired from a Service Account
Apr 18, 2024
Answering Your YouTube Questions Volume 13
Apr 17, 2024
Green Pool Bidding Tips and Tricks
Apr 16, 2024
Prevent a Green Pool & the Best Clean Up Methods
Apr 15, 2024
Preventing Algae in Your Swimming Pool
Apr 12, 2024
Selling Salt Systems on Your Pool Route
Apr 11, 2024
Going From Springtime to Summertime
Apr 10, 2024
Is Cal Hypo the Best Swimming Pool Shock
Apr 09, 2024
How The Big Three Rule the Pool Industry
Apr 08, 2024
Best Of Bob Lowry- Is Trichlor the Strongest Chlorine Type?
Apr 05, 2024
Bidding New Swimming Pool Service Accounts Like an Expert
Apr 04, 2024
Roadmap to Switching to Cal Hypo Tablets
Apr 03, 2024
Trichlor 3” Tablets Are Not All Created Equal
Apr 02, 2024
Swimming Pool Filtration 101
Apr 01, 2024
Planning Your Exit Strategy
Mar 29, 2024
Making the Chlorine Last in a Pool
Mar 28, 2024
PoolRx Compatibility and Use Questions with Fred Schweer of PoolRx
Mar 27, 2024
PoolRx Sales Strategies and when to sell a Booster with Fred Schweer of PoolRx
Mar 26, 2024
PoolRx Overview with Fred Schweer of PoolRx
Mar 25, 2024
Don’t Over Do It Out on Your Pool Route
Mar 22, 2024
Basic Business Skills Go a Long Way
Mar 21, 2024
Manual Vacuuming VS Vacuum Systems
Mar 20, 2024
Business Owners Need Thick Skin
Mar 19, 2024
What is the Best Pool Sanitizer?
Mar 18, 2024
Do You Need a Vacuum System?
Mar 15, 2024
Investing for Your Future Talking Real Estate Part 2
Mar 14, 2024
Investing for your Future Talking Real Estate Part 1
Mar 13, 2024
Saltwater Pool High Chlorine and High pH
Mar 12, 2024
Common Salt System Troubles
Mar 11, 2024
Some Good Reasons to Drain a Pool
Mar 08, 2024
Answering Your YouTube Questions Volume 12
Mar 07, 2024
Setting Your Service Rate
Mar 06, 2024
Price Increase Template
Mar 05, 2024
Extreme Swimming Pool Mistakes
Mar 04, 2024
Bottom Feeder 2024 Version -What is New and Improved!
Mar 01, 2024
State of The Pool Service Industry Report Top Takeaways
Feb 29, 2024
Is it Worth You Time?
Feb 28, 2024
Time Saving Tips for Your Pool Service
Feb 27, 2024
My Go To Swimming Pool Water Testers
Feb 26, 2024
Demystifying Backwashing a Filter
Feb 23, 2024
Some Bad Noises on Your Pool Route
Feb 22, 2024
Thinking About Commercial Pool Service?
Feb 21, 2024
Some Chemical Handling and Storage
Feb 20, 2024
Rain and More Rain!
Feb 19, 2024
Pool Pro and Taxes
Feb 16, 2024
Answering Your YouTube Questions Volume 11
Feb 15, 2024
Should You Get a Polaris 360 Pool Cleaner?
Feb 14, 2024
Pool Guy and the Law
Feb 13, 2024
Skimmer: The State of Pool Service 2024
Feb 12, 2024
Low Filter PSI and Some Common Causes Part 2 of 2
Feb 09, 2024
Low Filter PSI and Some Common Causes Part 1 of 2
Feb 08, 2024
What is a Micron or Micrometer?
Feb 07, 2024
Having an Automatic Cleaner in Every Pool is Smart!
Feb 06, 2024
What’s Up with The Bottom Feeder? Honest Answers From the Owner Glen Heffernan
Feb 05, 2024
Some Things They Don’t Tell You About VS Pool Pumps
Feb 02, 2024
Duties of a Pool Service Employee
Feb 01, 2024
Are You Ready to Expand Your Business?
Jan 31, 2024
Metal Stain Treatment
Jan 30, 2024
Cartridge Pool Filter Myths
Jan 29, 2024
How Not to Burn Out
Jan 26, 2024
What Cleaning Equipment I Would Buy First
Jan 25, 2024
The One for One Rule
Jan 24, 2024
Scott Roberts from NPRS on Buying a Partial Route and More!
Jan 23, 2024
Is Pool Service a Growing Industry? With Scott Roberts of NPRS
Jan 22, 2024
How to Avoid Costly Business Mistakes
Jan 19, 2024
Fighting Customers Over Pool Pump Runtime
Jan 18, 2024
Why D.E. Filters Are on the Way Out Part 2 of 2
Jan 17, 2024
Why D.E. filters Are on the Way Out Part 1 of 2
Jan 16, 2024
Common Pool Filter Mistakes
Jan 15, 2024
How to Get Your Customer’s To Pay for Everything
Jan 12, 2024
Which Polaris Pressure Cleaner is the Best?
Jan 11, 2024
Best Ways to Avoid Mistakes Out on Your Pool Route
Jan 10, 2024
Answering Your YouTube Questions Volume 10
Jan 09, 2024
Swimming Pool Money Saving Tips
Jan 08, 2024
Tips on Vacuuming an Attached Spa
Jan 05, 2024
Bad Luck Days Out on Your Pool Route
Jan 04, 2024
Polaris Atlas & Maxx Cleaner VS Hayward Pool Cleaner
Jan 03, 2024
Cold Weather Tips to Get Through Your Pool Route
Jan 02, 2024
Easy VS Pool Pump Upgrade
Jan 01, 2024
Best of with Bob Lowry on Tri Chlor Being the Strongest Chlorine
Dec 29, 2023
Best of with Scott Petty of Hayward on DEO Pump Rules
Dec 28, 2023
Best of with Harold Evan’s of Orenda on the LIS Index
Dec 27, 2023
Best of with Terry Arko of HASA on Sanitizers
Dec 26, 2023
Best of with Scott Roberts of NPRS on Employees
Dec 25, 2023
2023 Pool Season In Review
Dec 22, 2023
Big Swimming pool Care and Bidding Tips
Dec 21, 2023
Pool Child Safety Tips for You and Your Pool Service Customers
Dec 20, 2023
Collections and Lawsuits 101 on Your Pool Service Route
Dec 19, 2023
Keys to Success and They Be Not What You Are Thinking
Dec 18, 2023
Common Underbidding Mistakes to Avoid in Your Pool Service
Dec 15, 2023
Jandy SpeedSet Best Stand-Alone Controller of 2023
Dec 14, 2023
Pro Series Boric Acid Product Review
Dec 13, 2023
Polaris FREEDOM and Dolphin LIBERTY Cordless Robotic Cleaners Review
Dec 12, 2023
What Makes a Pool Product Good?
Dec 11, 2023
Advantage Manufacturing PORTAVAC 2.0 & Service Cart 2.0
Dec 08, 2023
SpaBot Cordless Spa Robot & Hayward TracVac Cleaner Are They Good?
Dec 07, 2023
Skimlite CarbonLite Carbon Fiber Pool Pole
Dec 06, 2023
PoolLab 2.0 and LaMotte ColorQ Pro Photometers
Dec 05, 2023
Pool Pro Guide to Investing in Real Estate
Dec 04, 2023
BWT PK Turbo & Water Tech Battery Leaf Vac
Dec 01, 2023
Taking 4-Weeks Off Every Year!
Nov 30, 2023
Ways to Stay Safe Out On Your Pool Route
Nov 29, 2023
Answering Your YouTube Questions Volume 9
Nov 28, 2023
Suction Side Cleaner Installation Tips & Tricks
Nov 27, 2023
Rudy Stankowitz on Algae Best of the Pool Guy Podcast Show Part 2 of 2
Nov 24, 2023
Rudy Stankowitz on Algae Best of the Pool Guy Podcast Show Part 1 of 2
Nov 23, 2023
Ways to Vacuum a Swimming Pool Faster
Nov 22, 2023
Vacuum System VS System Vacuuming
Nov 21, 2023
Draining A Pool is Not Rocket Science
Nov 20, 2023
Picky Pool Service Customers
Nov 17, 2023
Off-Brand Robotic Pool Cleaners Hype or Real?
Nov 16, 2023
Dealing With Dog Issues on Your Pool Route
Nov 15, 2023
Gardner & Landscaper Relations 101
Nov 14, 2023
Saltwater Pool & Salt Cells and the Winter Months
Nov 13, 2023
Answering Your YouTube Questions Volume 8
Nov 10, 2023
Watch Out for Those Little Things on Your Pool Route
Nov 09, 2023
Commercial Pool Service the Good and Bad Part 2 of 2
Nov 08, 2023
Commercial Pool Service the Good and Bad Part 1 of 2
Nov 07, 2023
Deadly Smells Out on Your Pool Route
Nov 06, 2023
Over Thinking and Under Thinking Things in Your Pool Business
Nov 03, 2023
Suction Side Cleaners that are Bullet Proof
Nov 02, 2023
Best Pool Tile Cleaning Methods
Nov 01, 2023
Time-Saving Ideas on Your Service Route
Oct 31, 2023
Add Value to Your Pool Service to Set Yourself Apart
Oct 30, 2023
PaythePoolman.com Payroll and Pool Junction Features with Teresa Berry Part 2 of 2
Oct 27, 2023
PaythePoolman.com Features and Overview with Teresa Berry Part 1 of 2
Oct 26, 2023
Time to Upgrade Your Pool Equipment to Premium
Oct 25, 2023
Weekly Service VS Every Other Week Service
Oct 24, 2023
Heave Debris Pools
Oct 23, 2023
Negatives of the Pool Service Industry
Oct 20, 2023
Some Smart Marketing Tips to Grow Your Pool Service
Oct 19, 2023
Planning to Fail In Your Service Business
Oct 18, 2023
Would I Recommend the AquaStar Pipeline Filter
Oct 17, 2023
Do VS Pool Pumps Really Save You Money?
Oct 16, 2023
How to Avoid Burnout on Your Pool Route
Oct 13, 2023
How Many Tri-Chlor Tablets Should I add?
Oct 12, 2023
Odd Pools on Your Route
Oct 11, 2023
Undersized Swimming Pool Equipment
Oct 10, 2023
Winter Chemical Use and Other Tips for Your Pool in the Off-Season
Oct 09, 2023
Hayward Navigator/Pool Vac, the #1 Suction Side Cleaner
Oct 06, 2023
Things to Consider When Doing a Green Pool Clean-Up
Oct 05, 2023
All About Cal Hypo Part 2 of 2
Oct 04, 2023
All About Cal Hypo Part 1 of 2
Oct 03, 2023
Pentair Family of VS Pool Pumps
Oct 02, 2023
Best New Pool Products of the 2023 Season
Sep 29, 2023
Treating Pool Calcium Build-Up
Sep 28, 2023
Pool Guy's Motto is “Do No Harm to the Pool Surface”
Sep 27, 2023
Who is Holding the Bag on a “Bad” Plaster Job?
Sep 26, 2023
Best Water Testing Methods?
Sep 25, 2023
Going From Pool Service to Pool Builder
Sep 22, 2023
You Can’t Clean Pools Forever You Know
Sep 21, 2023
Convincing Your Customers that their Salt Cell Needs to be Replaced
Sep 20, 2023
An Automatic Cleaner at Every Stop
Sep 19, 2023
Are Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaners a Gimmick?
Sep 18, 2023
VacDaddy Revisited – Keep it on Your Radar!
Sep 15, 2023
Switching from a Pressure Side Cleaner to Which Cleaner Type?
Sep 14, 2023
Bob Lowry on Using a Copper algaecide In Your Pool
Sep 13, 2023
Bob Lowry Explains Adjusted Alkalinity
Sep 12, 2023
Best Way to Reduce the CYA in a Pool
Sep 11, 2023
Don’t Be Lazy Out On Your Pool Route
Sep 08, 2023
Routine is Important in Your Pool Service
Sep 07, 2023
High Filter PSI Right After Cleaning a Filter
Sep 06, 2023
The Pros and Cons of Photometer Testing
Sep 05, 2023
How to Deal with Pools that Use A Lot Of Chemicals Each Week
Sep 04, 2023
Tropical Storm Hilary & Recovering From Storm Damage
Sep 01, 2023
VS Pool Pump Tips
Aug 31, 2023
Making the Leap Into The Swimming Pool Industry
Aug 30, 2023
Raising Pool Service Rates 101
Aug 29, 2023
To Winterize (Close) Your Pool Or Not to Winterize Your Pool
Aug 28, 2023
Red Flag Pool Route Customers
Aug 25, 2023
Critters in Your Swimming Pool
Aug 24, 2023
Upgrading Your Current Swimming Pool Lights
Aug 23, 2023
Pool Route Logistics – Things to Think About
Aug 22, 2023
Some Tips on Your New Pool Build
Aug 21, 2023
Aluminum VS Carbon Fiber Pool Poles
Aug 18, 2023
Are Cal-Hypo Tablets a Game Changer?
Aug 17, 2023
PoolRx Questions and Answers
Aug 16, 2023
WaterGuru Sense S2 Now with 5-Test Factors!
Aug 15, 2023
Wind is the Enemy
Aug 14, 2023
Hot Tub Cleaning Methods
Aug 11, 2023
Different Ways to Maintain Proper Pool Water Level
Aug 10, 2023
Some Cool Riptide Vacuum System Accessories for the SL Cart
Aug 09, 2023
It’s Hotter Than Hades Out Here!
Aug 08, 2023
Need New Pool Equipment?
Aug 07, 2023
Rookie Pool Skimmer Issues
Aug 04, 2023
Rookie Pump Not Priming Issues
Aug 03, 2023
Rookie Referring Work Out Issues
Aug 02, 2023
Rookie Algae Treatment Issues
Aug 01, 2023
Rookie Pool Guy Pool Filter Issues
Jul 31, 2023
Should You Pass on Large Pools?
Jul 28, 2023
Some Swimming Pool Service Bidding Red Flags
Jul 27, 2023
HOA Pools are Great!
Jul 26, 2023
Why You Should Hire A Pool Service Company
Jul 25, 2023
Salt System Not Working
Jul 24, 2023
How to Take a Vacation as a Pool Service Pro
Jul 21, 2023
Carry These Spare Parts on Your Pool Route
Jul 20, 2023
Effective Ways to Add Borates to Your Pool
Jul 19, 2023
Which Vehicle is Best for Pool Service?
Jul 18, 2023
Summer Pool Care Tips & Tricks
Jul 17, 2023
Best of Bob Lowry: What is a PPM Anyway?
Jul 14, 2023
Best of Bob Lowry: Hot Tub Care
Jul 13, 2023
Best of Bob Lowry: Different Chlorine Types and Which is Best
Jul 12, 2023
Best of Bob Lowry: Is High CYA Really a Problem?
Jul 11, 2023
Best of Bob Lowry: Benefits of Adding Borates to your Pool
Jul 10, 2023
Stay In Your Lane - Do Less and Accomplish More!
Jul 07, 2023
Is Offering Tiered Pool Service a Good Option?
Jul 06, 2023
Those Pesky Problem Pools
Jul 05, 2023
Dogs and Your Swimming Pool
Jul 04, 2023
When to Add Salt to Your Swimming Pool
Jul 03, 2023
Pool Pro Invest Now!
Jun 30, 2023
Dealing with Heavy Debris Pools
Jun 29, 2023
Being Efficient Out on Your Pool Route
Jun 28, 2023
Backwashing Tips and Common Issues
Jun 27, 2023
Low and High Pool Filter PSI
Jun 26, 2023
Are You Spinning Your Wheels Out There?
Jun 23, 2023
Taking on a Pool with Existing Stains
Jun 22, 2023
Expand your Pool Service Route
Jun 21, 2023
Why Brushing a Pool is Important
Jun 20, 2023
Swimming Pool Skimmer Issues
Jun 19, 2023
Answering Your YouTube Questions Volume 7
Jun 16, 2023
Suction Side Cleaner Not Moving
Jun 15, 2023
Pool Filter Issues Part 2 of 2
Jun 14, 2023
Pool Filter Issues Part 1 of 2
Jun 13, 2023
Which Automatic Cleaner is the Best for Your Swimming Pool?
Jun 12, 2023
Bead Blasting Tile Cleaning
Jun 09, 2023
Fluidra on Moving Towards a More Sustainable Pool with Brad Parker and Mark Bauckman
Jun 08, 2023
Comparing the Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaners
Jun 07, 2023
Commitment to Excellence in Your Pool Service Business
Jun 06, 2023
Zero Chlorine in Your Pool
Jun 05, 2023
Things that Slow You Down Out on Your Pool Route
Jun 02, 2023
Avoid this Pool Service Business Mistakes
Jun 01, 2023
Answering Your YouTube Questions Volume 6
May 31, 2023
Preventing Algae on Your Pool Route
May 30, 2023
Best Green Pool Clean-Up Methods
May 29, 2023
Answering Your Pool Business Questions
May 26, 2023
What Features Make a Great VS Pump?
May 25, 2023
Answering Your YouTube Questions Volume 5
May 24, 2023
Is It Time to Upgrade Your Pool Filter?
May 23, 2023
Time to Upgrade to a Saltwater System?
May 22, 2023
Pool Pro are you Ready to Invest in Real Estate?
May 19, 2023
Different Methods to Vacuum a Pool to “Waste”
May 18, 2023
Answering Your YouTube Comments & Questions Volume 4
May 17, 2023
Cordless or Corded Robotic Cleaner, That is the Question
May 16, 2023
Prevent Algae in a Swimming Pool
May 15, 2023
How Not to Get Bad Reviews
May 12, 2023
Test Strip VS… How Test Strips Compare to Other Testing Methods
May 11, 2023
Answering Your YouTube comments & Questions Volume 3
May 10, 2023
Some Tips to Prevent Burnout in Your Pool Service Business
May 09, 2023
Cloudy Pool Water Causes and Cures
May 08, 2023
Spotlight on Dichlor the Lesser Known Chlorine Type
May 05, 2023
Spotlight on Trichlor & Tips on Using it as Your Primary Sanitizer
May 04, 2023
Answering Your YouTube Comments Volume 2
May 03, 2023
How Leslie’s Wholesale Can Partner With Your Pool Service with Chad Christensen
May 02, 2023
Jandy SpeedSet Controller – Easy VS Pump Control with Steve Jones of Fluidra
May 01, 2023
Spotlight on Cal Hypo and How to Use it as Your Primary Sanitizer
Apr 28, 2023
Spotlight on Liquid Chlorine & How to Use it Effectively
Apr 27, 2023
Answering Your YouTube Comments Volume 1
Apr 26, 2023
Answering Robotic Pool Cleaner Critics
Apr 25, 2023
The Polaris Line-Up of Cleaners with Skye Svenningsen of Fluidra
Apr 24, 2023
Benefits of a MultiCyclone Pre-Filter
Apr 21, 2023
Best Suction Side Cleaner in 2023
Apr 20, 2023
The Future is Now in Your Business -Proactive Thinking Tips
Apr 19, 2023
PoolLab 2.0 (WATER TESTER in the USA) Some Must-Have Features
Apr 18, 2023
Chris Brink the CEO of HASA on Pressing Industry Issues & HASA's Acquisition of Orenda
Apr 17, 2023
How to Build Word of Mouth Advertisement in Your Pool Service
Apr 14, 2023
PORT-A-VAC 2.0 the Ultimate Portable Filtration System!
Apr 13, 2023
Best Ways to Get Paid on the Spot
Apr 12, 2023
Do These Things and Your Swimming Pool Will Look Awful in the Summer
Apr 11, 2023
Pool Surface Issues: what is Normal and What is a Defect?
Apr 10, 2023
Are All Trichlor Tablets Equal?
Apr 07, 2023
Best of Bob Lowry “TDS and Your Pool”
Apr 06, 2023
Black Algae Effective Treatment
Apr 05, 2023
Best VS Pump for A Pool Running on 115 Volts
Apr 04, 2023
Rain and Some Common Pool Issues
Apr 03, 2023
Best of Bob Lowry “Algae and Algaecides”
Mar 31, 2023
Pool Industry Mergers: HASA Buys ORENDA and More
Mar 30, 2023
2023 Western Pool & Spa Show New Product Spotlight
Mar 29, 2023
Resetting the Podcast at Episode 1111!
Mar 28, 2023
An Overview of Chlorine Enhancers
Mar 27, 2023
The Power of a Service Agreement
Mar 24, 2023
Multi-Tork New 4-Pack of Filter Sockets
Mar 23, 2023
Clever Marketing Ideas to Land More Pool Service Accounts
Mar 22, 2023
The Truth About the Negative Aspects of Being a Pool Service Pro
Mar 21, 2023
Residential vs Commercial Pool Service Which is Better
Mar 20, 2023
Why a Pool is Not Holding Chlorine Part 3 of 3
Mar 17, 2023
Why A Pool is Not Holding Chlorine Part 2 of 3
Mar 16, 2023
Why A Pool is Not Holding Chlorine Part 1 of 3
Mar 15, 2023
PoolRx Plus – All About the Booster, Benefits with a Salt Pool & More with Fred Schweer Part 2 of 2
Mar 14, 2023
PoolRx Plus- Use 50% less Chlorine and Prevents Algae with Fred Schweer Part 1 of 2
Mar 13, 2023
Some Irritating Pool Service Customer Mistakes and Oversights
Mar 10, 2023
Best Way to Deal With Messy Gardeners Out on Your Pool Route
Mar 09, 2023
Carbon Fiber vs. Aluminum Pool Poles, Which is Right for You?
Mar 08, 2023
Some Common Cartridge Filter Cleaning Myths and Truths
Mar 07, 2023
Cyclone Filter Cleaner System with Founder Jordan Thiessen
Mar 06, 2023
Pool Pro You Need Passive Income
Mar 03, 2023
Skimmer Suction Fails & Fixes
Mar 02, 2023
Should You Offer Free Services to Land Accounts?
Mar 01, 2023
Chemical-Only Service Done Right Equals Easy Money
Feb 28, 2023
How Do You Know When the Filter Elements Are Bad?
Feb 27, 2023
New Pool Guy Time Wasting Mistakes
Feb 24, 2023
New Pool Guy Mistakes to Avoid
Feb 23, 2023
Should you Cut Costs to Increase your Pool Service Profits?
Feb 22, 2023
Nothing is Perfect in the Pool Industry
Feb 21, 2023
How Green Pool Clean Ups can Grow Your Pool Service
Feb 20, 2023
The Benefits of Using Multiple Pool Water Test Kits
Feb 17, 2023
Pool Skimming Tips and Best Leaf Rakes
Feb 16, 2023
Swimming Pool Manual Vacuuming Tips and Tricks
Feb 15, 2023
Setting Your Hourly Pool Service Rate
Feb 14, 2023
Sales Tips for Selling VS Pumps
Feb 13, 2023
BWT PK Giant & PK Turbo Are Revolutionary Cordless Vacuums
Feb 10, 2023
Tips on Selling Saltwater Systems to Your Customers
Feb 09, 2023
Weekly Pool Service Should Be Your Primary Focus
Feb 08, 2023
Wind Event Day-by-Day Clean-Up Routine
Feb 07, 2023
How Important is Circulation – Very Important!
Feb 06, 2023
Lesser Known Suction Side Cleaners
Feb 03, 2023
Passing on That Golden Customer Could Cost You
Feb 02, 2023
What is Better, Buying a House with a Pool or Building a Pool After?
Feb 01, 2023
How to Create a Winning Pool Service Company! With Scott Roberts of NPRS
Jan 31, 2023
Does Buying a Pool Route Make Good Business Sense? With Scott Roberts of NPRS
Jan 30, 2023
Spotlight on Clear Pool Products
Jan 27, 2023
The Pool Industry Positives Outweigh any Negatives
Jan 26, 2023
Classic Underbidding Mistakes in Your Pool Service
Jan 25, 2023
AquaStar Pipeline Filter 9 months Later
Jan 24, 2023
PSS (Pool Service Software), Go Beyond with your Pool Business, Demo with Gus Velez Co-Founder
Jan 23, 2023
Is All-Inclusive Billing Still Smart in 2023?
Jan 20, 2023
Every Pool Should Have An Automatic Cleaner
Jan 19, 2023
Where to Invest Your Profits in 2023
Jan 18, 2023
Winter and Your Salt System
Jan 17, 2023
Why Chlorine Prices Are Totally Insane!
Jan 16, 2023
Vacuum System Bag Micron Rating – Riptide Bags
Jan 13, 2023
“Play the Tape Forward” in Your Pool Service Business
Jan 12, 2023
Top Photometer Choices for Your Pool Service
Jan 11, 2023
Dealing with a Bad Review
Jan 10, 2023
Why a Pool Has Very Little or No Suction
Jan 09, 2023
Rainbow 300 Chlorinator Cautions and Fails
Jan 06, 2023
How to Vacuum a Spa
Jan 05, 2023
Underrated Products of 2023: VacDaddy
Jan 04, 2023
The Real Logic Behind Increasing Your Prices
Jan 03, 2023
Ways to Speed Up Your Pool Filter Cleaning On Your Route
Jan 02, 2023
Best of Bob Lowry #10 Pool With That “Chlorine” Smell
Dec 30, 2022
Best of Bob Lowry #9 Cal Hypo Leaves a Black Stain
Dec 29, 2022
Best of Bob Lowry #8 Constant High Ph
Dec 28, 2022
Best of Bob Lowry #7 Commercial vs Residential Pools
Dec 27, 2022
Best Swimming Pool Filter of 2022
Dec 26, 2022
Best Suction Cleaner of 2022
Dec 23, 2022
Vacuum System with Or Without a Cart? Which is Better
Dec 22, 2022
Hype or Real? SkimDoctor 2.0 & PoolSkim
Dec 21, 2022
How to Take 4 Weeks Off Each Year in Your Pool Service Business
Dec 20, 2022
The Best Salt System of 2022
Dec 19, 2022
Gas Heater VS an Electric Heat Pump Which is Better at Heating a Pool or Spa?
Dec 16, 2022
Buying a Partial Pool Route
Dec 15, 2022
How to Drop Bad Service Accounts Without Losing Any Money
Dec 14, 2022
How BWT Robotic Cleaners and Portable Vacuums can Help the Pool Pro with Sean McDermott of BWT
Dec 13, 2022
Benefits of Robotic Pool Cleaners with Sean McDermott of BWT
Dec 12, 2022
Best Of Bob Lowry #6 – Preventing Algae
Dec 09, 2022
Multi-Tork Socket Set – Save Time on Your Filter Cleaning!
Dec 08, 2022
Setting a Swimming Pool VS Pump Run-time and Speeds (RPM)
Dec 07, 2022
VS Pool Pump Tips, Tricks & User Error
Dec 06, 2022
My Pick for the Best VS Pool Pump
Dec 05, 2022
Routines are an Essential Part of Business
Dec 02, 2022
Some Pools to Steer Clear Of
Dec 01, 2022
Red Flag Customers
Nov 30, 2022
Handling Aggressive and Friendly Dogs on Your Pool Route
Nov 29, 2022
The 2023 Pool Season, Will It be a Carbon Copy of 2022?
Nov 28, 2022
Real or Hype: The Primate Pool Pole
Nov 25, 2022
Do You Love Doing Pool Service?
Nov 24, 2022
Hayward Navigator & Pool Vac V-Flex an Underrated Cleaner
Nov 23, 2022
Should You Service Pools in the Rain?
Nov 22, 2022
Pool Guy Investing Advice: Do It Now!
Nov 21, 2022
Confession, I Don’t Carry a Pool Vacuum Hose on my Truck
Nov 18, 2022
Get Some Good Cleaning Equipment Bro!
Nov 17, 2022
Real or Hype? CuLator Metal and Stain Eliminator
Nov 16, 2022
Best and Worst Time to Start a Pool Service Business
Nov 15, 2022
Burr, it’s Cold Out There
Nov 14, 2022
Deciding Between Suction Pool Cleaner Types
Nov 11, 2022
How to Lose money in Your Business
Nov 10, 2022
Should you Start Taking Above Ground pools?
Nov 09, 2022
The Danger of Under Bidding
Nov 08, 2022
Is there a Price Ceiling?
Nov 07, 2022
Some Essential Handy Stuff to Have on Your Pool Service Truck
Nov 04, 2022
Polaris 280 Tips & Tricks
Nov 03, 2022
Why Pool Business Fail Part 2 – Lack of Planning
Nov 02, 2022
Why Pool Businesses Fail Part 1 – Lack of Funds
Nov 01, 2022
Some Weird Things Happening at a Pool
Oct 31, 2022
Suction Cleaner Installation Tips
Oct 28, 2022
Putting Yourself Out of Business
Oct 27, 2022
Hype or Real: LaMotte Spin Touch
Oct 26, 2022
Low Pool Filter PSI Causes and Cures
Oct 25, 2022
Episode 1,000! How I Keep Motivated & Avoid Burn Out
Oct 24, 2022
California’s Potential Ban on Gas Pool Heaters
Oct 21, 2022
Hype or Real? VacDaddy & Bottom Feeder
Oct 20, 2022
Hype or Real? Polaris Atlas/Maxx, AquaStar Pipeline Filter & Betta 2.0
Oct 19, 2022
Answering Some of the Negative Points of Entering the Pool Service Industry
Oct 18, 2022
Cartridge Pool Filters the Good, the Bad & the Ugly
Oct 17, 2022
Chemical Safe Handling Tips
Oct 14, 2022
Nation Wide 1099 Ruling Could Make All Workers Employees
Oct 13, 2022
What is Free Available Chlorine and Ways to Test for It
Oct 12, 2022
Time is Money Out on Your Pool Route
Oct 11, 2022
Pool Equipment Inspection Tips
Oct 10, 2022
Honesty is Truly the Best Policy!
Oct 07, 2022
LaMotte Tracer Digital PockeTester Line-up
Oct 06, 2022
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HOA Pool Bidding Tips and Tricks
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Why Pool Service is the Best Profession to Enter
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Polaris 360 vs Suction Side Cleaner
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Pool Pro Ask Yourself, "Is it Worth it?”
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Small Pool Care Tips
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Riptide Vacuum System Tips, Tricks and Accessories
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Major Wind Event Pool Pro Tips
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How HASA is Continuing Bob Lowry’s Legacy with Terry Arko of HASA
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Benefits of Using Liquid Chlorine on Your Pool Route with Terry Arko of HASA
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How the Leslie's Pro Partner Program Can Grow Your Business & Special Savings on Hayward Equipment
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Try Tiered Pool Service Accounts
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Recession Talk, Pool Pro No Need To Panic!
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Big Pools Can Be a Big Pain
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First Look at the AquaStar Pipeline VS Pump with Todd Pieri
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Why the Pool Pro Will Love the AquaStar Pipeline Filters with Todd Pieri
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AquaStar Pipeline Filters Overview with Todd Pieri COO of AquaStar
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Vacuum System or a Portable Filtration System?
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SmarterSpa a Plug & Play SWG for Hot Tubs!
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Pool Guy Math Wizard! Adding Income to Your Pool Route is Easy!
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The Ideal Run Time for Your Pool Pump
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Every Other Week Service, Should I Do It?
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Fastest Way to Vacuum a Pool
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Pool Pole Choices Aluminum Or Carbon Fiber?
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Practical Ways of Speeding Up Your Day On Your Pool Route
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Help! D.E. Is Leaking Into My Pool!
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Best of the Pool Pro Round Table
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Best of Rudy Stankowitz – Common Pool Myths
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Best of Bob Lowry – Free Chlorine Level Mistakes & Borates
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Best Of Pool Plaster Panel – Start-Up Methods and More
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Why 3 PPM of Free Chlorine is Not the Ideal Level
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Some Common Suction Side Cleaner Issue
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Tips for Equipment Below The Pool’s Water Level
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Hayward Navigator, Love it or Hate it!
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Lawsuits and other Liability Issues on Your Pool Route
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Innovative Pool Products Under $40 That Are Game Changers!
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Having Good Boundaries with Your Pool Route
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What Chemicals Can Be Substituted For What?
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Sales Tips for VS Pumps
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What Chemicals Can You Put Through the Skimmer?
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VS Pool Pump Myths
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Green Pool Fail! How To Do It Right the First Time
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A Hot Tub is Just a Tiny Pool, Right?
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Pool Pro Real Estate Investing Guide Part 2 of 2
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Business Question: Getting Started & Non-Profit Ideas
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New Swimming Pool Product – You Are the Beta Tester!
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Water Tech Battery Operated Cleaners -My Top Picks for You
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Pal Light Dual Zone Upgrade & Why I like the Pal EvenGlow System
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Vinyl Pool Care Tips and Tricks
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Swimming Pool Vacuum System Limitations
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Why Is My Pool Not Holding Chlorine? Featuring the Best of Bob Lowry
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Pool Pro -What to Invest in During a Recession
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Dear Pool Product Manufacturer -Please Fix This!
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Every Chlorine Type Has a By-Product, What Can you Live With?
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Paying it Forward as In Passing Cost Onto Your Customers in a Smart Way
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Some More Typical Pool Service Rookie Mistakes That Everyone Makes
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Some Drawbacks of Adding Borates to 50 PPM
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Typical Pool Service Rookie Mistakes That Everyone Makes
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How Did my Predictions for The 2022 Season Pan Out?
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These Are the Pools I would Pass On for Sure!
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Solar Pool Covers the Good and Bad
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Pool Child Safety Tips to Prevent Drowning
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Repairs or Weekly Pool Service? Which Is Better?
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The Winning Combination – Pool Care Made Easy!
Jun 20, 2022
Vacation Time and Your Pool Service Company – How to Take Time off
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Will Smart Water Monitors Replace Pool Service?
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Employee, 1099 Sub Contractor or a Third Option You Might Not Have Thought Of
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VacDaddy Vacuum to Waste Attachment – A Real Game Changer
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My Thoughts on the Chlorine Genie
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Should I Charge For a Return Service or Special Service?
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Why Replacing Your DE Filter with a Cartridge Filter is Smart
Jun 09, 2022
Business Question: How to Capture More Leads?
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Do You Save money By switching to a Saltwater Pool?
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A Recap of My Platforms and Why Being a Pool Service Pro is Legit!
Jun 06, 2022
VS Pumps are Great!
Jun 03, 2022
WaterGuru Smart Water Monitor
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Muriatic Acid Alternatives
Jun 01, 2022
It Ain’t Cheap to Own a Swimming Pool
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Liquid Chlorine VS Cal-Hypo
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Shock and Awe VS Floc Method for Green Pool Clean Up
May 27, 2022
Are Cal Hypo Tablets Any Good?
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Man it’s Blazing Hot Out Here!
May 25, 2022
Should You Drain a Green Pool?
May 24, 2022
Rising pH in Your Pool – Solved!
May 23, 2022
Photometer, Test Strips & Reagent Test Kits – Why All Are Useful
May 20, 2022
Salt Cell Blowback – What the Heck is It?
May 19, 2022
How to Know If My Filter Cartridge is Bad
May 18, 2022
Why an HOA Pool Can Be Golden
May 17, 2022
An Overview of 3" Trichlor Tablets
May 16, 2022
An Overview of Salt Water System (SWG) Brands
May 13, 2022
El Cheapo, How to Deal with Those Cheap Customers
May 12, 2022
Don’t be Lazy on Your Pool Route
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How the Drought Will Affect Your Pool Service
May 10, 2022
Pool Surface Skimming Help – Devices to Make Your Life Easier
May 09, 2022
How to Insulate Your Business From a Recession
May 06, 2022
Pool Business Matrix
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Are you making a “Real” profit in your pool service business?
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Will Prices Ever Drop?
May 03, 2022
Add More Chlorine Bro!
May 02, 2022
How Many Pools Can You Clean in One Day?
Apr 29, 2022
The First Impression in Everything in Business
Apr 28, 2022
Flate Rate vs Itemized Billing for your Pool Service
Apr 27, 2022
Generic Robotic Cleaners VS the Major Manufacturer Robotic Cleaners
Apr 26, 2022
Pentair IntelliFlo VS Pump Hacks & Tips
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How To Know If a Swimming Pool Product is Good?
Apr 22, 2022
When to Refer Work Out on Your Pool Route
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To Do-It Yourself or Not, That is the Question
Apr 20, 2022
Betta 2.0 The New Standard in Solar-Powered Surface Cleaners
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Some Reasons Why Your Suction Side Cleaner is Not Moving
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Proper Automatic Cleaner Care
Apr 15, 2022
AquaStar Pipeline Filter, Small but Mighty!
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Why a Cleaner in Every Pool on Your Route is a Great Idea
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Geared Suction Side Cleaners VS Bouncing Cleaners
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Polaris ATLAS XT & MAXX vs Hayward PoolCleaner-Aquanaut-Phoenix
Apr 11, 2022
Differences Between Fiberglass, Vinyl, and Plaster Pool Types
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Why Residential Pools are Your Bread and Butter
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How to Effectively Bid Commercial Pools
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Commercial Pool Service Pros and Cons
Apr 05, 2022
What is Normal and What is a Defect of the Plaster?
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How you Present Yourself is a Reflection of Your Business
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Setting Your Service Call Rates Based on Current Inflationary Conditions
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Rainbow Chlorinator Tips & Tricks
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Chlorine Wash Tips and Tricks
Mar 29, 2022
Swimming Pool Acid Wash do’s and Don’ts
Mar 28, 2022
Product Defects: Hayward VS Drives & Pentair Intelliflo VS Pump Communication Error
Mar 25, 2022
Ways to Speed Up the Bidding Process
Mar 24, 2022
Why a Website is Essential for Your Pool Service
Mar 23, 2022
How to Break a Pool from Tri-Chlor Tablets
Mar 22, 2022
How to Choose the Best Chlorine Type for Your Pool
Mar 21, 2022
Drop Those High Chemical Use Pool Service Accounts
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Things to Know About Variable Speed Pumps
Mar 17, 2022
How to Handle Runaway Inflation
Mar 16, 2022
Is Pool Service Really Recession Proof?
Mar 15, 2022
Borates for Dummies
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Should You Start Charging Your Customers for 3” Tablets?
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Nidec Neptune Series Variable Speed Motors
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Polaris Atlas XT – The Most Advanced Suction Side Cleaner, Period!
Mar 09, 2022
A Highlight of Some of the Companies At the Western Pool Show
Mar 08, 2022
Audio Tour of the Western Pool & Spa Show Floor
Mar 07, 2022
An Overview of the Four Major Vacuum Systems
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Texas Deep Freeze Redux and Some Tips from Harold Evans of Orenda
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Knowledge Can Help You with the Runaway Industry Wide Inflation, with Harold Evans of Orenda
Mar 02, 2022
How Important is the LSI Anyway? With Harold Evans of Orenda
Mar 01, 2022
Tips on Running Your Service Business the Right Way with Harold Evans of Orenda
Feb 28, 2022
Swimming Pool Regional Differences & Things to Know From State to State
Feb 25, 2022
PoolRx+ Tips and Things to Note with Fred Schweer of PoolRx
Feb 24, 2022
Using PoolRx+ with High CYA Levels & Commercial Pool Sizing with Fred Schweer
Feb 23, 2022
PoolRx+ Booster and Enhanced Chlorine Levels with Fred Schweer of PoolRx
Feb 22, 2022
PoolRx+ and How It Can Save You Money On Chemical Cost with Fred Schweer of PoolRX
Feb 21, 2022
Signs Your Pool Filter Needs to be Cleaned
Feb 18, 2022
Some Common Sense Factors When Upgrading Your Pool Filter
Feb 17, 2022
The Truth and Myths of Purchasing a Swimming Pool Route with Scott Roberts of NPRS
Feb 16, 2022
Tips on Managing and Recruiting Employees for Your Pool Route with Scott Roberts of NPRS
Feb 15, 2022
Inflation, Mega Pool Companies & Buying a Partial Route with Scott Roberts of NPRS
Feb 14, 2022
Bloopers and Fails Out on My Pool Route
Feb 11, 2022
Simple Things You Can Add to Make Your Pool Service Bid Shine
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Advantage Manufacturing Service Cart & Bottom Feeder Cart!
Feb 09, 2022
Advertising Effectively to Get New Pool Service Accounts
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Ways to Offset the Higher Cost of Chlorine
Feb 07, 2022
Common Homeowner Pool Filter Errors
Feb 04, 2022
Common Homeowner Timer and VS Pump Errors
Feb 03, 2022
Common Homeowner Errors That You Will Run into On Your Pool Route
Feb 02, 2022
Save Money By Not Shocking Your Pool
Feb 01, 2022
Pool Pro Windy Weather Tips to Manage Your Route
Jan 31, 2022
Just Do it! Why This Only Works for Nike
Jan 28, 2022
Medical Insurance and the Pool Pro -A Downside to Being Self-Employed
Jan 27, 2022
Ways of Using a Robotic Cleaner on Your Pool Route
Jan 26, 2022
Can You Qualify for a Mortgage Working as a Pool Service Professional?
Jan 25, 2022
Pool Skimmer Baskets 101
Jan 24, 2022
Three Simple Things You Can Do To Set Your Pool Service Apart
Jan 21, 2022
The Proper Water Level in Your Pool is Half the Battle
Jan 20, 2022
Pool Pump Wet End Issues – Why a Pump Won’t Prime & Other Issues
Jan 19, 2022
The Power of Teaming Up in Your Pool Service
Jan 18, 2022
Paythepoolman Pool Routing and Billing Software with Creator Jeff Posth
Jan 17, 2022
Help! My Pool is Overflowing From All This Rain!
Jan 14, 2022
What to Do About the Rising Cost in the Swimming Pool Industry
Jan 13, 2022
The Advantages of Being a One Person Pool Service (Single-Poler)
Jan 12, 2022
Should You Hire a Certified Pool Inspector When You Buy A House with a Pool?
Jan 11, 2022
The Rapidly Changing Pool Service Landscape - PoolCorp Purchases Pinch A Penny
Jan 10, 2022
Stocking Up for 2022 is a Smart Thing to Do
Jan 07, 2022
Flash Testing, is it Accurate?
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Pool Surface Issues and Why You Should Avoid These Accounts
Jan 05, 2022
How Much Rain is Too Much Rain to Work In?
Jan 04, 2022
Should You Upgrade to a Saltwater Pool (SWG) in 2022?
Jan 03, 2022
Pool Service Accounts You Should Avoid
Dec 31, 2021
How Many Pools Can You Do in a Day?
Dec 30, 2021
SUTRO Pro and How You can use the SUTRO in Your Pool Business
Dec 29, 2021
Why I Don’t Carry a Vacuum Hose
Dec 28, 2021
Pool Cleaning Equipment Overview with Special Guest Glen Heffernan of the Bottom Feeder Vacuum
Dec 27, 2021
Problem Pools – 5% of Your Pools will Cause you 95% of Your Troubles
Dec 24, 2021
Pool Service with no Repairs, Can it Be Done?
Dec 23, 2021
Polaris 360 VS a Suction Side Cleaner
Dec 22, 2021
Pool Guy on Real Estate Investing
Dec 21, 2021
Hayward pHin is Discontinued, Cancelled, Kaput – What Went Wrong?
Dec 20, 2021
A Yearly Audit of Your Service Business Can Be Helpful
Dec 17, 2021
Manually Vacuuming A Pool But There is Very Little Suction! Troubleshooting Part 2 of 2
Dec 16, 2021
Manually Vacuuming A Pool But There is Very Little Suction! Troubleshooting Part 1 of 2
Dec 15, 2021
Windy Weather – Oh Man!
Dec 14, 2021
Which Talyor Test Kit is Best? K-2005 or the K-2006
Dec 13, 2021
Zodiac MX Cleaners, the Good the Bad and the Ugly
Dec 10, 2021
What Services to Add to Your Pool Business as You are Growing
Dec 09, 2021
Don’t Over Do It on You Pool Route
Dec 08, 2021
Automatic Cleaner Tips and Things to Avoid Doing
Dec 07, 2021
When Not to Add Salt to Your Pool
Dec 06, 2021
Mergers & Acquisitions in the Pool Industry and What It Means to You
Dec 03, 2021
Free Services to Offer to Land a Service Account
Dec 02, 2021
Explaining What You Include in Your Weekly Pool Service
Dec 01, 2021
Honest Pool Service Bidding – What to Look For on Your Bid
Nov 30, 2021
My Prediction for the 2022 Swimming Pool Season – In a Word, Expensive
Nov 29, 2021
“Best of Bob Lowry #4” Why High CYA is a Problem
Nov 26, 2021
“Best of Bob Lowry #3” Bob Debunks Some Common Pool Myths
Nov 25, 2021
“Best of Bob Lowry #2” Bob’s Target Ranges & Recommended Free Chlorine Level
Nov 24, 2021
“Best of Bob Lowry #1” Bob on Why Balancing the Pool Water is So Important
Nov 23, 2021
A Tribute to Bob Lowry (October 1st 1946 to November 17th, 2021)
Nov 22, 2021
Pool Service Hourly Rate – Can It Be Calculated?
Nov 19, 2021
Zodiac Ranger and Pentair Lil’ Rebel Are the Best Bargain Cleaners!
Nov 18, 2021
Vehicle Write Offs, Which is Best for Your Business?
Nov 17, 2021
All About Lawsuits and What to Avoid
Nov 16, 2021
The Hidden and Not So Hidden Dangers of Trichlor
Nov 15, 2021
Talking Yourself Out of a New Pool Service Bid
Nov 12, 2021
Heavy Leaf Debris in Your Pool Each Week? Try the PoolSkim!
Nov 11, 2021
Vinyl Pools & Some Common Issues to Be Aware Of
Nov 10, 2021
PebbleTec Pools & Some Common Issues with This Surface Type
Nov 09, 2021
The Real Difference Between a D.E. Filter, Cartridge Filter & Sand Filter
Nov 08, 2021
Waterco Multicyclone 16 (Jacuzzi JMC 16) Traps 80% Dirt Before the Filter!
Nov 05, 2021
The Four Different Testing Methods and Which is Best with Bob Lowry
Nov 04, 2021
Borates and Mineral Systems with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry
Nov 03, 2021
Will There Be a Chlorine Shortage in 2022? Bob Lowry Answers This and More
Nov 02, 2021
Cold Water and Your Pool Care with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry
Nov 01, 2021
What to Include in Full Service Pool Service Accounts
Oct 29, 2021
Pricing Yourself Out of Business
Oct 28, 2021
How To Speed Up Your Filter Cleaning on Your Pool Route
Oct 27, 2021
Bringing on a Pool Service Tech (Employee) – A Good Idea? A Bad Idea?
Oct 26, 2021
Should You Replace your Entire Pool Pump or Just the Motor?
Oct 25, 2021
Pool Filter Tips and Tricks Part 4: Backwash Valves, D.E. Filter Trouble and More
Oct 22, 2021
Pool Filter Tips and Tricks Part 3: From Pressure Gauges to O-Rings
Oct 21, 2021
Pool Filter Tips and Tricks Part 2: High PSI and When the Filter Elements Are Bad
Oct 20, 2021
Pool Filter Tips and Tricks Part 1: Filter Type and Size Overview
Oct 19, 2021
2021 Year in Review with Scott Webb Editor of Aqua Magazine - Inflation, Shortages and More!
Oct 18, 2021
Best Portable Small Professional Pool Vacuum
Oct 15, 2021
Taking Time Off From Your Pool Service Business
Oct 14, 2021
Win Accounts for Life with Excellent Customer Service
Oct 13, 2021
Are Chemical Only Service Accounts a Good Idea?
Oct 12, 2021
NPP (National Pool Partners) Pool Service at the “Major League” Level with Hal Denbar of NPP
Oct 11, 2021
Character Counts in Your Pool Service Business
Oct 08, 2021
What is Better? Residential Pools or Commercial Pools? With Bob Lowry
Oct 07, 2021
What Would Bob Lowry Do? Short Pump Run Time & You Shock a Pool and It Turns Neon Green
Oct 06, 2021
What Would Bob Lowry Do? You Have 4” of Rain Forecast and Bidding an Airbnb Rental
Oct 05, 2021
What Would Bob Lowry Do? A Pool with Constantly High pH and No Chlorine at the Supplier
Oct 04, 2021
Swimming Pool Equipment Shortage
Oct 01, 2021
Newly Filled Plaster Pool Tips
Sep 30, 2021
Switching Chlorine Types in 2022 & Tips To Use Less Chlorine
Sep 29, 2021
Being on the Ball in Your Pool Service Business
Sep 28, 2021
D.E. Filters the Ultimate Guide
Sep 27, 2021
Are you Winning Out There on Your Pool Service Route?
Sep 24, 2021
Gardener and Landscaper Relations 101
Sep 23, 2021
Essential Spare Parts for your Pool Service Route
Sep 22, 2021
Essential Pool Route Starter Cleaning Equipment: what you Need to Get Started
Sep 21, 2021
Fall Pool Care Tips
Sep 20, 2021
Swimming Pool VS Pump Tips
Sep 17, 2021
Filter Cleaning Schedule for Your Pool Route
Sep 16, 2021
Should you Change How and What you Bill Your Customers For in 2022?
Sep 15, 2021
You Can’t Take Every Account or Keep Every Account
Sep 14, 2021
Things I Learned This Pool Season
Sep 13, 2021
Common Chemical Myths with Bob Lowry Part 2 – Tri-Chlor is the Strongest Chlorine Type
Sep 10, 2021
Common Chemical Myths with Bob Lowry Part 1 – Evaporation lowers CYA in a pool
Sep 09, 2021
What If? Part 3 With Bob Lowry – You Smell “Chlorine” At the Hotel Pool and More!
Sep 08, 2021
What If? Part 2 with Bob Lowry – Cal Hypo Left a Black Stain in the Pool and More!
Sep 07, 2021
What If? With Bob Lowry – Adjusted Alkalinity with CYA over 200 and More! Part 1
Sep 06, 2021
Things to Think About When Starting Your Pool Service Part 3: Can You Handle It?
Sep 03, 2021
Tips to Keep Your Suction Side Cleaner Moving
Sep 02, 2021
Which One is Best? Color Q 2x Pro 7, Color Q 2x Pro 9 or Spin Touch?
Sep 01, 2021
Best Pool Service Pro Poles
Aug 31, 2021
Things I Would Tell Myself About Running a Pool Service If I Could Go Back In Time
Aug 30, 2021
Things to Think About When Starting Your Pool Service Part 2: How Many Accounts Do I Need
Aug 27, 2021
Things to Think About When Starting Your Pool Service Part 1: General Thoughts & Questions
Aug 26, 2021
Windy Weather and Your Pool
Aug 25, 2021
What Chemicals Can You Add to Through The Skimmer?
Aug 24, 2021
HASA CEO Chris Brink on the 2021 Chlorine Shortage and the 2022 Season Forecast
Aug 23, 2021
Should you Bring an Employee on Board?
Aug 20, 2021
Dolphin Vs Polaris which Robotic Cleaner Is Better?
Aug 19, 2021
Stocking Up for the 2022 Season – Should You Do it?
Aug 18, 2021
Pool Vacuum System Choices
Aug 17, 2021
The VacDaddy- Portable Pool Vacuum System with Matt D'Aguanno Owner and Creator
Aug 16, 2021
Can You Have Too Little CYA in Your Pool?
Aug 13, 2021
What to do with Multiple Days of Rain on Your Pool Route
Aug 12, 2021
Solving Those Strange Pool Mysteries
Aug 11, 2021
How to Know If you Are Making Money on Your pool Route
Aug 10, 2021
Water Tech’s 20th Anniversary and Product Overview with Guy Erlich, President
Aug 09, 2021
Is Copper Safe to Use in a Pool? With Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry
Aug 06, 2021
Low pH and How it Affects a Pool with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry
Aug 05, 2021
How Nitrates and Phosphates Affect a Pool with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry
Aug 04, 2021
Problem Pool: Not Holding Chlorine or Constant Algae with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry
Aug 03, 2021
Why High Cyanuric Acid a Bad Thing with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry
Aug 02, 2021
Developing a Winning Personality for Your Pool Service
Jul 30, 2021
An Automatic cleaner in Every Pool on Your Route – Yes!
Jul 29, 2021
Why Referring Work Out Can be a Smart Thing on Your Pool Route
Jul 28, 2021
Why a Bigger Salt Water System Cell is a Better Choice
Jul 27, 2021
The One True Benefit of a Salt Water Generator
Jul 26, 2021
Ariel by Solar-Breeze: Solar Surface Cleaner First Impressions
Jul 23, 2021
A Portable Clean-Up Pump Can Come In Super Handy!
Jul 22, 2021
Time Management Out on Your Pool Route
Jul 21, 2021
Tips on Switching From a Pressure Side Cleaner to a Robotic Cleaner
Jul 20, 2021
The “Not Enough” Economy has Hit the Pool Industry!
Jul 19, 2021
What is Causing Algae in my Pool?
Jul 16, 2021
Dog Issues on Your Pool Route
Jul 15, 2021
Give Me My Money! Tips on Getting Paid on the Spot
Jul 14, 2021
Can’t Find the Chlorine Type You Usually Use? What Should You Do?
Jul 13, 2021
Rookie Chemistry Mistakes and More with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry
Jul 12, 2021
Chlorine Shortages and Price Increases Are Real
Jul 09, 2021
Why is my pH always going up in my Pool? With Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry
Jul 08, 2021
Tips on Pool Service at Short Term Rentals & Airbnb with Bob Lowry
Jul 07, 2021
How Strong is One Chlorine Type Compared to Another? With Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry
Jul 06, 2021
Different Chlorine Types and Which is the Best with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry
Jul 05, 2021
Keys to Success in Owning a Pool Route with Scott Roberts of NPRS
Jul 02, 2021
Is the Pool Industry a Good Industry to Get into? With Scott Roberts of NPRS
Jul 01, 2021
How Do I Get Trained When I Buy a Pool Route? With Scott Roberts of NPRS
Jun 30, 2021
What Exactly is a Pool Route and What am I buying? With Scott Roberts of NPRS
Jun 29, 2021
The Ins and Outs of Purchasing a Pool Route with Scott Roberts of NPRS
Jun 28, 2021
My Suction Side Cleaner Is Not Moving Well and Getting Stuck
Jun 25, 2021
Why Pool Businesses Fail
Jun 24, 2021
Black Algae Treatment 101
Jun 23, 2021
Why a Routine is So Important Out on Your Pool Route
Jun 22, 2021
Yellow Treat² Mustard Algicide and the Science Behind Sodium Bromide with Scott Hamilton of United Chemical
Jun 21, 2021
Avoid the Chlorine Crisis by Not Panicking
Jun 18, 2021
Protective Gear and Tips to Prevent Injury on Your Pool Route
Jun 17, 2021
Best Ways to Add Borates to Your Pool
Jun 16, 2021
Investing your Profits to Build for the Future
Jun 15, 2021
Summer Pool Care Tips
Jun 14, 2021
Filtration is Half the Battle in Pool Care
Jun 11, 2021
What to do with Those Problem Pools
Jun 10, 2021
How to Beat the Heat Out on Your Pool Route
Jun 09, 2021
Different Ways to Vacuum a Swimming Pool
Jun 08, 2021
CCH® Endurance Slow Release Cal-Hypo Tablets With Ed Barney of Sigura
Jun 07, 2021
The Cost of Everything is Going up in the Pool Industry – Why?
Jun 04, 2021
Pool Chemical Dosing Basics with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry
Jun 03, 2021
Pool Surface Type Care & Cautions with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry
Jun 02, 2021
Water Basics with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry
Jun 01, 2021
Pool Start Up Methods with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry
May 31, 2021
Generic Pool Parts vs OEM Parts
May 28, 2021
How Do you Manage Being Sick or Injured in Your Pool Service Route
May 27, 2021
Take Pride in your Pool Service Business
May 26, 2021
Be Clear When Communicating Everything
May 25, 2021
Chlorine Armageddon!
May 24, 2021
Phosphate Remover Testing Results
May 21, 2021
The Orenda Way with Harold Evans of Orenda Technologies
May 20, 2021
Salt Water Generators and Those White Flakes with Harold Evans of Orenda Technologies
May 19, 2021
Why the LSI is Key with Harold Evans of Orenda Technologies
May 18, 2021
How the Tri-Chlor Shortage Can Bring Positive Change to the Industry with Harold Evans of Orenda Technologies
May 17, 2021
Tips on Selling Pool Pumps to Customers Under the New DOE Regulations
May 14, 2021
Common Pool Pump & Motor Noises and What's the Problem - Screech, Hum & Click!
May 13, 2021
Hayward VS Pump Line-Up and How to Choose the Right VS Pump with Scott Petty of Hayward
May 12, 2021
Common Misconceptions on the New DEO Regulations and VS Pumps with Scott Petty of Hayward
May 11, 2021
DOE Pump Regulations Explained with Scott Petty of Hayward "The Pump Guy"
May 10, 2021
Color Bodies: Why Your Water Has That Odd Color to It with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry
May 07, 2021
What is TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry
May 06, 2021
Signs a Swimming Pool Has a Leak with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry
May 05, 2021
Are Adding Borates an End All Cure-All? With Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry
May 04, 2021
All About Swimming Pool Algaecides and Ways to Prevent Algae with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry
May 03, 2021
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Apr 30, 2021
HASA Liquid Chlorine and Acid Returnable Cases 101 with Terry Arko of HASA
Apr 29, 2021
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Apr 28, 2021
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Switching From Tri-Chlor to Liquid Chlorine and Using a Liquid Chlorine Feeder with Terry Arko of HASA
Apr 26, 2021
Switching to a Robotic Cleaner From a Suction or Pressure Cleaner – Things to Know
Apr 23, 2021
Answer the phone man! Simple Things that Make you an Elite Service Company
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How Not to Lose Money on Your Pool Route
Apr 21, 2021
Two Common Liability Issue you Can Easily Avoid on Your Pool Route
Apr 20, 2021
Leslie's Pro Program with Brian Agnew & Chad Christensen of Leslie's Commercial Division
Apr 19, 2021
Some Causes of Poor Water Flow in Your Pool
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Double Up On Your Pool Service Equipment
Apr 15, 2021
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Apr 14, 2021
When to Drain Your Pool or a Pool on Your Route
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Pool Service Pro - What is Your End Game?
Apr 12, 2021
Dogs in your Pool and Ways to Keep the Pool Balanced with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry
Apr 09, 2021
Residential vs Commercial Pool Service with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry
Apr 08, 2021
Best Pool Water Testing Methods with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry
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Products That Can Zero Out Your Pool’s Chlorine Level with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry
Apr 06, 2021
Pros and Cons of UV and Ozone Systems with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry
Apr 05, 2021
Green Pool Clean Up Pricing Guide
Apr 02, 2021
White Mold, Racoon Poop and Black Algae with Rudy Stankowitz
Apr 01, 2021
Mustard Algae with Rudy Stankowitz
Mar 31, 2021
Green Algae in a Pool with Rudy Stankowitz
Mar 30, 2021
“How to Get Rid of and Prevent Swimming Pool Algae” with Rudy Stankowitz
Mar 29, 2021
PoolRx Cautions and Errors and Ways to Prevent Them with Fred Schweer of PoolRx
Mar 26, 2021
Using PoolRx in a Green Pool and a Pool with Existing Algae
Mar 25, 2021
PoolRx Sizing and Use with Fred Schweer of PoolRx
Mar 24, 2021
How to Sell PoolRx to your Clients and Ways it Can Save you Money with Fred Schweer of PoolRx
Mar 23, 2021
Benefits of Using PoolRx & PoolRx+ with Fred Schweer of PoolRx
Mar 22, 2021
Budget Pool Company to Elite Pool Company
Mar 19, 2021
Riptide SL Updated Features: What I Like and Some New Features
Mar 18, 2021
Vacuum System Bags and Micron Ratings: What is the Best Bag Micron Rating?
Mar 17, 2021
Pool Not Running: How Long Can it Be Down & Equipment Replacement Tips
Mar 16, 2021
Rule of Thumb for Adding Borates to Bring Your Pool to 30-50 ppm
Mar 15, 2021
Natural Chemistry Trade Grade Products with Sales Director Chris Marcano
Mar 12, 2021
Water clarifier-SeaKlear Chitosan Clarifier with Alicia Stevens of Natural Chemistry
Mar 11, 2021
An Overview of Phosfree Max & Phosfree with Alicia Stevens of Natural Chemistry
Mar 10, 2021
All About Pool Perfect Max with Alicia Stevens of Natural Chemistry
Mar 09, 2021
An Overview of Enzymes, Phosphate Removers & Water Clarification With Alicia Stevens of Natural Chemistry
Mar 08, 2021
Hot Tub Care with Insights from Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry
Mar 05, 2021
What Exactly is a PPM? Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry Explains
Mar 04, 2021
Switching from Tri-Chlor to Cal Hypo Tablets – Some Cautions with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry
Mar 03, 2021
About “Pool Chemistry for Service Pros” book with the author Bob Lowry
Mar 02, 2021
Proper Pool Filtration and Cloudy Pool Water with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry
Mar 01, 2021
Salt Water Pools as Easy as Set it and Forget it?
Feb 26, 2021
Spa Air Venturi, Air Blowers and Spa Booster Pumps 101
Feb 25, 2021
The Pool Caddy I Use
Feb 24, 2021
What to Test For Each Week in a Pool
Feb 23, 2021
Best Variable Speed Run Times
Feb 22, 2021
When to Add Salt to Your Saltwater Pools
Feb 19, 2021
Swimming Pool Deep Freeze: Tips on Pool Equipment and Freezing Weather Damage
Feb 18, 2021
Test Strips Pros and Cons
Feb 17, 2021
“Add More Chlorine!” – Not That Simple
Feb 16, 2021
Poolife NST Slow-Dissolving Cal Hypo Tablets with Michael Villegas of Sigura
Feb 15, 2021
Solar Covers, Safety Nets and How to Deal with Them on Your Pool Route
Feb 12, 2021
You Get What You Pay For, Don’t Go Cheap on Your Pool!
Feb 11, 2021
Adding A Pressure Washing Service to Your Pool Service
Feb 10, 2021
What I Believe About Pool Chemistry
Feb 09, 2021
Pool Pro Roundtable: Tips on Being Successful In the Industry and Customer Relations
Feb 08, 2021
Saltwater Generators Pros and Cons with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry
Feb 05, 2021
Non-Chlorine Shock and Shocking a Pool with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry
Feb 04, 2021
The Different Chorine Types With Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry
Feb 03, 2021
Raising and Lowering the pH in a Pool With Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry
Feb 02, 2021
pH and Why it is So Important in Balancing a Pool With Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry
Feb 01, 2021
Tips on Setting Your Repair and Install Rates
Jan 29, 2021
Lease or Buy a Truck, Which is Better?
Jan 28, 2021
$1,000 Pool Test Kit – Is it Worth it?
Jan 27, 2021
Woman In the Pool Industry with Kelli Carrillo
Jan 26, 2021
All About IPPSA (Independent Pool and Spa Service Association) With Kelli Carrillo
Jan 25, 2021
Balancing Your Pool and Tips on When to Drain with Joe Laurino of CuLator Metal Stain Eliminator and Stain Preventer
Jan 22, 2021
Fill Water Issues with Joe Laurino of CuLator Metal Stain Eliminator and Stain Preventer
Jan 21, 2021
Tips for Pool Pros on Metal Staining with Joe Laurino of CuLator Metal Stain Eliminator and Stain Preventer
Jan 20, 2021
Tinted Pool Water Solutions with Joe Laurino of CuLator Metal Stain Eliminator and Stain Preventer
Jan 19, 2021
Metal Staining 101 with Joe Laurino of CuLator Metal Stain Eliminator and Stain Preventer
Jan 18, 2021
Best Way to Approach a Customer About Changing Their Filter Elements
Jan 15, 2021
Set a Mental Timer on Your Pool Route
Jan 14, 2021
Cal Hypo Tablets in Place of Tri-Chlor Tablets? The Pros and Cons
Jan 13, 2021
Compact or a Full-Size Truck for Your Pool Service Company?
Jan 12, 2021
“Borates, Are They for Real?” With Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry
Jan 11, 2021
“Swimming Pool Metal Staining 101” With Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry
Jan 08, 2021
“Preventing Algae in Your Pool” With Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry
Jan 07, 2021
“Is Cyanuric Acid Testing Accurate?” With Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry
Jan 06, 2021
“Is High CYA Really a Problem?” With Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry
Jan 05, 2021
“Why is Balancing Your Pool Important Anyway?” With Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry
Jan 04, 2021
Certified Residential vs CPO Certification What is the Difference?
Jan 01, 2021
Taking on Above Ground Pools as Service Accounts
Dec 31, 2020
VS Pump Run Time – Best Speeds and Run Times to Set
Dec 30, 2020
VS Pump Sizing – How to Pick the Right Variable Speed Pump
Dec 29, 2020
Know What’s in That Chemical? Like With Clorox Xtra Blue 3” Tablets?
Dec 28, 2020
Sign in Sheet and Other Tips to Let the Customer Know you Showed Up
Dec 25, 2020
Cold Weather and Water Testing Anomalies
Dec 24, 2020
Dead Critter Disposal the Horror of Pool Service
Dec 23, 2020
Year End Audit of Your Business: Are you Making Any Money?
Dec 22, 2020
Tips on Selling VS Pumps to Your Customers
Dec 21, 2020
Are you Bringing the Industry Down or Building It Up?
Dec 18, 2020
What Spare Parts Should You Carry For Your Pool Route?
Dec 17, 2020
Why I Think Cartridge Filters are the Best Pool Filters
Dec 16, 2020
Using Liquid Chlorine In Place of 3” Tablets
Dec 15, 2020
Sutro Smart Water Monitor - The Most Advanced Smart Water Tester On the Market Today!
Dec 14, 2020
Cold Water and Some Things to Note
Dec 11, 2020
Are you Still Using a Spa Wand?
Dec 10, 2020
Duct Tape – Tacky, Yes. Useful, Yes!
Dec 09, 2020
Getting Burned – Avoid Getting Stiffed!
Dec 08, 2020
Leslie's Wholesale: Pool Pro Open a FREE Account Today!
Dec 07, 2020
Leaf Vacuum VS Vacuum Systems: Apples to Oranges?
Dec 04, 2020
D.E. Filter Leak Source – How to Find That Leak
Dec 03, 2020
Inspect Your Pool Equipment to Save Money!
Dec 02, 2020
Holiday Schedule & Your Pool Service Business
Dec 01, 2020
Skimmer Pool Software That Rocks! Run Your Pool Service the right Way
Nov 30, 2020
Best Gear Type Suction Cleaner for Your Pool
Nov 27, 2020
State of the Pool Industry and Looking Towards the Future
Nov 26, 2020
The Polaris 280 is Still the King of Pressure Cleaners
Nov 25, 2020
Can You Afford to Bring on an Employee at This Time?
Nov 24, 2020
Podcast Episode 500! A Brief Recap About Me & What I Do
Nov 23, 2020
Selling Chlorine Enhancers to your Customers
Nov 20, 2020
Salt Water Generators and the Winter Months
Nov 19, 2020
Buying a Robotic Cleaner Based on the Type of Debris Canister
Nov 18, 2020
Why Full Service is Always the Best Service Tier
Nov 17, 2020
All About the Nature2 Mineral Sanitizer with Mara McCartney of Fluidra
Nov 16, 2020
When is the Best Time to Start a Pool Service Business?
Nov 13, 2020
How to Use Fewer Tablets During the Season
Nov 12, 2020
Vacuum System Hacks and Tips
Nov 11, 2020
When to Replace my Cartridges, Grids or Sand in my Filter?
Nov 10, 2020
Backwash Valve 101 and Backwashing Tips
Nov 09, 2020
Basic Business Skills Part 10: Analyzing Your Profit Margin
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Pool Vacuum Systems 101
Nov 05, 2020
Suction Cleaner Troubleshooting and Tips
Nov 04, 2020
Choosing the Best Automatic Cleaner for your Pool
Nov 03, 2020
Aqua Magazine and the Current Issues Facing the Pool Trade with Scott Webb, Executive Editor
Nov 02, 2020
Basic Business Skills Part 9: Providing Awesome Customer Service
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How Many Pools Can You Service Each Day?
Oct 29, 2020
Common Pool Surface Types
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Major Wind Event
Oct 27, 2020
Introducing Pool Service Software (PSS) A Great Routing and Invoicing Software! Interview with Gustavo Velez of PSS
Oct 26, 2020
Basic Business Skills Part 8: Building Goodwill
Oct 23, 2020
Vacuum System Bags 101: OEM and Aftermarket Bags
Oct 22, 2020
Showing Up Each Week is Half the Battle
Oct 21, 2020
Tips on Dealing with a Pool That Have 2 Skimmers
Oct 20, 2020
SweepEase Pool Brush, Interview with Lee Lyons the Owner and Creator
Oct 19, 2020
Truth Or Myth: "A Salt Water Pool is Not a Chlorine Pool" with Rudy Stankowitz
Oct 16, 2020
Truth or Myth: "Chlorine Lock" with Rudy Stankowitz
Oct 15, 2020
Using Borates in your Pool & Acceptable Chemical Levels with Rudy Stankowitz
Oct 14, 2020
Truth or Myth: "Can you Lower your pH without Lowering Total Alkalinity" with Rudy Stankowitz
Oct 13, 2020
Lowering Your Pool’s CYA Level with Aluminum Sulphate Interview with Rudy Stankowitz
Oct 12, 2020
Pool Leaf Canisters 101
Oct 09, 2020
Pool Start-Up Panel Part 4 of 4: What a Good Pool Finish Looks Like with David Penton, David Rockwell & Chip Blough
Oct 08, 2020
Pool Start-Up Panel Part 3 of 4: Warranty Issues with David Penton, David Rockwell & Chip Blough
Oct 07, 2020
Pool Start-Up Panel Part 2 of 4: Start Up Methods & Issues with David Penton, David Rockwell & Chip Blough
Oct 06, 2020
Pool Start-Up Panel Part 1 of 4: Start Up Methods with David Penton, David Rockwell & Chip Blough
Oct 05, 2020
Protect Yourself Out on Your Pool Route – My Gear from Head to Toe
Oct 02, 2020
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Oct 01, 2020
Manually Vacuuming a Pool Troubleshooting & Issues
Sep 30, 2020
Some Tips for Manually Vacuuming a Pool
Sep 29, 2020
Using Liquid Chlorine in Place of 3” Tri-Chlor Tablets & the HASA Liquidator Chlorine Feeder: Interview with Terry Arko of HASA
Sep 28, 2020
Basic Business Skills 7: Bringing Balance to Your Business
Sep 25, 2020
Avoid Damaging or Staining Your Pool Surface
Sep 24, 2020
Using a Vacuum System to Vacuum Up Ash in a Pool
Sep 23, 2020
Manually Vacuuming a Pool VS Using a Vacuum System
Sep 22, 2020
The Looming 3” Tri-Chlor Tablet Crisis
Sep 21, 2020
Offering Discounts and Free Services in Your Pool Service Business
Sep 18, 2020
Should You Include a Suction Side Cleaner as Part of Your Pool Service?
Sep 17, 2020
Bad Weather & Your Pool Service Route
Sep 16, 2020
Using Dichlor in Your Swimming Pool
Sep 15, 2020
Pool Pump Lifespan and Replacement Cost
Sep 14, 2020
Cartridge Type D.E. Filters VS Grid Type D.E Filters
Sep 11, 2020
Swimming Pool Filter Upgrade Choices
Sep 10, 2020
Basic Business Skills 6: Knowing if "Is This Worth my Time and Effort?"
Sep 09, 2020
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All About Using Dry Acid to Lower the pH in Your Pool
Sep 07, 2020
Pool Route Tips to Get you Home Sooner Each Day
Sep 04, 2020
Tools that Speed Up Your Day Out on Your Pool Service Route
Sep 03, 2020
Never Empty Your Pool’s Pump Basket Again!
Sep 02, 2020
Tri-Chlor Tablet Shortage Crisis: How to Manage a Pool Without 3” Tablets
Sep 01, 2020
Riptide Pool Vacuum System: Interview with the Owners David Sargent & Matt Lopez
Aug 31, 2020
Dogs and Your Swimming Pool
Aug 28, 2020
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Aug 27, 2020
Commercial Pool Service Series Part 4: County Health Department
Aug 26, 2020
Basic Business Skills Part 5: Capturing Leads
Aug 25, 2020
Best Way to Lower pH in Your Pool
Aug 24, 2020
Pool Pole Sizing, Which Pole is Right for You?
Aug 21, 2020
Basic Business Skills Part 4: Marketing Yourself
Aug 20, 2020
Above Ground Pool Hach: Change Out that Filter!
Aug 19, 2020
Precision 2.0Li Revised Edition by Water Tech
Aug 18, 2020
Borates Area a True Game-Changer!
Aug 17, 2020
Best Way to Raise Your Pool’s pH
Aug 14, 2020
Buying Pools to Grow Your Pool Route Part 3 of 3 “Customer Relations”: Interview with Fernando Encarnacion of Five Star Pro Pools
Aug 13, 2020
Buying Pools to Grow Your Pool Route Part 2 of 3 “Handling Employees”: Interview with Fernando Encarnacion of Five Star Pro Pools
Aug 12, 2020
Buying Pools to Grow Your Pool Route Part 1 of 3 “The Method Explained”: Interview with Fernando Encarnacion of Five Star Pro Pools
Aug 11, 2020
Pool Robotic Cleaners Explained
Aug 10, 2020
Commercial Pool Service Series Part 3: Bidding and Pricing
Aug 07, 2020
Upgrading from a Suction Cleaner to a Polaris 360 Non-Booster Pump Pressure Cleaner
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Basic Business Skills Series Part 3: Paperwork and Billing
Aug 04, 2020
All About Bio-Dex Laboratories - Interview with Lori Brumagin
Aug 03, 2020
Commercial Pool Service Series Part 2: Heavy Use Pools
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DE Filter Issues and Troubleshooting
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Basic Business Skills Series Part 2: Communication Skills
Jul 29, 2020
Basic Business Skills Series Part 1: Income and Expenses
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Help With Swimming Pool Stains
Jul 27, 2020
Gardner Relations: How to Avoid a Trashed Pool Each Week
Jul 24, 2020
Best Two Demo Cleaners for Your Pool Route
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Swimming Pool Side ports/Vacuum Ports 101
Jul 22, 2020
Commercial Pool Service Part 1: Introduction and Overview of Commercial Service Accounts
Jul 21, 2020
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Swimming Pool Surface Color Choices – Which is the Best
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When to Drain Your Swimming Pool
Jul 16, 2020
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Jul 15, 2020
Which Salt Level Reading to Trust: Digital Meter or System Display?
Jul 14, 2020
How to Keep Your Pool Blue all Year Round
Jul 13, 2020
Tips on Handling a Swimming Pool Transaction – Getting Paid for the Job
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When to Refer Work Out to a Pro
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D.E. Filter Backwash Tips
Jul 08, 2020
Explaining the Green Pool Clean Up Process to the Customer
Jul 07, 2020
The #1 Thing to Focus on in Swimming Pool Care
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Hayward pHin Overview and Review
Jul 03, 2020
New Pool Guy & Gal Common Frustrations
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Pool Route Service Agreement Overview
Jul 01, 2020
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Jun 30, 2020
Reasons Your Pool is Not Holding Chlorine
Jun 29, 2020
Ideal Free Chlorine Level for Your Pool
Jun 26, 2020
Benefits of Having a Tight Pool Route: Pool Trader App Part 3 of 3
Jun 25, 2020
Some Tips on Buying a Pool Route with the Pool Trader App Part 2 of 3
Jun 24, 2020
Pool Trader App: The Easy Way to Buy and Sell Pools on Your Route Part 1 of 3
Jun 23, 2020
ITS Digital Water Test Kits: Interview with George Bailey of ITS
Jun 22, 2020
Pool Industry Confusion: Who Makes That and Who Owns Whom?
Jun 19, 2020
Adding Chlorine to My Pool Each Week, is That Normal?
Jun 18, 2020
ColorQ 2x Pro7 the NEW! ColorQ Version!
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Salt Cell Not Working: Try the 24-Hour Test
Jun 16, 2020
Perfectly Balanced Pool – Can It Be Done?
Jun 15, 2020
Equipment You Need to Start a Pool Service or Clean Your Own Pool
Jun 12, 2020
How to Price a Robotic Cleaner for Your Budget: What Features Can you Live Without
Jun 11, 2020
Proper Care of Your Robotic Cleaner
Jun 10, 2020
General Liability Insurance: What is Not Covered & Common Exclusions
Jun 09, 2020
All About Pool & Spa Enzyme Treatment
Jun 08, 2020
Polaris Quattro Tips and Troubleshooting
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D.E. Filter Cleaning Tips
Jun 03, 2020
Ducks in Your Pool & How to Get Rid of Them
Jun 02, 2020
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Jun 01, 2020
Rookie Pool Guy & Gal Mistakes Part 9: Not Treating Algae Aggressively
May 29, 2020
PAL EvenGlow Retrofit Lights for your Pool & Spa
May 28, 2020
What is That Purple Dust Staining in my Pool?
May 27, 2020
A look at the Jandy VS Pump Line-up with Steve Jones of Fluidra
May 26, 2020
Department of Energy New Pool Pump Regulations & How Jandy Can Help You
May 25, 2020
Choosing a Cleaner Based on Your Pool Debris
May 22, 2020
The Importance of Matching Pool Equipment
May 21, 2020
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May 20, 2020
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How to Adjust Your Salt System Output
May 18, 2020
3” Tri-Chlor Tablets Overview and Use
May 15, 2020
Granular Tri-Chlor 101
May 14, 2020
A New Rule of Thumb for Setting Your Pump Run Time
May 13, 2020
Most Innovative Robotic Cleaner Yet! Polaris ALPHA IQ+
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Salt Water Pool Pros and Cons
May 11, 2020
Bug Bro: Those Pool Service Customers that Bug You
May 08, 2020
Converting you Pool to a Saltwater Pool
May 07, 2020
Best Way to Heat Your Swimming Pool
May 06, 2020
Upgrading or Having a Pool Heater or Heat Pump Installed
May 05, 2020
The Bottom Feeder Professional Battery Powered Vacuum System: Interview with Glen Heffernan Owner/Creator
May 04, 2020
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May 01, 2020
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Bringing Balance to Your Pool Service Route
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When to Call in a Pool Pro for Help
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All About Liquid Chlorine with Terry Arko of HASA
Apr 27, 2020
Buying a Pool Route Part 7: Inheriting Existing Issues
Apr 24, 2020
Solar-Powered Swimming Pool Surface Skimmers Overview
Apr 23, 2020
Acid Magic “The User Friendly Muriatic Acid”
Apr 22, 2020
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Apr 21, 2020
Should I Rebuild my Cleaner or Buy a New One?
Apr 20, 2020
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Apr 17, 2020
The Test Strip Only Guy
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Pool School – The Four Pillars of Orenda Technologies
Apr 15, 2020
What is the Ideal pH Range? Discussion with Eric Knight of Orenda Technologies
Apr 14, 2020
Chlorine Kill Factor, pH and the CYA Factor: Discussion with Eric Knight of Orenda Technologies
Apr 13, 2020
Rookie Pool Guy & Gal Mistakes Part 8: Signing in at Your Accounts
Apr 10, 2020
Suction Side Cleaners 101
Apr 09, 2020
Above Ground Pool Cleaners Hack – Using Them in In-Ground Pools
Apr 08, 2020
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Pool Pro Magazine: Pool Service Business 101
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Pool Guy and Gal Rookie Mistakes Part 7: Running Out Of Chemicals
Apr 03, 2020
When to Replace your D.E. Filter Grids
Apr 02, 2020
When to Replace your Cartridge Filter – Cartridge
Apr 01, 2020
Navigating the COVID-19 Recession: Tips for Pool Service Companies
Mar 31, 2020
Orenda Technologies Water Quality Issues Series Part 6 of 6: Scaling & Etching
Mar 30, 2020
Orenda Technologies Water Quality Issues Series Part 5 of 6: Balancing the LSI
Mar 27, 2020
Orenda Technologies Water Quality Issues Series Part 4 of 6: High CYA
Mar 26, 2020
Orenda Technologies Water Quality Issues Series Part 3 of 6: Enzyme Treatment
Mar 25, 2020
Orenda Technologies Water Quality Issues Series Part 2 of 6: Phosphates
Mar 24, 2020
Orenda Technologies Water Quality Issues Series Part 1 of 6: Virtual Classroom and App
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Navigating the Confusion of Pool Valves
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The Problem with Both Low and High CYA Levels
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Rookie Pool Guy & Gal Mistakes Part 6: Troubleshooting Problems
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What is Better? Liquid or Granular Conditioner?
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Choosing the Right Sanitizer for your Pool
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Your Pool Filter Sucks!
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Portable Pool Clean Up Pumps
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Basic Homeowner Cleaning Equipment
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How an Economic Slow Down Affects Your Pool Service Business
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Getting Your Pool Ready for the Season
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Did you know Leslie’s Sells Wholesale?
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Overview of the Water Tech Battery Powered Vacuums
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Q&A about the Taylor Test Kits with Wayne Ivusich of Taylor Technologies Interview Part 3 of 3
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Free Chlorine Levels, Phosphates, Nitrates & K2000 Series NSF Certified Kits: Wayne Ivusich of Taylor Technologies Interview Part 2 of 3
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High CYA in your Pool, Adjusted Alkalinity and the LSI Index: Wayne Ivusich of Taylor Technologies Interview Part 1 of 3
Mar 02, 2020
Tips on Selling Variable Speed Pumps to Your Customers
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Pool Guy and Gal Rookie Mistakes Part 5: Not Thinking About Liability
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Taylor Test Kits are now NSF Certified for Commercial Use
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Low Filter PSI the Causes and Cures
Feb 25, 2020
High Pool Filter PSI: Causes and Cures
Feb 24, 2020
Pool Guy and Gal Rookie Mistakes Part 4: Underbidding Services
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What to Charge for on Your Pool Service Route
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Ways to Speed Up your Day on your Pool Route
Feb 19, 2020
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Ways to Cure Cloudy Pool Water
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How to Effectively Sell PoolRx to your Pool Service Customers (Part 3 of 4)
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PoolRx and Pools with High CYA & Green Pool Clean Up with PoolRx (Part 2 of 4)
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PoolRx FAQ with Fred Schweer VP of Sales at PoolRx (Part 1 of 4)
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The One for One Rule for Your Pool Service Route
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Homeowner Rookie Mistakes Part 3: Water Testing Errors
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Why You Need a Pool Vacuum System Now!
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All About the Quad D.E. or Cartridge Type D.E. Filters
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Homeowner Rookie Mistakes Part 2: Pump Basket Fails
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Rookie Pool Guy & Gal Mistakes Series - Part 3: Not Going the Extra Mile
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Homeowner Rookie Mistakes Part 1: Not Adding Water to the Pool
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Traditional Method of Pool Care & Chlorine Enhancers
Jan 20, 2020
High CYA and the Best Way to Lower It
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Jan 16, 2020
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Jan 15, 2020
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My Review of the Skim Doctor 2.0
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Should I Take on a Heavy Debris Pool?
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Leaving the Your Pool Heater on All Week on Accident…Oops.
Nov 08, 2019
My Hands are Freezing! Atlas WG772 Gloves Will Save You!
Nov 07, 2019
How to Sell A Cleaner to Your Customers
Nov 06, 2019
Should I Buy Used Swimming Pool Equipment?
Nov 05, 2019
When is it Time to Replace my Pool Filter Elements?
Nov 04, 2019
Polaris 280 vs Hayward TriVac 500
Nov 01, 2019
Things That Scare Pool Guys!
Oct 31, 2019
Hayward PoolCleaner (AquaNaut) Tricks and Hacks
Oct 30, 2019
Ms. Perfect, “There is a Leaf in My Pool!”
Oct 29, 2019
Why is my Suction Side Automatic Pool Cleaner Not Moving?
Oct 28, 2019
Never Empty Your Pump Basket Again!
Oct 25, 2019
Service Call Fees: When to Charge Them
Oct 24, 2019
Running Your Pool Pump at Night: Bad Idea!
Oct 23, 2019
Windy Day Schedule: How to Deal with Trashed Pools
Oct 22, 2019
Hot Tub Care 101
Oct 21, 2019
Pentair Ichlor 30 Salt Cell vs IntelliChlor Salt Cell
Oct 18, 2019
Hey Buddy You Owe me Money!: Dealing with Non-Paying Customers
Oct 17, 2019
Suction Side Pool Cleaner Canisters – Which is the Best? Part 2 of 2
Oct 16, 2019
Suction Side Pool Cleaner Canisters – Which is the Best? Part 1 of 2
Oct 15, 2019
Fires and your Pool: Some Tips to Deal with the Clean Up
Oct 14, 2019
Sizing a Pool Heater: Which Heater BTU is Right for my Pool?
Oct 11, 2019
Getting Paid Right on the Spot
Oct 10, 2019
The Hayward Navigator and Pool Vac: Love Them or Hate Them
Oct 09, 2019
Mr. Red Alert: Everything is an Emergency!
Oct 08, 2019
Ducks, Raccoons and Rodents, Oh My! Critters and your Pool
Oct 07, 2019
Manually Vacuuming your Pool, Use a Canister!
Oct 04, 2019
Customer Buys Equipment for you to Install, What do you do?
Oct 03, 2019
Zodiac Ranger vs the Zodiac G3
Oct 02, 2019
The True Cost of Photometer Testing
Oct 01, 2019
Salt Water Pool Fails
Sep 30, 2019
What Happened to the Other Pool Guy?
Sep 27, 2019
VS Pump Parts are Expensive and Replacing the Entire VS Pump is Sometimes the Way to Go
Sep 26, 2019
Should I Replace Just my Pool Motor or the Entire Pump?
Sep 25, 2019
Pentair Kreepy Krauly Kruiser K60430 vs Kreepy Krauly ( 360042-360040)
Sep 24, 2019
Tips on Upgrading your Pool Equipment
Sep 23, 2019
Tips to Make Your Body Last Out In the Field
Sep 20, 2019
The Primate 2X BETA 6ft – 11ft Carbon Fiber Pool Pole: Interview with the Creator Joe DiAnna
Sep 19, 2019
The Primate 2X Carbon Fiber Pool Pole: Interview with the Creator Joe DiAnna
Sep 18, 2019
The Hayward PoolCleaner vs the Zodiac MX8 Elite
Sep 17, 2019
The Bidding Process from the Pool Service and the Homeowner Perspective
Sep 16, 2019
Leaf Bagger (Leaf Master) The Cheap and Easy Way to Vacuum Leaf Debris
Sep 13, 2019
Pool Service Rainy Day Schedule
Sep 12, 2019
FlowVis Flow Meter: Know Your Flow
Sep 11, 2019
What is the Best Time to Take a Vacation on your Pool Service Route?
Sep 10, 2019
Pool Filter Cleaning Tips: How to Speed up Your Filter Cleanings on your Pool Route
Sep 09, 2019
Knowing When to Manually Vacuum a Swimming Pool
Sep 06, 2019
Automated System “Service Mode” Tips
Sep 05, 2019
The Smart Company Piranha II Leaf Rake
Sep 04, 2019
All About Home Warranties for your Pool Equipment
Sep 03, 2019
What is on my Pool Service Truck 2019 Updated
Sep 02, 2019
How Far Can you Push a Pool with Borates in it?
Aug 30, 2019
Should I get my Service Truck Wrapped?
Aug 29, 2019
Bi-Monthly Pool Service the Cons and Cons
Aug 28, 2019
Going the Extra Mile on Your Pool Route
Aug 27, 2019
Some Tips for Those Heavy Debris Pools
Aug 26, 2019
Pool Lab 1.0 Photometer Pool and Spa Water Tester
Aug 23, 2019
The ColorQ Pro 7 Photometer Pool and Spa Test Kit
Aug 22, 2019
What Testing Method is Best for my Needs?
Aug 21, 2019
Reagent Tester vs Photometer Tester vs Test Strips
Aug 20, 2019
Some Tips for Draining a Swimming Pool
Aug 19, 2019
Scum Line on Pool Tiles? Here are some Tips to Prevent it.
Aug 16, 2019
When Should I clean my Pool Filter?
Aug 15, 2019
D.E. Filter Media Dust Hazards
Aug 14, 2019
Are Pool & Spa Test Strips Any Good?
Aug 13, 2019
Pool Acid Wash Tips
Aug 12, 2019
Zodiac Ranger: A Great Buy at $145.00!
Aug 09, 2019
Sodium Bromide Errors When Treating Yellow Algae: What Not to Do
Aug 08, 2019
New or Used Service Truck: which is Better for Business?
Aug 07, 2019
Pool Pump Basket Fails: Common Mistakes and Errors
Aug 06, 2019
The Top 3 Suction Side Pool Cleaners are All the Same! Huh?
Aug 05, 2019
The Hole In One Basket is Revolutionary!
Aug 02, 2019
Why is my Jandy VS Pump Not Turning On?
Aug 01, 2019
Warning! Some Pool Salts Will Stain Your Pool like Clorox Pool Salt
Jul 31, 2019
VS Pump Off All Week, Oh Man!
Jul 30, 2019
Why Liquid Chlorine is the Best Pool Sanitizer
Jul 29, 2019
What Pool Pole is Better? 8-16 ft of 6-18 ft?
Jul 26, 2019
There is a Dead Critter in my Pool!?!
Jul 25, 2019
Dawn Soap to the Rescue! See the Pool Bottom Clearly
Jul 24, 2019
Same Pool Product Under a Different Name? Yup, They do That
Jul 23, 2019
The Truth About Phosphates in Your Swimming Pool
Jul 22, 2019
Warranties: Full vs Limited and Other Warranty Issues
Jul 19, 2019
Sick Days for a Pool Service Company, Do They Even Exist?
Jul 18, 2019
VS Pump SCE Rebate Only Available at Leslie's Pool Supplies, What!?!
Jul 17, 2019
Granular Trichlor, Use with Extreme Caution!
Jul 16, 2019
Pentair iChlor VS Jandy TruClear Salt System: Which is the Best
Jul 15, 2019
Stop Aggressive Dogs Safely! Dog Dazer II
Jul 12, 2019
Automatic Cleaner Up on the Pool Deck, Big Mistake!
Jul 11, 2019
Water Tech Volt FX-8Li is the Best All Around Battery Vacuum
Jul 10, 2019
Danger: Salt System Not Working - Don't Add More Salt!
Jul 09, 2019
Choosing the Right Size Salt Cell & Total Chlorine Output
Jul 08, 2019
Lowering Very High Alkalinity - 200 ppm or Higher
Jul 05, 2019
Best Way to Clean Your Spa
Jul 04, 2019
Pitfalls of Putting Your Pool into "Spa Mode"
Jul 03, 2019
Best Professional Pool Vacuum Hose
Jul 02, 2019
My Take on Retail Pool Stores
Jul 01, 2019
Gardeners, Need I say More
Jun 28, 2019
Skimlite SnapLite Pool Poles
Jun 27, 2019
Skimlite Brute Pole is Unbreakable!
Jun 26, 2019
Add Water to your Pool!
Jun 25, 2019
Adding DE to your DE Pool Filter: Helpful Tips
Jun 24, 2019
Most Underrated Suction Side Pool Cleaner
Jun 21, 2019
Why I Like the Pentair Quad DE Filter
Jun 20, 2019
Aquabot is Now Part of Polaris
Jun 19, 2019
Don't Overdue It in the Heat!
Jun 18, 2019
Why Do I Have Algae in my Pool Every Week?
Jun 17, 2019
Portable Fire Pump Cart
Jun 14, 2019
My SPL App for your Smart Phone
Jun 13, 2019
Hayward PoolCleaner Lower Body Conversion Kit
Jun 12, 2019
The Pentair Rebel Needs a Rebuild Kit!
Jun 11, 2019
Green Pool Clean Up Methods
Jun 10, 2019
Is Liquid Chlorine Weak?
Jun 07, 2019
Pool Pump Sizing
Jun 06, 2019
Using Your Own Automatic Cleaners on Your Route
Jun 05, 2019
Redundant Chemicals: PoolRX and the Frog for Example
Jun 04, 2019
Who Makes the Best Variable Speed Pump?
Jun 03, 2019
Vacuum System Bags - Money Saving Tips
May 31, 2019
Total Hardness and Calcium Hardness What is the Difference?
May 30, 2019
Are Test Strips Any Good?
May 29, 2019
Taylor K-2005 vs K-2006 Test Kit
May 28, 2019
Don't Get Sued: Things you Should Not Do in Your Pool Service Business
May 27, 2019
Skimming Help for your Pool Surface
May 24, 2019
Using a Phosphate Remover to Kill Stubborn Algae
May 23, 2019
PoolLab 1.0 Overview
May 22, 2019
pH and Chlorine: How High pH Reduces Chlorine Effectiveness
May 21, 2019
Benefits of Adding Borates to Your Pool
May 20, 2019
Best Suction Side Cleaner of 2019
May 17, 2019
Best Robotic Pool Cleaner Choice
May 16, 2019
Primate X 6 Foot Pole Extension
May 15, 2019
Selling Automatic Cleaners to your Customers
May 14, 2019
Summertime and your Swimming Pool: Some Tips for a Great Season
May 13, 2019
Easy Way to Calculate Chemical Dosage - MiniCast
May 10, 2019
Pool Guy Coaching Benefits- MiniCast
May 09, 2019
Best Cleaner for a Vinyl Pool - MiniCast
May 08, 2019
Ideal CYA Level in a Salt Pool - MiniCast
May 07, 2019
Paythepoolman.com - Interview with the Creator Jeff Posth
May 06, 2019
Step by Step Guide to Cleaning a Pool: A Detail Look at What I do at Each Service Account
Apr 29, 2019
Not Holding Chlorine: Reasons Why a Pool Does Not Hold Chlorine Week to Week
Apr 22, 2019
Future Proofing your Pool: Buying the Right Stuff the First Time!
Apr 15, 2019
Common Pool Care Errors Part 3: Equipment Below Sea Level, Automatic Cleaner Fails and More!
Apr 08, 2019
Hayward OMNI VS and Smart Pool Control - Interview with Bryan Chrissan Hayward Product Specialist
Apr 01, 2019
Choosing the Best Test Kit for your Pool & Spa
Mar 25, 2019
PoolRX: Everything you Need to Know - Interview with Fred Schweer VP of Sales
Mar 18, 2019
Must Have Equipment for your Pool Route
Mar 11, 2019
Spring Time and your Pool Part Two of the Four Seasons and Your Pool
Mar 04, 2019
Worthy Upgrades for your Pool - a Salt Water System and a Variable Speed Pump
Feb 25, 2019
Primate Pool Pole -Interview with Joe DiAnna
Feb 18, 2019
Do Not touch! Common Mistakes by Touching Things Around Your Pool
Feb 11, 2019
Interview with Ron Hash the founder of Skimmer Pool Service Software
Feb 04, 2019
Winter Time and your Pool Part One of the Four Seasons and Your Pool
Jan 28, 2019
All About Dogs - Dogs Swimming, Dogs Attacking, Dog Poop in the Pool and More
Jan 21, 2019
Setting Goals in 2019 for your Pool Service Business
Jan 14, 2019
What is on my Pool Service Truck: My Current Tools and Equipment
Jan 07, 2019
How to Start a Pool Service Business From Licensing, Certifications, Supplies and More
Dec 31, 2018
My Pool Pool Guy and Gal Coaching Program: An Overview of the Benefits for as little as .33 Cents a day!
Dec 24, 2018
All About Making an Effective Website
Dec 17, 2018
Manually Vacuuming a Swimming Pool: The Do's and Don'ts and Helpful Tips
Dec 10, 2018
All About the SPL (Swimming Pool Learning) App - Download it for Free!
Dec 03, 2018
Automatic Pool Cleaners 101: How to Choose a Cleaner and How to Sell to your Customers
Nov 26, 2018
Servicing Pools When it is Windy: Santa Ana Wind Event Clean-Up Tips
Nov 19, 2018
All About the Hole In One Basket - Connect a Cleaner at the Skimmer without Clogging the Pump Basket!
Nov 12, 2018
Interview with the Pool Chaser Podcast Wrap up - Automatic Cleaners, Coaching and Living Debt Free!
Nov 05, 2018
All About my YouTube Channel - Interview with the Pool Chasers Podcast Part 3 of 4
Oct 29, 2018
The Pool Industry as Whole and How to Start a Pool Business – Interview with the Pool Chasers Podcast Part 2 of 4
Oct 22, 2018
How I Got Started in the Pool Industry - Interview with the Pool Chasers Podcast Part 1 of 4
Oct 15, 2018
Just the Basics - Some Things to Know About Pool Care
Oct 08, 2018
Business Etiquette - The Do's and Don'ts plus some Bidding Tips
Oct 01, 2018
What Type of Chlorine is Best for my Pool?
Sep 24, 2018
More Pool Guy & Gal Rookie Mistakes
Sep 17, 2018
Why Do I Have Poor Flow in my Pool? Some Common Issues and Solutions
Sep 10, 2018
General Liability Insurance- Get Insured to Protect your Business & Personal Assets
Sep 03, 2018
Calcium on Your Pool Tile and Pool Surface -Tips on How to Treat and Remove it
Aug 27, 2018
Pool Stains Part 2: Metal Stains & Mottling of the Pool Surface
Aug 20, 2018
Pool Stains Part 1 - Rust Stains and Organic Stains & How to Treat
Aug 13, 2018
Are You Out There Just "Spinning Your Wheels" or are you Making a Profit in your Business?
Aug 06, 2018
Tips on Preventing Errors While Servicing a Pool, Avoiding Common Mistakes
Jul 30, 2018
Pool Guy and Gal Rookie Mistakes
Jul 23, 2018
Why is my Salt System Not Producing Chlorine? Some Problems & Solutions
Jul 16, 2018
Being a Cheapskate with Your Pool and Tips for Pool Guys on How to Deal with Stingy Customers
Jul 09, 2018
Common Mistakes with your Pool Filter and Pool Maintenance
Jul 02, 2018
How Long Should I Run my Pool Pump?
Jun 25, 2018
Common Pool Care Errors: Not Adding Water, Leaving Pool Off, Valve Errors and More!
Jun 18, 2018
Automatic Pool Cleaner Choices - Suction Side, Pressure Side or a Robotic Cleaner?
Jun 11, 2018
Pool Equipment Replacement Cost and How to Budget for it - Money Saving Tips
Jun 04, 2018
Advanced Cleaning Tools for Your pool Route to Speed Up Your Day!
May 28, 2018
How to Treat a Pool with Yellow, Green or Black Algae and How to Prevent it
May 21, 2018
“Swimming Pool Care The Essential Guide” eBook Overview
May 14, 2018
Cloudy Pool Water 101: Cloudy Pool Water Causes and Cures
May 07, 2018
Green Pool 101 - How to Clear Up a Green Pool
Apr 30, 2018
Pool Guy & Gal Coaching Program - Interview with Mike Waters and How He Has Benefited from my Coaching Program
Apr 23, 2018
Automatic Cleaners & common Mistakes to Avoid (Part 3 of 3) - Interview with Mike Willard of "Your Pool Builder"
Apr 16, 2018
Having a Pool Built, Surface Types & Equipment (Part 2 of 3) - Interview with Mike Willard of "Your Pool Builder"
Apr 09, 2018
Having a Pool Built, The Bidding Process and Construction (Part 1 of 3) - Interview with Mike Willard of "Your Pool Builder"
Apr 02, 2018
All About Robotic Pool Cleaners - Benefits, Features and Choosing the Right Model
Mar 27, 2018
Remington Solar Chlorine Free Sun Shock and the SolaSkimmer, Interview with Murray Smith, President
Mar 19, 2018
All About the Service Industry News, Interview with Carrie Dibrell Owner & Publisher
Mar 12, 2018
Using PoolRx to Start the Season & in a Green Pool Plus Tips for Pool Pros - Interview with Fred Schweer VP Sales of PoolRx
Mar 05, 2018
The Western Pool & Spa Show, Interview with Glen Knecht President of Western Pool Show
Feb 26, 2018
Pleatco Filter Cartridges - Interview with Abhi Pillai & Rich Medina Pleatco Engineers
Feb 19, 2018
AquaSuite Pool Route Management Software - Interview with Cameron Craig
Feb 12, 2018
The SkimDoctor 2.0 - Interview with the Inventor Ron smith
Feb 05, 2018
All About the LaMotte Mobile WaterLink Spin Touch - Interview with Rich Demoss
Jan 29, 2018
ColorQ Pro 7 and other LaMotte Water Testers - Interview with Rich DeMoss
Jan 22, 2018
Should you Service your Own Pool or Hire a Pool Service Company
Jan 15, 2018
Swimming Pool Filter Overview - D.E., Cartridge & Sand Filters
Jan 08, 2018
All About the FlowVis Flow Meter -Interview with Paul Hackett H2Flow Controls
Jan 01, 2018
Santa Ana Winds and Ash from the Fires - Helpful Tips for Pool Service Professionals
Dec 18, 2017
Basic Pool Cleaning Equipment for a Homeowner
Dec 11, 2017
All About Pinch A Penny Pool Stores, Interview with Bob Slaughter
Dec 04, 2017
Taylor Test Kits, Interview With Wayne Ivusich Director of Education
Nov 27, 2017
Water Tech Pool Blaster Cleaners - Interview with Guy Erlich, President of Water Tech Corp
Nov 20, 2017
Buying Pool Supplies Online - Interview with Matthew Simmons from Inyo Pools
Nov 13, 2017
All About D.E. Pool Filters
Nov 06, 2017
Tips on Cleaning your Pool After a Wind Storm
Oct 30, 2017
Multi-Tork Filter Sockets: Interview with Tal Millican
Oct 23, 2017
All About Pool Surface Skimming Products
Oct 16, 2017
Aquabot Robotic Pool Cleaners - Interview with Steven Andrews of Aqua Products
Oct 09, 2017
Pool Service Equipment 101
Oct 02, 2017
Hurricane Harvey Disaster Response - Interview with Charles Baird
Sep 25, 2017
Pressure Side and Return Side Pool Cleaners
Sep 18, 2017
SPPA General Liability Insurance - Interview With Danielle Bahr, President of SPPA
Sep 11, 2017
Pool Help & Resources for the DIY Homeowner and Pool Service Professional
Sep 04, 2017
National Pool Route Sales, Interview with Charles Baird Founder
Aug 28, 2017
Riptide Pool Vacuum System, Interview with Matt Lopez V.P. of Riptide
Aug 21, 2017
Advantage Manufacturing Portable Filtration Systems - Interview with Lyann & Josh
Aug 14, 2017
PoolRx Explained - Interview with Fred Schweer of PoolRx
Aug 07, 2017
Suction Side Pool Cleaners & My Top 5 Cleaners
Jul 31, 2017
All About Salt Water Systems & Salt Water Pools
Jul 24, 2017
Starting a Pool Business - Interview with Erik Taylor Chlorine King pool Service
Jul 15, 2017
Pool Guy Show Introduction and Swimming Pool Basic Chemistry
Jul 09, 2017