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Thursday, January 1, 2026 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...

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 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...

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 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...

Monday, December 29, 2025 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 ...

Friday, December 26, 2025 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...

Thursday, December 25, 2025 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...

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 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...

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 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...

Monday, December 22, 2025 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...

Friday, December 19, 2025 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...

Thursday, December 18, 2025 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...

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 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...

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.

on 11/28/2021

I have listened to almost all of David’s podcasts and learned so much. The coaching group is a steal at $10 or $20, which is way below the actual value. This review was not solicited...I am just a listener. Update…David just keeps the hits coming. His dedication to the pool guys and gals is immense.
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on 9/5/2021

David does a great job of getting the info out and helping pool people grow!
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on 1/13/2021

This podcast, the author’s website, and troublefreepool have been the only sources I have needed to learn how to manage my pool. The new series on pool chemistry with Bob Lowry is invaluable! Thanks, David, for all you do!
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