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.
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 133. Shart Week. How To Treat Fecal and Other Biological Incidents In Your Pool. Guest Rudy Stankowitz
Frank and Rudy Stankowitz (Industry Icon and now horror movie associate producer) discuss the dangers of fecal and other biological contamination incidents in swimming pools, and proper treatment and processes to ensure proper water sanitation.
Ep 132. How The DE Got Into Your Pool and Big Problems With Phosphates
Frank and Jacque talk about how the pools with DE (Diatomaceous Earth) filters get DE into the pool, why phosphates are such a problem now, and how to control them.
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 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
Ep 126. How Much Chlorine, Borates, And Metal Stain Removal and Prevention
Frank is solo and discusses some issues brought up in FB groups and listener questions. He dives deep into how much chlorine you should keep in your pool, the benefits of borates, and metal issues and how to prevent them.
Ep 124. Poolside Tech, Drainage Issues, and Borates
Frank and Jacque discuss the advantages of the Poolside Tech control systems he’s been installing, drainage issue many clients are having, and the benefits of borates.