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Bringing Balance to the pH Chase; The LSI and Disinfection with Terry Arko
Season 9 Episode 1740
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Terry Arko on why the LSI is different from Pool Water Safety
In this episode, I sit down with Terry Arko to clear up a common mix-up: the Langelier Saturation Index (LSI) versus pool w…
Published on 4 weeks ago
Blown Away: Dealing with Windy Day Disasters
Season 9 Episode 1739
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The wind doesn’t just blow — it blows everything into your pools. I just had one of those brutal wind events that turned half my route into green soup overnight. In this episode, I’ll w…
Published on 1 month ago
The Route to Ruin: Injury-Proofing Your Pool Career
Season 9 Episode 1738
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Let’s be real — this job is hard on the body. In this episode, I’m talking about the injuries I’ve faced over the years running a pool route — from pulled backs to tweaked shoulders — a…
Published on 1 month ago
YouTube Q& A Vol 24: Fix Your Pool Pumps, Salt Cells & Cleaner Parts—Answered!
Season 9 Episode 1737
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In this episode, I'm diving into the questions you left me on YouTube. From clogged impellers and pumps that won’t prime to figuring out if your Truclear salt cell is the right size and…
Published on 1 month ago
VacDaddy or Bottom Feeder — Which One Sucks Better?
Season 9 Episode 1736
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I’m diving into a showdown I’ve been asked about a lot lately — VacDaddy vs. The Bottom Feeder. If you're a pool pro, you know how much time and energy your vacuum can save… or waste. I…
Published on 1 month ago
Dirt Happens — Here's How I Actually Clean It Up
Season 9 Episode 1735
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Ever look at your pool and wonder how that much dirt even got in there? I do too—and in this episode, I break down the smartest, fastest, and most effective ways to get that junk out an…
Published on 1 month ago
Stain Science with Bob Lowry
Season 9 Episode 1734
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Today, I talk with Bob Lowry about a common and frustrating problem: metal staining in swimming pools. Whether it’s iron, copper, or manganese, stains can make even the cleanest pool lo…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
When Chemistry Collides: Sequestrants and Chlorine
Season 9 Episode 1733
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In this episode, I talk with Bob Lowry about something many pool owners and pros overlook: how certain pool products—like metal sequestrants—can destroy your chlorine level. Bob explain…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Pool Party Cleanup, CYA Alkalinity, and Low pH—Solved
Season 9 Episode 1732
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Bob Lowry is back to answer three smart—and super common—pool care questions: What should you do after a pool party? How do you adjust carbonate alkalinity when CYA is extremely high? A…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
The Slippery Slope of High CYA with Bob Lowry
Season 9 Episode 1731
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Bob Lowry joins me to explain why high cyanuric acid (CYA) isn’t just a small issue—it’s a major one. We get into the science of how CYA affects chlorine performance, why it causes alga…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago