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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…
9 months 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…
9 months, 1 week 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,…
9 months, 1 week 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…
9 months, 1 week 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’…
9 months, 1 week ago
Bob Lowry’s Battle of the Algaecides
Season 9 Episode 1704
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Ever wonder whether adding borates at 50 ppm is really better than using a mineral system or an algaecide for algae prevention? I aske…
9 months, 1 week ago
Start-Up Screwups with Bob Lowry
Season 9 Episode 1703
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In this follow-up chat with Bob Lowry, we shift gears from methods to mistakes. From plaster damage and scaling to cloudy water and chl…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Bob's Blueprint for New Pool Startups
Season 9 Episode 1702
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In part one of our deep dive, Bob Lowry shares the latest techniques for starting up new plaster pools. From traditional approaches to …
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Bob Lowry’s Chlorine Smackdown
Season 9 Episode 1701
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In this Best of Bob Lowry, I sat down with the legendary Bob Lowry to uncover the truth behind which chlorine type packs the biggest pu…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Flakes, Fails & Frustration: Real Salt System Issues
Season 9 Episode 1700
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Saltwater pools may sound like the low-maintenance dream, but in this episode, I talk about the real-world problems I see every week wi…
9 months, 2 weeks ago