Talking Pools Podcast
Forget chasing chlorine headaches and battling algae wars alone. The Talking Pools Podcast is your weekly escape from pool purgatory, where 250+ years of combined pro wisdom explodes into actionable hacks, mind-blowing tips, and secrets so ancient they make Poseidon jealous.
Think of it as your weekly poolside braintrust, fueled by eight seasoned pros, each a rockstar in their own aquatic lane. Got a filtration fiasco? Chemical conundrum? Equipment enigma? No problem. We've got a host for that:
- The Tech Titan: Unravels the mysteries of pumps, filters, and gizmos that make pools tick (without the electrical shocks).
- The Chem Crusader: Your personal alchemist, whipping up potion-perfect water balance with a dash of science and a sprinkle of magic.
- The Maintenance Maverick: From tile tricks to algae assassins, he's got the lowdown on keeping your pool looking like a liquid emerald palace.
- The Customer Calmer: Smooths ruffled feathers faster than a pool noodle bouquet, turning hangry homeowners into poolside pals.
But Talking Pools isn't just about technical wizardry. It's about camaraderie, the shared language of pool pros who've seen it all, from exploding filters to synchronized swimming squirrels (no, really, we had an episode!).
Every week, you'll:
- Steal game-changing secrets: Learn pro-grade hacks to make you the "Pool Whisperer" in your market
- Laugh until you spit out your piña colada: These guys are as witty as they are wise, turning pool problems into poolside punchlines.
- Get ahead of the curve: Stay on top of industry trends and tech before your competitors even smell the chlorine.
- Feel the love (and the sunshine): Remember why you got into this business in the first place – the joy of creating backyard oases where memories are made.
So, ditch the Drano, grab your headphones, and dive into the Talking Pools Podcast. It's your weekly dose of poolside wisdom, laughter, and community. We'll see you on the flip side!
P.S. Subscribe now and you might just win a case of pool party essentials (floaties not included, sorry squirrels).
P.P.S. Tell your pool-loving friends – sharing knowledge is like sharing sunscreen, it protects everyone!
Talking Pools Podcast
The Metal Menace: Andrea & Paulette
Got mystery stains, teal-tinted water, or customers blaming your chlorine for their new “seafoam highlights”? Andrea and Paulette dive into high metal levels in pools—where they come from (source water, corrosion, “helpful” copper products), how to confirm what you’re dealing with (iron vs. copper vs. manganese), and the smartest ways to treat the water and the stain without turning the pool into a chemistry crime scene. Real talk, step-by-step protocols, and the dos/don’ts that save callbacks.
Chapter Markers
- 00:00 – Cold Open: “No, chlorine didn’t dye your hair green.”
- 02:10 – Metal 101: Iron, copper, manganese—how they look, act, and stain
- 07:45 – Where They Come From: Source water, heaters, low-pH corrosion, old copper algaecides
- 12:30 – Testing That Doesn’t Lie: Spot tests, stain ID, metal test kits, source-water pulls
- 16:20 – Immediate Triage: When water is tinted vs. when you have bonded stains
- 20:15 – Stain-Lift Playbook: Ascorbic/citric protocols that actually work
- 25:50 – Sequestrants & Chelants: HEDP/ATMP, maintenance dosing, timing with chlorine
- 30:10 – Actual Removal: Partial drain/replace, prefilters, metal capture media, poly-fill hacks
- 34:30 – Prevention Clinic: LSI balance, anodes, heater protection, product choices
- 39:00 – Rapid-Fire Q&A & Takeaways
Key Symptoms & What They Usually Mean
- Brown/tea stains or yellowing: Often iron; may cloud when pH rises or after superchlorination
- Turquoise/black smudges; blonde hair turning green: Usually copper; often tied to low pH/heater corrosion or copper algaecides
- Black/grey/purple blotches: Possible manganese; shows up in well water regions
Testing & Identification (Fast & Reliable)
- Pull a source-water sample (hose bib before softener) to see what you’re adding every fill/top-off.
- Use metal test kits (iron/copper/manganese) and stain ID tests (vitamin C for iron, etc.).
- Verify pH & LSI first—metals love to fall out when pH/alk/CH swing.
- If a heater is present and copper is high, inspect for low pH corrosion and flow/erosion issues.
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