It’s a no-brainer to say that preventing algae is better than treating it. But how do you accomplish this, and what are some keys to preventing algae ...

 Want to start selling more saltwater systems on your pool route? Or how do you handle a customer asking about a salt system? I go over all of these a...

Transitioning a pool from Springtime to Summertime can be more complicated than it looks. The seasons are vastly different but merge, especially in pl...

 There is a lot to like about Cal Hypo, and many pool pros prefer this as their primary pool shock. But is Cal Hypo right for every pool, and should y...

Pentair, Hayward, and Jandy are the “Big Three” regarding swimming pool equipment. You can’t go wrong with these three, and I also go over some generi...

Is Trichlor the most potent form of chlorine you can buy? The best person to answer that question of course, is Bob Lowry. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service ...

Getting good at bidding takes practice, but you can quickly start bidding for new service accounts if you have a basic idea of what a good account loo...

Cal Hypo tablets are great because they contain zero Cyanuric Acid. But switching does require a little thought, and I go over a roadmap to switching ...

Are all Trichlor tablets created equal? The clear answer is no, and if you have been doing this for as long as I have, you have used some inferior tab...

 The industry is sometimes overly focused on chemistry and balancing your pool water, which is delicate and essential. However, we cannot overlook fil...

 I am reminded almost weekly in conversations with others that they won’t be able to retire comfortably. Even more so if you run a small business with...

Saving money on chlorine is easy if you can stretch out the chlorine in your pool and make it last longer. I will go over some ways to make the chlori...