The Pool Guy Podcast Show
In this podcast I cover everything swimming pool care-related from chemistry to automatic cleaners and equipment. I focus on the pool service side of things and also offer tips to homeowners. There are also some great interviews with guests from inside the industry.
Episodes
1813 episodes
Rain Rules For Pool Pros
Storm clouds don’t just bring water—they rewrite your entire pool route. We dive into a practical, low-drama system for handling rain without wasting chemicals, damaging equipment, or risking your safety. From the first messy storms of the seas...
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Season 9
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Episode 1814
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19:32
The Pool Tech Knowledge Guide – Volume 1
Ever opened a pump lid and watched the pool start emptying onto the pad? We’ve been there, and today we map out the simple field habits that stop the flood, speed up service, and keep clients happy. From spotting below-waterline equipment to sh...
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Season 9
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Episode 1813
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18:49
Level Up Your Route: Scaling Like a Pro
Ready to earn more without adding more hours to your week? We break down three practical paths pool pros use to scale: hiring your first tech with clean pricing and standards, selling select accounts for lump‑sum cash, and building passive inco...
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Season 9
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Episode 1812
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18:55
Insurance in the Deep End: How UPA Keeps You Afloat
A runaway hose, a rooftop spa, and a driveway that cost $90,000 to fix—small choices can turn a routine stop into a six-figure claim. We dive into the three risks that quietly drain profits for pool professionals: water damage, chemical spills,...
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Season 9
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Episode 1811
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36:07
Insurance Horror Stories: Scared Straight! With Sean Reardon UPA
A pool route looks peaceful from the curb, but the work sits where chemistry, electricity, plumbing, and customer trust collide. We brought on Sean Reardon, the insurance broker serving the United Pool Association, to unpack the real risks pool...
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Season 9
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Episode 1810
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23:46
Is Copper a Friend or Foe in Your Pool? – Bob Lowry Explains
Copper promises a cleaner pool with less work, but the chemistry tells a different story. We walk through what copper really does well—suppressing algae at low levels—and where it falls short, especially on fast disinfection and heavy oxidation...
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Season 9
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Episode 1809
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21:21
More Rookie Pool Chemistry Mistakes Pt.2 – Bob Lowry
Think a four-hour pump schedule is “good enough”? We put that myth to rest with clear math, real-world examples, and a simple plan for dialing in filtration so you stop chasing cloudy water and recurring algae. With Bob Lowry in the chair, we u...
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Season 9
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Episode 1808
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18:05
Rookie Pool Chemistry Mistakes Pt.1 – Bob Lowry
Algae keeps coming back even when your test reads “plenty of chlorine”? Here’s the missing piece: cyanuric acid quietly ties up most of your free chlorine, leaving only a small slice as active HOCl. We dig into the real chemistry behind clear w...
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Season 9
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Episode 1807
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18:21
Bob Lowry Explains: Cold Weather Pool Care Made Simple
Cold water changes everything. As temperatures slide, algae take a back seat, chlorine demand dips, and the Langelier Saturation Index tilts toward corrosive—quiet shifts that can quietly chew through plaster and equipment if you are not paying...
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Season 9
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Episode 1806
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22:07
Is It Time to Ditch Trichlor? Bob Lowry Weighs In
Ever wondered why your chlorine test reads fine but algae still shows up? We pull back the curtain on the hidden math behind tablets, explaining how cyanuric acid quietly slows chlorine and why a “set-and-forget” trichlor program can turn into ...
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Season 9
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Episode 1805
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19:54
Lessons from Other Trades: What Pool Pros Can Learn
What if the fastest way to grow your pool service isn’t a new ad, but a missed call you never return? We walk through the simple, repeatable habits top plumbers, HVAC techs, and landscapers use to win business—and show exactly how to apply them...
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Season 9
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Episode 1804
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18:03
Power Up Your VacDaddy: Introducing the NEW Battery
Tired of wrestling with outlets and extension cords just to vacuum a pool? We dig into the new battery that turns the VacDaddy’s 55 GPM suction into a truly portable solution and lay out exactly where this tool shines: routine service, storm cl...
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Season 9
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Episode 1803
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16:27
The 2026 Pool Season: What You Need to Know
Forecasts only matter when they help you make better moves. We lay out a clear-eyed view of the 2026 pool season: modest 2–3% industry growth, a slowdown in new builds, and a steady shift toward service demand—especially across apartments, HOAs...
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Season 9
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Episode 1802
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19:58
When Your Saltwater Pool Takes a Winter Nap
Cold water doesn’t just chill your pool—it changes how your salt system works. We break down what really happens when temperatures drop, why most cells throttle or shut off around 50 to 60 degrees, and how to keep water clear without burning th...
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Season 9
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Episode 1801
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18:03
Clean Like a Pro with THE Shrimp KIT by The Bottom Feeder
Looking for a faster, lighter way to vacuum pools without hauling a cart? We break down the new Shrimp kit and stack it against the trusted Bottom Feeder to help you decide what actually fits your route, your pools, and your budget. From first ...
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Season 9
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Episode 1800
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18:49
Choosing The Right Pool Vacuum System For Your Route
If you clean pools for a living, the vacuum system you choose can either speed up your route or slow you down at every backyard gate. We break down cart-based workhorses like Riptide and Hammerhead and match them against cartless contenders inc...
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Season 9
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Episode 1799
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20:24
The Breakup Episode: When Customers Say “We’re Done”
Tired of losing accounts to low-price flyers or “I’ll handle it in winter” cancellations? We share a practical retention system that keeps clients loyal by focusing on what they feel at home: fast replies, reliable visits, crystal water, and bi...
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Season 9
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Episode 1798
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21:59
How A 45-Pool Route Nets Real Money After Taxes
Ever wonder what the numbers really look like behind a pool service route? We pull back the curtain with a clear, practical breakdown of a 45-pool operation charging $185 per month, then map the journey from gross revenue to true take-home pay....
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Season 9
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Episode 1797
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19:27
The Spare Parts Episode: Be Ready for Anything
Ever finish a stop, glance at the truck, and realize you’re down to one gallon of chlorine with six pools to go? That pit-in-the-stomach moment is avoidable, and we walk through a field-tested system to keep your route moving without last-minut...
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Season 9
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Episode 1796
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18:31
Winter Is Not a Vacation for Your Pool
Cold weather doesn’t put a year‑round pool on pause—it rewrites the playbook. We walk through the real rules of winter care for open pools in warmer regions, showing you how to keep water clear, equipment safe, and surfaces protected when tempe...
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Season 9
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Episode 1795
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17:52
When a Handshake Becomes a Headache
A handshake can’t stop a chargeback, clean a windblown pool in one visit, or explain why you took a sick day. We dig into the real-world moments that turn friendly client relationships into friction, and show how a simple one-page service agree...
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Season 9
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Episode 1794
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18:47
Mythbusters: Pool Chlorine Edition
Ever wonder why a pool stays clear for months and then collapses in a heatwave despite “weekly shock”? We pull back the curtain on the most persistent pool chemistry myths and replace them with simple, durable rules you can use on every visit. ...
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Season 9
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Episode 1793
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17:54
Prime Suspect: Why Your Pump Won’t Start
Air is the invisible enemy of a pool pump, and once it slips into the system, your prime is gone, your filter pressure dives, and your day gets longer. We zero in on the real reasons pumps refuse to prime and share the simple, reliable fixes wo...
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Season 9
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Episode 1792
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21:10
Competence Counts: The Pool Pro’s Edge
Customers don’t judge by jargon; they judge by what they see and how their pool performs after you leave. We dive straight into the habits that signal true professionalism on a pool route: a 30–40 second equipment scan, disciplined filter decis...
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Season 9
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Episode 1791
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19:13
The Pool Pro’s Guide to Pump Sizing Smarter
Choosing a variable speed pump shouldn’t feel like a guessing game. We walk through a simple, field-tested way to size the right unit by matching your current single-speed horsepower to modern total horsepower (THP), accounting for plumbing siz...
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Season 9
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Episode 1790
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22:12
