Micron ratings are a bit confusing, and they are used for everything from pool filtration to robotic pool cleaners to vacuum bags. What exactly is a m...

Some pool pros think automatic cleaners will replace them, so they don’t sell them to customers. On the contrary, they not only speed up your day but ...

I sat down with Glen Heffernan the owner and creator of the Bottom Feeder who talked openly about some of the issues that have plagued the Vacuum Syst...

 Everyone knows the basics of Variable speed pumps. They save you money and energy, but there are some things you will discover when working out in th...

When you hire your first employee, what should be his or her duties? I go over some things that you should require of your employee and why, in pool s...

When you reach a certain level in your pool service business, you think about expanding. But should you grow your pool service or branch off into some...

 Metal treatment can be a tricky business. Will the stain lift off, and is it even a metal stain? How do I remove the metal ions from the pool water? ...

Cartridge filters are widely accepted as a good choice as a swimming pool filter. But I still hear these common myths about cartridge filters, which I...

Burn Out is a real issue that is faced by many pool service pros. I think the repetitive nature of our job is a contributing factor and I go over ways...

 What premium pool cleaning equipment would I purchase first? There are many great advanced pool service equipment choices like the Riptide SL and car...

 The drop one bad account when you get one good account rule or the “One for One Rule” has been around for decades. I go over some of the finer points...

I continue my conversation with Scott Roberts of NPRS and we discuss buying a partial route as well as getting money to buy a pool route and some of t...