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What Lies Beneath: The Truth About Pool Surfaces
Season 9 Episode 1714
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In this episode, I'm diving into the world of pool surface types—plaster, pebble, quartz, fiberglass, and vinyl. I break down the real-…
7 months, 1 week ago
Too Acidic to Swim – Fixing Low pH Fast
Season 9 Episode 1713
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In this episode, I’m tackling very low pH in swimming pools—what causes it, how it affects your swimmers, pool surfaces, and equipment,…
7 months, 1 week ago
Grip. Lock. Extend. Meet Gen 2 Primate Pole!
Season 9 Episode 1712
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In this episode, I’m excited to introduce the 2nd Generation Primate Pool Tools carbon fiber poles. I’ll walk you through what’s new, w…
7 months, 1 week ago
Powder or Pour? Cal Hypo vs. Liquid Chlorine
Season 9 Episode 1711
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Today I’m putting two heavyweights head-to-head: Calcium Hypochlorite vs. Liquid Chlorine. Both can sanitize your pool, but their diffe…
7 months, 1 week ago
Chlorine Smackdown: Tablets vs. Liquid
Season 9 Episode 1710
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In this episode, I’m diving into the age-old battle of Liquid Chlorine vs. Trichlor tablets. I’ll break down the pros and cons of each,…
7 months, 1 week ago
Brush, Net, Repeat: The Essentials You Can’t Skip
Season 9 Episode 1709
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If you’re just starting out on your pool route—or even just curious what it takes to clean a pool right—this episode is for you. I brea…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
The Little Pump That Couldn’t
Season 9 Episode 1708
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Let’s be honest—some of the equipment we run into on route looks like it’s been holding on since the '80s. In this episode, I’m talking…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Cal Hypo Caution: Tablets With a Twist
Season 9 Episode 1707
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In this episode, I dive into the surprising downsides of Cal Hypo tablets—a pool chemical that seems like a powerhouse at first glance,…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Why I Walked Away from Commercial Service
Season 9 Episode 1706
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Let’s get honest—are commercial pool accounts really worth the effort? In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on commercial serv…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
It’s About Time: Mastering Intermatic Timers
Season 9 Episode 1705
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In this episode, I'm cracking open one of the most iconic tools in the pool service world—the Intermatic mechanical timer. Whether you’…
7 months, 2 weeks ago