Talking Pools Podcast

Plumb Dumb: The Gen Z Pool Build Edition

Rudy Stankowitz Season 3 Episode 347

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 Welcome back to the Talking Pools Podcast — where the water’s clear, but the talk can get rough. I’m Kelli, here with the man who can smell bad plumbing from a mile away, Dan.

This one’s from the vault, a throwback episode that still hits hard because, let’s be real — some things never change.

We’re revisiting one of the biggest frustrations for pool techs everywhere: having to replumb equipment pads on brand-new builds just to make them serviceable. You’d think “new” means “done right,” but too often it means twisted pipes, impossible fittings, and a layout that looks more like a maze than a mechanical system.

Kelli and Dan dig into why it happens, how it can be prevented, and what builders and service pros can do to stop this expensive, time-wasting headache before it starts.

So grab your coffee, toss the wrenches in the truck, and tune in — because this episode proves that bad plumbing never really goes out of style.

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🎙️ Kelli: Hey there, pool enthusiasts! Welcome back to Talking Pools. I'm Kelli, and with me, as always, is the man with the pool plan, Dan!

🎙️ Dan: Hey, Kelli! Happy New Year, pool nation!

🎙️ Kelli: Absolutely, Dan! And what better way to kick off 2024 than by diving into the deep end of pool service headaches?

🎙️ Dan: Oh, you got that right, Kelli. Today's topic hits close to home for many pool service techs out there – the frustration of replumbing equipment pads on new builds. I mean, we all love a shiny new pool, but what's up with these equipment setups?

🎙️ Kelli: Seriously, Dan! It's like they're trying to test the patience of our hardworking techs. Imagine walking onto a fresh job site, ready to work your magic, and bam – a plumbing puzzle that would make even the most seasoned technician scratch their head.

🎙️ Dan: Right? Mismatched fittings, convoluted layouts – it's enough to make you want to throw your pool skimmer in the deep end. Today, we're shedding light on the unsung heroes of the pool industry – the techs untangling the web of pipes just to make the equipment serviceable.

🎙️ Kelli: So, buckle up, pool fans! We're about to explore the aggravation levels, share some horror stories, and maybe even offer a solution or two. Grab your tools, because we're plunging into the world of equipment pad replumbing right here on Talking Pools!

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