Monday, September 13, 2021Things I Learned This Pool Season
I am always trying new things and testing out products. Here are some of the things I learned this season about the white flakes in a salt pool, phosp...
Friday, September 10, 2021Common Chemical Myths with Bob Lowry Part 2 – Tri-Chlor is the Strongest Chlorine Type
I go over two more common chemical myths with Bob Lowry in this episode: is Tri-Chlor the strongest chlorine on the market today? And how much calcium...
Thursday, September 9, 2021Common Chemical Myths with Bob Lowry Part 1 – Evaporation lowers CYA in a pool
I go over some common chemistry myths with Bob Lowry in this episode: Does evaporation lower a pool’s CYA level? Does liquid chlorine add too much sal...
Wednesday, September 8, 2021What If? Part 3 With Bob Lowry – You Smell “Chlorine” At the Hotel Pool and More!
In this “What if” episode I asked Bob Lowry the following questions: What if you smell “Chlorine” at the hotel pool you are staying at? What if a Tri-...
Tuesday, September 7, 2021What If? Part 2 with Bob Lowry – Cal Hypo Left a Black Stain in the Pool and More!
In this “What If?” episode I asked Bob Lowry the following questions: What if you add Cal Hypo and a big black stain appears? What if you ignore algae...
Monday, September 6, 2021What If? With Bob Lowry – Adjusted Alkalinity with CYA over 200 and More! Part 1
Since Marvel has a successful series of What If questions and I remember the original comics quite well, I decided to do a What if? Series with Bob Lo...
Friday, September 3, 2021Things to Think About When Starting Your Pool Service Part 3: Can You Handle It?
Before jumping into a pool service business ask yourself this simple question: Can you handle it? I unpack some of the good and bad answers to this qu...
Thursday, September 2, 2021Tips to Keep Your Suction Side Cleaner Moving
If you find your suction side automatic cleaner is not moving well, here are some tips and tricks to get it moving. I cover everything from adjusting ...
Wednesday, September 1, 2021Which One is Best? Color Q 2x Pro 7, Color Q 2x Pro 9 or Spin Touch?
I am often asked which La Motte photometer I prefer for pool service? I break down each of their three photometers here for you and give you my top ch...
Tuesday, August 31, 2021Best Pool Service Pro Poles
There are a number of great pro poles out there so instead of choosing just one I picked a handful based on whether they are a 3-piece pole or a 2-pie...
Monday, August 30, 2021Things I Would Tell Myself About Running a Pool Service If I Could Go Back In Time
This is one of those corny-type things – if you could go back in time and tell yourself… so what would I go back and tell myself about running a pool ...
Friday, August 27, 2021Things to Think About When Starting Your Pool Service Part 2: How Many Accounts Do I Need
So how many pool service accounts are you going to need to be viable and replace the income you are giving up? I go over an example here and offer tip...
