The Pool Guy Podcast Show

19:58

Can You Service a Pool Without Doing Repairs?

The Pool Guy Podcast Show ·

2026/10/06

You don’t have to be a full-time mechanic to run a real pool service business. We hear the same fear from new and growing pool pros all the time: “I can do weekly pool cleaning, but I don’t know repairs.” Here’s the surprise. Plenty of successful pool service companies build strong routes by focusing on weekly pool maintenance and outsourcing the heavy repair work, as long as they understand equipment well enough to diagnose symptoms, explain the issue clearly, and take smart next steps. We ...

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19:17

Are You Building a Future—or Just Working for Life?

The Pool Guy Podcast Show ·

2026/10/05

Your pool route might be profitable, but it also comes with a deadline most people ignore until their knees, hands, or shoulders force the conversation. We get real about the physical wear of pool service and why “I’ll figure it out later” can turn into working longer than you ever planned, especially when inflation keeps raising the cost of everything from gas to groceries. We walk through clear, practical retirement planning ideas for self-employed pool service pros: why cash sitting...

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19:24

Can DIY Pool Owners & Pool Pros Coexist?

The Pool Guy Podcast Show ·

2026/10/02

Your customer says they’re “pretty handy” and offers to handle the filter cleanings to save money. Sounds reasonable until the filter doesn’t get cleaned for weeks, the water starts sliding toward algae, and you discover the clamp was reinstalled wrong. Now it’s not just a service problem, it’s a safety and liability problem. That DIY crossover is getting more common, and we’re breaking down where it helps and where it can seriously hurt your route. We talk through why DIY pool maintenance h...

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19:05

Pool Surface Problems I’ve Seen Over the Years

The Pool Guy Podcast Show ·

2026/10/01

That “simple stain” on the pool floor might be permanent, and that fresh coat of pool paint might be a countdown to peeling, cloudy water, and filters packed with chalky dust. We walk through the surface issues we see most often across plaster pools, Pebble Tec finishes, fiberglass pools, and vinyl liner pools, with real-world examples that help you diagnose what you’re looking at before you promise a miracle fix. We get honest about painting plaster pools: why it became popular as a c...

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19:09

Pool Tile Covered in White Build-Up — Can It Be Removed?

The Pool Guy Podcast Show ·

2026/09/30

That bright white crust on the waterline and spa spillway can make a pool look old overnight, especially on darker tile. We walk through what’s really happening when water evaporates and leaves minerals behind, why hard water makes it worse, and how to identify the kind of scale you’re dealing with before you waste time scrubbing. If you’ve ever wondered why one pool cleans up fast while another seems permanently “chalked,” the chemistry and the deposit type are the missing pieces. We get pr...

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18:45

Before You Start an Acid Wash Don’t Make These Mistakes!

The Pool Guy Podcast Show ·

2026/09/29

Draining a pool sounds simple until the plaster starts chipping, the customer expects miracles, or someone asks the one question that never goes away: “Will my pool pop out?” We break down the real-world judgment calls behind pool drains, acid washes, and chlorine washes, with a focus on timing, surface risk, and clear customer communication. We talk about why the off-season is the sweet spot for a drain and clean, and why high air temps and direct sun can turn a routine job into cracked pla...

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19:36

Century EVO VS NIDEC: The Best Pool Pump Motor Upgrade

The Pool Guy Podcast Show ·

2026/09/28

You can save serious money by upgrading to a variable speed pool pump without cutting pipes, but only if you understand what you’re trading off. We put two popular retrofit options side by side: the Century V-Green Evo and the NIDEC variable speed replacement motor. Both let you keep your existing wet end and swap only the motor and drive, but they feel very different to live with day to day. We walk through the details that actually change the outcome: available total horsepower options, du...

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18:19

Is Your Pool Route Bleeding Money? Smart Fixes!

The Pool Guy Podcast Show ·

2026/09/25

Gas at $6 a gallon can make any pool service pro start eyeing a hybrid truck, but the decision is rarely as simple as “better MPG equals savings.” We walk through the real-world math of keeping a paid-off truck versus taking on a new payment, plus the added costs people forget to count like insurance and registration. If you want a clear way to sanity-check your own numbers, you’ll hear the same framework we use on route. From there, we go after the bigger wins: route optimization that...

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19:31

The Honest Truth About Variable Speed Pumps

The Pool Guy Podcast Show ·

2026/09/24

Your variable speed pool pump is saving electricity, so why does the pool suddenly feel “different”? That’s the gap we tackle head-on, using real service-world examples that homeowners and even experienced pool pros run into right after a VS pump install. When you drop from a single speed pump at roughly 3450 RPM to lower speeds like 1800 to 2400 RPM, the pool’s surface velocity changes, skimming can feel weaker, and debris may not funnel to the skimmer the way you expect. Nothing is necessar...

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19:03

The DE Filter Replacement Decision

The Pool Guy Podcast Show ·

2026/09/23

That old DE filter on the pad is doing more than collecting dirt, it is quietly adding hours to your workload and choking your pool’s circulation every time the PSI creeps up. We break down what really happens when a DE grid filter ages out, why the “quickest” replacement can be the most expensive choice over time, and what upgrades actually make a difference for water clarity, flow, and weekly maintenance. We use a familiar setup like a Pentair FNS Plus as the reference point and compare re...

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19:51

Pool Products That Shouldn’t Have Died

The Pool Guy Podcast Show ·

2026/09/22

They didn’t just discontinue a few random SKUs. They retired products that pool pros actually relied on, and that raises a bigger question: what makes a manufacturer walk away from a cleaner or filter that still works? We unpack the real-world reasons behind “dead” pool products, starting with Pentair’s decision to discontinue a long list of suction side pool cleaners, including the famous Creepy Crawly, and whether variable speed pumps are truly to blame or just a convenient narrative. From...

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17:49

Pool Safety: What’s Your Best Bet?

The Pool Guy Podcast Show ·

2026/09/21

A backyard pool is supposed to be fun, but it can also become dangerous in the span of a few minutes. We talk through the safety layers that actually prevent child drowning when distraction, routine, and “we’ll be right back” moments collide with open water. If you’re a pool owner, a parent or grandparent, or a pool service pro who advises customers, this is a practical guide to building real protection instead of relying on hope. We start with the first line of defense: a pool f...

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19:41

Avoid Liability on Your Pool Start-Ups

The Pool Guy Podcast Show ·

2026/09/18

Brand new plaster looks perfect for about five minutes, then reality hits: dust, rising pH, builder timelines, and a homeowner who expects the finish to stay flawless forever. We walk through how we approach a new plaster pool startup using a traditional startup method that is easier to execute, easier to explain, and far easier to defend if anyone tries to pin plaster defects on the startup tech later. We point you to practical resources from the National Plasterers Council, including the N...

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33:06

FieldPay: Get Paid Before You Pack the Truck!

The Pool Guy Podcast Show ·

2026/09/17

The fastest way to create friction in a pool service business is to make good people wait for money they already earned. I sit down with Flavia de la Fuente, creator of Field Pay, and pool pro Brett Murdoch to talk about the messy reality most of us live with: checks piling up in a glovebox, subcontractors billing months late, and “quick” payments through Zelle or Venmo that turn into a recordkeeping nightmare. Try it for FREE at the Growth and Pro with Promo Code: BRETT We break down what F...

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18:11

Successful Bidding: Bid Smarter, Not Cheaper

The Pool Guy Podcast Show ·

2026/09/16

Most pool service bids aren’t lost because you’re bad at cleaning pools, they’re lost because you were slower, less clear, or less confident than the next company. We walk through a practical, field-tested approach to bidding that helps you win the right accounts without blowing up your schedule or training customers to expect bargain pricing. We talk about when a photo is enough and when you need boots on the ground, why “first contact” matters so much on platforms like Thumbtack, and...

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18:40

Pool Guy Tips: Knowing When to Stop Trying

The Pool Guy Podcast Show ·

2026/09/15

A single pool can hijack your entire day if you don’t have a line you won’t cross. We’re sharing the kind of “only learned in the field” pool service knowledge that saves hours on a route and keeps you from chasing problems that refuse to cooperate. First, we get practical about one of the most common time traps: a pump that won’t prime after running dry. We talk through quick checks that actually matter, like lubing or replacing the pump lid o-ring, using an attached spa to help establish s...

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17:50

Is AI Better Than Me? & Other YT Questions Answered

The Pool Guy Podcast Show ·

2026/09/14

A pool cleaner that devours acorns can get stopped by something the size of a couple grains of rice, and once you know why, you start diagnosing faster and wasting less time on the deck. I’m digging into the most common YouTube questions I get from pool owners and pool service pros and expanding them into practical, real-world troubleshooting you can use on your next stop. We start with the Polaris Max and Polaris Atlas suction pool cleaners and the big design tradeoff behind the newer Halo ...

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18:24

How Many Pools Can One Pool Guy Do in a Day?

The Pool Guy Podcast Show ·

2026/09/11

The fastest way to burn out in pool service is chasing a number that doesn’t fit your reality. We get a constant question from pool pros and new pool technicians alike: how many pools can one person clean in a day, and what’s a “good” pool route size if you want steady income without living in panic mode? I break down the variables that actually control your capacity, starting with the one most people ignore: temperament. Some techs move fast and stay in motion, others work methodically and ...

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18:19

The Truth About Trichlor Tablets

The Pool Guy Podcast Show ·

2026/09/10

Trichlor tablets keep pools clear with slow, steady chlorination, so why do they get blamed for “ruining” pool water? We dig into the real chemistry behind the complaints and separate hard facts from pool-store folklore. If you’ve ever heard that cyanuric acid somehow sticks around after a full drain, or that topping off after evaporation fixes high stabilizer, we walk through why those ideas don’t hold up and where the confusing test results actually come from. We also get blunt about what ...

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18:00

Dichlor: The Good, the Bad & the CYA

The Pool Guy Podcast Show ·

2026/09/09

Dichlor has a reputation problem, and it is mostly because people expect it to behave like trichlor tablets or like a routine weekly sanitizer. We walk through what dichlor pool chlorine actually is, why it dissolves fast, and why its biggest “hidden feature” is cyanuric acid built into every dose. If you have ever fought rising CYA, stubborn algae, or confusing chlorine readings, this conversation gives you a clean mental model: every chlorine type leaves a byproduct, and dichlor’s byproduct...

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