Tuesday, June 8, 2021Different Ways to Vacuum a Swimming Pool
In the past, the only way to vacuum out a pool was with a manual vacuum head attached to a hose and through the customer’s skimmer. Now there are port...
Monday, June 7, 2021CCH® Endurance Slow Release Cal-Hypo Tablets With Ed Barney of Sigura
Sigura is the only manufacturer that makes slow-release or slow dissolving Cal Hypo tablets. This makes the CCH® Endurance ideal for a direct switchov...
Friday, June 4, 2021The Cost of Everything is Going up in the Pool Industry – Why?
Have you noticed a dramatic increase in the prices of everything in the pool industry lately? It is not your imagination. The price of everything is g...
Thursday, June 3, 2021Pool Chemical Dosing Basics with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry
Adding chemicals to your pool seems pretty basic. But there are several things you need to know about chemical dosing and chemistry expert Bob Lowry g...
Wednesday, June 2, 2021Pool Surface Type Care & Cautions with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry
Chemistry in a pool is also effected by the pool surface type. The chemistry in a vinyl pool is a lot different from the chemistry in a plaster pool. ...
Tuesday, June 1, 2021Water Basics with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry
Something you probably don’t think about, but the pool is filled with water. I know, too basic right? But water is something pretty unique on the plan...
Monday, May 31, 2021Pool Start Up Methods with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry
Pool Start-Ups can seem daunting at first. I mean you are dealing with someone’s $80,000 investment. It is like you have a job in valet parking and so...
Friday, May 28, 2021Generic Pool Parts vs OEM Parts
There are a ton of generic pool parts on the market today. Some look just like the OEM parts and you may be wondering if these knock-off parts or prod...
Thursday, May 27, 2021How Do you Manage Being Sick or Injured in Your Pool Service Route
Getting sick or hurt is something you may not think about much, but it will happen. So what do you do in that case with your pool route if you need to...
Wednesday, May 26, 2021Take Pride in your Pool Service Business
Taking pride in your pool service business can change your attitude as well as your customer’s attitude about you. I go over some simple things you ca...
Tuesday, May 25, 2021Be Clear When Communicating Everything
One thing that can cost your pool service business money is simply not communicating things to your clients. If you miss a service day but make it up ...
Monday, May 24, 2021Chlorine Armageddon!
The Tri-Chlor shortage is causing pool service pros big headaches and of course, inflated chemical costs across the board. I go over some ways to exte...