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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Lose a Few, Earn More: Smart Pricing Strategy
Prices are rising, but your margins don’t have to suffer. We share a straightforward playbook for pool service pros to raise rates with confidence, ke...
Calcium Buildup: The Truth About Pool Tile Scale
White crust tracing your waterline or caking your spa spillway isn’t a mystery—it’s chemistry meeting heat and evaporation. We unpack what’s actually...
Pool Safety Alert: Chemical Hazards You Must Know
A clean pool should never cost a pair of lungs or a blown-up skimmer. We take you straight into the chemistry that turns everyday products into hazard...
War, Oil Prices, and Your Pool Route
When fuel prices climb and headlines turn gloomy, every pallet of chemicals, o-rings, and test kits you buy gets more expensive—and that cost lands sq...
Microns & PPM: The Invisible World Inside Your Pool
Ever wonder why your pool still looks hazy even after a long vacuum session? We unpack the tiny measurements that control big results: microns, which...
Pool Heating Showdown: Gas, Electric, or Hybrid?
Want your spa hot in 25 minutes or your pool warm all season without crushing bills? We break down the real differences between gas heaters and heat p...
Why Some Pool Pros Choose Comfort Over Growth
Growth sounds glamorous until the math, the hiring headache, and your calendar disagree. We dig into the real choices pool pros face: stay a sharp, pr...
The Dark Side of Pools: Black Algae Survival Tactics
Black algae has a way of making even well‑kept pools look defeated. We dig into what it really is—cyanobacteria protected by a stubborn biofilm—why it...
DE Filter Problems? Here’s How to Fix Them
Tired of DE cleanings that turn into all-day projects and callbacks? We dive straight into the realities of servicing DE filters on a busy pool route...
Best Tools for Pool Dirt Cleanup
Dust doesn’t just cloud water; it wrecks schedules, clogs filters, and turns simple visits into expensive marathons. We break down three battle-tested...
Scale or Corrosion: The Silent Destroyers of Pools
Ever run your hand across pool coping and feel sandpaper? That texture tells a story about water that’s either starving for calcium or dumping it ever...
Pool pH Made Simple: Raise It, Lower It, Lock It In
Fighting red eyes, cloudy water, or scale that keeps coming back? We unpack the exact chemistry that drives pool comfort and clarity, then give you a...
Water Parameters That Actually Matter
Your pool isn’t misbehaving—your targets are. We take you past vague “ideal ranges” and into precise numbers that keep water clear, equipment protecte...
The Truth About Liquid Pool Chlorine
Sunlight, strength, and shelf life decide whether your chlorine dollars deliver crystal water or fade by Friday. We unpack the real-world playbook for...
Myth vs. Reality: Pool Chemicals Edition
Tired of pool rules that don’t add up? We peel back the layers on the industry’s most persistent myths and replace them with chemistry you can trust....
Zero Chlorine? Here’s What’s Really Happening
Chlorine keeps vanishing, the water looks fine, and your test kit keeps gaslighting you. We’ve all been there, and the fix isn’t “just add more.” I wa...
No Chlorine From Your Salt System? Here’s Why
Chlorine at zero and a control panel full of mixed messages can make any pool owner or service pro feel stuck. We break the problem apart step by step...
Best Tools for Pool Water Accuracy
Tired of chasing the “perfect” pool water tester that does it all? We unpack the trade-offs behind the most trusted tools on a pro’s truck and show ho...
Algae Eating Your Profits? Fix It Fast
Algae looks small, but it’s a budget killer. We pull back the curtain on how blooms steal minutes, erode customer trust, and rack up chemical costs ac...
Cal Hypo Explained: The Good, The Bad & The Calcium
What if your “quick shock” could bleach a liner, stain a step, or even trigger an explosive reaction in your feeder? We take a hard, practical look at...
Bob Lowry: Party-Ready Pools and Alkalinity Control
Big bather load on the calendar and worried about cloudy water, itchy eyes, or a long recovery the next day? We brought in legendary chemist and educa...
Bob Lowry Explains Trichlor Tablets and Pool Acid Cautions
Think evaporation lowers cyanuric acid? Think again. We open the cover on persistent pool myths with help from the late Bob Lowry’s clear, data-driven...
Cal-Hypo and Black Pool Stains: Bob Lowry Explains
A black stain appears the moment cal hypo hits the floor—panic sets in. We unpack why that stain isn’t a new disaster but copper changing form, and ho...
How the Pool Industry Can Lead in Water Conservation – Terry Arko
The way we treat pool water is changing fast, and for good reason. Drought cycles, shrinking reservoirs, and tighter local rules are pushing the indus...
Bob Lowry’s Legacy In Every Backyard with Terry Arko
The best pool chemistry advice is the kind you can use on your next route. We sit down with Terry Arco to share how Bob Lowry’s teachings are being re...
Upgrading Your Pool Tools for 2026
Ready to make 2026 the year your route runs smoother, faster, and with less strain? We’re sharing the exact tools that pay you back in minutes saved a...
Breaking Into Commercial Pool Service
Ready to land commercial pool accounts without racing to the bottom on price? We break down exactly how to win bids with HOAs, apartments, and hotels...
Why Verbal Pool Agreements Eventually Fail
Confusion is expensive. We walk through the simple service agreements and targeted waivers that keep your pool business protected when jobs get messy,...
The Truth About “Budget” Pool Customers
Ever had a client say, “If it’s not broken, don’t fix it,” while you stare at a rusted filter and a pump on life support? We’ve been there. This episo...
Pool Route Tips You Can Use This Week
Your route doesn’t have to be a grind. We unpack the simple habits that separate smooth, profitable days from chaotic ones, drawing on three decades o...
Pool Pro Pricing Guide: Are You Charging Enough?
Prices are shifting, chemicals are spiking, and margins get squeezed fastest when your billing model hides the true cost of service. We unpack the 202...
The Real Benefits of Being a Self-Employed Pool Professional
Ready to stop chasing every call and start running a business that serves your life? We dig into the mindset shifts and practical moves that help pool...
Why Getting Paid Is Half the Job in Pool Service
Cash flow shouldn’t depend on crossed fingers and polite reminders. We break down a practical system any pool service pro can use to get paid on time,...
Can You Trust Pool Test Strips?
Your pool test is only as good as the tool you choose—and the eyes reading it. We dive straight into the real-world trade-offs between test strips, re...
Salt, Stains, and Short Run Times: Pool Mistakes to Avoid
Think a “low salt” alert means grab another bag? That assumption can wreck a salt system, corrode equipment, and leave you with a pool that won’t chlo...
The Truth About Chem Costs and Pool Service Rates
Prices at the supply house keep climbing, and chlorine isn’t bouncing back to 2016. We dig into the real reasons chemical costs surged 100–160% in jus...
Ask the Pool Guy: YouTube Q&A
Tired of white dust on your dark pebble finish, shredded filter media, or the stress of a sudden cold snap? We dig into the practical, money-saving ta...
Why Your Pool Pump Isn’t the Problem — Your Filter Is
Clear water starts with the right filter, not a monster pump. We dive into the real drivers of pool clarity and ease of maintenance, showing why filte...
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...