Send us a text In this Episode I give you practical advice to help you decide if servicing and maintaining your own pool is something you really want to do or if hiring a pool service company to do it for you would be a good idea. Support the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASA The Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100 https://bit.ly/THEBOTTOMFEEDER Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days: https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9...
Jan 15, 2018•21 min•Season 2Ep. 27
Send us a text In this Podcast I go over the 3 most common filter types for your swimming pool. I touch on the pros and cons and offer tips on D.E. Filters, Cartridge Filters and Sand Filters. Support the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASA The Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100 https://bit.ly/THEBOTTOMFEEDER Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days: https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBA Pool Guy Coaching: htt...
Jan 08, 2018•23 min•Season 2Ep. 26
Send us a text In this Episode I interview Paul Hackett of H2Flow Controls and we discuss the FlowVis Flow Meter. A Flow Meter is a device that you install on your pool plumbing to get an accurate reading of the GPM (Gallons Per Minute) so you can set your VS Pump to the optimal setting to maximize your energy savings. Support the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASA The Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100 https://bit.ly/THEBOTTOMFEEDER Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days: ht...
Jan 01, 2018•19 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Send us a text In this Episode I go over some things to do if you service pools in the Southern California area and your service accounts get hit by a Santa Ana Winds and Ash from the fires that often are produced by these winds. Support the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASA The Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100 https://bit.ly/THEBOTTOMFEEDER Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days: https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9Y...
Dec 18, 2017•21 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Send us a text In this Podcast I go over the basic pool cleaning equipment that you will need to clean and maintain your own pool. The equipment is actually very basic and I go over everything you will need. Support the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASA The Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100 https://bit.ly/THEBOTTOMFEEDER Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days: https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBA Pool Gu...
Dec 11, 2017•20 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Send us a text In this Podcast I talk to Bob Slaughter, Chief Business Development Officer for Pinch A Penny about the Pinch A Penny Pool stores. We discuss the locations and services that Pinch A Penny provide Support the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASA The Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100 https://bit.ly/THEBOTTOMFEEDER Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days: https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBA Pool...
Dec 04, 2017•17 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Send us a text In this Episode I discuss the line up of Taylor Test Kits with Wayne Ivusich who is the Director of Education at Taylor Technologies. We touch on the pool test kits available for both the homeowner and the pool service professional. We also discuss the training courses offered by Taylor Technologies. Support the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASA The Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100 https://bit.ly/THEBOTTOMFEEDER Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days: https:...
Nov 27, 2017•20 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Send us a text In this Episode I Interview Guy Erlich who is the President of Water Tech Corp. Water Tech manufactures battery powered vacuums for you pool and spa. These self contained portable vacuums are ideal for pool and spa owners as well as pool service professionals. Water Tech also makes Robotic Pool Cleaners. Support the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASA The Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100 https://bit.ly/THEBOTTOMFEEDER Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days: ht...
Nov 20, 2017•21 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Send us a text In this Podcast I discuss buying Pool Parts online with an interview with Matthew Simmons of Inyo Pools Inc. We discuss the services the Inyo Pools provides and Matthew discusses the benefits of shopping online for your pool care needs. Visit Inyo Pools at: www.inyopools.com?utm_source=Swimming-Pool-Learning Support the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASA The Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100 https://bit.ly/THEBOTTOMFEEDER Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days...
Nov 13, 2017•22 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Send us a text In this Episode I cover all of the aspects of a D.E. Pool Filter. I go over exactly what a D.E. filter is and cover some of the benefits and drawbacks of a D.E. Filter. Support the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASA The Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100 https://bit.ly/THEBOTTOMFEEDER Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days: https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBA Pool Guy Coaching: https://bit....
Nov 06, 2017•22 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Send us a text In this Episode I touch on some things to do if your area gets hit by a major wind storm. Wind gusts of 50 mph or higher will create a real mess in your pool. I go over the steps to take before the storm and offer some clean up tips for you. Support the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASA The Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100 https://bit.ly/THEBOTTOMFEEDER Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days: https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a m...
Oct 30, 2017•21 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Send us a text I talk to Tal the owner/operator of Multi-Tork. Multi-Tork makes filter socket sets and other tools that will speed up your filter cleanings. Learn more at: http://www.multi-tork.com/ Support the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASA The Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100 https://bit.ly/THEBOTTOMFEEDER Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days: https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBA Pool Guy Coachin...
Oct 23, 2017•22 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Send us a text In this Episode I go over products that will enhance your pool skimming. Some of the products I cover are the PoolSkim, Solar-Breeze NX, Skim Devil, SolaSkimmer, Skim Doctor 2.0, Skimmer Motion and the Gator Support the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASA The Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100 https://bit.ly/THEBOTTOMFEEDER Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days: https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8W...
Oct 16, 2017•18 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Send us a text In this Episode I Interview Steven Andrew of Aqua Products. We discuss in detail the Aquabot Robotic Pool Cleaners. Support the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASA The Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100 https://bit.ly/THEBOTTOMFEEDER Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days: https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBA Pool Guy Coaching: https://bit.ly/40wFE6y Thanks for listening, and I hope you find ...
Oct 09, 2017•19 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Send us a text In this episode I go over some of the pool cleaning equipment you will need of you have a pool service business, are thinking about starting a pool service or maintain your own pool at home. For one on one help join me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=4251655 Support the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASA The Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100 https://bit.ly/THEBOTTOMFEEDER Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days: https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA...
Oct 02, 2017•24 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Send us a text In this Episode I talk to Charles Baird the Founder of National Pool Route Sales who spent 2 weeks volunteering in Houston helping clean up after the devastating effects of hurricane Harvey. We discuss his time in Houston as well as some tips for the Pool Service Professional on how to handle clean-ups after a disaster. All Hands Volunteers: www.hands.org National Pool route Sales: bit.ly/nationalpoolroutesales bit.ly/CBconsulting- Charles Baird consulting Riptide Pool Vacuum Syst...
Sep 25, 2017•20 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Send us a text In this Podcast I go Pressure Side and Return Side Pool Cleaners. I share the pros and cons as well as give you my recommendation for the best Pressure Cleaner for your pool. Vacuum Systems: https://www.riptidevac.com/ INYOPools.com: www.inyopools.com?utm_source=Swimming-Pool-Learning Support the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASA The Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100 https://bit.ly/THEBOTTOMFEEDER Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days: https://getskimmer.com...
Sep 18, 2017•21 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Send us a text I cover General Liability Insurance for your swimming pool route in this episode. I interview Danielle Bahr, President of SPPA. We discuss Liability Insurance in Detail and the policies SPPa offers. To learn more: http://thesppa.com/ Join me on Patreon for the group rate: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=4251655 Sponsors: Riptie Vacuum Systems: https://www.riptidevac.com/ INYOPools.com: www.inyopools.com?utm_source=Swimming-Pool-Learning Support the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! H...
Sep 11, 2017•22 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Send us a text In this episode I go over the various resources that I have created to help the homeowner and pool service professional with all of their pool care needs. I discuss my YouTube Channel, Website, eBook and Patreon Site in detail for you. YouTube: http://bit.ly/2hyJBBg WEBSITE:http://bit.ly/2hxa7Ln Blogger: http://poolmandave.blogspot.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mrdgvb1 Join me on Patreon: http://bit.ly/2yFjtg4 eBook: http://bit.ly/2y6SoW1 Support the Pool Guy Podcast Show Spon...
Sep 04, 2017•21 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Send us a text In this Episode I interview Charles Baird the Founder of National Pool Routes Sales about starting a pool route by purchasing an existing established pool route through National Pool Route Sales. bit.ly/nationalpoolroutesales - National Pool Route Sales bit.ly/CBconsulting - Charles Baird consulting If your thinking about starting a pool business, this is one option available to get into the business and Charles will explain all of the aspects of buying a pool route. To learn more...
Aug 28, 2017•24 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Send us a text In this episode I interview Matt Lopez the Vice President of Riptide Pool Vacuum System. He goes over the Riptide Vacuum System and the features of their Commercial Cart and their new SL Cart. I highly recommend a Pool Vacuum System to help you save time and energy on your Pool Route. Support the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASA The Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100 https://bit.ly/THEBOTTOMFEEDER Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days: https://getskimmer.com...
Aug 21, 2017•25 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Send us a text In this Podcast I interview Lyann Courant the CEO of Advantage Manufacturing and Josh Hall the VP of Operations. We discuss their Portable Filtration Systems, Advantage's pumps & motors and their new UV System. To learn more go to: https://www.advantageman.com/ Support the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASA The Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100 https://bit.ly/THEBOTTOMFEEDER Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days: https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Lia...
Aug 14, 2017•19 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Send us a text In this Episode I interview Fred Schweer, VP Major Accounts for PoolRx Worldwide, Inc. He explains in detail the use of PoolRx, the benefits and some of the cautions when using the product. PoolRx is an effective way to eliminate algae and prevent algae in your pool or spa. Support the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASA The Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100 https://bit.ly/THEBOTTOMFEEDER Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days: https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Ge...
Aug 07, 2017•22 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Send us a text In this episode I go over Suction Side Pool Cleaners and briefly describe how they work. I also go over some tips and tricks for your suction side cleaner. This Podcast includes a discussion of the Top 5 cleaners fro your pool. If your thinking about getting an automatic cleaner listen to this Podcast first. Support the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASA The Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100 https://bit.ly/THEBOTTOMFEEDER Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days...
Jul 31, 2017•24 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Send us a text In this Podcast I go over everything related to a Salt Water Pools and Salt Water Generators. I talk about various salt water systems and go over all the details related to salt water pools. And I answer the question, is it worth upgrading to salt? New Podcast Intro by Steve Guiles (Youtube: Mr Gee Rocks). This Episode is brought to you by Riptide Pool Vacuum Systems: https://www.riptidevac.com/ Support the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASA The Bottom Feeder...
Jul 24, 2017•22 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Send us a text In this Podcast I touch on what it takes to start a pool service business. What better way to talk about this than to interview a pool guy who has one year under his belt. In this episode I interview Erik Taylor of Chlorine King Pool Service in Seminole Florida. Tune in to see if you have the right stuff to start your own pool service business. Support the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASA The Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100 https://bit.ly/THEBOTT...
Jul 15, 2017•22 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Send us a text In this episode I introduce my Podcast to the listener, share a little about my experience and background and cover basic pool chemistry for you. Support the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASA The Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100 https://bit.ly/THEBOTTOMFEEDER Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days: https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBA Pool Guy Coaching: https://bit.ly/40wFE6y Thanks for l...
Jul 09, 2017•24 min•Season 1Ep. 1
