Send us a text The blue caddy you see in a lot of my videos is the TK Pool Products “Original Caddy.” I go over the usefulness of my caddy and also touch on the Val Pak caddy for pool service use. I find the caddy essential in my business. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com/commercial-services...
Feb 24, 2021•15 min•Season 5Ep. 567
Send us a text In this podcast, I go over what test factors or water parameters as we used to call it in my day to test for each week. You really don’t need to do a battery of tests each week at the poolside and I go over which tests you should run and when. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com/...
Feb 23, 2021•16 min•Season 5Ep. 566
Send us a text I have been doing pool service since the first VS pumps hit the market and there has been a wide range of best practices over the years. I have established a rule of thumb runtime formula and I share that with the listeners in this podcast. Setting your Variable Speed pump run times does not have to be overly complicated. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and ...
Feb 22, 2021•27 min•Season 5Ep. 565
Send us a text Recharging a saltwater pool is something that is necessary but there is no set rule of thumb as to how much salt a pool will need. I go over the factors that will determine how much salt a pool will need at the beginning of the swim season. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com/com...
Feb 19, 2021•15 min•Season 5Ep. 564
Send us a text The recent deep freeze that most of the country experienced has wreaked havoc on swimming pools. The standard procedure of setting the pool pump to run 24/7 was smart but when power was lost to millions of homes, the pools turned off. Listen to some of the fallout from a pool freezing with insight that I gathered from Harold Evans of Orenda Technologies who has gone through a similar event with his pool router in 1987. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today...
Feb 18, 2021•16 min•Season 5Ep. 563
Send us a text If you are thinking about using test strips on your pool service routes, there are some pros and cons that you need to know about. There are some good reasons to use test strips on your route, but as you will hear I don’t think you can use them exclusively. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://le...
Feb 17, 2021•15 min•Season 5Ep. 562
Send us a text The simple answer to all of your pool care problems, “add more chlorine.” While most of the problems with your pool water quality will be from having zero to low chlorine in your pool, simply adding more chlorine is not the complete solution. Learn the ins and outs of adding chlorine to your pool. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s...
Feb 16, 2021•15 min•Season 5Ep. 561
Send us a text Cal Hypo tablets have been around for some time and one of the major drawbacks is that they dissolve in one day. But Poolife has created a Cal Hypo Tablet that is a Slow-Release or slow dissolving which takes about a week to fully dissolve. Listen to Michael Villegas go over some reasons to switch from Tri-Chlor Tablets to the Poolife NST Cal Hypo tablets. Michael can be reached at: Cell: (860) 280-7310 michael.villegas@sigurawater.com Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholes...
Feb 15, 2021•35 min•Season 5Ep. 560
Send us a text Covers can be the bane of a pool pros life and there is nothing worse than solar pool blankets and safety nets. I go over some standards you can apply to your pool service when dealing with different pool covers. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com/commercial-services.html/?utm_m...
Feb 12, 2021•16 min•Season 5Ep. 559
Send us a text This saying goes way back to the 1800s and it is just as relevant in 2021. Going cheap on your pool equipment and pool service can cost you more later. I go over some things to keep in mind when you are focusing too much on the price point. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com/com...
Feb 11, 2021•16 min•Season 5Ep. 558
Send us a text If you are building up your pool service route and have extra time on your hands, pressure washing your customer's cement deck is a great way to earn extra money. I go over adding pressure washing to your pool service and some of the benefits of this extra service. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. ht...
Feb 10, 2021•15 min•Season 5Ep. 557
Send us a text With all of these different experts on the chemistry that I have featured from Bob Lowry to Harold Evans, I think sometimes my thoughts on chemistry get lost in the shuffle. First, I agree with these experts 95-98% of the time, but not on everything. Listen to hear my thoughts on pool water chemistry. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Lesl...
Feb 09, 2021•17 min•Season 5Ep. 556
Send us a text This is something new that I thought I would try. The recording is longer than usual because I think the content is really applicable for those who are starting out and anyone who wants to make their pool service better. Listen to Karl from Sacramento CA, Lance from Tucson AZ, Dean from Phoenix AZ, Chris from Tamp FL, Brennen from San Diego CA, and John from the Coachella Valley CA talk about their successes, failures, and best business practices. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, o...
Feb 08, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 5Ep. 555
Send us a text Saltwater pools are becoming more and more popular every year. I talk in-depth with Bob Lowry about all aspects of a saltwater pool. Tune in to learn all about saltwater generators and their benefits and drawbacks. I recorded a 2nd series of podcasts with renowned chemistry expert Bob Lowry. Bob Lowry has created over 100 chemicals used in today’s Pool & Spa Industry and has written over 20 books on pool & spa chemistry. He has been in the industry for over 47 years and is...
Feb 05, 2021•28 min•Season 5Ep. 554
Send us a text Is non-chlorine shock needed? Is even shocking a pool each week in the Summer necessary? I go over these two points with Bob Lowry in today’s podcast. You may be surprised by his answers. I recorded a 2nd series of podcasts with renowned chemistry expert Bob Lowry. Bob Lowry has created over 100 chemicals used in today's Pool & Spa Industry and has written over 20 books on pool & spa chemistry. He has been in the industry for over 47 years and is the Lead Consultant at Low...
Feb 04, 2021•14 min•Season 5Ep. 553
Send us a text There are four main chlorine products on the market today. You have liquid chlorine, Cal-Hypo, Tri-Chlor, and Dichlor. I go over the pros and cons of each of these sanitizers with Bob Lowry. I recorded a 2nd series of podcasts with renowned chemistry expert Bob Lowry. Bob Lowry has created over 100 chemicals used in today's Pool & Spa Industry and has written over 20 books on pool & spa chemistry. He has been in the industry for over 47 years and is the Lead Consultant at ...
Feb 03, 2021•15 min•Season 5Ep. 552
Send us a text It is pretty common knowledge that you lower pH with Acid, Muriatic Acid being the industry standard. But what is the best way to raise pH in a pool? Bob Lowry goes over some of the best practices of lowering and raising the pH in your pool. I recorded a 2nd series of podcasts with renowned chemistry expert Bob Lowry. Bob Lowry has created over 100 chemicals used in today's Pool & Spa Industry and has written over 20 books on pool & spa chemistry. He has been in the indust...
Feb 02, 2021•18 min•Season 5Ep. 551
Send us a text Why is it so important to measure the pool’s pH each week? That is a question often asked and pH is one of the big three measurements that can affect the water quality and surface of the pool. So along with measuring the pool's chlorine level and alkalinity, the pH is very important. Listen as Bob Lowry goes over the importance of pH in a pool. I recorded a 2nd series of podcasts with renowned chemistry expert Bob Lowry. Bob Lowry has created over 100 chemicals used in today's Poo...
Feb 01, 2021•30 min•Season 5Ep. 550
Send us a text I am often asked how much do I charge for a filter install? Or a pump install? The rates are of course region-dependent and I go over some ways to set your rates so that you are not losing money out on your pool route. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com/commercial-services.html/...
Jan 29, 2021•15 min•Season 5Ep. 549
Send us a text I recently did a podcast on compact and full-size trucks and I thought this would be a good follow-up. Leasing a truck can look very appealing but it is really better than buying one? I go over the pros and cons of both for you. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com/commercial-serv...
Jan 28, 2021•17 min•Season 5Ep. 548
Send us a text The LaMotte Water Link Spin Touch is the test kit of test kits. But the price tag is close to $1,000 and the question begs to be asked. Is a $1,000 test kit worth the price? I go over the pros and cons of the Spin Touch and why it may be a worthy investment. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://l...
Jan 27, 2021•16 min•Season 5Ep. 547
Send us a text In part two of my talk with Kelli Carrillo who spent some time talking about IPPSA on the previous podcast, we discuss being a pool gal in this male dominated industry. Kelli talks about her struggles and victories as a female pool service professional. Kelli is the Sacramento City IPSSA Chapter President, owner of Legacy Pool & Spa and the co-founder of the PGP (Pool Girl Pro) Industry Training Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1288834038118484 Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service...
Jan 26, 2021•20 min•Season 5Ep. 546
Send us a text You may hear about IPPSA from other pool pros or from your local supplier but don’t exactly know what IPPSA is or you may have heard some misinformation about IPPSA. For me, it was always talking about the dreaded monthly meetings or someone in the group taking your accounts. Nothing can be further from the truth and I sat down with Kelli Carrillo to dispel some of these misconceptions. Kelli is the Sacramento City IPSSA Chapter President, owner of Legacy Pool & Spa, and the c...
Jan 25, 2021•26 min•Season 5Ep. 545
Send us a text I sat down with Joe Laurino who is the CEO and President of Periodic Products which is the parent company of the CuLator Metal Stain Eliminator and Stain Preventer products and we recorded a series of podcasts on meal staining and metal stain removal. Why is balancing your pool so critical? Joe goes over some practical reasons why you should be balancing your pool water and we also address at what point you should drain your pool. CuLator Website: https://culator.com/ Other Podcas...
Jan 22, 2021•19 min•Season 5Ep. 544
Send us a text I sat down with Joe Laurino who is the CEO and President of Periodic Products which is the parent company of the CuLator Metal Stain Eliminator and Stain Preventer products and we recorded a series of podcasts on meal staining and metal stain removal. One thing that is often overlooked is the pool fill water. It may look good coming out of the tap but the fill water can contain many things that can lead to staining. Listen as Joe addresses some common fill water issues. CuLator We...
Jan 21, 2021•17 min•Season 5Ep. 543
Send us a text I sat down with Joe Laurino who is the CEO and President of Periodic Products which is the parent company of the CuLator Metal Stain Eliminator and Stain Preventer products and we recorded a series of podcast on meal staining and metal stain removal. In this podcast Joe offers some tips to the pool pro on how to treat metal staining in a pool. If you are reluctant to get started on metal stain removal or feel that you don’t know enough about it listen to today’s podcast to learn h...
Jan 20, 2021•15 min•Season 5Ep. 542
Send us a text I sat down with Joe Laurino who is the CEO and President of Periodic Products which is the parent company of the CuLator Metal Stain Eliminator and Stain Preventer products and we recorded a series of podcasts on meal staining and metal stain removal. In this podcast, we go over some causes for water quality issues like tinted water. Joe offers some great tips on identifying what is causing the water issues and some cures. CuLator Website: https://culator.com/ Other Podcast in thi...
Jan 19, 2021•15 min•Season 5Ep. 541
Send us a text I sat down with Joe Laurino who is the CEO and President of Periodic Products which is the parent company of the CuLator Metal Stain Eliminator and Stain Preventer products and we recorded a series of podcasts on meal staining and metal stain removal. In this podcast, we go over some of the products CuLator makes for metal stain removal. We also discuss identifying metal stains as well as removing the metal and the staining from a pool. CuLator Website: https://culator.com/ Other ...
Jan 18, 2021•28 min•Season 5Ep. 540
Send us a text Selling products to customers takes a bit of strategy sometimes. I think when it comes to selling your clients on new D.E. grids or a set of new cartridges for their cartridge filter, there is a certain way t o do this effectively. Listen as I offer some sales tips for you. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Pro...
Jan 15, 2021•16 min•Season 5Ep. 539
Send us a text I don’t mean that you should set a stopwatch and try to finish a pool in a set amount of time. Rather there are things that take up your time on your pool route that you need to be aware of. You also need to set time boundaries with your customers and having a mental stopwatch is a great way to do these things. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to bec...
Jan 14, 2021•15 min•Season 5Ep. 538
