Talking Pools Podcast

Meet Sarah: Our New Host Dives In with Pool Tales, Tips, and Tab Disasters

Rudy Stankowitz Season 5 Episode 773

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In this episode, Sarah shares her journey in the pool industry, detailing her experiences from starting as a helper to navigating the challenges of apartment complex pools and eventually returning to residential pools. She discusses various maintenance techniques, the importance of chemical management, and humorous anecdotes from his work. Sarah emphasizes the responsibilities of homeowners in maintaining their pools and offers practical tips for effective pool care.

takeaways

  • Sarah started in the pool industry as a helper.
  • Working with Andrew taught her essential skills.
  • Apartment complex pools are significantly different from residential pools.
  • Safety is a major concern when working with pool equipment.
  • Filter cleaning should be a dedicated task for efficiency.
  • Using liquid chlorine helps manage calcium levels in pools.
  • Sarah prefers to use calcium Hypochlorite tabs for specific pool conditions.
  • Homeowners should regularly empty skimmer baskets to prevent issues.
  • Dogs should not drink pool water due to chemical content.
  • Sarah shares humorous and challenging experiences from her pool cleaning jobs.

Sound Bites

  • "I won't do it, not again."
  • "Work smart, not hard."
  • "Please maintain your water levels."

Chapters

00:00
Introduction to the Pool Industry Journey

02:32
Experiences with Apartment Complex Pools

05:12
Transitioning Back to Residential Pools

07:54
Water Chemistry and Maintenance Tips

10:25
Challenges and Humor in Pool Cleaning

12:27
Homeowner Responsibilities and Pool Care

16:28
Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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