Swimming Pool Tips and Reviews

In This Podcast I go over the Benefits and Features of a Robotic Pool cleaner. Having Tested and filmed over 25 different Robotic Cleaners puts me in a unique position to talk about what to look for in a Robotic Cleaner, regardless of brand. There have been many improvements to the Robotic cleaners over the past few years and these are now the best cleaner type on the market today. Listen to the Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/667716-episode-37-all-about-robotic-pool-cleaners-benefits-features-and-choosing-the-right-model Subscribe to my Podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pool-guy-show-podcast/id1257613192 Subscribe on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Imhdwnal25iyl4c2yfceih2ni4y The first thing to look for in a cleaner is the Warranty period. If they offer a 2 or 3 year limited warranty then you should feel confident that the product is well made and will be long lasting. The warranty period basically is th...

Here are two of the newest Leaf Rakes by Purity Pool a leading manufacturer of pool and Spa Leaf Rake. The Phantom which is a 19” wide Leaf Rake and the Catch 22 which is a 22” wide Leaf Rake are both high quality products with easy replaceable parts. Purity Pool makes many Leaf Rakes including the widely popular Red Baron Leaf Rake. There are many things I like about these two new Leaf Rakes and in this article I will cover some of the new features found on both. To find them at your local retailer or online you can contact Purity Pool directly via email or by phone. Email them at: info@puritypool.com or call them at 1-800-257-1961. If you service pools you can purchase both at your local SCP or Superior Wholesale location. It is worth searching for these products as Purity Pool makes the best Leaf Rakes on the market and all of their products are made right here in the USA. What makes these two new Leaf Rakes different from say the Red Baron or the Pro-Lite mod...

Remington Solar is one of the leading solar companies and they make two excellent products for the swimming pool market – the Chlorine-Free “sun shock” and the SolaSkimmer. I go over both in detail with the owner and President of Remington Solar, Murray Smith. Listen to the Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/662155-episode-36-remington-solar-chlorine-free-sun-shock-and-the-solaskimmer-interview-with-murray-smith-president Subscribe to my Podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pool-guy-show-podcast/id1257613192 Subscribe on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Imhdwnal25iyl4c2yfceih2ni4y Chlorine-Free Sun Shock: The Remington Solar Chlorine-Free “Sun Shock” uses lower power output from the Solar Panels on the unit to generate ions which will keep your pool algae free all season long. The Remington Solar is an effective way to prevent algae in your pool and as a side benefit the Anode also attracts calcium and...

If you find water leaking in your equipment area you may think you have a major problem. I get called often for leaks around the equipment area and in a lot of cases it is simply the Winterizing Plug in the pool heater or sometimes in the pool pump. These plugs are used to drain the heater or pump in regions where it gets freezing temperatures to avoid equipment damage. But in most areas we never drain our heater or pump and the tiny o-ring in the plug never gets serviced. I just received a call this month where the customer turned his pool off due to a major leak by the equipment. When I turned on the equipment I saw the drip leak coming from the heater at the plug. When the pool is running for hours a pretty large puddle can form, especially if it is on a cement pad. This can also happen at the pump but is easier to spot since many times the pump will not prime. Air will be sucked in through the plug area and prevent the pump from priming. To fix this leak all you need...

Pool Blaster Aqua Broom® Sweep XL is Water Tech's latest cleaner in their Pool Blaster line. But unlike previous models of the Aqua Broom the Sweep XL does not rely on “D” Batteries to power the unit but uses a built in rechargeable Lithium Battery. This is a big step up for the Aqua Broom Sweep XL and with a run time of up to 35 minutes this is the perfect cleaner for your spa or small pool. Here are some of the features of the Pool Blaster Aqua Broom® Sweep XL No cords or hoses, this is a self contained battery powered cleaner. Powered by a Lithium Ion rechargeable battery, the new Pool Blaster Aqua Broom Sweep XL is your simple solution for cleaning pool and spa debris. It has an extra-large head and powerful motor so it cleans faster. It can run for up to 35 minutes of run time on a single charge and recharges in 4 hours. You can use it to clean out your inflatable kiddie pool of grass, leaves and dirt. Use it on your hot tub or spa to keep your effort at a m...

Service Industry News is a trade publication geared solely towards the Pool Service Professional. Their tag line is, “For 30 years, The Voice of the Pool & Spa Service Professional.” Service Industry News is published every two weeks making it one of the widest circulated pool industry publication and with over 10,000 Subscribers one of the largest. I recently talked to Carolyn Dibrell the Owner and Publisher of the Service Industry News and you can listen to the full interview in the Podcast. Listen to the Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/653857-episode-35-service-industry-news-interview-with-carolyn-dibrell-publisher Subscribe to my Podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pool-guy-show-podcast/id1257613192 Subscribe on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Imhdwnal25iyl4c2yfceih2ni4y One of the reason I wanted to feature the publication on my sites is that for the service professional there are so ...

The Jandy TruClear Pro Series Salt Water System (Chlorine Generating System)  has an easy to use Control Panel. It is truly one of the simplest to use and learn but it is always helpful to go over some of the features in detail. In this article I will focus on the Control Panel and how to set the salt level and the other settings. The TruClear is part of Jandy's Pro Series line and is only sold at your local pool store or through your local pool service professional. If you are charging a freshly filled pool with salt or converting over to a salt water pool, be sure to turn the TruClear unit completely off when you add the salt to the pool. You should leave it off for at least 48 hours as the salt is circulated in the pool. Once the salt level is at 3000 ppm you can turn on the system.  The Control Panel does not record or display the salt level so you will need to verify the salt level with a digital tester, test strips or you can bring a water sample into your local po...

PoolRx is a simple way to keep your pool algae free all season long. It is also effective in cleaning a green pool and a side benefit of the product is that you will use less chlorine in the pool all season long. In this Podcast I talk to Fred Schweer VP of Sales at PoolRx Worldwide about using PoolRx in the beginning of the season and to clean up a green pool. He also offers tips to pool service professionals on how to market and sell PoolRx to the customers on your route. Listen to the Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/648855-episode-34-using-poolrx-to-start-the-season-in-a-green-pool-plus-tips-for-pool-pros-interview-with-fred-schweer-vp-sales-of-poolrx Subscribe to my Podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pool-guy-show-podcast/id1257613192 Subscribe on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Imhdwnal25iyl4c2yfceih2ni4y This is a follow up Podcast from the one I recorded in August 2017 where Fred goes over in ...

The Jandy Pro Series TruClear Saltwater Chlorinator is the newest Salt Water System by Zodiac Pool Systems. The TruClear is only available from your local pool service company or pool retail store. This salt system has many great features and I will go over them in detail here in this article. If you are looking to convert your pool to salt water or if you are having a pool built, salt water is the way to go in my opinion. With a salt water generator you eliminate the need to manually add chlorine to your pool with tablets, liquid chlorine or bags of shock. The salt water generator will make and add chlorine to your pool as it is running. Picking the right salt system for your pool is critical and I suggest comparing several manufacturer brands against each other before deciding on a system. The TruClear has a very compact salt cell, so if you have a tight equipment area it is a solid choice over some of the much larger salt cells on the market. It only requires 16 inc...

Any type of manual labor is really hard on your body. I do pool service so over time I can really feel the aches and pains of the repetitive motion, the chapped skin from the cold water and the dry skin from the burning heat of Summer. Not to mention the strong and toxic chemicals I handle everyday and the smell they leave on my clothes and skin. If you do type of physical work it is hard on your body and if you are looking for a more natural way to restore your health and enjoy a greater quality of life, Young Living Essential Oils offers all natural remedies. Before I started using these oils myself I thought they were gimmicky, like the Snake Oils sold by Medicine Men in the Old West. But like anything else in life, when you actually use something instead of discounting it outright, your perspective is likely to change. My journey with Young Living Oils started when I put a few drops of Copaiba Oil on my neck and rubbed it in. Not only did it fell great but the smell of Co...