Frank and Jacque answer a question about pool alkalinity and a question about borates. Pool water chemistry, alkalinity in your pool, how to manage pool water chemistry, pool algae, pool water balance, and preventing pool algae.
Ep 65. The Deep End Awards
In the spirit of the awards season, Frank and Jacque have nominees and winners for different aspects of properly maintaining your pool.
Ep 64. Interviews with Jack’s Magic and Green Story Global from Southwest Pool and Spa Show in Houston
Frank interviews representatives from Jack’s Magic, the ultimate authority in swimming pool stain removal, and Green Story Global with their CYA, stabilizer, conditioner, cyanuric acid removal system, and new single-use cartridge system.
Ep 63. GETTING READY FOR SPRING
Frank and Jacque discuss getting your pool ready for spring. They suggest simple steps to take to manage your pool going into the warmer weather and prevent problems.
Ep 62. Why You Need a Robotic Cleaner. & Make Water Chemistry Simple with Easy Ways to Clean a Cartridge Filter
Listeners ask Frank and Jacque to convince them to buy a robotic cleaner, ask if water chemistry can be super simple, and ask what easier ways to clean a cartridge filter are.
Ep 61. Pool Heaters & How to Choose the Proper Sized Gas Heater for Your Swimming Pool
A listener asked about recommendations on the size and brand of swimming pool heaters for a pool. Frank and Jacque discuss how to calculate the size of the pool heater you need for your pool. How to manage heat loss in your pool.
Ep 59. How to Turn a Green Pool Blue, Stain Removal, & Getting Leaves Out of the Pool
Frank and Jacque answer listener questions—great questions from great listeners. They discuss how to remove large amounts of leaves from a pool, how to remove stains from pool plaster, and how to turn a green pool blue.
Ep 58. Swimming Pool Filters
Swimming pool filtration is critical to properly maintaining a swimming pool. The three most common filtration systems are cartridge filters, diatomaceous earth filters, and sand filters.
Ep 56. Listener Questions, New Year, New You, Same Pool
Starting the year with listener questions. Coping replacement, pool leaks, LED lighting, and plaster versus paint.
Ep 55. Take Better Care of Your Pool. New Year’s Resolution: Be more efficient, Save Money, and Have a Better Pool
The New Year’s Resolution is to take better care of your pool. Frank and Jacque discuss several things you can do to save money and have a better-working, more usable pool.