Frank and Jacque answer a listener’s question about recommendations for upgrades to their swimming pool.
Ep 140. The 5 Basics of Pool Maintenance
Frank and Jacque discuss the five basics of pool care in detail: debris removal, brushing, filtration, circulation, and water chemistry.
Ep 139. Black Algae, How Do You Get It, How Do You Get Rid of It
Frank and Jacque discuss black algae and the difficulties it causes with pool maintenance. They also discuss the metal staining issues that can happen from using products to combat algae.
Just Chillin
Running water features do help cool your pool water. The simple explanation is, evaporation is heat loss. Heat energy transfers during the process of transforming liquid into vapor. Water passing through the air and over surfaces increases the rate at which evaporation happens.
Ep 136. Borates, Pump Hydraulics, Hayward Salt System Issues
Frank and Jacque discuss issues Frank has been seeing in the field with Hayward salt systems, pump cavitation, and, once again, the benefits of borates.
Ep 134. Pool Water Testing With Wayne Ivusich
Frank and special guest Wayne Ivusich discuss proper water testing for you swimming pools.
Bucket Test? What Is It And What All Can It Tell You?
A “bucket test” is a test designed to compare evaporation in the pool to the evaporation in a bucket or vessel containing water exposed to the same conditions.
Ep 131. Rats In Heaters, Skimmer Doors, and Variable Speed Pumps With Inline Chlorine Feeders
Frank and Jacque discuss a few topics he has seen in the field over the last few weeks. Rats in pool heaters, weir door (skimmer doors), variable speed pumps and low flow chlorine feeders, salt systems, and air in pumps.
Ep 130. Cooling Your Pool and Choosing a Pool Service
Frank and Jacque discuss different ways to cool your pool in the summer heat and thoughts on choosing a pool service company.
Ep 129. Algae, How To Prevent and Kill Algae In Your Pool
Frank and Jacque discuss preventing and killing algae in swimming pools. As the water warms up and pools are getting used more, algae is becoming more of a problem