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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,…
11 months 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…
11 months 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…
11 months 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,…
11 months 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…
11 months, 1 week 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…
11 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,…
11 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…
11 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’…
11 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…
11 months, 2 weeks ago