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 138. Best Time To Renovate Your Pool, and Order Pool Covers
Frank and Jacque take listener questions and discuss the pros and cons of renovating a pool in the spring, winter, or fall. and when you should order your pool covers.
Ep 137. “Shock” Talk, Summer Heat Damage, and Get Your Covers Now
Frank and Jacque (It is Jacque’s Birthday. Happy birthday Jacque!) discuss the actual meaning of the term “Shock”, summer heat damage on swimming pools, and if you are going to get a winter cover, get it now.
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 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 127. Pool Equipment High Water Damage and Managing Severe Weather In Your Pool
Frank and Jacque discuss many of the weather issues they have been facing with all of the severe weather this spring. High water level damage in equipment areas, wash-in into pools, stain treatment and prevention after flooding.
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 125. How Long to Run Your Pump and Filter Safety
Frank and Jacque discuss the logic in filter pump run schedules and some safety warnings about filters.
Ep 121. Camereye, Drowning Prevention and Pool Monitoring System
Frank conducted an interview with Sai Reddy, the founder of Camereye. Camereye is an intelligent video monitoring system that keeps an eye on your pool area and can distinguish between normal activity and a potentially tragic drowning situation.