The Pool Guy Podcast Show
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The Pool Guy Podcast Show
In this podcast I cover everything swimming pool care-related from chemistry to automatic cleaners and equipment. I focus on the pool service side of things and also offer tips to homeowners. There are also some great interviews with guests from inside the industry.
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Cart vs Cordless: Which Pool Vacuum Is Best?
Heavy leaves or fine dust—what’s slowing you down? We break down the real-world tradeoffs between the most popular pool vacuum systems so you can matc...
Normal Pool Behavior vs Real Problems
Ever heard a variable speed pump scream for a minute on a cold morning and wondered if the motor is toast? We dig into the real-world signs that separ...
Why Dog Pools Are Never “Balanced”
Clients adore their dogs, and many let them swim daily. We get real about what that means for your route: higher bather load, stubborn scum lines, clo...
Pool Service Vacation Rules Every Pro Should Know
Want a pool service schedule that actually lets you take time off without losing momentum or money? We break down a practical framework for solo opera...
The Right Way to Clean Heavy Debris Pools
Leaves don’t just make a mess, they steal your time, stress your body, and starve your margins. We break down a clean, repeatable system to handle hea...
Pool Service Bidding Rules Every Pro Must Follow
Saying yes to every pool is the fastest way to burn out your route and your margins. We break down a practical bidding system for weekly service, gree...
Stop Chasing Fine Dirt: Bottom Feeder Cartridge Filter Assembly 2.0
Dust lines, cloudy steps, and second passes with a manual vac eat time and profit. We tackled the root problem—fine debris slipping through bags—and p...
When “One More Pool” Isn’t Worth
Ever wish you could drop a problem account without triggering a one-star review? We dig into a step-by-step method for ending service gracefully, usin...
Stop Driving, Start Earning: Building a Tight Pool Route
Driving less can be the biggest raise you give yourself. We dive into how to tighten your pool service route so every mile worked actually pays, from...
You’re Driving Past Profit: Hidden Revenue on Your Pool Route
Ready to grow your pool business without adding long days or heavy labor? We break down a simple strategy to boost revenue using services already hidi...
Small Truck: When Going Compact Makes Sense
The truck you drive can either protect your margin or quietly drain it, and most pros overestimate how much vehicle they really need. We walk through...
Dive In: Season 10 Starts Now
Two truths shape modern pool care: the fundamentals haven’t changed, and expectations never stop rising. We dig into why pool service remains resilien...
Balance or Bust: Finding the Ideal pH with Eric Knight
Forget the old rule that outdoor pools must live at 7.4 pH. We dig into why cyanuric acid, not pH, is the dominant force behind chlorine strength in t...
Pool Chemistry Truths: Chlorine, pH & CYA with Eric Knight
Most pool pros have heard it for years: lower the pH to make chlorine stronger. That’s true in non-stabilized water, but once cyanuric acid enters the...
PoolRx Boosters: When, Why, and How—According to Fred Schweer
Clear water without the constant chlorine chase starts with getting the minerals right. We sat down with Fridge Tweer from PoolRx to unpack how proper...
High CYA & High Metals: Fred Schweer’s Fix-It Formula
Algae that won’t quit, stains that appear out of nowhere, and chlorine that seems to do less the more you add—if that sounds familiar, you’re not alon...
Fred Schweer: The Science Behind PoolRx+ and Cleaner Water
Clear water shouldn’t require a chemistry degree, a mountain of tabs, or weekly emergencies. We sit down with Fred Schweer, VP of Sales at PoolRX, to...
Bob Lowry on Surface Cautions Every Pool Pro Should Know
Pools don’t fail just from age or weather; they fail when chemistry, circulation, and surface type don’t match. We dig into the real-world differences...
Commercial vs Residential: Bob Lowry Explains the Big Differences
The calm of a backyard pool and the chaos of a hotel deck look similar from the waterline—but they run on different rules. We pull back the curtain on...
Bob Lowry’s Start-Up Science for Every Pool Surface
Fresh plaster only gets one chance to cure right, and most problems start before the first cannonball. We dive straight into the real-world startup de...
The Low pH Danger Zone: Bob Lowry Breaks It Down
Ever wonder why a pool can look fine one week and show stains, rough plaster, or a failing heater the next? The culprit is often low pH—water that tur...
Bob Lowry’s Borate Blueprint for a Better Pool
Algae pressure, drifting pH, and vanishing chlorine can make pool care feel like a tug of war. We sat down with renowned chemist and educator Bob Lowr...
The Clear Choice: How Cartridge Filters Outshine Sand & DE
Crystal-clear water means more than fine micron ratings; it means steady flow, low pressure spikes, and a filter you can actually live with. We dive i...
Campfire Chronicles: True Pool Pro Field Stories
Ever walked up to a job and found the pool equipment living inside a freshly finished bedroom? We have—and that’s just the start. This story-driven ep...
From Trucks to Borates: Pool Service Questions
Ever wonder why a product that makes your job easier somehow never shows up on store shelves? We tackle that head-on with borates: how 50 ppm boric ac...
Full Service Pool Routine: What Pros Actually Do
Stop overdelivering for free and start running a cleaner, faster, more profitable route. We break down a practical pool service system that scales, fr...
The Pool Tech Trap: Doing More Than You’re Paid For
Ever feel like your best service is eating your profits? We dig into the quiet ways pool pros lose time and money—free return visits, marathon storm c...
Scaling Up: How to Build a Bigger, Better Pool Route
Growing a pool service business comes down to clear choices and honest math: buy a route, build organically, or blend both. Each path has tradeoffs in...
Dive Into Wealth: A Pool Pro’s Guide to Investing
The work is honest, the sun is relentless, and the clock on your knees is louder than you think. That reality sparked a straight‑talk conversation abo...
The Filter Game Plan: Clean, Track, Repeat
Most routes bleed time and money during filter season, not because the work is hard, but because the system behind it is fuzzy. We break down a simple...
Bonded or Busted: Pool Motor Electrical Safety
Electricity and water don’t forgive small mistakes. We walk through the real hazards hiding at the equipment pad and show how two simple safeguards—pr...
The Danger Zone: Why Filter Cleaning Requires Real Safety
Pressure doesn’t look dangerous—until the instant it is. We take you right to the two moments that matter most in filter service—when the lid comes of...
Rain Rules For Pool Pros
Storm clouds don’t just bring water—they rewrite your entire pool route. We dive into a practical, low-drama system for handling rain without wasting...
The Pool Tech Knowledge Guide – Volume 1
Ever opened a pump lid and watched the pool start emptying onto the pad? We’ve been there, and today we map out the simple field habits that stop the...
Level Up Your Route: Scaling Like a Pro
Ready to earn more without adding more hours to your week? We break down three practical paths pool pros use to scale: hiring your first tech with cle...
Insurance in the Deep End: How UPA Keeps You Afloat
A runaway hose, a rooftop spa, and a driveway that cost $90,000 to fix—small choices can turn a routine stop into a six-figure claim. We dive into the...
Insurance Horror Stories: Scared Straight! With Sean Reardon UPA
A pool route looks peaceful from the curb, but the work sits where chemistry, electricity, plumbing, and customer trust collide. We brought on Sean Re...
Is Copper a Friend or Foe in Your Pool? – Bob Lowry Explains
Copper promises a cleaner pool with less work, but the chemistry tells a different story. We walk through what copper really does well—suppressing alg...
More Rookie Pool Chemistry Mistakes Pt.2 – Bob Lowry
Think a four-hour pump schedule is “good enough”? We put that myth to rest with clear math, real-world examples, and a simple plan for dialing in filt...
Rookie Pool Chemistry Mistakes Pt.1 – Bob Lowry
Algae keeps coming back even when your test reads “plenty of chlorine”? Here’s the missing piece: cyanuric acid quietly ties up most of your free chlo...