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1

Pool Guy Knowledge Vol. 5: Training Employees and More!

2

The Pool Has Been Sabotaged!

3

Pool Filter PSI Decoded: Clean, Dirty, or Trouble?

4

Why “Shocking” Your Pool Isn’t a One-Time Fix

5

Amaze Your Customer on Your Pool Route!

6

Zero Chlorine: Why You Can’t Trust Breakpoint Math Alone

7

Salt Cell Problems? Here’s What’s REALLY Going On

8

Cal Hypo Tablets in Real Pool Situations

9

Low-Chlo: The Future of Pools with Founder Todd Guarino

10

Think All Pool Acids Are the Same? Think Again

11

Surprising Pool Chemical Reactions Every Pool Pro Should Know

12

The Ultimate Pool Route Start Checklist

13

Surviving Extreme Heat on the Pool Route

14

Green Pool: The Hidden Problems You Need to Spot

15

Rainbow Chlorinator Tips and Tricks: Maintenance Made Simple

16

Pool Service Knowledge Vol 4: Real-World Fixes & Lessons

17

Pool Finishes Explained: Which One is Best for You?

18

YT Pool Questions: Cleaner Stuck, Priming Speed & CircuPool

19

Pool Service Knowledge Every Tech Should Know – Vol 3

20

How to Add Extra Work Without Losing Your Sanity

21

Generic vs Premium Salt Systems: What You Need to Know

22

Stop Wasting Time: Pool Route Optimization Guide

23

The Smart Way to Offer Pool Service Options

24

What Nobody Tells You About Starting Pool Service

25

Why Pros Install Automatic Cleaners on Every Pool

26

Pool Not Running? Start Here

27

How to Identify Unprofitable Pool Customers

28

The Small Details That Quietly Kill Pool Route Profits

29

What’s Inside a Trichlor Tablet? (And Why It Matters)

30

Salt Water Pool Pros and Cons – Advice from Bob Lowry

31

Bob Lowry Breaks Down the Most Powerful Chlorine for Pools

32

Bob Lowry Explains Why Some Products Kill Your Pool Chlorine

33

Hot Tub Care Tips from Bob Lowry: Keep Your Spa Sparkling

34

Bob Lowry Explains Why Borates Are a Game-Changer

35

Bottom Feeder vs Shrimp: Which Pool Vacuum Wins?

36

Adding Salt to Your Pool? Don’t Make These Mistakes!

37

5-Star or Bust: Protect Your Business Reputation

38

Bottom Feeder Cartridge: Dirt Gone in Minutes!

39

Wait… Is This Normal in Your Pool?

40

Quick & Easy Pool Skimming Hacks You Need

41

Pool Questions Answered: Tricks, Tips & Truths

42

When the Pool Route Falls Apart

43

The True Cost of Being a Pool Guy

44

Pool Service Knowledge Every Tech Should Know – Vol 2

45

Lose a Few, Earn More: Smart Pricing Strategy

46

Calcium Buildup: The Truth About Pool Tile Scale

47

Pool Safety Alert: Chemical Hazards You Must Know

48

War, Oil Prices, and Your Pool Route

49

Microns & PPM: The Invisible World Inside Your Pool

50

Pool Heating Showdown: Gas, Electric, or Hybrid?

51

Why Some Pool Pros Choose Comfort Over Growth

52

The Dark Side of Pools: Black Algae Survival Tactics

53

DE Filter Problems? Here’s How to Fix Them

54

Best Tools for Pool Dirt Cleanup

55

Scale or Corrosion: The Silent Destroyers of Pools

56

Pool pH Made Simple: Raise It, Lower It, Lock It In

57

Water Parameters That Actually Matter

58

The Truth About Liquid Pool Chlorine

59

Myth vs. Reality: Pool Chemicals Edition

60

Zero Chlorine? Here’s What’s Really Happening

61

No Chlorine From Your Salt System? Here’s Why

62

Best Tools for Pool Water Accuracy

63

Algae Eating Your Profits? Fix It Fast

64

Cal Hypo Explained: The Good, The Bad & The Calcium

65

Bob Lowry: Party-Ready Pools and Alkalinity Control

66

Bob Lowry Explains Trichlor Tablets and Pool Acid Cautions

67

Cal-Hypo and Black Pool Stains: Bob Lowry Explains

68

How the Pool Industry Can Lead in Water Conservation – Terry Arko

69

Bob Lowry’s Legacy In Every Backyard with Terry Arko

70

Upgrading Your Pool Tools for 2026

71

Breaking Into Commercial Pool Service

72

Why Verbal Pool Agreements Eventually Fail

73

The Truth About “Budget” Pool Customers

74

Pool Route Tips You Can Use This Week

75

Pool Pro Pricing Guide: Are You Charging Enough?

76

The Real Benefits of Being a Self-Employed Pool Professional

77

Why Getting Paid Is Half the Job in Pool Service

78

Can You Trust Pool Test Strips?

79

Salt, Stains, and Short Run Times: Pool Mistakes to Avoid

80

The Truth About Chem Costs and Pool Service Rates

81

Ask the Pool Guy: YouTube Q&A

82

Why Your Pool Pump Isn’t the Problem — Your Filter Is

83

Cart vs Cordless: Which Pool Vacuum Is Best?

84

Normal Pool Behavior vs Real Problems

85

Why Dog Pools Are Never “Balanced”

86

Pool Service Vacation Rules Every Pro Should Know

87

The Right Way to Clean Heavy Debris Pools

88

Pool Service Bidding Rules Every Pro Must Follow

89

Stop Chasing Fine Dirt: Bottom Feeder Cartridge Filter Assembly 2.0

90

When “One More Pool” Isn’t Worth

91

Stop Driving, Start Earning: Building a Tight Pool Route

92

You’re Driving Past Profit: Hidden Revenue on Your Pool Route

93

Small Truck: When Going Compact Makes Sense

94

Dive In: Season 10 Starts Now

95

Balance or Bust: Finding the Ideal pH with Eric Knight

96

Pool Chemistry Truths: Chlorine, pH & CYA with Eric Knight

97

PoolRx Boosters: When, Why, and How—According to Fred Schweer

98

High CYA & High Metals: Fred Schweer’s Fix-It Formula

99

Fred Schweer: The Science Behind PoolRx+ and Cleaner Water

100

Bob Lowry on Surface Cautions Every Pool Pro Should Know

101

Commercial vs Residential: Bob Lowry Explains the Big Differences

102

Bob Lowry’s Start-Up Science for Every Pool Surface

103

The Low pH Danger Zone: Bob Lowry Breaks It Down

104

Bob Lowry’s Borate Blueprint for a Better Pool

105

The Clear Choice: How Cartridge Filters Outshine Sand & DE

106

Campfire Chronicles: True Pool Pro Field Stories

107

From Trucks to Borates: Pool Service Questions

108

Full Service Pool Routine: What Pros Actually Do

109

The Pool Tech Trap: Doing More Than You’re Paid For

110

Scaling Up: How to Build a Bigger, Better Pool Route

111

Dive Into Wealth: A Pool Pro’s Guide to Investing

112

The Filter Game Plan: Clean, Track, Repeat

113

Bonded or Busted: Pool Motor Electrical Safety

114

The Danger Zone: Why Filter Cleaning Requires Real Safety

115

Rain Rules For Pool Pros

116

The Pool Tech Knowledge Guide – Volume 1

117

Level Up Your Route: Scaling Like a Pro

118

Insurance in the Deep End: How UPA Keeps You Afloat

119

Insurance Horror Stories: Scared Straight! With Sean Reardon UPA

120

Is Copper a Friend or Foe in Your Pool? – Bob Lowry Explains

121

More Rookie Pool Chemistry Mistakes Pt.2 – Bob Lowry

122

Rookie Pool Chemistry Mistakes Pt.1 – Bob Lowry

123

Bob Lowry Explains: Cold Weather Pool Care Made Simple

124

Is It Time to Ditch Trichlor? Bob Lowry Weighs In

125

Lessons from Other Trades: What Pool Pros Can Learn

126

Power Up Your VacDaddy: Introducing the NEW Battery

127

The 2026 Pool Season: What You Need to Know

128

When Your Saltwater Pool Takes a Winter Nap

129

Clean Like a Pro with THE Shrimp KIT by The Bottom Feeder

130

Choosing The Right Pool Vacuum System For Your Route

131

The Breakup Episode: When Customers Say “We’re Done”

132

How A 45-Pool Route Nets Real Money After Taxes

133

The Spare Parts Episode: Be Ready for Anything

134

Winter Is Not a Vacation for Your Pool

135

When a Handshake Becomes a Headache

136

Mythbusters: Pool Chlorine Edition

137

Prime Suspect: Why Your Pump Won’t Start

138

Competence Counts: The Pool Pro’s Edge

139

The Pool Pro’s Guide to Pump Sizing Smarter

140

Nightmare Pools: True Stories from the Route

141

The Five Types of Customers I Avoid at All Costs

142

The Secret Referral Network Every Pool Pro Should Tap Into

143

Scam Alert: What Every Pool Pro Should Know

144

From Salt Cell Deaths to Root Damage: Fails

145

From Blotchy to Spotty: Pool Surface Problems Explained

146

Testing Smarter, Not Harder: Weekly Pool Care

147

The Pool Bug Survival Guide with Terry Arko

148

Phosphates Demystified: A Conversation with Terry Arko

149

Resistant Algae and the Science Behind It with Terry Arko

150

Don’t Blow It: Pool Filter Survival Guide

151

Filter Smarter, Not Harder: Pool Clarity Made Easy

152

Sand, Cartridge, or DE? Let’s Filter It Out

153

1776 and the Pool Industry Revolution

154

Diving Into Dollars and Cents

155

Chemical Chaos: When Pool Fixes Backfire

156

Safe & Sound: Protect Yourself and Your Customers

157

Fast Tracks: Speeding Up Your Pool Route

158

The Weather-Proof Pool Route: How I Handle Harsh Conditions

159

The Worst-Engineered Pool Products Ever Made

160

Engineering Excellence in the Pool Industry

161

Portable Vac Wars: Which Pool Vacuum Reigns Supreme?

162

Do You Really Need to Vacuum That Pool?

163

When Walking Away Means Winning

164

DIY Pool Care Disasters (and How to Avoid Them)

165

Bob Lowry Meets Ben’s Best Guess Chart: Pool Chemistry Unlocked

166

Doubling Income: The Pool Scaling Playbook

167

Out of Business? What Happened to Sutro

168

Myth vs. Math: The Economics of Pool Ownership

169

Pool Owner Misconceptions — Debunked

170

Keep It Running: Prevent Pool Equipment Breakdowns

171

When Pools Go Wrong: My Craziest Emergency Calls

172

Cleaning Pools or Flipping Burgers: Which Pays Better?

173

Starting a Pool Service Business: Lessons Learned the Hard Way

174

Before You Dig: Remodeling Tips That Matter

175

Behind the Buttons: Pool Automation Ins & Outs

176

Are Salt Pools Actually Cheaper in the Long Run?

177

Gear That Transformed My Route

178

The Hidden Headaches of Infinity Pools

179

My Proven Solutions for High pH in Saltwater Pools

180

The Ultimate Showdown of Automatic Pool Cleaners

181

Europe’s Hottest Pool Tool PoolWaterLab 2.0 (PoolLab 2.0)

182

How to Prevent Burnout in Your Pool Service Business

183

Mindset Matters More Than Marketing

184

Blueprint for Pool Service Success

185

Balancing Pools Like a Pro with James Smith

186

The Wild World of Pool Service with Terry Arko of HASA

187

Is Biofilm Killing Your Chlorine? with Terry Arko of HASA

188

LSI on Salt: Balancing Act in a Salty World with Terry Arko of HASA

189

Bringing Balance to the pH Chase; The LSI and Disinfection with Terry Arko

190

Blown Away: Dealing with Windy Day Disasters

191

The Route to Ruin: Injury-Proofing Your Pool Career

192

YouTube Q& A Vol 24: Fix Your Pool Pumps, Salt Cells & Cleaner Parts—Answered!

193

VacDaddy or Bottom Feeder — Which One Sucks Better?

194

Dirt — Here's How I Actually Clean It Up

195

Stain Science with Bob Lowry

196

When Chemistry Collides: Sequestrants and Chlorine

197

Pool Party Cleanup, CYA Alkalinity, and Low pH—Solved

198

The Slippery Slope of High CYA with Bob Lowry

199

Guessing Is Not a Strategy with Bob Lowry

200

Skimming Profits: What to Do When Clients Don’t Pay

201

Powder Wars: Choosing the Right Filter Media

202

Behind the Pleats: What Makes a Quality Cartridge?

203

The Turf War: Pool Techs vs. Landscapers

204

Tree-mendous Headaches: Top Offenders Around Pools

205

Rolling in the Right Rig!

206

Rise of the Cordless Machines

207

The People-Pleaser Pool Pro

208

Critter Clean-Up Crew

209

Finding the Invisible Drip

210

The Summer Sizzle Survival Guide for Pool Pros

211

One Mistake Could Sink You — Are You Covered?

212

Tiny but Mighty: Meet the Shrimp Cleaner from the Makers of the Bottom Feeder!

213

Sucking Up the Future: The Bottom Feeder’s Next Big Moves with Glen Heffernan

214

The pH Paradox: Why 8.0 Might Be Just Fine

215

What Lies Beneath: The Truth About Pool Surfaces

216

Too Acidic to Swim – Fixing Low pH Fast

217

Grip. Lock. Extend. Meet Gen 2 Primate Pole!

218

Powder or Pour? Cal Hypo vs. Liquid Chlorine

219

Chlorine Smackdown: Tablets vs. Liquid

220

Brush, Net, Repeat: The Essentials You Can’t Skip

221

The Little Pump That Couldn’t

222

Cal Hypo Caution: Tablets With a Twist

223

Why I Walked Away from Commercial Service

224

It’s About Time: Mastering Intermatic Timers

225

Bob Lowry’s Battle of the Algaecides

226

Start-Up Screwups with Bob Lowry

227

Bob's Blueprint for New Pool Startups

228

Bob Lowry’s Chlorine Smackdown

229

Flakes, Fails & Frustration: Real Salt System Issues

230

Summer Savior: Terry Arko Talks Borates

231

Water Wars: The Real Story About Pools and Drought with Terry Arko

232

YouTube Q&A Volume #23 – Sunken Treasure, Boric Acid & PoolRx & More

233

Shock Therapy: When Your Pool Actually Needs It

234

The Gross Truth: Scum and Foam Demystified

235

Safety First (No, Really): Pool Pro Essentials

236

One Rule for the Route: A Cleaner in Every Pool

237

The Dirty Truth: Pool Accounts That Aren’t Worth It

238

Clean Sweep: Vacuum Strategies That Actually Work

239

Hot Tub Hustle: Spa Service That Pays

240

The Rookie Look: Pool Pro Mistakes, Pt. 2

241

Deck Stains, Pool Dunks, and Rookie Moves Part 1

242

Starting Strong: Onboarding New Pool Clients Right

243

Don’t Lose the Pool with the House

244

Late Checks & Low Patience: Poolside People Problems

245

Kreeped Out: Saying Goodbye to a Pool Icon

246

Silver Linings & Other Algae Killers

247

Going for the Copper: Algae Control That Shines

248

Breaking Up with Bromide: Smarter Algae Prevention

249

Ugly Pools, Part 2: When It’s Not the Water—It’s the Run Time

250

Ugly Pools, Part 1: The Ones That Just Won’t Turn Around

251

The Service Secret Sauce: What Pool Owners Expect and Respect Part 2 of 2

252

Diving Into Value: What Pool Owners Will Pay For Part 1 of 2

253

Algae? Not on My Watch!

254

Pressure Points: DE Filter Headaches, Part 2

255

Leaky Business: DE Filter Troubleshooting, Pt. 1

256

Pull the Plug: Draining Done Right

257

Balanced by Design: The Combo Approach to Trichlor

258

The Chlorine Conundrum: Trichlor Exposed

259

The Bug Stops Here

260

Chemical Reactions: RN to Pool Pro

261

The Deep End of Opportunity: Why the Pool Industry is Booming

262

Buy Smart, Sell Right: Pool Route Pitfalls and Power Moves

263

Cracking the Code: Understanding Pool Route Sales

264

Price Shock: Tariffs and Your Pool Biz with Terry Arko of HASA

265

The Clarity Code: Mastering Pool Water Quality with Terry Arko of HASA

266

Ashes to Algae: Post-Fire Pool Safety With Terry Arko of HASA

267

Polished & Professional: Conduct That Builds a Better Pool Business

268

The Self-Cleaning Fantasy: Saltwater Pools Still Need You

269

The Show Must Go On: How I Handle Injuries and Sick Days

270

Smart Pool Tech: In-Depth Comparison of Today’s Water Monitors

271

The PoolRx+ Playbook: Duration, Boosting, and Big Results

272

When CYA’s Too High and Metals Creep In: The PoolRx+ Strategy

273

Mineral Magic: Fred Schweer on the Power of PoolRx+

274

Tech-Savvy Pool Care: Digital Water Testing

275

Pump Up the Efficiency: VS Pool Pump Run-Time Hacks & Scheduling Secrets

276

Mastering Pool & Spa Water Testing: Test Strips, Reagent Testers, and Photometers Explained

277

Balancing Chlorine: Mastering FC, CC, TC & Breakpoint Chlorination

278

Balancing Act: The Chemistry of Perfect Pool Water

279

Paw Patrol: Navigating Dogs on Your Pool Route

280

Pool Pro Perks: The Hidden Benefits of Running Your Own Business

281

Answering Your YouTube Questions Vol. 22

282

Borates 101: The Secret Ingredient for a Perfect Pool

283

Crystal Water Monitor: The Smart Way to Monitor Your Pool

284

Outdated & Overdue: When Customers Won’t Replace Old Pool Equipment

285

Recession-Proof Pools: Keeping Your Service Business Afloat

286

The Deadly Danger of Mixing Pool Chemicals! (With Terry Arko of HASA) Part 3 of 3

287

The Ultimate Guide to Beating Pool Algae! (With Terry Arko of HASA) Part 2 of 3

288

The Sodium Bromide Mystery – Why It's Disappearing! (With Terry Arko of HASA) Part 1 of 3

289

The Pool Pro Files: When Customers Don’t Help Part 2

290

The Pool Pro Files: When Customers Don’t Help Part 1

291

Suck It Up: Vacuum Systems vs. Portable Pool Filtration

292

Green Pools & Legal Tools: Protecting Yourself on the Job

293

Chlorine Hack: Make It Last Longer & Work Smarter!

294

Dealing with Cheap Customers: Get Paid What You're Worth!

295

Time Management Myths Pool Pros Believe

296

Focus on What Makes Money in Pool Service

297

Frustrating Pool Filter Cleaning Issues

298

Why I Prefer Cartridge Filters Over DE

299

Aiper Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaners: How Do They Stack Up?

300

Pool Tech’s Guide to Business Growth

301

Rain or Shine: Pool Service and the Rain

302

Pool Equipment: Must-Haves vs. Not-Must-Have

303

Getting Your Pools Ready for Springtime

304

Ducks in Your Pool? Here’s How to Keep Them Out!

305

Are All Cartridges Created Equal?

306

W2 Employee vs. a Pool Service Pro

307

Ultimate Pool Tools Titan Aluminum Pole Compared to Other Brand Poles

308

Saltwater vs. Chlorine Pools – Which One is Better?

309

Leaky Equipment Pads? Here’s How to Fix Them!

310

Cool Pool Tools – The Hyper Pole & More!

311

The True Cost of Owning a Pool – Chemicals, Maintenance & More

312

Avoid These Common Pool Service Liability Issues!

313

How UPA Liability Insurance Protects Pool Pros – with Steve Homer

314

Can You? What Really Works in Pool Care and Equipment Upgrades

315

Why Does My Saltwater Pool Have Zero Chlorine? (Part 2)

316

Why Does My Saltwater Pool Have Zero Chlorine? (part 1)

317

Selling Saltwater Systems Effectively – How to Close the Deal

318

Overdoing It on Your Swimming Pool Design – When More Isn’t Better

319

Saltwater Generator Troubleshooting by Brand

320

Saltwater Pool Troubleshooting & Common Issues

321

Avoid These Pool-Building Mistakes: Equipment & Design Pitfalls

322

Infinity Edge Pools: Stunning Beauty, Hidden Risks

323

Salt Water Generators – A Basic Overview

324

Common Swimming Pool Chemistry Myths – Featuring Bob Lowry (Part 2 of 2)

325

Common Swimming Pool Chemistry Myths – Featuring Bob Lowry (Part 1 of 2)

326

Branding Your Pool Business to Dominate Your Market

327

Swimming Pool Solar Surface Skimmers – Are They Good?

328

Lessons from the Future: What I’d Do Differently in My Pool Business

329

Robot Pool Cleaners and Your Pool Service Accounts

330

Dive Into the Future – The Polaris Freedom Cordless Robotic Cleaner

331

First Impressions Matter – Setting the Tone for Your Pool Service

332

Spotlight on the Polaris MAXX & ATLAS Suction Side Cleaners

333

How NOT to Clean a Swimming Pool

334

Maximizing Efficiency: Effective Ways to Carry Your Pool Equipment

335

YouTube Q&A Volume #22: Answering Your Pool Questions

336

Spare Parts for Your Pool Service

337

Dealing with Picky Pool Customers

338

Pump Basket Tips and and Troubleshooting

339

Charge What for What in Your Pool Service

340

The Plague of Black Algae!

341

Webinar Sneak Peek – Building Wealth and Creating an Exit Strategy for Pool Service Pros

342

Eliminating Frustration on Your Pool Service Route

343

Dealing With Pool Stains

344

Rising from the Ashes: Fire Zone Relief & Cleanup Tips with Terry Arko

345

Commercial Pool Service: Difficulty with the County Health Department

346

Turn Your Pool into a Fire-Fighting Resource: Portable Fire Pump!

347

Multi-Tork Speeds Up Filter Cleaning!

348

Severe Wind and Fire Cleanup for the Pool Service Pro

349

ColorQ VS Taylor Test Kit

350

You Owe Me Money!

351

Basic Marketing Plan

352

Toxic Chemicals Safety Alert!

353

The 2024 Season in Review and the 2025 Swimming Pool Season Preview

354

Carbon Fiber Poles VS Aluminum Pool Poles

355

Answering Your YouTube Pool Questions Volume #21

356

Swimming Pool Skimmer Basket Tips & Tricks

357

Dead Pool Products

358

Introducing my New Sponsors, HASA, The Bottom Feeder & Skimmer!

359

Is Taking that Job or Account Worth It?

360

The Pool Industry is the Best Industry!

361

Why a Swimming Pool is Not Holding Chlorine Part 3 of 3

362

Why a Swimming Pool is Not Holding Chlorine Part 2 of 3

363

Why a Swimming Pool is Not Holding Chlorine Part 1 of 3

364

Reasons Not to Become a Pool Service Pro

365

Suction Side Cleaner Question and Answers

366

Money Saving Tips in Your Pool Service Business

367

Robotic Pool Cleaners Questions and Answers

368

Real World Savings on a VS Pool Pump

369

Raising Rates and Losing Customers is Not All Bad

370

Lazy Pool Service

371

Large Pool Care Tips

372

Reduce CYA in a Swimming Pool

373

Cold Weather Pool Service Tips

374

Swimming Pool Vacuum System Limitations

375

Pool Service Accounts That Make No Sense

376

Answering Your Tough YouTube Swimming Pool Questions Volume #20

377

Business Mistakes that Cost You Money on Your Pool Route

378

Best Variable Speed Pump of 2024

379

Best of Bob Lowry – Which Chlorine Type is the Strongest

380

Bob Lowry’s Last Recorded Podcast November 2021

381

Best of Bob Lowry – Using Copper in Your Swimming Pool

382

Best of Bob Lowry Very Low pH

383

Best of Bob Lowry Balancing Your Pool Water

384

Pool Start-Ups and Balancing Your Pool Water with Joe Laurano

385

Pool Metal Staining and Solutions and Metal in Your Fill Water with Joe Laurano

386

Swimming Pool Metal Stain Removal & Tinted Pool Water with Joe Laurano

387

Swimming Pool Metal Staining Overview with Joe Laurano

388

D.E. Filters VS Cartridge Pool Filters

389

Single-Speed Pool Pumps are Evil!

390

Speed up Your Filter Cleaning on Your Pool Route

391

Dog Attacks Pool Pro!

392

Don’t Take These Pool Service Accounts

393

Setting Your Pool Pump Run Time In the Winter Months

394

Real Estate Investing Made Easy for Pool Service Pros

395

Plan Your Exit Strategy

396

Easy Pool Equipment Installs and Upgrades

397

Taking 4-Week Off on Your Pool Route

398

Why Doesn’t My Salt System Work in the Winter?

399

Answering Your YouTube Questions Volume #19

400

Offering Discounts on Your Pool Route, Are They Effective?

401

What Truck Should You Use for Pool Service?

402

Best Way to Deal with Messy Gardeners!

403

Why I Like Suction Side Automatic Pool Cleaners

404

Sales Tips on Selling New Pool Equipment

405

Time Management on Your Pool Route

406

Losing Pool Service Accounts Hurts

407

Basic Business Skills Everyone Should Have

408

Avoiding Liability with Your Swimming Pool & Service Company Tips

409

When to Cut & Run Out on You Pool Service Route

410

Unreasonable Hospitality and Your Pool Business

411

How Closely Should You Watch the Economy?

412

Acid Wash Fail Points

413

Acid Wash Do’s and Don’ts

414

Best of Bob Lowry: Pool Not Holding Chlorine

415

Best of Pool Guy Podcast: Buying Pools to Build Your Route!

416

Swimming Pool Stain Removal Tips

417

Swimming Pool Pressure Side Cleaners 101

418

Effective Ways to Lower Very High Alkalinity

419

Every Other Week Swimming Pool Service: is it Worth it?

420

When to Add Chlorine Enhancers

421

Ash Clean-Up After a Fire

422

What About Chem Only Pool Service Accounts?

423

Photometer Water Testers 101

424

Pool Service Scam Calls To Beware Of!

425

PORTAVAC 2.0 HAMMERED Review

426

Leaf Debris Clean Up Tips

427

All About Using Cal Hypo Tablets

428

Episode 1500! A Recap of My History in the Industry

429

Keep a Problem Pool or Drop It?

430

Some Things to Avoid Doing on Your Pool Route

431

Solving a D.E. Filter Leak

432

Getting Paid and Collect Money Owed

433

Should You Service Vinyl Liner Pools?

434

Those Scary Moments Out on Your Pool Route

435

Dead Animals in Your Customer's Pool

436

Employee Issues & Recruiting Successfully

437

Buying and Selling a Partial Route

438

Common Pool Filter Issues

439

Taking Your Foot Off the Gas in Your Business

440

Answering your YouTube Questions Volume #18

441

Motorized Pool Covers and Solar Blankets

442

Tough Customer and Some Solutions

443

Common Swimming Pool Mistakes to Avoid

444

My Go-To Automatic Cleaners That I Demo For My Customers

445

Pool Salt Cell Sizing Explained

446

Best Way to Pay Your Employees

447

Why Using Profanity Hurts Your Business

448

What is Causing Low Pool Filter PSI

449

A Practical Guide to a Business Plan

450

Overcoming Discouragement in Your Business

451

Are You Ready for Commerical Pool Service?

452

Answering your YouTube Questions Volume #17

453

The #1 Cause of High Filter PSI

454

The Deep End Pool Podcast Interview Part 3 of 3

455

The Deep End Pool Podcast Interview Part 2 of 3

456

The Deep End Pool Podcast Interview Part 1 of 3

457

Pool Chemicals That Have Not Caught On

458

Equipment Suggestions for New Pool Build or Remodel

459

Swim Check Fix Phosphate Slow Dissolving Phosphate Remover

460

Water Tech Line-up of Battery Pool & Spa Cleaners

461

Water Tech Precision V10 Now With a Fully Enclosed Rechargeable Battery!

462

Controlling pH in a Saltwater Pool

463

Saltwater Pool Issues & Solutions!

464

Best of Terry Arko: High CYA

465

Best of Terry Arko: Using Liquid Chlorine Effectively

466

How to Treat Metals in a Swimming Pool with Alicia Stephens & Brian Trenck of KIK/BioLab

467

Cloudy Pool Water Causes and Cure with Alicia Stephens & Brian Trenck of KIK/BioLab

468

Phosphates 101 with Alicia Stephens & Brian Trenck of KIK/BioLab

469

Pool Surface Type Differences

470

What is a Chlorine Enhancer?

471

Best Use of Chlorine

472

Should I upgrade to a Robotic Pool Cleaner

473

Swimming Pool Equipment Lifespan

474

Start Planning or Plan to Fail

475

The Best Pool Service Vehicle Category

476

More Green Pool Clean-Up Fails

477

What to do When you Get Sick On Your Pool Route

478

Pool Surface Debris Help

479

How I Carry My Stuff To My Service Accounts

480

Vacuum to Waste Methods

481

All Pool Robots Are Not Created Equally

482

Answering YouTube Questions Volume #16

483

Must-Have Pool Tools

484

Add More Chlorine to Fix Everything!

485

Gas Heater Ban in California

486

Are You a Good Fit for the pool Industry?

487

Best of Bob Lowry Adjusted Alkalinity

488

Curing a Cloudy Swimming Pool

489

Best of Bob Lowry Short Term Rental Tips

490

Best of Bob Lowry Pool Surface Types Care and Cautions

491

Best of Bob Lowry Different Water Testing Methods

492

Best Of Bob Lowry All About Nitrates & Phosphates

493

Automatic Pool Cleaner Overview

494

Black Algae Treatment & Prevention

495

Spot Algae Treatment

496

Focusing Your Skills to Maximize Your Pool Service Business

497

Landing Bids Effectively

498

Common Swimming Pool Misconceptions

499

Some More Common Newbie Mistakes to Avoid

500

Answering Yout Tough YouTube Questions Volume 15

501

Is the Primate Carbon Fiber Pole The Best Pool Pole?

502

Common New Pool Pro Mistakes to Avoid

503

Controlling and Adjusting pH in a Swimming Pool

504

Chemical Handling and Storage Safety Tips

505

Do the Math – You May Be Surprised

506

Are Corded Robotic Cleaners a Thing of the Past?

507

An Explosion of Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaners

508

Filter Cleaning Tips to Speed Things Up!

509

Problems Pool Pros Faced Caused by Others

510

Blunders to Avoid on Your Pool Route

511

Having the Right Set Up at the Right Time

512

When to Cut & Run Out on Your Pool Route

513

The Pool Deck a Pool Pro Community by SKIMMER

514

Blazing Hot Days on Your Pool Route

515

The VacDaddy 2.0 New Features and Accessories!

516

Ways to Prevent Burnout in Your Pool Business

517

3" Trichlor Tablets Unpacked

518

Saltwater Pool Troubles That You Run Into with Your Customers

519

How to Avoid the Pool Pro Life Sentence: Working Forever

520

Swimming Pool Timers 101

521

What is Your True Profit?

522

Those Tough Pools

523

VS Pool Pump Money Saving Secrets

524

Reasons Not to Do Commerical Pool Service

525

Answering YouTube Questions Volume #14

526

Keeping that Pool Water Safe

527

Best Swimming Pool Pump Run Time

528

Chlorine Enhancers and Algae Prevention

529

Common Hurdles to Overcome When Starting or Expanding a Pool Business

530

Pass on These Green Pools

531

Using Chlorine Effectively on Your Pool Route

532

Terry Arko on Chlorine Byproducts, What to Test For in a Pool and More!

533

The Orenda Acquisition by HASA One Year Later with Terry Arko of HASA

534

REVDUP Apparel Pro Jerseys with Owner Don Douglas

535

Effective Marketing to Expand Your Pool Service

536

Best Suction Cleaner for Your Pool Surface Type

537

Failed Pool Products

538

Pool Surface Types Overview and Cautions

539

How Closely should you Watch the Economy?

540

It Takes a Lot to Get Fired from a Service Account

541

Answering Your YouTube Questions Volume 13

542

Green Pool Bidding Tips and Tricks

543

Prevent a Green Pool & the Best Clean Up Methods

544

Preventing Algae in Your Swimming Pool

545

Selling Salt Systems on Your Pool Route

546

Going From Springtime to Summertime

547

Is Cal Hypo the Best Swimming Pool Shock

548

How The Big Three Rule the Pool Industry

549

Best Of Bob Lowry- Is Trichlor the Strongest Chlorine Type?

550

Bidding New Swimming Pool Service Accounts Like an Expert

551

Roadmap to Switching to Cal Hypo Tablets

552

Trichlor 3” Tablets Are Not All Created Equal

553

Swimming Pool Filtration 101

554

Planning Your Exit Strategy

555

Making the Chlorine Last in a Pool

556

PoolRx Compatibility and Use Questions with Fred Schweer of PoolRx

557

PoolRx Sales Strategies and when to sell a Booster with Fred Schweer of PoolRx

558

PoolRx Overview with Fred Schweer of PoolRx

559

Don’t Over Do It Out on Your Pool Route

560

Basic Business Skills Go a Long Way

561

Manual Vacuuming VS Vacuum Systems

562

Business Owners Need Thick Skin

563

What is the Best Pool Sanitizer?

564

Do You Need a Vacuum System?

565

Investing for Your Future Talking Real Estate Part 2

566

Investing for your Future Talking Real Estate Part 1

567

Saltwater Pool High Chlorine and High pH

568

Common Salt System Troubles

569

Some Good Reasons to Drain a Pool

570

Answering Your YouTube Questions Volume 12

571

Setting Your Service Rate

572

Price Increase Template

573

Extreme Swimming Pool Mistakes

574

Bottom Feeder 2024 Version -What is New and Improved!

575

State of The Pool Service Industry Report Top Takeaways

576

Is it Worth You Time?

577

Time Saving Tips for Your Pool Service

578

My Go To Swimming Pool Water Testers

579

Demystifying Backwashing a Filter

580

Some Bad Noises on Your Pool Route

581

Thinking About Commercial Pool Service?

582

Some Chemical Handling and Storage

583

Rain and More Rain!

584

Pool Pro and Taxes

585

Answering Your YouTube Questions Volume 11

586

Should You Get a Polaris 360 Pool Cleaner?

587

Pool Guy and the Law

588

Skimmer: The State of Pool Service 2024

589

Low Filter PSI and Some Common Causes Part 2 of 2

590

Low Filter PSI and Some Common Causes Part 1 of 2

591

What is a Micron or Micrometer?

592

Having an Automatic Cleaner in Every Pool is Smart!

593

What’s Up with The Bottom Feeder? Honest Answers From the Owner Glen Heffernan

594

Some Things They Don’t Tell You About VS Pool Pumps

595

Duties of a Pool Service Employee

596

Are You Ready to Expand Your Business?

597

Metal Stain Treatment

598

Cartridge Pool Filter Myths

599

How Not to Burn Out

600

What Cleaning Equipment I Would Buy First

601

The One for One Rule

602

Scott Roberts from NPRS on Buying a Partial Route and More!

603

Is Pool Service a Growing Industry? With Scott Roberts of NPRS

604

How to Avoid Costly Business Mistakes

605

Fighting Customers Over Pool Pump Runtime

606

Why D.E. Filters Are on the Way Out Part 2 of 2

607

Why D.E. filters Are on the Way Out Part 1 of 2

608

Common Pool Filter Mistakes

609

How to Get Your Customer’s To Pay for Everything

610

Which Polaris Pressure Cleaner is the Best?

611

Best Ways to Avoid Mistakes Out on Your Pool Route

612

Answering Your YouTube Questions Volume 10

613

Swimming Pool Money Saving Tips

614

Tips on Vacuuming an Attached Spa

615

Bad Luck Days Out on Your Pool Route

616

Polaris Atlas & Maxx Cleaner VS Hayward Pool Cleaner

617

Cold Weather Tips to Get Through Your Pool Route

618

Easy VS Pool Pump Upgrade

619

Best of with Bob Lowry on Tri Chlor Being the Strongest Chlorine

620

Best of with Scott Petty of Hayward on DEO Pump Rules

621

Best of with Harold Evan’s of Orenda on the LIS Index

622

Best of with Terry Arko of HASA on Sanitizers

623

Best of with Scott Roberts of NPRS on Employees

624

2023 Pool Season In Review

625

Big Swimming pool Care and Bidding Tips

626

Pool Child Safety Tips for You and Your Pool Service Customers

627

Collections and Lawsuits 101 on Your Pool Service Route

628

Keys to Success and They Be Not What You Are Thinking

629

Common Underbidding Mistakes to Avoid in Your Pool Service

630

Jandy SpeedSet Best Stand-Alone Controller of 2023

631

Pro Series Boric Acid Product Review

632

Polaris FREEDOM and Dolphin LIBERTY Cordless Robotic Cleaners Review

633

What Makes a Pool Product Good?

634

Advantage Manufacturing PORTAVAC 2.0 & Service Cart 2.0

635

SpaBot Cordless Spa Robot & Hayward TracVac Cleaner Are They Good?

636

Skimlite CarbonLite Carbon Fiber Pool Pole

637

PoolLab 2.0 and LaMotte ColorQ Pro Photometers

638

Pool Pro Guide to Investing in Real Estate

639

BWT PK Turbo & Water Tech Battery Leaf Vac

640

Taking 4-Weeks Off Every Year!

641

Ways to Stay Safe Out On Your Pool Route

642

Answering Your YouTube Questions Volume 9

643

Suction Side Cleaner Installation Tips & Tricks

644

Rudy Stankowitz on Algae Best of the Pool Guy Podcast Show Part 2 of 2

645

Rudy Stankowitz on Algae Best of the Pool Guy Podcast Show Part 1 of 2

646

Ways to Vacuum a Swimming Pool Faster

647

Vacuum System VS System Vacuuming

648

Draining A Pool is Not Rocket Science

649

Picky Pool Service Customers

650

Off-Brand Robotic Pool Cleaners Hype or Real?

651

Dealing With Dog Issues on Your Pool Route

652

Gardner & Landscaper Relations 101

653

Saltwater Pool & Salt Cells and the Winter Months

654

Answering Your YouTube Questions Volume 8

655

Watch Out for Those Little Things on Your Pool Route

656

Commercial Pool Service the Good and Bad Part 2 of 2

657

Commercial Pool Service the Good and Bad Part 1 of 2

658

Deadly Smells Out on Your Pool Route

659

Over Thinking and Under Thinking Things in Your Pool Business

660

Suction Side Cleaners that are Bullet Proof

661

Best Pool Tile Cleaning Methods

662

Time-Saving Ideas on Your Service Route

663

Add Value to Your Pool Service to Set Yourself Apart

664

PaythePoolman.com Payroll and Pool Junction Features with Teresa Berry Part 2 of 2

665

PaythePoolman.com Features and Overview with Teresa Berry Part 1 of 2

666

Time to Upgrade Your Pool Equipment to Premium

667

Weekly Service VS Every Other Week Service

668

Heave Debris Pools

669

Negatives of the Pool Service Industry

670

Some Smart Marketing Tips to Grow Your Pool Service

671

Planning to Fail In Your Service Business

672

Would I Recommend the AquaStar Pipeline Filter

673

Do VS Pool Pumps Really Save You Money?

674

How to Avoid Burnout on Your Pool Route

675

How Many Tri-Chlor Tablets Should I add?

676

Odd Pools on Your Route

677

Undersized Swimming Pool Equipment

678

Winter Chemical Use and Other Tips for Your Pool in the Off-Season

679

Hayward Navigator/Pool Vac, the #1 Suction Side Cleaner

680

Things to Consider When Doing a Green Pool Clean-Up

681

All About Cal Hypo Part 2 of 2

682

All About Cal Hypo Part 1 of 2

683

Pentair Family of VS Pool Pumps

684

Best New Pool Products of the 2023 Season

685

Treating Pool Calcium Build-Up

686

Pool Guy's Motto is “Do No Harm to the Pool Surface”

687

Who is Holding the Bag on a “Bad” Plaster Job?

688

Best Water Testing Methods?

689

Going From Pool Service to Pool Builder

690

You Can’t Clean Pools Forever You Know

691

Convincing Your Customers that their Salt Cell Needs to be Replaced

692

An Automatic Cleaner at Every Stop

693

Are Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaners a Gimmick?

694

VacDaddy Revisited – Keep it on Your Radar!

695

Switching from a Pressure Side Cleaner to Which Cleaner Type?

696

Bob Lowry on Using a Copper algaecide In Your Pool

697

Bob Lowry Explains Adjusted Alkalinity

698

Best Way to Reduce the CYA in a Pool

699

Don’t Be Lazy Out On Your Pool Route

700

Routine is Important in Your Pool Service

701

High Filter PSI Right After Cleaning a Filter

702

The Pros and Cons of Photometer Testing

703

How to Deal with Pools that Use A Lot Of Chemicals Each Week

704

Tropical Storm Hilary & Recovering From Storm Damage

705

VS Pool Pump Tips

706

Making the Leap Into The Swimming Pool Industry

707

Raising Pool Service Rates 101

708

To Winterize (Close) Your Pool Or Not to Winterize Your Pool

709

Red Flag Pool Route Customers

710

Critters in Your Swimming Pool

711

Upgrading Your Current Swimming Pool Lights

712

Pool Route Logistics – Things to Think About

713

Some Tips on Your New Pool Build

714

Aluminum VS Carbon Fiber Pool Poles

715

Are Cal-Hypo Tablets a Game Changer?

716

PoolRx Questions and Answers

717

WaterGuru Sense S2 Now with 5-Test Factors!

718

Wind is the Enemy

719

Hot Tub Cleaning Methods

720

Different Ways to Maintain Proper Pool Water Level

721

Some Cool Riptide Vacuum System Accessories for the SL Cart

722

It’s Hotter Than Hades Out Here!

723

Need New Pool Equipment?

724

Rookie Pool Skimmer Issues

725

Rookie Pump Not Priming Issues

726

Rookie Referring Work Out Issues

727

Rookie Algae Treatment Issues

728

Rookie Pool Guy Pool Filter Issues

729

Should You Pass on Large Pools?

730

Some Swimming Pool Service Bidding Red Flags

731

HOA Pools are Great!

732

Why You Should Hire A Pool Service Company

733

Salt System Not Working

734

How to Take a Vacation as a Pool Service Pro

735

Carry These Spare Parts on Your Pool Route

736

Effective Ways to Add Borates to Your Pool

737

Which Vehicle is Best for Pool Service?

738

Summer Pool Care Tips & Tricks

739

Best of Bob Lowry: What is a PPM Anyway?

740

Best of Bob Lowry: Hot Tub Care

741

Best of Bob Lowry: Different Chlorine Types and Which is Best

742

Best of Bob Lowry: Is High CYA Really a Problem?

743

Best of Bob Lowry: Benefits of Adding Borates to your Pool

744

Stay In Your Lane - Do Less and Accomplish More!

745

Is Offering Tiered Pool Service a Good Option?

746

Those Pesky Problem Pools

747

Dogs and Your Swimming Pool

748

When to Add Salt to Your Swimming Pool

749

Pool Pro Invest Now!

750

Dealing with Heavy Debris Pools

751

Being Efficient Out on Your Pool Route

752

Backwashing Tips and Common Issues

753

Low and High Pool Filter PSI

754

Are You Spinning Your Wheels Out There?

755

Taking on a Pool with Existing Stains

756

Expand your Pool Service Route

757

Why Brushing a Pool is Important

758

Swimming Pool Skimmer Issues

759

Answering Your YouTube Questions Volume 7

760

Suction Side Cleaner Not Moving

761

Pool Filter Issues Part 2 of 2

762

Pool Filter Issues Part 1 of 2

763

Which Automatic Cleaner is the Best for Your Swimming Pool?

764

Bead Blasting Tile Cleaning

765

Fluidra on Moving Towards a More Sustainable Pool with Brad Parker and Mark Bauckman

766

Comparing the Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaners

767

Commitment to Excellence in Your Pool Service Business

768

Zero Chlorine in Your Pool

769

Things that Slow You Down Out on Your Pool Route

770

Avoid this Pool Service Business Mistakes

771

Answering Your YouTube Questions Volume 6

772

Preventing Algae on Your Pool Route

773

Best Green Pool Clean-Up Methods

774

Answering Your Pool Business Questions

775

What Features Make a Great VS Pump?

776

Answering Your YouTube Questions Volume 5

777

Is It Time to Upgrade Your Pool Filter?

778

Time to Upgrade to a Saltwater System?

779

Pool Pro are you Ready to Invest in Real Estate?

780

Different Methods to Vacuum a Pool to “Waste”

781

Answering Your YouTube Comments & Questions Volume 4

782

Cordless or Corded Robotic Cleaner, That is the Question

783

Prevent Algae in a Swimming Pool

784

How Not to Get Bad Reviews

785

Test Strip VS… How Test Strips Compare to Other Testing Methods

786

Answering Your YouTube comments & Questions Volume 3

787

Some Tips to Prevent Burnout in Your Pool Service Business

788

Cloudy Pool Water Causes and Cures

789

Spotlight on Dichlor the Lesser Known Chlorine Type

790

Spotlight on Trichlor & Tips on Using it as Your Primary Sanitizer

791

Answering Your YouTube Comments Volume 2

792

How Leslie’s Wholesale Can Partner With Your Pool Service with Chad Christensen

793

Jandy SpeedSet Controller – Easy VS Pump Control with Steve Jones of Fluidra

794

Spotlight on Cal Hypo and How to Use it as Your Primary Sanitizer

795

Spotlight on Liquid Chlorine & How to Use it Effectively

796

Answering Your YouTube Comments Volume 1

797

Answering Robotic Pool Cleaner Critics

798

The Polaris Line-Up of Cleaners with Skye Svenningsen of Fluidra

799

Benefits of a MultiCyclone Pre-Filter

800

Best Suction Side Cleaner in 2023

801

The Future is Now in Your Business -Proactive Thinking Tips

802

PoolLab 2.0 (WATER TESTER in the USA) Some Must-Have Features

803

Chris Brink the CEO of HASA on Pressing Industry Issues & HASA's Acquisition of Orenda

804

How to Build Word of Mouth Advertisement in Your Pool Service

805

PORT-A-VAC 2.0 the Ultimate Portable Filtration System!

806

Best Ways to Get Paid on the Spot

807

Do These Things and Your Swimming Pool Will Look Awful in the Summer

808

Pool Surface Issues: what is Normal and What is a Defect?

809

Are All Trichlor Tablets Equal?

810

Best of Bob Lowry “TDS and Your Pool”

811

Black Algae Effective Treatment

812

Best VS Pump for A Pool Running on 115 Volts

813

Rain and Some Common Pool Issues

814

Best of Bob Lowry “Algae and Algaecides”

815

Pool Industry Mergers: HASA Buys ORENDA and More

816

2023 Western Pool & Spa Show New Product Spotlight

817

Resetting the Podcast at Episode 1111!

818

An Overview of Chlorine Enhancers

819

The Power of a Service Agreement

820

Multi-Tork New 4-Pack of Filter Sockets

821

Clever Marketing Ideas to Land More Pool Service Accounts

822

The Truth About the Negative Aspects of Being a Pool Service Pro

823

Residential vs Commercial Pool Service Which is Better

824

Why a Pool is Not Holding Chlorine Part 3 of 3

825

Why A Pool is Not Holding Chlorine Part 2 of 3

826

Why A Pool is Not Holding Chlorine Part 1 of 3

827

PoolRx Plus – All About the Booster, Benefits with a Salt Pool & More with Fred Schweer Part 2 of 2

828

PoolRx Plus- Use 50% less Chlorine and Prevents Algae with Fred Schweer Part 1 of 2

829

Some Irritating Pool Service Customer Mistakes and Oversights

830

Best Way to Deal With Messy Gardeners Out on Your Pool Route

831

Carbon Fiber vs. Aluminum Pool Poles, Which is Right for You?

832

Some Common Cartridge Filter Cleaning Myths and Truths

833

Cyclone Filter Cleaner System with Founder Jordan Thiessen

834

Pool Pro You Need Passive Income

835

Skimmer Suction Fails & Fixes

836

Should You Offer Free Services to Land Accounts?

837

Chemical-Only Service Done Right Equals Easy Money

838

How Do You Know When the Filter Elements Are Bad?

839

New Pool Guy Time Wasting Mistakes

840

New Pool Guy Mistakes to Avoid

841

Should you Cut Costs to Increase your Pool Service Profits?

842

Nothing is Perfect in the Pool Industry

843

How Green Pool Clean Ups can Grow Your Pool Service

844

The Benefits of Using Multiple Pool Water Test Kits

845

Pool Skimming Tips and Best Leaf Rakes

846

Swimming Pool Manual Vacuuming Tips and Tricks

847

Setting Your Hourly Pool Service Rate

848

Sales Tips for Selling VS Pumps

849

BWT PK Giant & PK Turbo Are Revolutionary Cordless Vacuums

850

Tips on Selling Saltwater Systems to Your Customers

851

Weekly Pool Service Should Be Your Primary Focus

852

Wind Event Day-by-Day Clean-Up Routine

853

How Important is Circulation – Very Important!

854

Lesser Known Suction Side Cleaners

855

Passing on That Golden Customer Could Cost You

856

What is Better, Buying a House with a Pool or Building a Pool After?

857

How to Create a Winning Pool Service Company! With Scott Roberts of NPRS

858

Does Buying a Pool Route Make Good Business Sense? With Scott Roberts of NPRS

859

Spotlight on Clear Pool Products

860

The Pool Industry Positives Outweigh any Negatives

861

Classic Underbidding Mistakes in Your Pool Service

862

AquaStar Pipeline Filter 9 months Later

863

PSS (Pool Service Software), Go Beyond with your Pool Business, Demo with Gus Velez Co-Founder

864

Is All-Inclusive Billing Still Smart in 2023?

865

Every Pool Should Have An Automatic Cleaner

866

Where to Invest Your Profits in 2023

867

Winter and Your Salt System

868

Why Chlorine Prices Are Totally Insane!

869

Vacuum System Bag Micron Rating – Riptide Bags

870

“Play the Tape Forward” in Your Pool Service Business

871

Top Photometer Choices for Your Pool Service

872

Dealing with a Bad Review

873

Why a Pool Has Very Little or No Suction

874

Rainbow 300 Chlorinator Cautions and Fails

875

How to Vacuum a Spa

876

Underrated Products of 2023: VacDaddy

877

The Real Logic Behind Increasing Your Prices

878

Ways to Speed Up Your Pool Filter Cleaning On Your Route

879

Best of Bob Lowry #10 Pool With That “Chlorine” Smell

880

Best of Bob Lowry #9 Cal Hypo Leaves a Black Stain

881

Best of Bob Lowry #8 Constant High Ph

882

Best of Bob Lowry #7 Commercial vs Residential Pools

883

Best Swimming Pool Filter of 2022

884

Best Suction Cleaner of 2022

885

Vacuum System with Or Without a Cart? Which is Better

886

Hype or Real? SkimDoctor 2.0 & PoolSkim

887

How to Take 4 Weeks Off Each Year in Your Pool Service Business

888

The Best Salt System of 2022

889

Gas Heater VS an Electric Heat Pump Which is Better at Heating a Pool or Spa?

890

Buying a Partial Pool Route

891

How to Drop Bad Service Accounts Without Losing Any Money

892

How BWT Robotic Cleaners and Portable Vacuums can Help the Pool Pro with Sean McDermott of BWT

893

Benefits of Robotic Pool Cleaners with Sean McDermott of BWT

894

Best Of Bob Lowry #6 – Preventing Algae

895

Multi-Tork Socket Set – Save Time on Your Filter Cleaning!

896

Setting a Swimming Pool VS Pump Run-time and Speeds (RPM)

897

VS Pool Pump Tips, Tricks & User Error

898

My Pick for the Best VS Pool Pump

899

Routines are an Essential Part of Business

900

Some Pools to Steer Clear Of

901

Red Flag Customers

902

Handling Aggressive and Friendly Dogs on Your Pool Route

903

The 2023 Pool Season, Will It be a Carbon Copy of 2022?

904

Real or Hype: The Primate Pool Pole

905

Do You Love Doing Pool Service?

906

Hayward Navigator & Pool Vac V-Flex an Underrated Cleaner

907

Should You Service Pools in the Rain?

908

Pool Guy Investing Advice: Do It Now!

909

Confession, I Don’t Carry a Pool Vacuum Hose on my Truck

910

Get Some Good Cleaning Equipment Bro!

911

Real or Hype? CuLator Metal and Stain Eliminator

912

Best and Worst Time to Start a Pool Service Business

913

Burr, it’s Cold Out There

914

Deciding Between Suction Pool Cleaner Types

915

How to Lose money in Your Business

916

Should you Start Taking Above Ground pools?

917

The Danger of Under Bidding

918

Is there a Price Ceiling?

919

Some Essential Handy Stuff to Have on Your Pool Service Truck

920

Polaris 280 Tips & Tricks

921

Why Pool Business Fail Part 2 – Lack of Planning

922

Why Pool Businesses Fail Part 1 – Lack of Funds

923

Some Weird Things Happening at a Pool

924

Suction Cleaner Installation Tips

925

Putting Yourself Out of Business

926

Hype or Real: LaMotte Spin Touch

927

Low Pool Filter PSI Causes and Cures

928

Episode 1,000! How I Keep Motivated & Avoid Burn Out

929

California’s Potential Ban on Gas Pool Heaters

930

Hype or Real? VacDaddy & Bottom Feeder

931

Hype or Real? Polaris Atlas/Maxx, AquaStar Pipeline Filter & Betta 2.0

932

Answering Some of the Negative Points of Entering the Pool Service Industry

933

Cartridge Pool Filters the Good, the Bad & the Ugly

934

Chemical Safe Handling Tips

935

Nation Wide 1099 Ruling Could Make All Workers Employees

936

What is Free Available Chlorine and Ways to Test for It

937

Time is Money Out on Your Pool Route

938

Pool Equipment Inspection Tips

939

Honesty is Truly the Best Policy!

940

LaMotte Tracer Digital PockeTester Line-up

941

Smart Business Practices for a Down Economy

942

Test Strips That You Never Knew Existed

943

Black Algae Treatment Tips!

944

Should You Start Doing Commercial Pool Service?

945

HOA Pool Bidding Tips and Tricks

946

Backwashing a Filter Overview of the Process

947

Compact or Full Size Truck for Pool Service: Spotlight on the Honda Ridgeline

948

Why Pool Service is the Best Profession to Enter

949

Polaris 360 vs Suction Side Cleaner

950

Pool Pro Ask Yourself, "Is it Worth it?”

951

Small Pool Care Tips

952

Riptide Vacuum System Tips, Tricks and Accessories

953

Major Wind Event Pool Pro Tips

954

How HASA is Continuing Bob Lowry’s Legacy with Terry Arko of HASA

955

Benefits of Using Liquid Chlorine on Your Pool Route with Terry Arko of HASA

956

How HASA Got Involved with the Netflix Movie “Day Shift” with Terry Arko of HASA

957

Managing Pools with High CYA with Terry Arko of HASA

958

The Drought, High TDS and Your Pool with Terry Arko of HASA

959

How the Leslie's Pro Partner Program Can Grow Your Business & Special Savings on Hayward Equipment

960

How Not to Get In Over Your Head With A Pool Problem

961

Try Tiered Pool Service Accounts

962

Avoid Doing These Things on Your Pool Route

963

Recession Talk, Pool Pro No Need To Panic!

964

Basic Cleaning Equipment to Get You Started on Cleaning a Pool

965

Big Pools Can Be a Big Pain

966

First Look at the AquaStar Pipeline VS Pump with Todd Pieri

967

Why the Pool Pro Will Love the AquaStar Pipeline Filters with Todd Pieri

968

AquaStar Pipeline Filters Overview with Todd Pieri COO of AquaStar

969

Vacuum System or a Portable Filtration System?

970

SmarterSpa a Plug & Play SWG for Hot Tubs!

971

Should You Offer Discounts to Land New Customers?

972

Pool Guy Math Wizard! Adding Income to Your Pool Route is Easy!

973

The Ideal Run Time for Your Pool Pump

974

Every Other Week Service, Should I Do It?

975

Fastest Way to Vacuum a Pool

976

Pool Pole Choices Aluminum Or Carbon Fiber?

977

Practical Ways of Speeding Up Your Day On Your Pool Route

978

Help! D.E. Is Leaking Into My Pool!

979

Best of the Pool Pro Round Table

980

Best of Rudy Stankowitz – Common Pool Myths

981

Best of Bob Lowry – Free Chlorine Level Mistakes & Borates

982

Best Of Pool Plaster Panel – Start-Up Methods and More

983

Why 3 PPM of Free Chlorine is Not the Ideal Level

984

Some Common Suction Side Cleaner Issue

985

Tips for Equipment Below The Pool’s Water Level

986

Hayward Navigator, Love it or Hate it!

987

Lawsuits and other Liability Issues on Your Pool Route

988

Innovative Pool Products Under $40 That Are Game Changers!

989

Having Good Boundaries with Your Pool Route

990

What Chemicals Can Be Substituted For What?

991

Sales Tips for VS Pumps

992

What Chemicals Can You Put Through the Skimmer?

993

VS Pool Pump Myths

994

Green Pool Fail! How To Do It Right the First Time

995

A Hot Tub is Just a Tiny Pool, Right?

996

Pool Pro Real Estate Investing Guide Part 2 of 2

997

Pool Pro Real Estate Investing Guide Part 1 of 2

998

Robots and Automation Are Taking Over the Pool Industry!

999

Business Question: Getting Started & Non-Profit Ideas

1000

New Swimming Pool Product – You Are the Beta Tester!

1001

Water Tech Battery Operated Cleaners -My Top Picks for You

1002

Pal Light Dual Zone Upgrade & Why I like the Pal EvenGlow System

1003

Vinyl Pool Care Tips and Tricks

1004

Swimming Pool Vacuum System Limitations

1005

Why Is My Pool Not Holding Chlorine? Featuring the Best of Bob Lowry

1006

Pool Pro -What to Invest in During a Recession

1007

Dear Pool Product Manufacturer -Please Fix This!

1008

Every Chlorine Type Has a By-Product, What Can you Live With?

1009

Paying it Forward as In Passing Cost Onto Your Customers in a Smart Way

1010

Some More Typical Pool Service Rookie Mistakes That Everyone Makes

1011

Some Drawbacks of Adding Borates to 50 PPM

1012

Typical Pool Service Rookie Mistakes That Everyone Makes

1013

How Did my Predictions for The 2022 Season Pan Out?

1014

These Are the Pools I would Pass On for Sure!

1015

Solar Pool Covers the Good and Bad

1016

Pool Child Safety Tips to Prevent Drowning

1017

Repairs or Weekly Pool Service? Which Is Better?

1018

The Winning Combination – Pool Care Made Easy!

1019

Vacation Time and Your Pool Service Company – How to Take Time off

1020

Will Smart Water Monitors Replace Pool Service?

1021

Employee, 1099 Sub Contractor or a Third Option You Might Not Have Thought Of

1022

VacDaddy Vacuum to Waste Attachment – A Real Game Changer

1023

My Thoughts on the Chlorine Genie

1024

Should I Charge For a Return Service or Special Service?

1025

Why Replacing Your DE Filter with a Cartridge Filter is Smart

1026

Business Question: How to Capture More Leads?

1027

Do You Save money By switching to a Saltwater Pool?

1028

A Recap of My Platforms and Why Being a Pool Service Pro is Legit!

1029

VS Pumps are Great!

1030

WaterGuru Smart Water Monitor

1031

Muriatic Acid Alternatives

1032

It Ain’t Cheap to Own a Swimming Pool

1033

Liquid Chlorine VS Cal-Hypo

1034

Shock and Awe VS Floc Method for Green Pool Clean Up

1035

Are Cal Hypo Tablets Any Good?

1036

Man it’s Blazing Hot Out Here!

1037

Should You Drain a Green Pool?

1038

Rising pH in Your Pool – Solved!

1039

Photometer, Test Strips & Reagent Test Kits – Why All Are Useful

1040

Salt Cell Blowback – What the Heck is It?

1041

How to Know If My Filter Cartridge is Bad

1042

Why an HOA Pool Can Be Golden

1043

An Overview of 3" Trichlor Tablets

1044

An Overview of Salt Water System (SWG) Brands

1045

El Cheapo, How to Deal with Those Cheap Customers

1046

Don’t be Lazy on Your Pool Route

1047

How the Drought Will Affect Your Pool Service

1048

Pool Surface Skimming Help – Devices to Make Your Life Easier

1049

How to Insulate Your Business From a Recession

1050

Pool Business Matrix

1051

Are you making a “Real” profit in your pool service business?

1052

Will Prices Ever Drop?

1053

Add More Chlorine Bro!

1054

How Many Pools Can You Clean in One Day?

1055

The First Impression in Everything in Business

1056

Flate Rate vs Itemized Billing for your Pool Service

1057

Generic Robotic Cleaners VS the Major Manufacturer Robotic Cleaners

1058

Pentair IntelliFlo VS Pump Hacks & Tips

1059

How To Know If a Swimming Pool Product is Good?

1060

When to Refer Work Out on Your Pool Route

1061

To Do-It Yourself or Not, That is the Question

1062

Betta 2.0 The New Standard in Solar-Powered Surface Cleaners

1063

Some Reasons Why Your Suction Side Cleaner is Not Moving

1064

Proper Automatic Cleaner Care

1065

AquaStar Pipeline Filter, Small but Mighty!

1066

Why a Cleaner in Every Pool on Your Route is a Great Idea

1067

Geared Suction Side Cleaners VS Bouncing Cleaners

1068

Polaris ATLAS XT & MAXX vs Hayward PoolCleaner-Aquanaut-Phoenix

1069

Differences Between Fiberglass, Vinyl, and Plaster Pool Types

1070

Why Residential Pools are Your Bread and Butter

1071

How to Effectively Bid Commercial Pools

1072

Commercial Pool Service Pros and Cons

1073

What is Normal and What is a Defect of the Plaster?

1074

How you Present Yourself is a Reflection of Your Business

1075

Setting Your Service Call Rates Based on Current Inflationary Conditions

1076

Rainbow Chlorinator Tips & Tricks

1077

Chlorine Wash Tips and Tricks

1078

Swimming Pool Acid Wash do’s and Don’ts

1079

Product Defects: Hayward VS Drives & Pentair Intelliflo VS Pump Communication Error

1080

Ways to Speed Up the Bidding Process

1081

Why a Website is Essential for Your Pool Service

1082

How to Break a Pool from Tri-Chlor Tablets

1083

How to Choose the Best Chlorine Type for Your Pool

1084

Drop Those High Chemical Use Pool Service Accounts

1085

Things to Know About Variable Speed Pumps

1086

How to Handle Runaway Inflation

1087

Is Pool Service Really Recession Proof?

1088

Borates for Dummies

1089

Should You Start Charging Your Customers for 3” Tablets?

1090

Nidec Neptune Series Variable Speed Motors

1091

Polaris Atlas XT – The Most Advanced Suction Side Cleaner, Period!

1092

A Highlight of Some of the Companies At the Western Pool Show

1093

Audio Tour of the Western Pool & Spa Show Floor

1094

An Overview of the Four Major Vacuum Systems

1095

Texas Deep Freeze Redux and Some Tips from Harold Evans of Orenda

1096

Knowledge Can Help You with the Runaway Industry Wide Inflation, with Harold Evans of Orenda

1097

How Important is the LSI Anyway? With Harold Evans of Orenda

1098

Tips on Running Your Service Business the Right Way with Harold Evans of Orenda

1099

Swimming Pool Regional Differences & Things to Know From State to State

1100

PoolRx+ Tips and Things to Note with Fred Schweer of PoolRx

1101

Using PoolRx+ with High CYA Levels & Commercial Pool Sizing with Fred Schweer

1102

PoolRx+ Booster and Enhanced Chlorine Levels with Fred Schweer of PoolRx

1103

PoolRx+ and How It Can Save You Money On Chemical Cost with Fred Schweer of PoolRX

1104

Signs Your Pool Filter Needs to be Cleaned

1105

Some Common Sense Factors When Upgrading Your Pool Filter

1106

The Truth and Myths of Purchasing a Swimming Pool Route with Scott Roberts of NPRS

1107

Tips on Managing and Recruiting Employees for Your Pool Route with Scott Roberts of NPRS

1108

Inflation, Mega Pool Companies & Buying a Partial Route with Scott Roberts of NPRS

1109

Bloopers and Fails Out on My Pool Route

1110

Simple Things You Can Add to Make Your Pool Service Bid Shine

1111

Advantage Manufacturing Service Cart & Bottom Feeder Cart!

1112

Advertising Effectively to Get New Pool Service Accounts

1113

Ways to Offset the Higher Cost of Chlorine

1114

Common Homeowner Pool Filter Errors

1115

Common Homeowner Timer and VS Pump Errors

1116

Common Homeowner Errors That You Will Run into On Your Pool Route

1117

Save Money By Not Shocking Your Pool

1118

Pool Pro Windy Weather Tips to Manage Your Route

1119

Just Do it! Why This Only Works for Nike

1120

Medical Insurance and the Pool Pro -A Downside to Being Self-Employed

1121

Ways of Using a Robotic Cleaner on Your Pool Route

1122

Can You Qualify for a Mortgage Working as a Pool Service Professional?

1123

Pool Skimmer Baskets 101

1124

Three Simple Things You Can Do To Set Your Pool Service Apart

1125

The Proper Water Level in Your Pool is Half the Battle

1126

Pool Pump Wet End Issues – Why a Pump Won’t Prime & Other Issues

1127

The Power of Teaming Up in Your Pool Service

1128

Paythepoolman Pool Routing and Billing Software with Creator Jeff Posth

1129

Help! My Pool is Overflowing From All This Rain!

1130

What to Do About the Rising Cost in the Swimming Pool Industry

1131

The Advantages of Being a One Person Pool Service (Single-Poler)

1132

Should You Hire a Certified Pool Inspector When You Buy A House with a Pool?

1133

The Rapidly Changing Pool Service Landscape - PoolCorp Purchases Pinch A Penny

1134

Stocking Up for 2022 is a Smart Thing to Do

1135

Flash Testing, is it Accurate?

1136

Pool Surface Issues and Why You Should Avoid These Accounts

1137

How Much Rain is Too Much Rain to Work In?

1138

Should You Upgrade to a Saltwater Pool (SWG) in 2022?

1139

Pool Service Accounts You Should Avoid

1140

How Many Pools Can You Do in a Day?

1141

SUTRO Pro and How You can use the SUTRO in Your Pool Business

1142

Why I Don’t Carry a Vacuum Hose

1143

Pool Cleaning Equipment Overview with Special Guest Glen Heffernan of the Bottom Feeder Vacuum

1144

Problem Pools – 5% of Your Pools will Cause you 95% of Your Troubles

1145

Pool Service with no Repairs, Can it Be Done?

1146

Polaris 360 VS a Suction Side Cleaner

1147

Pool Guy on Real Estate Investing

1148

Hayward pHin is Discontinued, Cancelled, Kaput – What Went Wrong?

1149

A Yearly Audit of Your Service Business Can Be Helpful

1150

Manually Vacuuming A Pool But There is Very Little Suction! Troubleshooting Part 2 of 2

1151

Manually Vacuuming A Pool But There is Very Little Suction! Troubleshooting Part 1 of 2

1152

Windy Weather – Oh Man!

1153

Which Talyor Test Kit is Best? K-2005 or the K-2006

1154

Zodiac MX Cleaners, the Good the Bad and the Ugly

1155

What Services to Add to Your Pool Business as You are Growing

1156

Don’t Over Do It on You Pool Route

1157

Automatic Cleaner Tips and Things to Avoid Doing

1158

When Not to Add Salt to Your Pool

1159

Mergers & Acquisitions in the Pool Industry and What It Means to You

1160

Free Services to Offer to Land a Service Account

1161

Explaining What You Include in Your Weekly Pool Service

1162

Honest Pool Service Bidding – What to Look For on Your Bid

1163

My Prediction for the 2022 Swimming Pool Season – In a Word, Expensive

1164

“Best of Bob Lowry #4” Why High CYA is a Problem

1165

“Best of Bob Lowry #3” Bob Debunks Some Common Pool Myths

1166

“Best of Bob Lowry #2” Bob’s Target Ranges & Recommended Free Chlorine Level

1167

“Best of Bob Lowry #1” Bob on Why Balancing the Pool Water is So Important

1168

A Tribute to Bob Lowry (October 1st 1946 to November 17th, 2021)

1169

Pool Service Hourly Rate – Can It Be Calculated?

1170

Zodiac Ranger and Pentair Lil’ Rebel Are the Best Bargain Cleaners!

1171

Vehicle Write Offs, Which is Best for Your Business?

1172

All About Lawsuits and What to Avoid

1173

The Hidden and Not So Hidden Dangers of Trichlor

1174

Talking Yourself Out of a New Pool Service Bid

1175

Heavy Leaf Debris in Your Pool Each Week? Try the PoolSkim!

1176

Vinyl Pools & Some Common Issues to Be Aware Of

1177

PebbleTec Pools & Some Common Issues with This Surface Type

1178

The Real Difference Between a D.E. Filter, Cartridge Filter & Sand Filter

1179

Waterco Multicyclone 16 (Jacuzzi JMC 16) Traps 80% Dirt Before the Filter!

1180

The Four Different Testing Methods and Which is Best with Bob Lowry

1181

Borates and Mineral Systems with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry

1182

Will There Be a Chlorine Shortage in 2022? Bob Lowry Answers This and More

1183

Cold Water and Your Pool Care with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry

1184

What to Include in Full Service Pool Service Accounts

1185

Pricing Yourself Out of Business

1186

How To Speed Up Your Filter Cleaning on Your Pool Route

1187

Bringing on a Pool Service Tech (Employee) – A Good Idea? A Bad Idea?

1188

Should You Replace your Entire Pool Pump or Just the Motor?

1189

Pool Filter Tips and Tricks Part 4: Backwash Valves, D.E. Filter Trouble and More

1190

Pool Filter Tips and Tricks Part 3: From Pressure Gauges to O-Rings

1191

Pool Filter Tips and Tricks Part 2: High PSI and When the Filter Elements Are Bad

1192

Pool Filter Tips and Tricks Part 1: Filter Type and Size Overview

1193

2021 Year in Review with Scott Webb Editor of Aqua Magazine - Inflation, Shortages and More!

1194

Best Portable Small Professional Pool Vacuum

1195

Taking Time Off From Your Pool Service Business

1196

Win Accounts for Life with Excellent Customer Service

1197

Are Chemical Only Service Accounts a Good Idea?

1198

NPP (National Pool Partners) Pool Service at the “Major League” Level with Hal Denbar of NPP

1199

Character Counts in Your Pool Service Business

1200

What is Better? Residential Pools or Commercial Pools? With Bob Lowry

1201

What Would Bob Lowry Do? Short Pump Run Time & You Shock a Pool and It Turns Neon Green

1202

What Would Bob Lowry Do? You Have 4” of Rain Forecast and Bidding an Airbnb Rental

1203

What Would Bob Lowry Do? A Pool with Constantly High pH and No Chlorine at the Supplier

1204

Swimming Pool Equipment Shortage

1205

Newly Filled Plaster Pool Tips

1206

Switching Chlorine Types in 2022 & Tips To Use Less Chlorine

1207

Being on the Ball in Your Pool Service Business

1208

D.E. Filters the Ultimate Guide

1209

Are you Winning Out There on Your Pool Service Route?

1210

Gardener and Landscaper Relations 101

1211

Essential Spare Parts for your Pool Service Route

1212

Essential Pool Route Starter Cleaning Equipment: what you Need to Get Started

1213

Fall Pool Care Tips

1214

Swimming Pool VS Pump Tips

1215

Filter Cleaning Schedule for Your Pool Route

1216

Should you Change How and What you Bill Your Customers For in 2022?

1217

You Can’t Take Every Account or Keep Every Account

1218

Things I Learned This Pool Season

1219

Common Chemical Myths with Bob Lowry Part 2 – Tri-Chlor is the Strongest Chlorine Type

1220

Common Chemical Myths with Bob Lowry Part 1 – Evaporation lowers CYA in a pool

1221

What If? Part 3 With Bob Lowry – You Smell “Chlorine” At the Hotel Pool and More!

1222

What If? Part 2 with Bob Lowry – Cal Hypo Left a Black Stain in the Pool and More!

1223

What If? With Bob Lowry – Adjusted Alkalinity with CYA over 200 and More! Part 1

1224

Things to Think About When Starting Your Pool Service Part 3: Can You Handle It?

1225

Tips to Keep Your Suction Side Cleaner Moving

1226

Which One is Best? Color Q 2x Pro 7, Color Q 2x Pro 9 or Spin Touch?

1227

Best Pool Service Pro Poles

1228

Things I Would Tell Myself About Running a Pool Service If I Could Go Back In Time

1229

Things to Think About When Starting Your Pool Service Part 2: How Many Accounts Do I Need

1230

Things to Think About When Starting Your Pool Service Part 1: General Thoughts & Questions

1231

Windy Weather and Your Pool

1232

What Chemicals Can You Add to Through The Skimmer?

1233

HASA CEO Chris Brink on the 2021 Chlorine Shortage and the 2022 Season Forecast

1234

Should you Bring an Employee on Board?

1235

Dolphin Vs Polaris which Robotic Cleaner Is Better?

1236

Stocking Up for the 2022 Season – Should You Do it?

1237

Pool Vacuum System Choices

1238

The VacDaddy- Portable Pool Vacuum System with Matt D'Aguanno Owner and Creator

1239

Can You Have Too Little CYA in Your Pool?

1240

What to do with Multiple Days of Rain on Your Pool Route

1241

Solving Those Strange Pool Mysteries

1242

How to Know If you Are Making Money on Your pool Route

1243

Water Tech’s 20th Anniversary and Product Overview with Guy Erlich, President

1244

Is Copper Safe to Use in a Pool? With Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry

1245

Low pH and How it Affects a Pool with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry

1246

How Nitrates and Phosphates Affect a Pool with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry

1247

Problem Pool: Not Holding Chlorine or Constant Algae with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry

1248

Why High Cyanuric Acid a Bad Thing with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry

1249

Developing a Winning Personality for Your Pool Service

1250

An Automatic cleaner in Every Pool on Your Route – Yes!

1251

Why Referring Work Out Can be a Smart Thing on Your Pool Route

1252

Why a Bigger Salt Water System Cell is a Better Choice

1253

The One True Benefit of a Salt Water Generator

1254

Ariel by Solar-Breeze: Solar Surface Cleaner First Impressions

1255

A Portable Clean-Up Pump Can Come In Super Handy!

1256

Time Management Out on Your Pool Route

1257

Tips on Switching From a Pressure Side Cleaner to a Robotic Cleaner

1258

The “Not Enough” Economy has Hit the Pool Industry!

1259

What is Causing Algae in my Pool?

1260

Dog Issues on Your Pool Route

1261

Give Me My Money! Tips on Getting Paid on the Spot

1262

Can’t Find the Chlorine Type You Usually Use? What Should You Do?

1263

Rookie Chemistry Mistakes and More with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry

1264

Chlorine Shortages and Price Increases Are Real

1265

Why is my pH always going up in my Pool? With Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry

1266

Tips on Pool Service at Short Term Rentals & Airbnb with Bob Lowry

1267

How Strong is One Chlorine Type Compared to Another? With Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry

1268

Different Chlorine Types and Which is the Best with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry

1269

Keys to Success in Owning a Pool Route with Scott Roberts of NPRS

1270

Is the Pool Industry a Good Industry to Get into? With Scott Roberts of NPRS

1271

How Do I Get Trained When I Buy a Pool Route? With Scott Roberts of NPRS

1272

What Exactly is a Pool Route and What am I buying? With Scott Roberts of NPRS

1273

The Ins and Outs of Purchasing a Pool Route with Scott Roberts of NPRS

1274

My Suction Side Cleaner Is Not Moving Well and Getting Stuck

1275

Why Pool Businesses Fail

1276

Black Algae Treatment 101

1277

Why a Routine is So Important Out on Your Pool Route

1278

Yellow Treat² Mustard Algicide and the Science Behind Sodium Bromide with Scott Hamilton of United Chemical

1279

Avoid the Chlorine Crisis by Not Panicking

1280

Protective Gear and Tips to Prevent Injury on Your Pool Route

1281

Best Ways to Add Borates to Your Pool

1282

Investing your Profits to Build for the Future

1283

Summer Pool Care Tips

1284

Filtration is Half the Battle in Pool Care

1285

What to do with Those Problem Pools

1286

How to Beat the Heat Out on Your Pool Route

1287

Different Ways to Vacuum a Swimming Pool

1288

CCH® Endurance Slow Release Cal-Hypo Tablets With Ed Barney of Sigura

1289

The Cost of Everything is Going up in the Pool Industry – Why?

1290

Pool Chemical Dosing Basics with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry

1291

Pool Surface Type Care & Cautions with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry

1292

Water Basics with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry

1293

Pool Start Up Methods with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry

1294

Generic Pool Parts vs OEM Parts

1295

How Do you Manage Being Sick or Injured in Your Pool Service Route

1296

Take Pride in your Pool Service Business

1297

Be Clear When Communicating Everything

1298

Chlorine Armageddon!

1299

Phosphate Remover Testing Results

1300

The Orenda Way with Harold Evans of Orenda Technologies

1301

Salt Water Generators and Those White Flakes with Harold Evans of Orenda Technologies

1302

Why the LSI is Key with Harold Evans of Orenda Technologies

1303

How the Tri-Chlor Shortage Can Bring Positive Change to the Industry with Harold Evans of Orenda Technologies

1304

Tips on Selling Pool Pumps to Customers Under the New DOE Regulations

1305

Common Pool Pump & Motor Noises and What's the Problem - Screech, Hum & Click!

1306

Hayward VS Pump Line-Up and How to Choose the Right VS Pump with Scott Petty of Hayward

1307

Common Misconceptions on the New DEO Regulations and VS Pumps with Scott Petty of Hayward

1308

DOE Pump Regulations Explained with Scott Petty of Hayward "The Pump Guy"

1309

Color Bodies: Why Your Water Has That Odd Color to It with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry

1310

What is TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry

1311

Signs a Swimming Pool Has a Leak with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry

1312

Are Adding Borates an End All Cure-All? With Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry

1313

All About Swimming Pool Algaecides and Ways to Prevent Algae with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry

1314

Polaris Robotic Pool Cleaners Models & Features with Skye Svenningsen of Fluidra

1315

HASA Liquid Chlorine and Acid Returnable Cases 101 with Terry Arko of HASA

1316

Best Methods from Going From Tri-Chlor Tablets to Liquid Chlorine with Terry Arko of HASA

1317

What is a Pool Sanitizer Anyway? With Terry Arko of HASA

1318

Switching From Tri-Chlor to Liquid Chlorine and Using a Liquid Chlorine Feeder with Terry Arko of HASA

1319

Switching to a Robotic Cleaner From a Suction or Pressure Cleaner – Things to Know

1320

Answer the phone man! Simple Things that Make you an Elite Service Company

1321

How Not to Lose Money on Your Pool Route

1322

Two Common Liability Issue you Can Easily Avoid on Your Pool Route

1323

Leslie's Pro Program with Brian Agnew & Chad Christensen of Leslie's Commercial Division

1324

Some Causes of Poor Water Flow in Your Pool

1325

Double Up On Your Pool Service Equipment

1326

Three Common DIY Pool Care Errors That You Will Encounter

1327

When to Drain Your Pool or a Pool on Your Route

1328

Pool Service Pro - What is Your End Game?

1329

Dogs in your Pool and Ways to Keep the Pool Balanced with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry

1330

Residential vs Commercial Pool Service with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry

1331

Best Pool Water Testing Methods with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry

1332

Products That Can Zero Out Your Pool’s Chlorine Level with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry

1333

Pros and Cons of UV and Ozone Systems with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry

1334

Green Pool Clean Up Pricing Guide

1335

White Mold, Racoon Poop and Black Algae with Rudy Stankowitz

1336

Mustard Algae with Rudy Stankowitz

1337

Green Algae in a Pool with Rudy Stankowitz

1338

“How to Get Rid of and Prevent Swimming Pool Algae” with Rudy Stankowitz

1339

PoolRx Cautions and Errors and Ways to Prevent Them with Fred Schweer of PoolRx

1340

Using PoolRx in a Green Pool and a Pool with Existing Algae

1341

PoolRx Sizing and Use with Fred Schweer of PoolRx

1342

How to Sell PoolRx to your Clients and Ways it Can Save you Money with Fred Schweer of PoolRx

1343

Benefits of Using PoolRx & PoolRx+ with Fred Schweer of PoolRx

1344

Budget Pool Company to Elite Pool Company

1345

Riptide SL Updated Features: What I Like and Some New Features

1346

Vacuum System Bags and Micron Ratings: What is the Best Bag Micron Rating?

1347

Pool Not Running: How Long Can it Be Down & Equipment Replacement Tips

1348

Rule of Thumb for Adding Borates to Bring Your Pool to 30-50 ppm

1349

Natural Chemistry Trade Grade Products with Sales Director Chris Marcano

1350

Water clarifier-SeaKlear Chitosan Clarifier with Alicia Stevens of Natural Chemistry

1351

An Overview of Phosfree Max & Phosfree with Alicia Stevens of Natural Chemistry

1352

All About Pool Perfect Max with Alicia Stevens of Natural Chemistry

1353

An Overview of Enzymes, Phosphate Removers & Water Clarification With Alicia Stevens of Natural Chemistry

1354

Hot Tub Care with Insights from Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry

1355

What Exactly is a PPM? Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry Explains

1356

Switching from Tri-Chlor to Cal Hypo Tablets – Some Cautions with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry

1357

About “Pool Chemistry for Service Pros” book with the author Bob Lowry

1358

Proper Pool Filtration and Cloudy Pool Water with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry

1359

Salt Water Pools as Easy as Set it and Forget it?

1360

Spa Air Venturi, Air Blowers and Spa Booster Pumps 101

1361

The Pool Caddy I Use

1362

What to Test For Each Week in a Pool

1363

Best Variable Speed Run Times

1364

When to Add Salt to Your Saltwater Pools

1365

Swimming Pool Deep Freeze: Tips on Pool Equipment and Freezing Weather Damage

1366

Test Strips Pros and Cons

1367

“Add More Chlorine!” – Not That Simple

1368

Poolife NST Slow-Dissolving Cal Hypo Tablets with Michael Villegas of Sigura

1369

Solar Covers, Safety Nets and How to Deal with Them on Your Pool Route

1370

You Get What You Pay For, Don’t Go Cheap on Your Pool!

1371

Adding A Pressure Washing Service to Your Pool Service

1372

What I Believe About Pool Chemistry

1373

Pool Pro Roundtable: Tips on Being Successful In the Industry and Customer Relations

1374

Saltwater Generators Pros and Cons with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry

1375

Non-Chlorine Shock and Shocking a Pool with Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry

1376

The Different Chorine Types With Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry

1377

Raising and Lowering the pH in a Pool With Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry

1378

pH and Why it is So Important in Balancing a Pool With Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry

1379

Tips on Setting Your Repair and Install Rates

1380

Lease or Buy a Truck, Which is Better?

1381

$1,000 Pool Test Kit – Is it Worth it?

1382

Woman In the Pool Industry with Kelli Carrillo

1383

All About IPPSA (Independent Pool and Spa Service Association) With Kelli Carrillo

1384

Balancing Your Pool and Tips on When to Drain with Joe Laurino of CuLator Metal Stain Eliminator and Stain Preventer

1385

Fill Water Issues with Joe Laurino of CuLator Metal Stain Eliminator and Stain Preventer

1386

Tips for Pool Pros on Metal Staining with Joe Laurino of CuLator Metal Stain Eliminator and Stain Preventer

1387

Tinted Pool Water Solutions with Joe Laurino of CuLator Metal Stain Eliminator and Stain Preventer

1388

Metal Staining 101 with Joe Laurino of CuLator Metal Stain Eliminator and Stain Preventer

1389

Best Way to Approach a Customer About Changing Their Filter Elements

1390

Set a Mental Timer on Your Pool Route

1391

Cal Hypo Tablets in Place of Tri-Chlor Tablets? The Pros and Cons

1392

Compact or a Full-Size Truck for Your Pool Service Company?

1393

“Borates, Are They for Real?” With Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry

1394

“Swimming Pool Metal Staining 101” With Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry

1395

“Preventing Algae in Your Pool” With Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry

1396

“Is Cyanuric Acid Testing Accurate?” With Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry

1397

“Is High CYA Really a Problem?” With Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry

1398

“Why is Balancing Your Pool Important Anyway?” With Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry

1399

Certified Residential vs CPO Certification What is the Difference?

1400

Taking on Above Ground Pools as Service Accounts

1401

VS Pump Run Time – Best Speeds and Run Times to Set

1402

VS Pump Sizing – How to Pick the Right Variable Speed Pump

1403

Know What’s in That Chemical? Like With Clorox Xtra Blue 3” Tablets?

1404

Sign in Sheet and Other Tips to Let the Customer Know you Showed Up

1405

Cold Weather and Water Testing Anomalies

1406

Dead Critter Disposal the Horror of Pool Service

1407

Year End Audit of Your Business: Are you Making Any Money?

1408

Tips on Selling VS Pumps to Your Customers

1409

Are you Bringing the Industry Down or Building It Up?

1410

What Spare Parts Should You Carry For Your Pool Route?

1411

Why I Think Cartridge Filters are the Best Pool Filters

1412

Using Liquid Chlorine In Place of 3” Tablets

1413

Sutro Smart Water Monitor - The Most Advanced Smart Water Tester On the Market Today!

1414

Cold Water and Some Things to Note

1415

Are you Still Using a Spa Wand?

1416

Duct Tape – Tacky, Yes. Useful, Yes!

1417

Getting Burned – Avoid Getting Stiffed!

1418

Leslie's Wholesale: Pool Pro Open a FREE Account Today!

1419

Leaf Vacuum VS Vacuum Systems: Apples to Oranges?

1420

D.E. Filter Leak Source – How to Find That Leak

1421

Inspect Your Pool Equipment to Save Money!

1422

Holiday Schedule & Your Pool Service Business

1423

Skimmer Pool Software That Rocks! Run Your Pool Service the right Way

1424

Best Gear Type Suction Cleaner for Your Pool

1425

State of the Pool Industry and Looking Towards the Future

1426

The Polaris 280 is Still the King of Pressure Cleaners

1427

Can You Afford to Bring on an Employee at This Time?

1428

Podcast Episode 500! A Brief Recap About Me & What I Do

1429

Selling Chlorine Enhancers to your Customers

1430

Salt Water Generators and the Winter Months

1431

Buying a Robotic Cleaner Based on the Type of Debris Canister

1432

Why Full Service is Always the Best Service Tier

1433

All About the Nature2 Mineral Sanitizer with Mara McCartney of Fluidra

1434

When is the Best Time to Start a Pool Service Business?

1435

How to Use Fewer Tablets During the Season

1436

Vacuum System Hacks and Tips

1437

When to Replace my Cartridges, Grids or Sand in my Filter?

1438

Backwash Valve 101 and Backwashing Tips

1439

Basic Business Skills Part 10: Analyzing Your Profit Margin

1440

Pool Vacuum Systems 101

1441

Suction Cleaner Troubleshooting and Tips

1442

Choosing the Best Automatic Cleaner for your Pool

1443

Aqua Magazine and the Current Issues Facing the Pool Trade with Scott Webb, Executive Editor

1444

Basic Business Skills Part 9: Providing Awesome Customer Service

1445

How Many Pools Can You Service Each Day?

1446

Common Pool Surface Types

1447

Major Wind Event

1448

Introducing Pool Service Software (PSS) A Great Routing and Invoicing Software! Interview with Gustavo Velez of PSS

1449

Basic Business Skills Part 8: Building Goodwill

1450

Vacuum System Bags 101: OEM and Aftermarket Bags

1451

Showing Up Each Week is Half the Battle

1452

Tips on Dealing with a Pool That Have 2 Skimmers

1453

SweepEase Pool Brush, Interview with Lee Lyons the Owner and Creator

1454

Truth Or Myth: "A Salt Water Pool is Not a Chlorine Pool" with Rudy Stankowitz

1455

Truth or Myth: "Chlorine Lock" with Rudy Stankowitz

1456

Using Borates in your Pool & Acceptable Chemical Levels with Rudy Stankowitz

1457

Truth or Myth: "Can you Lower your pH without Lowering Total Alkalinity" with Rudy Stankowitz

1458

Lowering Your Pool’s CYA Level with Aluminum Sulphate Interview with Rudy Stankowitz

1459

Pool Leaf Canisters 101

1460

Pool Start-Up Panel Part 4 of 4: What a Good Pool Finish Looks Like with David Penton, David Rockwell & Chip Blough

1461

Pool Start-Up Panel Part 3 of 4: Warranty Issues with David Penton, David Rockwell & Chip Blough

1462

Pool Start-Up Panel Part 2 of 4: Start Up Methods & Issues with David Penton, David Rockwell & Chip Blough

1463

Pool Start-Up Panel Part 1 of 4: Start Up Methods with David Penton, David Rockwell & Chip Blough

1464

Protect Yourself Out on Your Pool Route – My Gear from Head to Toe

1465

Reinvest in Your Pool Service Business

1466

Manually Vacuuming a Pool Troubleshooting & Issues

1467

Some Tips for Manually Vacuuming a Pool

1468

Using Liquid Chlorine in Place of 3” Tri-Chlor Tablets & the HASA Liquidator Chlorine Feeder: Interview with Terry Arko of HASA

1469

Basic Business Skills 7: Bringing Balance to Your Business

1470

Avoid Damaging or Staining Your Pool Surface

1471

Using a Vacuum System to Vacuum Up Ash in a Pool

1472

Manually Vacuuming a Pool VS Using a Vacuum System

1473

The Looming 3” Tri-Chlor Tablet Crisis

1474

Offering Discounts and Free Services in Your Pool Service Business

1475

Should You Include a Suction Side Cleaner as Part of Your Pool Service?

1476

Bad Weather & Your Pool Service Route

1477

Using Dichlor in Your Swimming Pool

1478

Pool Pump Lifespan and Replacement Cost

1479

Cartridge Type D.E. Filters VS Grid Type D.E Filters

1480

Swimming Pool Filter Upgrade Choices

1481

Basic Business Skills 6: Knowing if "Is This Worth my Time and Effort?"

1482

Ash in a Pool After a Fire

1483

All About Using Dry Acid to Lower the pH in Your Pool

1484

Pool Route Tips to Get you Home Sooner Each Day

1485

Tools that Speed Up Your Day Out on Your Pool Service Route

1486

Never Empty Your Pool’s Pump Basket Again!

1487

Tri-Chlor Tablet Shortage Crisis: How to Manage a Pool Without 3” Tablets

1488

Riptide Pool Vacuum System: Interview with the Owners David Sargent & Matt Lopez

1489

Dogs and Your Swimming Pool

1490

The pH is Constantly Rising in my Pool!

1491

Commercial Pool Service Series Part 4: County Health Department

1492

Basic Business Skills Part 5: Capturing Leads

1493

Best Way to Lower pH in Your Pool

1494

Pool Pole Sizing, Which Pole is Right for You?

1495

Basic Business Skills Part 4: Marketing Yourself

1496

Above Ground Pool Hach: Change Out that Filter!

1497

Precision 2.0Li Revised Edition by Water Tech

1498

Borates Area a True Game-Changer!

1499

Best Way to Raise Your Pool’s pH

1500

Buying Pools to Grow Your Pool Route Part 3 of 3 “Customer Relations”: Interview with Fernando Encarnacion of Five Star Pro Pools

1501

Buying Pools to Grow Your Pool Route Part 2 of 3 “Handling Employees”: Interview with Fernando Encarnacion of Five Star Pro Pools

1502

Buying Pools to Grow Your Pool Route Part 1 of 3 “The Method Explained”: Interview with Fernando Encarnacion of Five Star Pro Pools

1503

Pool Robotic Cleaners Explained

1504

Commercial Pool Service Series Part 3: Bidding and Pricing

1505

Upgrading from a Suction Cleaner to a Polaris 360 Non-Booster Pump Pressure Cleaner

1506

Fighting a Losing Battle with Your Pool

1507

Basic Business Skills Series Part 3: Paperwork and Billing

1508

All About Bio-Dex Laboratories - Interview with Lori Brumagin

1509

Commercial Pool Service Series Part 2: Heavy Use Pools

1510

DE Filter Issues and Troubleshooting

1511

Basic Business Skills Series Part 2: Communication Skills

1512

Basic Business Skills Series Part 1: Income and Expenses

1513

Help With Swimming Pool Stains

1514

Gardner Relations: How to Avoid a Trashed Pool Each Week

1515

Best Two Demo Cleaners for Your Pool Route

1516

Swimming Pool Side ports/Vacuum Ports 101

1517

Commercial Pool Service Part 1: Introduction and Overview of Commercial Service Accounts

1518

Is This Swimming Pool Product for Real or Just Hype?

1519

Swimming Pool Surface Color Choices – Which is the Best

1520

When to Drain Your Swimming Pool

1521

Pentair Rebel Vs Hayward PoolCleaner

1522

Which Salt Level Reading to Trust: Digital Meter or System Display?

1523

How to Keep Your Pool Blue all Year Round

1524

Tips on Handling a Swimming Pool Transaction – Getting Paid for the Job

1525

When to Refer Work Out to a Pro

1526

D.E. Filter Backwash Tips

1527

Explaining the Green Pool Clean Up Process to the Customer

1528

The #1 Thing to Focus on in Swimming Pool Care

1529

Hayward pHin Overview and Review

1530

New Pool Guy & Gal Common Frustrations

1531

Pool Route Service Agreement Overview

1532

Ideal pH Range

1533

Reasons Your Pool is Not Holding Chlorine

1534

Ideal Free Chlorine Level for Your Pool

1535

Benefits of Having a Tight Pool Route: Pool Trader App Part 3 of 3

1536

Some Tips on Buying a Pool Route with the Pool Trader App Part 2 of 3

1537

Pool Trader App: The Easy Way to Buy and Sell Pools on Your Route Part 1 of 3

1538

ITS Digital Water Test Kits: Interview with George Bailey of ITS

1539

Pool Industry Confusion: Who Makes That and Who Owns Whom?

1540

Adding Chlorine to My Pool Each Week, is That Normal?

1541

ColorQ 2x Pro7 the NEW! ColorQ Version!

1542

Salt Cell Not Working: Try the 24-Hour Test

1543

Perfectly Balanced Pool – Can It Be Done?

1544

Equipment You Need to Start a Pool Service or Clean Your Own Pool

1545

How to Price a Robotic Cleaner for Your Budget: What Features Can you Live Without

1546

Proper Care of Your Robotic Cleaner

1547

General Liability Insurance: What is Not Covered & Common Exclusions

1548

All About Pool & Spa Enzyme Treatment

1549

Polaris Quattro Tips and Troubleshooting

1550

Use a Chlorine Enhancer on Your Pool Route

1551

D.E. Filter Cleaning Tips

1552

Ducks in Your Pool & How to Get Rid of Them

1553

Best “Bouncing Type” Suction Side Pool Cleaner

1554

Rookie Pool Guy & Gal Mistakes Part 9: Not Treating Algae Aggressively

1555

PAL EvenGlow Retrofit Lights for your Pool & Spa

1556

What is That Purple Dust Staining in my Pool?

1557

A look at the Jandy VS Pump Line-up with Steve Jones of Fluidra

1558

Department of Energy New Pool Pump Regulations & How Jandy Can Help You

1559

Choosing a Cleaner Based on Your Pool Debris

1560

The Importance of Matching Pool Equipment

1561

Document Everything on Your Next Pool Service Bid

1562

White Flakes in my Pool From my Salt System

1563

How to Adjust Your Salt System Output

1564

3” Tri-Chlor Tablets Overview and Use

1565

Granular Tri-Chlor 101

1566

A New Rule of Thumb for Setting Your Pump Run Time

1567

Most Innovative Robotic Cleaner Yet! Polaris ALPHA IQ+

1568

Salt Water Pool Pros and Cons

1569

Bug Bro: Those Pool Service Customers that Bug You

1570

Converting you Pool to a Saltwater Pool

1571

Best Way to Heat Your Swimming Pool

1572

Upgrading or Having a Pool Heater or Heat Pump Installed

1573

The Bottom Feeder Professional Battery Powered Vacuum System: Interview with Glen Heffernan Owner/Creator

1574

False Low Salt Level Reading in your Saltwater Pool

1575

Vacuum Systems vs Manual Vacuuming

1576

Bringing Balance to Your Pool Service Route

1577

When to Call in a Pool Pro for Help

1578

All About Liquid Chlorine with Terry Arko of HASA

1579

Buying a Pool Route Part 7: Inheriting Existing Issues

1580

Solar-Powered Swimming Pool Surface Skimmers Overview

1581

Acid Magic “The User Friendly Muriatic Acid”

1582

Swimming Pool Industry Facebook Groups

1583

Should I Rebuild my Cleaner or Buy a New One?

1584

Chemical Only Service for Your Pool Route

1585

The Test Strip Only Guy

1586

Pool School – The Four Pillars of Orenda Technologies

1587

What is the Ideal pH Range? Discussion with Eric Knight of Orenda Technologies

1588

Chlorine Kill Factor, pH and the CYA Factor: Discussion with Eric Knight of Orenda Technologies

1589

Rookie Pool Guy & Gal Mistakes Part 8: Signing in at Your Accounts

1590

Suction Side Cleaners 101

1591

Above Ground Pool Cleaners Hack – Using Them in In-Ground Pools

1592

Losing Money is Part of Owning a Business

1593

Pool Pro Magazine: Pool Service Business 101

1594

Pool Guy and Gal Rookie Mistakes Part 7: Running Out Of Chemicals

1595

When to Replace your D.E. Filter Grids

1596

When to Replace your Cartridge Filter – Cartridge

1597

Navigating the COVID-19 Recession: Tips for Pool Service Companies

1598

Orenda Technologies Water Quality Issues Series Part 6 of 6: Scaling & Etching

1599

Orenda Technologies Water Quality Issues Series Part 5 of 6: Balancing the LSI

1600

Orenda Technologies Water Quality Issues Series Part 4 of 6: High CYA

1601

Orenda Technologies Water Quality Issues Series Part 3 of 6: Enzyme Treatment

1602

Orenda Technologies Water Quality Issues Series Part 2 of 6: Phosphates

1603

Orenda Technologies Water Quality Issues Series Part 1 of 6: Virtual Classroom and App

1604

Navigating the Confusion of Pool Valves

1605

The Problem with Both Low and High CYA Levels

1606

Rookie Pool Guy & Gal Mistakes Part 6: Troubleshooting Problems

1607

What is Better? Liquid or Granular Conditioner?

1608

Choosing the Right Sanitizer for your Pool

1609

Your Pool Filter Sucks!

1610

Portable Pool Clean Up Pumps

1611

Basic Homeowner Cleaning Equipment

1612

How an Economic Slow Down Affects Your Pool Service Business

1613

Getting Your Pool Ready for the Season

1614

Did you know Leslie’s Sells Wholesale?

1615

Overview of the Water Tech Battery Powered Vacuums

1616

Q&A about the Taylor Test Kits with Wayne Ivusich of Taylor Technologies Interview Part 3 of 3

1617

Free Chlorine Levels, Phosphates, Nitrates & K2000 Series NSF Certified Kits: Wayne Ivusich of Taylor Technologies Interview Part 2 of 3

1618

High CYA in your Pool, Adjusted Alkalinity and the LSI Index: Wayne Ivusich of Taylor Technologies Interview Part 1 of 3

1619

Tips on Selling Variable Speed Pumps to Your Customers

1620

Pool Guy and Gal Rookie Mistakes Part 5: Not Thinking About Liability

1621

Taylor Test Kits are now NSF Certified for Commercial Use

1622

Low Filter PSI the Causes and Cures

1623

High Pool Filter PSI: Causes and Cures

1624

Pool Guy and Gal Rookie Mistakes Part 4: Underbidding Services

1625

What to Charge for on Your Pool Service Route

1626

Ways to Speed Up your Day on your Pool Route

1627

Waterway Power Defender Variable Speed Pumps

1628

Ways to Cure Cloudy Pool Water

1629

Safe D.E. Alternatives for your D.E. (Diatomaceous Earth) Filter

1630

Using PoolRx on your Service Route: Sizing the Unit, Troubleshooting and More (Part 4 of 4)

1631

How to Effectively Sell PoolRx to your Pool Service Customers (Part 3 of 4)

1632

PoolRx and Pools with High CYA & Green Pool Clean Up with PoolRx (Part 2 of 4)

1633

PoolRx FAQ with Fred Schweer VP of Sales at PoolRx (Part 1 of 4)

1634

The One for One Rule for Your Pool Service Route

1635

Homeowner Rookie Mistakes Part 3: Water Testing Errors

1636

Polaris Quattro Sport (P40): The Best Pressure Cleaner of 2020

1637

Letting Pool Service Customers Clean their Own Pool Filter

1638

Saltwater Pool Facts & Myths

1639

Robotic Cleaners are Your Best Choice for a Pool Cleaner

1640

Why You Need a Pool Vacuum System Now!

1641

All About the Quad D.E. or Cartridge Type D.E. Filters

1642

Homeowner Rookie Mistakes Part 2: Pump Basket Fails

1643

Aquabot is Now Two Different Companies

1644

Dolphin Proteus Line of Robotic Pool Cleaners

1645

Rookie Pool Guy & Gal Mistakes Series - Part 3: Not Going the Extra Mile

1646

Generic Automatic Cleaner Parts – Are They Any Good?

1647

Homeowner Rookie Mistakes Part 1: Not Adding Water to the Pool

1648

Traditional Method of Pool Care & Chlorine Enhancers

1649

High CYA and the Best Way to Lower It

1650

What to Test for in Your Swimming Pool Each Week?

1651

When to Add Salt to my New Saltwater Pool?

1652

No more 1099-Pool Service Employees in California

1653

New Plaster Pool Start Up Issues

1654

Health Hazards and Swimming Pool Chemicals

1655

Rookie Pool Guy & Gal Mistakes Series - Part 2: Not Having a Routine

1656

SweepEase Pool Brush is now the StingRay Brush

1657

Effective Ways to Sell Products to Your Customers

1658

Why is my Pool Water a Green Tint?

1659

Buying a Pool Route Part 6: Buying a Partial Route

1660

My Review of the Skim Doctor 2.0

1661

Get Educated or Get Left Behind – Resources for 2020

1662

Using a Robotic Pool Cleaner for Commercial Service Accounts

1663

Investing in Quality Pool Cleaning Equipment

1664

Rookie Mistakes Series - Part 1: Under Bidding Service Accounts

1665

Effective Strategies for Selling Automatic Pool Cleaners

1666

Best Replacement for my Pressure Side Cleaner

1667

How to Effectively Refer a Pool Job Out

1668

Bad Pool Product or User Error?

1669

To Vacuum or Not to Vacuum That is the Question

1670

Should I Take on a Heavy Debris Pool?

1671

High Filter PSI: Some Things to Look For

1672

Buying a Pool Route Part 5: Now You Are on Your Own

1673

Why You Should Use an Automatic Pool Cleaner

1674

What to Expect with Your Pool After A Big Rainstorm

1675

The Bottom Feeder Vacuum System Portability Kit

1676

How Much Time Should I Be Spending at Each Pool?

1677

Buying a Pool Route Part 4: Making Changes to Your New Route

1678

Tips on Upgrading your Swimming Pool Filter

1679

Christmas Time Tips for your Pool Route

1680

How to Avoid False Readings with Your Test Kit

1681

My Pool Heater is Not Turning On?

1682

Buying a Pool Route Part 3: What to do About Those Bad Pools

1683

Winter Time Common Pool Care Errors and Mistakes

1684

Pool Filter Size Comparisons Between Sand, D.E. and Cartridge

1685

Cleaning a D.E. Filter is Sure Messy!

1686

Changing the Billing for Customers and Vacation Time: Pool Business Talk 101 (Part 4 of 4)

1687

Best Way to Charge for Chemicals and Repairs: Pool Business Talk 101 (Part 3 of 4)

1688

Portable Filtration System VS a Pool Vacuum System

1689

Should I Hire an Employee?: Pool Business Talk 101 (Part 2 of 4)

1690

Drumming up Business in the Off Season: Pool Business Talk 101 (Part 1 of 4)

1691

Different Ways to Test the Chlorine Level in Your Pool

1692

Buying A Pool Route Part 2: Gross Sales and Profits

1693

Should I Upgrade my Pool to a Salt Water Pool?

1694

Buying a Vacuum System with or Without a Cart?

1695

Hey, Your Pool Really Sucks Man!

1696

Polaris 360 Return Side Cleaner -No Booster Pump Needed!

1697

Buying a Swimming Pool Route Part 1: A Brief Overview

1698

Why is My Pressure Side Cleaner Not moving?

1699

Leaving the Your Pool Heater on All Week on Accident…Oops.

1700

My Hands are Freezing! Atlas WG772 Gloves Will Save You!

1701

How to Sell A Cleaner to Your Customers

1702

Should I Buy Used Swimming Pool Equipment?

1703

When is it Time to Replace my Pool Filter Elements?

1704

Polaris 280 vs Hayward TriVac 500

1705

Things That Scare Pool Guys!

1706

Hayward PoolCleaner (AquaNaut) Tricks and Hacks

1707

Ms. Perfect, “There is a Leaf in My Pool!”

1708

Why is my Suction Side Automatic Pool Cleaner Not Moving?

1709

Never Empty Your Pump Basket Again!

1710

Service Call Fees: When to Charge Them

1711

Running Your Pool Pump at Night: Bad Idea!

1712

Windy Day Schedule: How to Deal with Trashed Pools

1713

Hot Tub Care 101

1714

Pentair Ichlor 30 Salt Cell vs IntelliChlor Salt Cell

1715

Hey Buddy You Owe me Money!: Dealing with Non-Paying Customers

1716

Suction Side Pool Cleaner Canisters – Which is the Best? Part 2 of 2

1717

Suction Side Pool Cleaner Canisters – Which is the Best? Part 1 of 2

1718

Fires and your Pool: Some Tips to Deal with the Clean Up

1719

Sizing a Pool Heater: Which Heater BTU is Right for my Pool?

1720

Getting Paid Right on the Spot

1721

The Hayward Navigator and Pool Vac: Love Them or Hate Them

1722

Mr. Red Alert: Everything is an Emergency!

1723

Ducks, Raccoons and Rodents, Oh My! Critters and your Pool

1724

Manually Vacuuming your Pool, Use a Canister!

1725

Customer Buys Equipment for you to Install, What do you do?

1726

Zodiac Ranger vs the Zodiac G3

1727

The True Cost of Photometer Testing

1728

Salt Water Pool Fails

1729

What Happened to the Other Pool Guy?

1730

VS Pump Parts are Expensive and Replacing the Entire VS Pump is Sometimes the Way to Go

1731

Should I Replace Just my Pool Motor or the Entire Pump?

1732

Pentair Kreepy Krauly Kruiser K60430 vs Kreepy Krauly ( 360042-360040)

1733

Tips on Upgrading your Pool Equipment

1734

Tips to Make Your Body Last Out In the Field

1735

The Primate 2X BETA 6ft – 11ft Carbon Fiber Pool Pole: Interview with the Creator Joe DiAnna

1736

The Primate 2X Carbon Fiber Pool Pole: Interview with the Creator Joe DiAnna

1737

The Hayward PoolCleaner vs the Zodiac MX8 Elite

1738

The Bidding Process from the Pool Service and the Homeowner Perspective

1739

Leaf Bagger (Leaf Master) The Cheap and Easy Way to Vacuum Leaf Debris

1740

Pool Service Rainy Day Schedule

1741

FlowVis Flow Meter: Know Your Flow

1742

What is the Best Time to Take a Vacation on your Pool Service Route?

1743

Pool Filter Cleaning Tips: How to Speed up Your Filter Cleanings on your Pool Route

1744

Knowing When to Manually Vacuum a Swimming Pool

1745

Automated System “Service Mode” Tips

1746

The Smart Company Piranha II Leaf Rake

1747

All About Home Warranties for your Pool Equipment

1748

What is on my Pool Service Truck 2019 Updated

1749

How Far Can you Push a Pool with Borates in it?

1750

Should I get my Service Truck Wrapped?

1751

Bi-Monthly Pool Service the Cons and Cons

1752

Going the Extra Mile on Your Pool Route

1753

Some Tips for Those Heavy Debris Pools

1754

Pool Lab 1.0 Photometer Pool and Spa Water Tester

1755

The ColorQ Pro 7 Photometer Pool and Spa Test Kit

1756

What Testing Method is Best for my Needs?

1757

Reagent Tester vs Photometer Tester vs Test Strips

1758

Some Tips for Draining a Swimming Pool

1759

Scum Line on Pool Tiles? Here are some Tips to Prevent it.

1760

When Should I clean my Pool Filter?

1761

D.E. Filter Media Dust Hazards

1762

Are Pool & Spa Test Strips Any Good?

1763

Pool Acid Wash Tips

1764

Zodiac Ranger: A Great Buy at $145.00!

1765

Sodium Bromide Errors When Treating Yellow Algae: What Not to Do

1766

New or Used Service Truck: which is Better for Business?

1767

Pool Pump Basket Fails: Common Mistakes and Errors

1768

The Top 3 Suction Side Pool Cleaners are All the Same! Huh?

1769

The Hole In One Basket is Revolutionary!

1770

Why is my Jandy VS Pump Not Turning On?

1771

Warning! Some Pool Salts Will Stain Your Pool like Clorox Pool Salt

1772

VS Pump Off All Week, Oh Man!

1773

Why Liquid Chlorine is the Best Pool Sanitizer

1774

What Pool Pole is Better? 8-16 ft of 6-18 ft?

1775

There is a Dead Critter in my Pool!?!

1776

Dawn Soap to the Rescue! See the Pool Bottom Clearly

1777

Same Pool Product Under a Different Name? Yup, They do That

1778

The Truth About Phosphates in Your Swimming Pool

1779

Warranties: Full vs Limited and Other Warranty Issues

1780

Sick Days for a Pool Service Company, Do They Even Exist?

1781

VS Pump SCE Rebate Only Available at Leslie's Pool Supplies, What!?!

1782

Granular Trichlor, Use with Extreme Caution!

1783

Pentair iChlor VS Jandy TruClear Salt System: Which is the Best

1784

Stop Aggressive Dogs Safely! Dog Dazer II

1785

Automatic Cleaner Up on the Pool Deck, Big Mistake!

1786

Water Tech Volt FX-8Li is the Best All Around Battery Vacuum

1787

Danger: Salt System Not Working - Don't Add More Salt!

1788

Choosing the Right Size Salt Cell & Total Chlorine Output

1789

Lowering Very High Alkalinity - 200 ppm or Higher

1790

Best Way to Clean Your Spa

1791

Pitfalls of Putting Your Pool into "Spa Mode"

1792

Best Professional Pool Vacuum Hose

1793

My Take on Retail Pool Stores

1794

Gardeners, Need I say More

1795

Skimlite SnapLite Pool Poles

1796

Skimlite Brute Pole is Unbreakable!

1797

Add Water to your Pool!

1798

Adding DE to your DE Pool Filter: Helpful Tips

1799

Most Underrated Suction Side Pool Cleaner

1800

Why I Like the Pentair Quad DE Filter

1801

Aquabot is Now Part of Polaris

1802

Don't Overdue It in the Heat!

1803

Why Do I Have Algae in my Pool Every Week?

1804

Portable Fire Pump Cart

1805

My SPL App for your Smart Phone

1806

Hayward PoolCleaner Lower Body Conversion Kit

1807

The Pentair Rebel Needs a Rebuild Kit!

1808

Green Pool Clean Up Methods

1809

Is Liquid Chlorine Weak?

1810

Pool Pump Sizing

1811

Using Your Own Automatic Cleaners on Your Route

1812

Redundant Chemicals: PoolRX and the Frog for Example

1813

Who Makes the Best Variable Speed Pump?

1814

Vacuum System Bags - Money Saving Tips

1815

Total Hardness and Calcium Hardness What is the Difference?

1816

Are Test Strips Any Good?

1817

Taylor K-2005 vs K-2006 Test Kit

1818

Don't Get Sued: Things you Should Not Do in Your Pool Service Business

1819

Skimming Help for your Pool Surface

1820

Using a Phosphate Remover to Kill Stubborn Algae

1821

PoolLab 1.0 Overview

1822

pH and Chlorine: How High pH Reduces Chlorine Effectiveness

1823

Benefits of Adding Borates to Your Pool

1824

Best Suction Side Cleaner of 2019

1825

Best Robotic Pool Cleaner Choice

1826

Primate X 6 Foot Pole Extension

1827

Selling Automatic Cleaners to your Customers

1828

Summertime and your Swimming Pool: Some Tips for a Great Season

1829

Easy Way to Calculate Chemical Dosage - MiniCast

1830

Pool Guy Coaching Benefits- MiniCast

1831

Best Cleaner for a Vinyl Pool - MiniCast

1832

Ideal CYA Level in a Salt Pool - MiniCast

1833

Paythepoolman.com - Interview with the Creator Jeff Posth

1834

Step by Step Guide to Cleaning a Pool: A Detail Look at What I do at Each Service Account

1835

Not Holding Chlorine: Reasons Why a Pool Does Not Hold Chlorine Week to Week

1836

Future Proofing your Pool: Buying the Right Stuff the First Time!

1837

Common Pool Care Errors Part 3: Equipment Below Sea Level, Automatic Cleaner Fails and More!

1838

Hayward OMNI VS and Smart Pool Control - Interview with Bryan Chrissan Hayward Product Specialist

1839

Choosing the Best Test Kit for your Pool & Spa

1840

PoolRX: Everything you Need to Know - Interview with Fred Schweer VP of Sales

1841

Must Have Equipment for your Pool Route

1842

Spring Time and your Pool Part Two of the Four Seasons and Your Pool

1843

Worthy Upgrades for your Pool - a Salt Water System and a Variable Speed Pump

1844

Primate Pool Pole -Interview with Joe DiAnna

1845

Do Not touch! Common Mistakes by Touching Things Around Your Pool

1846

Interview with Ron Hash the founder of Skimmer Pool Service Software

1847

Winter Time and your Pool Part One of the Four Seasons and Your Pool

1848

All About Dogs - Dogs Swimming, Dogs Attacking, Dog Poop in the Pool and More

1849

Setting Goals in 2019 for your Pool Service Business

1850

What is on my Pool Service Truck: My Current Tools and Equipment

1851

How to Start a Pool Service Business From Licensing, Certifications, Supplies and More

1852

My Pool Pool Guy and Gal Coaching Program: An Overview of the Benefits for as little as .33 Cents a day!

1853

All About Making an Effective Website

1854

Manually Vacuuming a Swimming Pool: The Do's and Don'ts and Helpful Tips

1855

All About the SPL (Swimming Pool Learning) App - Download it for Free!

1856

Automatic Pool Cleaners 101: How to Choose a Cleaner and How to Sell to your Customers

1857

Servicing Pools When it is Windy: Santa Ana Wind Event Clean-Up Tips

1858

All About the Hole In One Basket - Connect a Cleaner at the Skimmer without Clogging the Pump Basket!

1859

Interview with the Pool Chaser Podcast Wrap up - Automatic Cleaners, Coaching and Living Debt Free!

1860

All About my YouTube Channel - Interview with the Pool Chasers Podcast Part 3 of 4

1861

The Pool Industry as Whole and How to Start a Pool Business – Interview with the Pool Chasers Podcast Part 2 of 4

1862

How I Got Started in the Pool Industry - Interview with the Pool Chasers Podcast Part 1 of 4

1863

Just the Basics - Some Things to Know About Pool Care

1864

Business Etiquette - The Do's and Don'ts plus some Bidding Tips

1865

What Type of Chlorine is Best for my Pool?

1866

More Pool Guy & Gal Rookie Mistakes

1867

Why Do I Have Poor Flow in my Pool? Some Common Issues and Solutions

1868

General Liability Insurance- Get Insured to Protect your Business & Personal Assets

1869

Calcium on Your Pool Tile and Pool Surface -Tips on How to Treat and Remove it

1870

Pool Stains Part 2: Metal Stains & Mottling of the Pool Surface

1871

Pool Stains Part 1 - Rust Stains and Organic Stains & How to Treat

1872

Are You Out There Just "Spinning Your Wheels" or are you Making a Profit in your Business?

1873

Tips on Preventing Errors While Servicing a Pool, Avoiding Common Mistakes

1874

Pool Guy and Gal Rookie Mistakes

1875

Why is my Salt System Not Producing Chlorine? Some Problems & Solutions

1876

Being a Cheapskate with Your Pool and Tips for Pool Guys on How to Deal with Stingy Customers

1877

Common Mistakes with your Pool Filter and Pool Maintenance

1878

How Long Should I Run my Pool Pump?

1879

Common Pool Care Errors: Not Adding Water, Leaving Pool Off, Valve Errors and More!

1880

Automatic Pool Cleaner Choices - Suction Side, Pressure Side or a Robotic Cleaner?

1881

Pool Equipment Replacement Cost and How to Budget for it - Money Saving Tips

1882

Advanced Cleaning Tools for Your pool Route to Speed Up Your Day!

1883

How to Treat a Pool with Yellow, Green or Black Algae and How to Prevent it

1884

“Swimming Pool Care The Essential Guide” eBook Overview

1885

Cloudy Pool Water 101: Cloudy Pool Water Causes and Cures

1886

Green Pool 101 - How to Clear Up a Green Pool

1887

Pool Guy & Gal Coaching Program - Interview with Mike Waters and How He Has Benefited from my Coaching Program

1888

Automatic Cleaners & common Mistakes to Avoid (Part 3 of 3) - Interview with Mike Willard of "Your Pool Builder"

1889

Having a Pool Built, Surface Types & Equipment (Part 2 of 3) - Interview with Mike Willard of "Your Pool Builder"

1890

Having a Pool Built, The Bidding Process and Construction (Part 1 of 3) - Interview with Mike Willard of "Your Pool Builder"

1891

All About Robotic Pool Cleaners - Benefits, Features and Choosing the Right Model

1892

Remington Solar Chlorine Free Sun Shock and the SolaSkimmer, Interview with Murray Smith, President

1893

All About the Service Industry News, Interview with Carrie Dibrell Owner & Publisher

1894

Using PoolRx to Start the Season & in a Green Pool Plus Tips for Pool Pros - Interview with Fred Schweer VP Sales of PoolRx

1895

The Western Pool & Spa Show, Interview with Glen Knecht President of Western Pool Show

1896

Pleatco Filter Cartridges - Interview with Abhi Pillai & Rich Medina Pleatco Engineers

1897

AquaSuite Pool Route Management Software - Interview with Cameron Craig

1898

The SkimDoctor 2.0 - Interview with the Inventor Ron smith

1899

All About the LaMotte Mobile WaterLink Spin Touch - Interview with Rich Demoss

1900

ColorQ Pro 7 and other LaMotte Water Testers - Interview with Rich DeMoss

1901

Should you Service your Own Pool or Hire a Pool Service Company

1902

Swimming Pool Filter Overview - D.E., Cartridge & Sand Filters

1903

All About the FlowVis Flow Meter -Interview with Paul Hackett H2Flow Controls

1904

Santa Ana Winds and Ash from the Fires - Helpful Tips for Pool Service Professionals

1905

Basic Pool Cleaning Equipment for a Homeowner

1906

All About Pinch A Penny Pool Stores, Interview with Bob Slaughter

1907

Taylor Test Kits, Interview With Wayne Ivusich Director of Education

1908

Water Tech Pool Blaster Cleaners - Interview with Guy Erlich, President of Water Tech Corp

1909

Buying Pool Supplies Online - Interview with Matthew Simmons from Inyo Pools

1910

All About D.E. Pool Filters

1911

Tips on Cleaning your Pool After a Wind Storm

1912

Multi-Tork Filter Sockets: Interview with Tal Millican

1913

All About Pool Surface Skimming Products

1914

Aquabot Robotic Pool Cleaners - Interview with Steven Andrews of Aqua Products

1915

Pool Service Equipment 101

1916

Hurricane Harvey Disaster Response - Interview with Charles Baird

1917

Pressure Side and Return Side Pool Cleaners

1918

SPPA General Liability Insurance - Interview With Danielle Bahr, President of SPPA

1919

Pool Help & Resources for the DIY Homeowner and Pool Service Professional

1920

National Pool Route Sales, Interview with Charles Baird Founder

1921

Riptide Pool Vacuum System, Interview with Matt Lopez V.P. of Riptide

1922

Advantage Manufacturing Portable Filtration Systems - Interview with Lyann & Josh

1923

PoolRx Explained - Interview with Fred Schweer of PoolRx

1924

Suction Side Pool Cleaners & My Top 5 Cleaners

1925

All About Salt Water Systems & Salt Water Pools

1926

Starting a Pool Business - Interview with Erik Taylor Chlorine King pool Service

1927

Pool Guy Show Introduction and Swimming Pool Basic Chemistry