The Pool Guy Podcast Show
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The Pool Guy Podcast Show
In this podcast I cover everything swimming pool care-related from chemistry to automatic cleaners and equipment. I focus on the pool service side of things and also offer tips to homeowners. There are also some great interviews with guests from inside the industry.
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1903 episodis
Why Pros Install Automatic Cleaners on Every Pool
If you’ve ever hesitated to recommend an automatic pool cleaner because you’re worried the customer will think you’re “not doing enough,” this convers...
Pool Not Running? Start Here
You’re having a smooth route, then you open a gate and everything is wrong: no surface movement, debris sitting still, and water that looks like it ha...
How to Identify Unprofitable Pool Customers
Some pool accounts don’t just take time, they take your peace. If you’ve ever pulled up to a stop and felt your stomach drop, there’s usually a reason...
The Small Details That Quietly Kill Pool Route Profits
One missed step can turn a profitable pool route into a week of unpaid catch-up. I’m breaking down the “small stuff” that quietly costs pool service t...
What’s Inside a Trichlor Tablet? (And Why It Matters)
Chlorine tablets look simple: drop a few pucks in a floater or chlorinator and forget about it. But trichlor has rules, and if you don’t know them, yo...
Salt Water Pool Pros and Cons – Advice from Bob Lowry
“Salt pool, no chlorine” might be the most expensive misunderstanding in pool care. We walk through what a saltwater chlorine generator actually does,...
Bob Lowry Breaks Down the Most Powerful Chlorine for Pools
“Liquid chlorine is weak” might be the most expensive pool myth on the internet. We dig into the real meaning of “available chlorine” and why the perc...
Bob Lowry Explains Why Some Products Kill Your Pool Chlorine
Zero chlorine is one of those pool problems that feels impossible because you can do everything “right” and still watch your sanitizer disappear. We d...
Hot Tub Care Tips from Bob Lowry: Keep Your Spa Sparkling
Your hot tub can look crystal clear and still be one soak away from smelling “off.” We dig into the real reasons spa water goes sideways and what to d...
Bob Lowry Explains Why Borates Are a Game-Changer
Your pool can be perfectly chlorinated and still feel like it’s fighting you every week, especially when pH keeps climbing for no obvious reason. We d...
Bottom Feeder vs Shrimp: Which Pool Vacuum Wins?
If you’ve been staring at the Bottom Feeder and the Shrimp Cleaner wondering which cordless pool vacuum actually belongs on your pool service route, I...
Adding Salt to Your Pool? Don’t Make These Mistakes!
If you’ve ever converted a chlorine pool to salt and immediately regretted it, the problem usually isn’t the salt system. It’s the startup. We break d...
5-Star or Bust: Protect Your Business Reputation
A 3.8 rating can quietly kill your phone before you ever know why. When people search for a pool service, they do what we all do with restaurants and...
Bottom Feeder Cartridge: Dirt Gone in Minutes!
Manual vacuuming is one of those “just part of the job” tasks that quietly eats your day, especially when you’re chasing fine dust that keeps slipping...
Wait… Is This Normal in Your Pool?
Your pool can look perfect and still be one bad day away from turning. We dig into the “normal vs not normal” moments that confuse pool owners and eve...
Quick & Easy Pool Skimming Hacks You Need
Leaves don’t just clutter the surface; they choke flow, stall cleaners, and push water chemistry off a cliff. We tackle the leaf problem at the source...
Pool Questions Answered: Tricks, Tips & Truths
Stuck with a pool that reads sky-high stabilizer and can’t be drained? We break down a step-by-step plan to bring control back fast: how to verify ove...
When the Pool Route Falls Apart
Bad days on the route don’t send a calendar invite; they just show up. We’re pulling back the curtain on the moments that derail a service day and the...
The True Cost of Being a Pool Guy
Ever been told, “You’re only here 15 minutes—why so much?” We pull back the curtain on what it truly costs to run a professional pool service and why...
Pool Service Knowledge Every Tech Should Know – Vol 2
The hardest pool problems aren’t always in the manual—they show up on the pad when the water won’t move, the lid won’t budge, and the cleaner sits sti...
Lose a Few, Earn More: Smart Pricing Strategy
Prices are rising, but your margins don’t have to suffer. We share a straightforward playbook for pool service pros to raise rates with confidence, ke...
Calcium Buildup: The Truth About Pool Tile Scale
White crust tracing your waterline or caking your spa spillway isn’t a mystery—it’s chemistry meeting heat and evaporation. We unpack what’s actually...
Pool Safety Alert: Chemical Hazards You Must Know
A clean pool should never cost a pair of lungs or a blown-up skimmer. We take you straight into the chemistry that turns everyday products into hazard...
War, Oil Prices, and Your Pool Route
When fuel prices climb and headlines turn gloomy, every pallet of chemicals, o-rings, and test kits you buy gets more expensive—and that cost lands sq...
Microns & PPM: The Invisible World Inside Your Pool
Ever wonder why your pool still looks hazy even after a long vacuum session? We unpack the tiny measurements that control big results: microns, which...
Pool Heating Showdown: Gas, Electric, or Hybrid?
Want your spa hot in 25 minutes or your pool warm all season without crushing bills? We break down the real differences between gas heaters and heat p...
Why Some Pool Pros Choose Comfort Over Growth
Growth sounds glamorous until the math, the hiring headache, and your calendar disagree. We dig into the real choices pool pros face: stay a sharp, pr...
The Dark Side of Pools: Black Algae Survival Tactics
Black algae has a way of making even well‑kept pools look defeated. We dig into what it really is—cyanobacteria protected by a stubborn biofilm—why it...
DE Filter Problems? Here’s How to Fix Them
Tired of DE cleanings that turn into all-day projects and callbacks? We dive straight into the realities of servicing DE filters on a busy pool route...
Best Tools for Pool Dirt Cleanup
Dust doesn’t just cloud water; it wrecks schedules, clogs filters, and turns simple visits into expensive marathons. We break down three battle-tested...
Scale or Corrosion: The Silent Destroyers of Pools
Ever run your hand across pool coping and feel sandpaper? That texture tells a story about water that’s either starving for calcium or dumping it ever...
Pool pH Made Simple: Raise It, Lower It, Lock It In
Fighting red eyes, cloudy water, or scale that keeps coming back? We unpack the exact chemistry that drives pool comfort and clarity, then give you a...
Water Parameters That Actually Matter
Your pool isn’t misbehaving—your targets are. We take you past vague “ideal ranges” and into precise numbers that keep water clear, equipment protecte...
The Truth About Liquid Pool Chlorine
Sunlight, strength, and shelf life decide whether your chlorine dollars deliver crystal water or fade by Friday. We unpack the real-world playbook for...
Myth vs. Reality: Pool Chemicals Edition
Tired of pool rules that don’t add up? We peel back the layers on the industry’s most persistent myths and replace them with chemistry you can trust....
Zero Chlorine? Here’s What’s Really Happening
Chlorine keeps vanishing, the water looks fine, and your test kit keeps gaslighting you. We’ve all been there, and the fix isn’t “just add more.” I wa...
No Chlorine From Your Salt System? Here’s Why
Chlorine at zero and a control panel full of mixed messages can make any pool owner or service pro feel stuck. We break the problem apart step by step...
Best Tools for Pool Water Accuracy
Tired of chasing the “perfect” pool water tester that does it all? We unpack the trade-offs behind the most trusted tools on a pro’s truck and show ho...
Algae Eating Your Profits? Fix It Fast
Algae looks small, but it’s a budget killer. We pull back the curtain on how blooms steal minutes, erode customer trust, and rack up chemical costs ac...
Cal Hypo Explained: The Good, The Bad & The Calcium
What if your “quick shock” could bleach a liner, stain a step, or even trigger an explosive reaction in your feeder? We take a hard, practical look at...