Tuesday, March 24, 2020Orenda Technologies Water Quality Issues Series Part 2 of 6: Phosphates
Phosphates are a much talked about subject in the industry and in this podcast I continue the series on water quality issues with Harold Evans of Oren...
Monday, March 23, 2020Orenda Technologies Water Quality Issues Series Part 1 of 6: Virtual Classroom and App
I spent some time recording this podcast series with Harold Evens of Orenda Technologies and I think you will find it one of the most comprehensive di...
Friday, March 20, 2020Navigating the Confusion of Pool Valves
I can’t tell you how many people email me with photos of their valves and ask me what this valve does or that valve does. Typically you will have Jand...
Thursday, March 19, 2020The Problem with Both Low and High CYA Levels
You can run into poor water quality issues because of both low and high Conditioner (Cyanuric Acid) levels in your pool. If there is too little Stabil...
Wednesday, March 18, 2020Rookie Pool Guy & Gal Mistakes Part 6: Troubleshooting Problems
One thing that can eat up a lot of time when you are new is when you run into a problem at an account. This will lead to much frustration and consume ...
Tuesday, March 17, 2020What is Better? Liquid or Granular Conditioner?
In this podcast I go over the pros and cons of using either the Granular Conditioner or the Liquid Pool Conditioner to add Cyanuric Acid to your pool....
Monday, March 16, 2020Choosing the Right Sanitizer for your Pool
I recently did a sanitizer survey on my YouTube Channel and the results were very surprising. In fact, liquid chlorine came out on top by a slight mar...
Friday, March 13, 2020Your Pool Filter Sucks!
Time for a Filter upgrade
Thursday, March 12, 2020Portable Pool Clean Up Pumps
There are many uses for a portable clean up pump and you can build one yourself for about $300. You can also get a completely portable system with a p...
Wednesday, March 11, 2020Basic Homeowner Cleaning Equipment
If you plan on cleaning your own pool, I go over the basic cleaning equipment you will need to clean your swimming pool each week. You don’t need a lo...
Tuesday, March 10, 2020How an Economic Slow Down Affects Your Pool Service Business
Having gone through one of the most serious Recessions in 2008 and making it through it intact, I can shed some light on how the current economic clie...
Monday, March 9, 2020Getting Your Pool Ready for the Season
Now that the weather is warming up it is time to get ready for another swim season. If you are new to owning a pool, there are a few things to get set...