How do you handle a pool on your route with an undersized filter or pump? What are some ways to get the customer to upgrade to bigger equipment? Lesli...

I am often asked about chemical use in the winter, among other things, like do you still do weekly service all winter long. I answer these questions a...

Yes, saleswise the Hayward Navigator and PoolVac are the #1 Suction side cleaners. But are they the #1 choice for pool owners and pool pros?Leslie’s P...

 There are a number of things to get in order when you are doing a green pool cleanup. Most of the time, we do not think about liability or equipment ...

Cal Hypo is a popular chlorine type, and there are a lot of pool pros that use it without knowing some cautions. I will go over these and more tips on...

Cal Hypo is a chlorine type used in the swimming pool industry. I go over Cal Hypo in detail for you in this 2-part series, and afterward listening, y...

Pentair has 17 current Vs pumps and several discontinued models. It is likely you will take on a service account with one of the VS, VST, or VSF pumps...

What are some of the best new products of the 2023 pool season? I go over some for you here in just about every category. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service P...

Here are some tips on treating calcium buildup on pool tile and on the pool surface. Whether it is on the tile or the pool surface it can be removed b...

Damaging a customer’s pool surface can leave you with overwhelming dread. I think we all should live by the motto, “Do No Harm to the Pool Surface.” L...

Every customer has a different way of looking at their pool project. Some see everything as a defect and others don’t notice anything. When a plaster ...

With the advent of smart water monitors are the other testing methods a thing of the past? You may be surprised to learn that the old-school methods a...