Send us a text A common issue with your pool filter is that right after cleaning it the filter PSI goes up indicating that it is dirty again. If this happens within days or a week it could indicate an issue with the filter. I go over some of the more common issues here. 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://lesl...
Sep 06, 2023•18 min•Season 7Ep. 1227
Send us a text I like photometer test kits. There are many great benefits that they provide. But there are drawbacks as well. I go into all of this and more and why you may want to pick up a photometer test kit or pass on one. 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_me...
Sep 05, 2023•19 min•Season 7Ep. 1226
Send us a text Every pool route has a few pools that are what we call chemical hogs. They require more chlorine, more acid, and more of everything each week. I go over some tips on dealing with these pools. 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&ut...
Sep 04, 2023•25 min•Season 7Ep. 1225
Send us a text We had our first tropical storm in over 80 years and it was a pretty big weather event for most of Southern California. I go over some takeaways from the storm. 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_source=spll&utm_campaign=...
Sep 01, 2023•19 min•Season 7Ep. 1224
Send us a text I go over some common VS pump issues including setting the proper run time, energy use, and some buttons on the pump and automated panels to be aware of. 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_source=spll&utm_campaign=spll Su...
Aug 31, 2023•21 min•Season 7Ep. 1223
Send us a text If you are coming into the industry from another field it is important to have realistic expectations as well as real goals. Leaping into the swimming pool industry can be done but you have to do it correctly. 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_medi...
Aug 30, 2023•21 min•Season 7Ep. 1222
Send us a text Raising your service rates should now be common practice. I go over some do’s and don’ts when it comes to raising your prices. 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_source=spll&utm_campaign=spll Support the Pool Guy Podcast ...
Aug 29, 2023•19 min•Season 7Ep. 1221
Send us a text If you are unsure if you should winterize or close your pool as it is commonly referred to, I go over some guidelines to help you decide if you should or shouldn’t close 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 Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com/commercial-services.html/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=sp...
Aug 28, 2023•23 min•Season 7Ep. 1220
Send us a text If you feel that something is not quite right with the customer you are dealing with for a bid, weekly service or equipment install you are probably right. Trusting your “gut” feeling is usually a sign something is 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.ht...
Aug 25, 2023•21 min•Season 7Ep. 1219
Send us a text Dead animals in your pool are an inevitable part of pool ownership. Not to worry, I’ve dealt with all types of critters around a pool dead or alive. 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_source=spll&utm_campaign=spll Support...
Aug 24, 2023•20 min•Season 7Ep. 1218
Send us a text When it is time to upgrade your swimming pool lights you may want to consider going with an entirely new LED system. I go over some common pool light fail issues as well as the upgrade process. 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&...
Aug 23, 2023•17 min•Season 7Ep. 1217
Send us a text Running a pool service business requires you to wear many different hats. One hat we often fail to wear is that of a business analyst. I go over some basic route logistics for you here. 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_sour...
Aug 22, 2023•18 min•Season 7Ep. 1216
Send us a text If you are thinking about having a swimming pool built, I go over some key aspects of the process and some tips on what you should have in your plans and designs. 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_source=spll&utm_campaig...
Aug 21, 2023•27 min•Season 7Ep. 1215
Send us a text What is the difference between a standard aluminum pool pole and carbon fiber? Which size is best for your route? I cover this and more. 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_source=spll&utm_campaign=spll Support the Pool Gu...
Aug 18, 2023•20 min•Season 7Ep. 1214
Send us a text Cal-Hypo tablets have been around for a few years now and they have yet to take over the market. It is not because they are not effective and I go over some reasons you may want to switch to Cal-Hypo Tablets. 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_mediu...
Aug 17, 2023•19 min•Season 7Ep. 1213
Send us a text I’ve been getting several questions about PoolRx so I figured I would put together the most interesting for you. PoolRx is pretty easy to use but questions do come up from time to time. 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_sour...
Aug 16, 2023•18 min•Season 7Ep. 1212
Send us a text Now that the WaterGuru does 5-test factors is this the smart water monitor that you can rely on? With daily FC, pH, ALK, Hardness & CYS you have the primary readings all covered. 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_source=...
Aug 15, 2023•18 min•Season 7Ep. 1211
Send us a text It seems that windstorms are hitting just about every area of the country. If they haven’t hit your area they will. Here are some tips to handle those windy days. 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_source=spll&utm_campaig...
Aug 14, 2023•25 min•Season 7Ep. 1210
Send us a text Cleaning a Hot Tub can be a breeze with the right equipment. I go over some ways you can clean an above-ground hot tub. 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_source=spll&utm_campaign=spll Support the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sp...
Aug 11, 2023•18 min•Season 7Ep. 1209
Send us a text Maintaining proper water levels in a pool is key to easy pool care. If you cannot keep the water level up automatically there are some options. 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_source=spll&utm_campaign=spll Support the ...
Aug 10, 2023•18 min•Season 7Ep. 1208
Send us a text Riptide is always thinking of making things easy for us pool pros by allowing us to add accessories to the SL Cart. You can now bring everything back including a kitchen sink! 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_source=spll&am...
Aug 09, 2023•19 min•Season 7Ep. 1207
Send us a text This has been the hottest Summer on record for most of the nation. Here are some pro tips on dealing with the sweltering hot weather. 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_source=spll&utm_campaign=spll Support the Pool Guy P...
Aug 08, 2023•20 min•Season 7Ep. 1206
Send us a text If you are in need of new pool equipment you are in for a shock if you are thinking early 2020 pricing. Inflation in the industry has also hit the equipment sector as well. I go over some ways to stretch your budget if needed. 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-servic...
Aug 07, 2023•26 min•Season 7Ep. 1205
Send us a text Pool skimmers come in a few shapes and sizes and there are many things that you should know about them. Issues do arise and I cover that and more for you here. 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_source=spll&utm_campaign=s...
Aug 04, 2023•20 min•Season 7Ep. 1204
Send us a text The worst is when you get to a service stop and the pool pump is not working. I go over some of the more common reasons and ways to trouble shoot them as well. 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_source=spll&utm_campaign=s...
Aug 03, 2023•21 min•Season 7Ep. 1203
Send us a text What do you do when you get to a service account and there is a repair needed but you don’t know how to fix it? Refer it out. But there are some things to be aware of when you refer work out which I cover for you here. 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/...
Aug 02, 2023•18 min•Season 7Ep. 1202
Send us a text When you are new algae in a pool can be overwhelming. I go over identifying algae types and treating algae issues. 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_source=spll&utm_campaign=spll Support the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsor...
Aug 01, 2023•21 min•Season 7Ep. 1201
Send us a text When you first start out in the industry pool filters can be a big mystery to you. I go over some common things to look for when you are at the equipment pad and staring at the filter. 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...
Jul 31, 2023•25 min•Season 7Ep. 1200
Send us a text A large pool comes with its own set of issues. More water equals more problems and a longer service call. Should you service large pools and what are some of the problems you will see? 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...
Jul 28, 2023•19 min•Season 7Ep. 1199
Send us a text You may not be aware of a problem pool until it is too late. But there are a lot of things you should be noticing when you bid a pool and many of these can point you to a problem account. 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_so...
Jul 27, 2023•18 min•Season 7Ep. 1198
