Send us a text Do saltwater systems have their drawbacks? Harold Evans gives us his opinion on saltwater generators and discusses what those white flakes are returning into the pool. How the Tri-Chlor Shortage Can Bring Positive Change to the Industry with Harold Evans of Orenda Technologies: https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/8513987 Why the LSI is Key with Harold Evans of Orenda Technologies: https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/8514020 The Orenda Way with Harold Evans of Orenda Technologies: http...
May 19, 2021•17 min•Season 5Ep. 627
Send us a text The LSI (Langelier Saturation Index) is a key element in the Orenda Way of doing things. What is the LSI and how can you use it to balance a pool? And what does a balanced LSI look like? Harold Evans goes over this for you in today’s podcast. How the Tri-Chlor Shortage Can Bring Positive Change to the Industry with Harold Evans of Orenda Technologies: https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/8513987 Salt Water Generators and Those White Flakes with Harold Evans of Orenda Technologies: ht...
May 18, 2021•20 min•Season 5Ep. 626
Send us a text In this podcast, I asked Industry expert Harold Evans his thoughts on the Tri-Chlor shortage, and in his opinion, this can bring positive change to the industry. He believes the overreliance on Tri-Chlor was ultimately bad for the industry and he offers some ways to get through the current shortage. Why the LSI is Key with Harold Evans of Orenda Technologies: https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/8514020 Salt Water Generators and Those White Flakes with Harold Evans of Orenda Technolo...
May 17, 2021•39 min•Season 5Ep. 625
Send us a text So how do you sell a customer on forking over an additional $1,000 for what would have been a simple $500 motor swap out? I go over some ways to smooth the ruffled feathers of customers who are not forced to upgrade their pool equipment under the new DOE regulations. 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. ...
May 14, 2021•20 min•Season 5Ep. 624
Send us a text Certain noises that your pool pump and motor make can be an indicator of a problem. I go over some of the more common sounds you will hear and what each one indicates. From screeching to humming and other common noises. 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...
May 13, 2021•19 min•Season 5Ep. 623
Send us a text Hayward is a leading manufacturer of pool pumps and they have a wide variety of pumps and vs pumps available today. In this podcast, we go over some of the pumps in the Hayward family of pool pumps. Scott Petty has over 17 years of experience with Hayward in their pump department and is known as “The Pump Guy.” To learn more about the new DOE regulations: https://www.hayward-pool.com/shop/en/pools/regulations To learn more about Hayward VS pumps: https://www.hayward-pool.com/shop/...
May 12, 2021•23 min•Season 5Ep. 622
Send us a text There are many misconceptions about the new DOE pool pump regulations and about Variable Speed Pumps in general. We unpack some of the most common ones for you in today’s podcast. Scott Petty has over 17 years of experience with Hayward in their pump department and is known as “The Pump Guy.” To learn more about the new DOE regulations: https://www.hayward-pool.com/shop/en/pools/regulations To learn more about Hayward VS pumps: https://www.hayward-pool.com/shop/en/pools/VS DOE Pum...
May 11, 2021•17 min•Season 5Ep. 621
Send us a text Starting July 19th, 2021 the DOE will begin to regulate which pool pumps can be manufactured. Basically, any pump deemed to be not energy efficient will no longer be allowed. Some of the only pumps that will be sold legally will be Variable Speed Pumps. It can be a little confusing and I invited Scott Petty of Hayward to talk about the new regulations. He has over 17 years of experience with Hayward in their pump department and is known as “The Pump Guy.” Listen to learn all about...
May 10, 2021•27 min•Season 5Ep. 620
Send us a text Have you ever had a pool where the water color looked a bit off but it wasn’t for lack of chlorine nor are there metals in the water? It could be Color Bodies. These are colors introduced into the pool from pollen and flowers around your pool. Bob Lowry touches on Color Bodies in this episode and more. Other Podcasts in this series: All About Swimming Pool Algaecides and Ways to Prevent Algae with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/8417575 Are Adding Bora...
May 07, 2021•17 min•Season 5Ep. 619
Send us a text No one in the industry talks much about TDS. But TDS or Total Dissolved Solids should not be a reading that you totally ignore. There is only one way to test for it and that is with a digital meter and Bob Lowry goes over the acceptable TDS level for your swimming pool. Other Podcasts in this series: All About Swimming Pool Algaecides and Ways to Prevent Algae with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/8417575 Are Adding Borates an End All Cure-All? With Che...
May 06, 2021•14 min•Season 5Ep. 618
Send us a text A pool with a leak can be a lot of work. Bob Lowry goes over some tell tail signs that your pool may have a leak. Listen to learn what to look for chemistry wise to determine if your pool has a leak. Bob Lowry is the author of over 23 books but this has to be one of his most relevant and shortest books coming in at just 19 pages thick. But it is packed with so many essentials on residential pool chemistry that you will want a copy to carry in your service truck. Bob Lowry has been...
May 05, 2021•15 min•Season 5Ep. 617
Send us a text I think many are under the impression that once you add borates to your pool you are done with your pool care. Borates do make things much easier but you still need to maintain your pool. We also go over the different ways to add borates to your pool. Other Podcasts in this series: All About Swimming Pool Algaecides and Ways to Prevent Algae with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/8417575 Signs a Swimming Pool Has a Leak with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry: h...
May 04, 2021•25 min•Season 5Ep. 616
Send us a text So what is an algaecide and do you even need one to treat algae in your pool? What are some ways to prevent algae in the first place? Chemistry expert Bob Lowry goes over this and more in today’s podcast. Other Podcasts in this series: Are Adding Borates an End All Cure-All? With Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry= https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/8417625 Signs a Swimming Pool Has a Leak with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry: https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/8417637 What is TDS (Total Dissolv...
May 03, 2021•37 min•Season 5Ep. 615
Send us a text Polaris has always been the leader in the Robotic Pool Cleaner category since they broke into the market several years ago. They now have 12 different models to choose from and their latest Epic cleaner is sure to be a winner in the mid-price range category. Skye Svenningsen goes over the Polaris models for you in today's podcast. 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 ...
Apr 30, 2021•29 min•Season 5Ep. 614
Send us a text I sat down with Terry Arko who is the Product Training and Content Manager for HASA. HASA makes a number of products but they are best known for their returnable liquid chlorine and liquid acid cases. In this episode, we go over the liquid returnable cases in detail and cover safe transport and storage and all of the other aspects of the iconic yellow and orange cases. Switching From Tri-Chlor to Liquid Chlorine and Using a Liquid Chlorine Feeder with Terry Arko of HASA: https://w...
Apr 29, 2021•24 min•Season 5Ep. 613
Send us a text I sat down with Terry Arko who is the Product Training and Content Manager for HASA. HASA makes a number of products but they are best known for their returnable liquid chlorine and liquid acid cases. In this episode, we go over the best method to use when you are going from Tri-Chlor tablets to liquid chlorine as your primary sanitizer. We also touch on Cal Hypo and Dichlor and why they are not a great alternative to Tri-Chlor. Switching From Tri-Chlor to Liquid Chlorine and Usin...
Apr 28, 2021•15 min•Season 5Ep. 612
Send us a text I sat down with Terry Arko who is the Product Training and Content Manager for HASA. HASA makes a number of products but they are best known for their returnable liquid chlorine and liquid acid cases. In this podcast, Terry puts on his CPO Instructor hat and goes over what exactly is a primary sanitizer for your pool? He also touches on why liquid chlorine is the best sanitizer choice for your pool. Switching From Tri-Chlor to Liquid Chlorine and Using a Liquid Chlorine Feeder wit...
Apr 27, 2021•18 min•Season 5Ep. 611
Send us a text I sat down with Terry Arko who is the Product Training and Content Manager for HASA. HASA makes a number of products but they are best known for their returnable liquid chlorine and liquid acid cases. With the price of Tri-Chlor tablets on the rise and also with them being in short supply, now is a great time to switch to an alternate Sanitizer. We talk about moving from Tri-Chlor tablets to a liquid chlorine feeder in today’s episode and much more. What is a Pool Sanitizer Anyway...
Apr 26, 2021•27 min•Season 5Ep. 610
Send us a text Here are some things that the pool store salesman probably won’t tell you when you switch from another type of cleaner to a robotic cleaner. There are several differences between the cleaner types and I will go over some of the ins and outs of owning a robotic pool cleaner. 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...
Apr 23, 2021•17 min•Season 5Ep. 609
Send us a text One of my pet peeves is when I call or email and get zero response. Well, that company or person is off the list. One simple thing that can really take your pool service to the next level is being responsive. It is a must-have skill to be successful as a pool service company. 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 P...
Apr 22, 2021•15 min•Season 5Ep. 608
Send us a text When you do any type of bid for equipment install or for service, chances are you are not thinking that you will lose money on either at the end of the day. But if you make one of these mistakes you more than likely can lose money on a job. I offer some tips on preventing losing money when you do a bid. 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 Le...
Apr 21, 2021•17 min•Season 5Ep. 607
Send us a text The last thing you want is to get sued on your pool route. There are two very common errors or oversights that can get you in trouble out there. If you get a handle on these two common errors you will have next to zero chance of ever getting a general liability claim against you or your company. Listen to find out what they are in today’s podcast. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-da...
Apr 20, 2021•18 min•Season 5Ep. 606
Send us a text In this episode, I sat down with Brian Agnew and Chad Christensen who heads up the Wholesale Department over at Leslie’s Pool Supplies. You may not know but Leslie’s has a Wholesale department and if you are a pool pro you can get wholesale pricing as well as referrals to customers wanting weekly pool service through their Leslie’s Pro program. Listen to learn more and see how you can partner with Leslie’s Pool Supplies. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account tod...
Apr 19, 2021•36 min•Season 5Ep. 605
Send us a text Poor water flow can be caused by a number of different things. It could be simply a dirty pump basket or a dirty filter. I go over some ways to identify why a pool has poor water flow. 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_medium=referral&utm_sourc...
Apr 16, 2021•16 min•Season 5Ep. 604
Send us a text This may sound like a simple suggestion but it is often overlooked by many pool service pros, which is doubling up on your pool service equipment. I go over some of the key equipment to double up on and touch on real experiences that I have encountered on my service 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 Prov...
Apr 15, 2021•16 min•Season 5Ep. 603
Send us a text When you take over a service account from a DIY homeowner, most of the time they are doing a pretty good job. I do notice a common pattern and here are three of the most common things I find that a homeowner is doing wrong. 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....
Apr 14, 2021•16 min•Season 5Ep. 602
Send us a text There is no real rule of thumb of when a pool needs to be drained. But there are some obvious chemical indicators like high CYA and of course staining on the pool surface. I go over some of the more common reasons to drain your pool and offer some cautions on the process of draining a 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 Prefer...
Apr 13, 2021•17 min•Season 5Ep. 601
Send us a text When you are young or relatively young and starting out you don’t think about getting old or really think about the next step in your pool business. I will be turning 50 this year so I can tell you that you do in fact get old. You can’t do weekly pool service forever and your body suffers a lot of wear and tear out there so what is your End Game? Listen to learn more about planning for the future. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, ...
Apr 12, 2021•29 min•Season 5Ep. 600
Send us a text In this podcast, I go over with Bob Lowry the hidden dangers of dogs swimming in a pool with you. Bob Lowry is the author of over 23 books but this has to be one of his most relevant and shortest books coming in at just 19 pages thick. But it is packed with so many essentials on residential pool chemistry that you will want a copy to carry in your service truck. Bob Lowry has been in the industry for over 47 years and is the Lead Consultant at Lowry Consulting Group, leads the Poo...
Apr 09, 2021•25 min•Season 5Ep. 599
Send us a text Ever wonder what it takes to do Apartment complexes, motels, hotels, and HOA community pools? I go over some tips with Bob Lowry on when to know when you are ready to make the leap from residential to Commercial. Bob Lowry is the author of over 23 books but this has to be one of his most relevant and shortest books coming in at just 19 pages thick. But it is packed with so many essentials on residential pool chemistry that you will want a copy to carry in your service truck. Bob L...
Apr 08, 2021•16 min•Season 5Ep. 598
