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Adjusted alkalinity or carbonate alkalinity is an adjustment everyone who uses the LSI Index should be doing it is basically taking the CYA level into...

There are several ways to reduce high Cyunaric Acid (CYA) in a pool. I go over some reasons why you would want to reduce the CYA level and some common...

Being lazy is something that we all experience at one time or another. However, being lazy in your service business can hinder your overall success.  ...

Sticking to a routine is important in many ways and it is a good idea to develop some good practical routines out on your pool service route. Leslie’s...

A common issue with your pool filter is that right after cleaning it the filter PSI goes up indicating that it is dirty again. If this happens within ...

I like photometer test kits. There are many great benefits that they provide. But there are drawbacks as well. I go into all of this and more and why ...

Every pool route has a few pools that are what we call chemical hogs. They require more chlorine, more acid, and more of everything each week. I go ov...

We had our first tropical storm in over 80 years and it was a pretty big weather event for most of Southern California. I go over some takeaways from ...

I go over some common VS pump issues including setting the proper run time, energy use, and some buttons on the pump and automated panels to be aware ...

If you are coming into the industry from another field it is important to have realistic expectations as well as real goals. Leaping into the swimming...

Raising your service rates should now be common practice. I go over some do’s and don’ts when it comes to raising your prices.Leslie’s Pro: Pool Servi...

If you are unsure if you should winterize or close your pool as it is commonly referred to, I go over some guidelines to help you decide if you should...