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In this episode, I’m diving into the age-old battle of Liquid Chlorine vs. Trichlor tablets. I’ll break down the pros and cons of each, what they add ...

If you’re just starting out on your pool route—or even just curious what it takes to clean a pool right—this episode is for you. I break down the basi...

Let’s be honest—some of the equipment we run into on route looks like it’s been holding on since the '80s. In this episode, I’m talking all about unde...

In this episode, I dive into the surprising downsides of Cal Hypo tablets—a pool chemical that seems like a powerhouse at first glance, but can quietl...

Let’s get honest—are commercial pool accounts really worth the effort? In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on commercial service from a smal...

In this episode, I'm cracking open one of the most iconic tools in the pool service world—the Intermatic mechanical timer. Whether you’re staring at a...

Ever wonder whether adding borates at 50 ppm is really better than using a mineral system or an algaecide for algae prevention? I asked Bob Lowry—and...

In this follow-up chat with Bob Lowry, we shift gears from methods to mistakes. From plaster damage and scaling to cloudy water and chlorine crashes, ...

In part one of our deep dive, Bob Lowry shares the latest techniques for starting up new plaster pools. From traditional approaches to cutting-edge be...

In this Best of Bob Lowry, I sat down with the legendary Bob Lowry to uncover the truth behind which chlorine type packs the biggest punch. Spoiler al...

Saltwater pools may sound like the low-maintenance dream, but in this episode, I talk about the real-world problems I see every week with saltwater ch...

Tired of chasing pH, battling algae, and burning through chlorine in the summer? In this episode, I talk with Terry Arko of HASA about one of the most...