The Pools Scientific Podcast
By John Cooper
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Episodes: 31
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The Pools Scientific Podcast is the only science-based pool care podcast hosted by a credentialed engineer. John Cooper — M.S. Nuclear Engineering, B.S. Chemical Engineering, U.S. Navy Nuclear Operator and submarine veteran, and five-time PHTA certified professional — breaks down pool water chemistry, the Langelier Saturation Index, salt chlorine generators, CYA management, water balance, and everything in between. Built for pool owners who want to understand their water, service professionals who want to sharpen their science, and pool company owners who want a knowledge-based competitive edge. New episode every Tuesday. PoolsScientific.com
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Episode 28: What Else Could Possibly Go Wrong in Your Pool in Winter? Crystals, Ice, and Other Winter Surprises | The Pools Scientific Podcast
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Oct 27, 2026 |
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Episode 27: Hot Tub Chemistry: Bromine vs Chlorine and Why Your Hot Tub Isn’t Just a Small Pool | The Pools Scientific Podcast
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Oct 20, 2026 |
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Episode 26: Winter Pool Maintenance: What the Water Does to Your Pool Under the Cover | The Pools Scientific Podcast
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Oct 13, 2026 |
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Episode 25: Pool Plaster Mottling: Causes, Chemistry, and the Real Fix |The Pools Scientific Podcast
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Oct 06, 2026 |
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Episode 24: The Four-Year Lie — What Your Plaster Is Trying to Tell You | The Pools Scientific Podcast
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Sep 29, 2026 |
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Episode 23: Metal Staining and the Ecosystem of Metals in Pool Water | The Pools Scientific Podcast
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Sep 22, 2026 |
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Bonus Episode 3: Closing and Winterizing Your Pool | The Pools Scientific Podcast
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Sep 17, 2026 |
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Episode 22: Beyond the Pool Store | The Pools Scientific Podcast
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Sep 15, 2026 |
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Episode 21: Ask John, Part 2 Why a Correct Reading Doesn’t Always Mean a Correct Answer | The Pools Scientific Podcast
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Sep 08, 2026 |
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Episode 20: :Let That Stuff Go! | The Pools Scientific Podcast
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Sep 01, 2026 |
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Episode 19: Pool Chemistry: Is Every Pool the Same, or Is Every Pool Different? |The Pools Scientific Podcast
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Aug 25, 2026 |
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Episode 18: Pool Won't Hold Chlorine: Five Wrong Answers and the One That Worked | The Pools Scientific Podcast
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Aug 18, 2026 |
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Episode 17: Pool Additives: What Borates, Enzymes, Clarifiers, and Phosphate Removers Actually Do | The Pools Scientific Podcast
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Aug 11, 2026 |
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Best Pool Test Kit: Which One Should You Actually Trust | The Pools Scientific Podcast
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Aug 05, 2026 |
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Episode 16: Too Much Chlorine in Your Pool? Why This High Reading Was Actually Correct | The Pools Scientific Podcast
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Aug 04, 2026 |
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Episode 15: Pool Circulation: Hydraulics, Thermodynamics, and the Machine Nobody Explains | The Pools Scientific Podcast
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Jul 28, 2026 |
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Episode 14: Pool Algae: What Actually Kills It (And Why You Probably Don't Need Algaecide) | The Pools Scientific Podcast
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Jul 21, 2026 |
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Episode 13: The 10X Lie: Shocking Your Pool Isn't What You Think It Is | The Pools Scientific Podcast
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Jul 14, 2026 |
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Episode 12:Combined Chlorine and Chloramines: Why Your Pool Smells Like Chlorine When You Actually Need More of It | The Pools Scientific Podcast
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Jul 07, 2026 |
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Stop Buying Pool Chemicals You Don't Need: The Chemist's Circle, Explained
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Jul 01, 2026 |
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Episode 11: Ask John, Part 1 Real Pool Chemistry Questions, Real Answers | The Pools Scientific Podcast
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Jun 30, 2026 |
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Episode 10: From Strawberries to Submarines to Swimming Pools | The Pools Scientific Podcast
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Jun 23, 2026 |
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Episode 9: But Why? | The Pools Scientific Podcast
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Jun 16, 2026 |
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Episode 8: The Pool That Made Me Feel Stupid - A Diagnostic Framework for Every Pool Problem That Doesn't Make Sense | The Pools Scientific Podcast
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Jun 09, 2026 |
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Episode 7: I Saw It On TikTok | The Pools Scientific Podcast
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Jun 02, 2026 |
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Episode 6: The pH Ceiling: Why Your pH Keeps Rising and What to Do About It | The Pools Scientific Podcast
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May 26, 2026 |
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Episode 5: My Pool Guy Is Full of Crap | The Pools Scientific Podcast
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May 19, 2026 |
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Episode 4: Salt Chlorine Generators - The Best Chlorination Method Available. Here's Why It Still Fails. | The Pools Scientific Podcast
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May 12, 2026 |
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Episode 3: LSI - The Number that Runs Every Pool | The Pools Scientific Podcast
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May 05, 2026 |
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Episode 2: The 7.5% Rule. The Most Important Number You've Never Heard Of | The Pools Scientific Podcast
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Apr 28, 2026 |
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Episode 1: Why Pool Care Is a Science Problem | The Pools Scientific Podcast
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Apr 21, 2026 |