Tuesday, October 10, 2023Undersized Swimming Pool Equipment
How do you handle a pool on your route with an undersized filter or pump? What are some ways to get the customer to upgrade to bigger equipment? Lesli...
Monday, October 9, 2023Winter Chemical Use and Other Tips for Your Pool in the Off-Season
I am often asked about chemical use in the winter, among other things, like do you still do weekly service all winter long. I answer these questions a...
Friday, October 6, 2023Hayward Navigator/Pool Vac, the #1 Suction Side Cleaner
Yes, saleswise the Hayward Navigator and PoolVac are the #1 Suction side cleaners. But are they the #1 choice for pool owners and pool pros?Leslie’s P...
Thursday, October 5, 2023Things to Consider When Doing a Green Pool Clean-Up
There are a number of things to get in order when you are doing a green pool cleanup. Most of the time, we do not think about liability or equipment ...
Wednesday, October 4, 2023All About Cal Hypo Part 2 of 2
Cal Hypo is a popular chlorine type, and there are a lot of pool pros that use it without knowing some cautions. I will go over these and more tips on...
Tuesday, October 3, 2023All About Cal Hypo Part 1 of 2
Cal Hypo is a chlorine type used in the swimming pool industry. I go over Cal Hypo in detail for you in this 2-part series, and afterward listening, y...
Monday, October 2, 2023Pentair Family of VS Pool Pumps
Pentair has 17 current Vs pumps and several discontinued models. It is likely you will take on a service account with one of the VS, VST, or VSF pumps...
Friday, September 29, 2023Best New Pool Products of the 2023 Season
What are some of the best new products of the 2023 pool season? I go over some for you here in just about every category. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service P...
Thursday, September 28, 2023Treating Pool Calcium Build-Up
Here are some tips on treating calcium buildup on pool tile and on the pool surface. Whether it is on the tile or the pool surface it can be removed b...
Wednesday, September 27, 2023Pool Guy's Motto is “Do No Harm to the Pool Surface”
Damaging a customer’s pool surface can leave you with overwhelming dread. I think we all should live by the motto, “Do No Harm to the Pool Surface.” L...
Tuesday, September 26, 2023Who is Holding the Bag on a “Bad” Plaster Job?
Every customer has a different way of looking at their pool project. Some see everything as a defect and others don’t notice anything. When a plaster ...
Monday, September 25, 2023Best Water Testing Methods?
With the advent of smart water monitors are the other testing methods a thing of the past? You may be surprised to learn that the old-school methods a...