Swimming Pool Tips and Reviews

 The “No Drain” pool water purification process has pretty much been perfected by Pool Water Purification Products. They can filter an entire pool without losing only about 20% of the water. Pool Water Purification manufactures completely mobile, self-contained pool water recycling trailers and they offer this as an as true Turn Key business opportunity. Basically, you purchase a trailer and you are in business (of course the rigs are not cheap costing $150,000 plus). To learn more:  https://www.poolwaterpurificationproducts.com/ The Process: The Pool Water Purification System is a totally mobile, self-contained unit that generates its own electrical energy to drive two large electric pumps. These pumps serve thirteen large filter membranes that can filter the contamination from your swimming pool water.  This entire process is completed with less than a twenty percent (20%) loss of processed water.  As a result, all unwanted contaminants can be reduced to acceptable...

 Reaching my 1,000th podcast episode is truly a milestone and it could not have been done without all of the loyal listeners who tune in each week! Having crossed over the 1,000-episode threshold with  1,100,000 downloads at this point you have all made “The Pool Guy Podcast Show” the #1 industry podcast show! To see the list of my 1,000 podcast episodes: https://the-pool-guy-podcast-show.onpodium.com/ I cover a wide range of subjects on the podcast show and have interviewed industry experts (In no particular order) Bob Lowry, Harold Evan, Rudy Stankowitz, Terry Arko, Scott Roberts, Ed Barney, Fred Schweer, Chris Marcano, Joe Laurino, Wayne Ivusich & many more. I have also interviewed the owners and reps of many industrial products like the Riptide Pool Vacuum System, and Primate Pool Tools. VacDaddy, PoolRx, CCH Cal Hypo Tablets, Natural Chemistry, Orenda, Skimmer, PSS, Pay the Pool Man, AqauSuite, Culator, LaMotte, Sutro, the Bottom Feeder, and many more.  I also tr...

 There are three main swimming pool filter types that you will find in just about every region of the World. A pool will have either a D.E. Filter, a Cartridge Filter, or a Sand Filter. Depending on your region one of these three filter types will be the most common. It’s no secret that I prefer cartridge filters and there are many good qualities of this filter type with a couple of drawbacks as well. D.E. Filters are the most common filter type. D.E. Filters or Diatomaceous Earth Filters offer the best filtration of the three types. They use a set of grids or cloth cartridges depending on the filter type and a coating of D.E. Powder (Diatomaceous Earth). The D.E. coats the grids and acts as a barrier trapping dirt, debris, algae, and organic particles. This allows a D.E. Filter to filter down to an amazingly low 3 microns. A cartridge filter can filter down to 10-20 microns so a D.E. Filter although superior but not by a real measurable level as far as the eye can tell. A little a...

 The SmarterSpa+ is an even better way to add chlorine to your spa or hot tub and it is of course similar to the SmarterSpa unit I previously reviewed.  It is a great way to convert your spa to salt without any replumbing and it is a plug-and-play device with the added feature of an app control! It takes minutes to mount it and a few more to add the salt and get it up and running. Drop the electrode in and after setting the level you are good to go.  The app works on both an android and iPhone and with the app, you can easily control and set the chlorine output from anywhere with an internet connection (by connecting the SmarterSpa+ to your home's wifi network). It also offers a convenient Bluetooth connection so you as a pool service pro maintaining your customer’s spa can quickly access the app and make any adjustments needed to the SmarterSpa+.  Order on their site and use this code to save 10% at checkout “POOLGUY” https://controlomatic.ecwid.com/ The SmarterSpa+...

Inspecting the pool equipment for leaks and odd sounds is all part of your job out there. Many problems can be headed off with a proper weekly inspection and some potentially catastrophic leaks can be stopped by simply looking for them early. You also can suggest equipment upgrades to your clients if you notice aging filters, pumps, or other equipment. The pool pump can be the highest energy hog in your house, passing your Air Conditioner and Refrigerator just by the sheer amount of hours it runs each day. If you have a 1 ½ or 2 HP pump installed and you run it 8 hours per day, not to get into complicated conversions of kWh (Kilowatt Hours) and how you are charged each month by your Electric Company, just imagine it as having on Twenty 100 watt light bulbs every hour it is running. That is a lot of electricity each day and if your bill is tiered by usage, meaning the more you use the more you are charged, your bill can get very high very quickly. On average a pool pump will be about 40...

One of the things about owning a Vacuum System is that the replacement bag cost can add up over the course of the year. If you purchase only OEM bags you are looking at anywhere from $35-$50 per bag. This is where the after-market vacuum bag can save you hundreds of dollars each year and still provide the quality and durability you are looking for.  You are not sacrificing quality or microns over price when you switch to the Clear Pool Bag. These bags are handmade in Mexico and if you have been in the industry since early 2000 you know that Mexico was once the hub of great pool products. The quality of these bags is excellent and they are available in micron sizes of 90, 200, and 400. They also have a mesh Green Pool Bag available for those big clean-up projects. Order here: https://clearpoolproducts.com/product/clear-pool-bag-400-micron-bag-slate?v=f24485ae434a You can also buy in bulk and save even more money. To order in bulk: http://bulkpoolbags.com/ These bags feature a univer...

 Black algae is a plague of the pool industry. Like the black death in Europe well, probably not that bad, but still, it is sometimes death to the pool, especially a large outbreak. There are some ways to cure and treat black algae and I will outline the steps here for you.  First, you have to find out if it is black algae or maybe something else like copper staining. The best way to accomplish this is with the use of a 3” trichlor tablet. If you can reach the spot you can rub the tablet over it and if the spot lightens or disappears it is more than likely black algae. If you can’t reach it or if you have a lot of spots on the walls of the pool, a tablet holder is a great option for you. This Algae Gone Tablet holder is a great tool: https://amzn.to/3y3bdH7 After you confirm it is black algae now we must treat it. Since the heads on black algae act as a protective barrier, brushing off the heads is step one. A good 5-6” Stainless Steel Algae brush is a good option. I like the ...

The Riptide Handlebar Organizer is a great add-on to stay organized out there on your pool route. Yes, the Riptide does have two trays but you will find that the back try fills up quickly with a jug of chlorine and acid. The tray on top while large is just not large enough for everything you need.  Granted not everyone takes back so much stuff, but you will find that if the SL cart is your primary tote you will more than likely fill it up to the brim with everything you need for each service account. Going back to your truck is a huge waste of time and this will allow you to bring everything back to each stop.  HANDLEBAR ORGANIZER $ 80.00 https://www.riptidevac.com/collections/accessories/products/handlebar-organizer The Handlebar Organizer can hold a leaf rake, brush, Taylor test kit, test strips, tools, and whatever else you wish to add to it. This will leave the bins open for chemicals and other pool tools. The organizer has opened up the possibilities with the Riptide SL c...