The Spare Parts Episode: Be Ready for Anything

Ever finish a stop, glance at the truck, and realize you’re down to one gallon of chlorine with six pools to go? That pit-in-the-stomach moment is avoidable, and we walk through a field-tested system to keep your route moving without last-minute supplier runs or apologetic reschedules. Our goal is simple: turn your truck and garage into a lean, reliable inventory that protects your time and your bottom line.We start with emergency essentials that punch above their weight. A 50-pound bucket of dichlor is the ultimate backup chlorine: stable on the shelf, easy to dose when pre-dissolved, and clutch when liquid stock runs low. Pair that with a spare pole and leaf rake so a broken net or a forgotten tool never derails your day. Then we get into power—a spare battery for Riptide or Bottom Feeder covers windy days, charging mishaps, and heavy debris, keeping you on schedule when it matters most.The real difference-maker is habit. Use one, reorder one. Label buckets. Audit monthly. Avoid hoarding while making sure the must-haves never run out. Over time, this approach reduces supplier trips, cuts drive time, and boosts client trust because you finish jobs on the first visit. If you want a smoother route, fewer emergencies, and more profit per hour, this episode is your playbook.• carrying dichlor to avoid chlorine shortages• keeping a spare pole and leaf rake for breakages and losses• adding backup batteries for Riptide and Bottom Feeder• organizing parts in buckets and labeled zones• stocking area-specific O-rings, lids and baskets• keeping timer trippers and chlorinator wear parts on hand• carrying a spare suction cleaner and hoses• restocking immediately after use to avoid gaps• balancing inventory without hoarding• limiting supplier trips to planned reloadsJoin the Pool Guy Coaching Program. Get expert advice, business tips, exclusive content, and direct support. Learn more at swimmingpoollearning.comSend us Fan MailSupport the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASAThe Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100https://store.thebottomfeeder.com/Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBAPool Guy Coaching: https://bit.ly/40wFE6ySupport the showThanks for listening, and I hope you find the Podcast helpful! For other free resources to further help you:Visit my Website: https://www.swimmingpoollearning.comWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SPLPodcast Site: https://the-pool-guy-podcast-show.onpodium.com/UPA General Liability Insurance Application: https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBAPool Guy Coaching GroupJoin an exclusive network of Pool Service Technicians to access the industry’s leading commercial general liability insurance program. Protect your business.Premium is $64 per month per member (additional $40 for employees and ICs)$59 per month for Pool Guy coaching Members - join here! https://www.patreon.com/poolguycoachingLimits are $1,000,000 in occurrence and $2,000,000 in the aggregate - Per member limits     [ $1,000,000 per occurrence and $4,000,000 aggregate available for $75 per month ]$50,000 in HazMat Coverage - clean up on-site or over-the-roadAcid Wash Coverage - Full Limits