Thursday, November 18, 2021Zodiac Ranger and Pentair Lil’ Rebel Are the Best Bargain Cleaners!
I am always raving about these two cleaners because of the price point and what you get for that price. They are bargain cleaners for sure but they wo...
Wednesday, November 17, 2021Vehicle Write Offs, Which is Best for Your Business?
There are some misconceptions about writing off your service vehicle on your income taxes. We all have heard of the milage deduction but there ate oth...
Tuesday, November 16, 2021All About Lawsuits and What to Avoid
Thinking about taking a non-paying client to court or have you been threatened by a lawsuit from a customer? Learn the do’s and don’ts to avoid litiga...
Monday, November 15, 2021The Hidden and Not So Hidden Dangers of Trichlor
I think when you think of Tri-Chlor Tablets the first caution you often hear is that it will add Cyanuric Acid to the pool. We often don’t go beyond t...
Friday, November 12, 2021Talking Yourself Out of a New Pool Service Bid
There are things you want to accomplish on your bid, namely you want to land the account and not waste your time. I suggest fine-tuning your bidding m...
Thursday, November 11, 2021Heavy Leaf Debris in Your Pool Each Week? Try the PoolSkim!
One device that is often overlooked or dismissed when you are thinking of something to help with a pool with heavy leaf debris is the PoolSkim. It doe...
Wednesday, November 10, 2021Vinyl Pools & Some Common Issues to Be Aware Of
Whether you have an in-ground vinyl pool or an Above Ground one there are certain do’s and don’ts with the vinyl surface. Learn how to protect your in...
Tuesday, November 9, 2021PebbleTec Pools & Some Common Issues with This Surface Type
PebbleTec is a great pool surface type that is super durable and great looking. But like any surface type it is not without issues. I touch on a few c...
Monday, November 8, 2021The Real Difference Between a D.E. Filter, Cartridge Filter & Sand Filter
Granted that these are all very different filtration types. And some filter better than others. But what are the real deciding factors between these 3...
Friday, November 5, 2021Waterco Multicyclone 16 (Jacuzzi JMC 16) Traps 80% Dirt Before the Filter!
A pre-filter can be a great idea under the right circumstances and let's face it, trapping 80% of the dirt before it reaches the filter is a good...
Thursday, November 4, 2021The Four Different Testing Methods and Which is Best with Bob Lowry
There are really only four water testing methods available today for your pool and spa. Reagent test kits, photometers, digital testers, and test stri...
Wednesday, November 3, 2021Borates and Mineral Systems with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry
You may want to use a chlorine enhancer like borates or a mineral system in your pool to extend the life of the chlorine. A mineral system like PoolRx...