Wednesday, June 4, 2025Silver Linings & Other Algae Killers
Send us a text Algae doesn’t stand a chance when you bring out the silver, polymers, and even ammonia-based reinforcements. In this episode, I take a ...
Tuesday, June 3, 2025Going for the Copper: Algae Control That Shines
Send us a text If bromide's out, copper is definitely in. I’ll walk you through the copper-based lineup—from traditional copper algaecides to the Pool...
Monday, June 2, 2025Breaking Up with Bromide: Smarter Algae Prevention
Send us a text Sodium bromide may be off the market for outdoor pool use, but that doesn’t mean you’re out of luck. In this episode, I dive into two p...
Friday, May 30, 2025Ugly Pools, Part 2: When It’s Not the Water—It’s the Run Time
Send us a text We’re continuing the ugly pool conversation with some of the most overlooked issues: short pump run times, timers being shut off by cus...
Thursday, May 29, 2025Ugly Pools, Part 1: The Ones That Just Won’t Turn Around
Send us a text In this episode, I’m breaking down those stubborn, frustrating pools that refuse to clear up—no matter how much chlorine you throw at t...
Wednesday, May 28, 2025The Service Secret Sauce: What Pool Owners Expect and Respect Part 2 of 2
Send us a text Part 2 of our SKIMMER 2025 Pool Owner Report breakdown explores the key to standing out in a competitive market: exceptional service. W...
Tuesday, May 27, 2025Diving Into Value: What Pool Owners Will Pay For Part 1 of 2
Send us a text In Part 1 of our special series on the SKIMMER 2025 Pool Owner Report, we take a deep dive into what truly matters to today's pool owne...
Monday, May 26, 2025Algae? Not on My Watch!
Send us a text Algae outbreaks are every pool pro’s nightmare—time-consuming, frustrating, and completely avoidable with the right habits. In this epi...
Friday, May 23, 2025Pressure Points: DE Filter Headaches, Part 2
Send us a text In Part 2 of my DE filter troubleshooting series, I’m talking about the pressure side of things — literally. If your filter pressure is...
Thursday, May 22, 2025Leaky Business: DE Filter Troubleshooting, Pt. 1
Send us a text Ever noticed cloudy water or DE powder blowing back into your pool after a backwash? In this episode, I dig into why DE ends up where i...
Wednesday, May 21, 2025Pull the Plug: Draining Done Right
Send us a text Hey everyone, in this episode I’m diving into everything you need to know about draining your swimming pool — when to do it, how to do ...
Tuesday, May 20, 2025Balanced by Design: The Combo Approach to Trichlor
Send us a text In this episode, I’m diving into how to use Trichlor tablets the smart way—as part of a combination approach. Yes, they’re powerful and...
