Fred Schweer's PoolRx Sales Playbook
Your pool route does not need more hustle, it needs a cleaner sales system. We walk through how to position PoolRx as a …
Fred Schweer Explains PoolRx Compatibility
Algae that keeps coming back can make even great pool techs feel like they are chasing ghosts, especially when a custome…
Bob Lowry Explains the Cal Hypo Stain Mystery
A black stain shows up on the pool floor right after you add cal-hypo and your brain jumps straight to “drain it and aci…
Bob Lowry Explains Why Borates Matter
Borates get talked about like they’re a cure-all for pool problems, but that belief is exactly what gets pool owners and…
Bob Lowry Answers the Trichlor Debate
Chlorine tablets can feel like the simplest path to a clean pool, until the water starts fighting back. We dig into what…
Bob Lowry Explains Chlorine Strength
“99% trichlor” sounds like a mic-drop statistic, but it’s also one of the most persistent sources of confusion in pool c…
Bob Lowry: Should You Ever Add Copper to a Pool?
Copper sounds like the perfect pool hack: add a “mineral system,” fight algae, and use less chlorine. The reality is mor…
Pool Plaster Problems You'll Get Blamed For
A pool finish can look “ruined” overnight, yet the real cause might be completely normal plaster behavior. I walk throug…
The Simple Pool Cleaner That Just Keeps Working
Robotic pool cleaners get all the hype, but hype does not keep a pool clean on Tuesday morning when the wind kicks up an…
Pool School: Chemical Safety, Hidden Leaks & Saltwater Tips
One careless twist of a lid can turn a normal pool stop into a choking, lungs-burning emergency. We get real about the k…
37 Years Later: Advice I'd Give My Younger Pool Guy Self
If you could hop in a time machine and give your younger self one page of business advice, what would you say and what w…
Big Industry News: HASA Buys Bio-Dex
A chemical brand doesn’t survive since the 1960s by accident and Hasa’s acquisition of Biodex is a sign these formulas a…
The First-Year Mistakes Every Pool Service Owner Makes
Underbidding can feel like the fastest way to grow a pool route, until you realize you are working harder for less money…
Variable Speed Pump Sizing Made Simple
Buying a variable speed pool pump should feel like an upgrade, not a guessing game, but most people get stuck on the big…
Pool Water Testing Explained: What Pros Actually Use
Bad pool chemistry decisions usually start with one thing: a bad test. We walk through the real pros and cons of the too…
Should You Buy a Cheap Variable Speed Pool Pump?
A $300 variable speed pool pump can feel like the smartest upgrade you’ll make all year, until you try to plumb it in, d…
How to Actually Find the Source of Algae in Your Pool
Algae can make you feel like you’re losing your mind: you raise chlorine, the pool looks better, and then the green haze…
Bob Lowry on Pool Service Rookie Mistakes
Algae every week even though the test kit shows plenty of chlorine? That headache usually isn’t bad luck, it’s bad math.…
Bob Lowry on Dialing in Free Chlorine the Right Way
Your pool can look fine on paper and still be losing the chlorine battle. We dig into the frustrating “problem pool” sce…
Bob Lowry Breaks Down TDS in Pool Water
If you’ve ever stared at a “perfect” test strip while the pool still acts weird, you’re probably missing one of the quie…