Testing Water the Right Way, Hurricane Prep & Insurance Reality

Send us Fan MailHow should you dispose of pool water after you've tested it?It sounds like a simple question...until it isn't.Wayne Ivusich and Steve Sherwood kick off this week's episode with a discussion sparked by a question from Que Hales regarding whether test samples should ever be poured back into the pool. The conversation quickly expands into proper testing technique, customer perception, reagent safety, expired chemicals, electronic testing, and why following the manufacturer's instructions matters more than most people realize.Wayne shares stories from his years at Taylor Technologies, including why silver nitrate turns your skin black, how heat destroys reagents, and what really happens when test chemicals aren't stored correctly.Later in the episode, Steve welcomes insurance expert Pat Grignon for another Insurance Interlude. Together they discuss hurricanes, floods, wildfires, mudslides, and what pool professionals should know before attempting to "secure" equipment ahead of an approaching storm. They also explain how insurance coverage changes depending on the type of natural disaster and why documentation matters.Whether you're testing a backyard pool or preparing commercial facilities for hurricane season, this episode is packed with practical advice every pool professional can use.In this episodeShould you dump tested water back into the pool?Why customer perception matters during water testingUnderstanding reagent toxicity and proper disposalThe truth about silver nitrate stainsHow heat and improper storage ruin test reagentsWhy expiration dates matterElectronic testing vs. traditional drop testingTesting Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)Phosphates, fill water, and hidden water chemistry issuesHurricane preparation for pool equipmentInsurance considerations before and after natural disastersFlood, fire, mudslide, earthquake, and wind coverage explainedWhy documentation protects both homeowners and service companiesFeatured GuestsWayne IvusichSteve SherwoodPat GrignonSponsorsLaMotte CompanyWaterLink Spin TouchCouncil for the Model Aquatic Health Code (CMAHC)Talking Pools Podcast Mentor Award SponsorsMentioned During the ShowCertified Pool Operators (CPO) Facebook GroupProper storage and handling of testing reagentsTaylor Technologies testing proceduresTDS testingElectronic water testingHurricane preparedness for swimming poolsInsurance considerations for pool professionalsConnect With Talking PoolsHave a topic you'd like us to cover?Email us at:[email protected] wherever you listen to podcasts and never miss another episode from the Talking Pools Podcast Network. Support the showThank you so much for listening! You can find us on social media:FacebookInstagramTik TokEmail us: [email protected]