Frank reads his “If I Were An Algae” poem and discusses what algae is like and how you can control it.
Ep 85. Why are Variable Speed Pumps Worth the Investment? Don’t Repair your Old Single Speed Pumps
Frank and Jacque answer a listener’s question about whether they should replace a pump motor or spend the extra money and install a new Jandy variable speed pump.
Ep 83. Sahara Dust Hitting Florida and More Summer Pool Problems
July 25 was World Drowning Prevention Day. There were 11 drowning deaths in the U.S. on average, and 22 were near drowning every day. Teach your kids to swim. Create barriers.
Ep 76. IPSSA Why Pool Industry Pros Should Join IPSSA, and Why Pool Owners Should Hire Them
Frank interviews IPSSA member and representative Mark Uberecken, owner of Unified Pool Solutions in Katy, Texas. They discuss the many benefits IPSSA provides for pool owners and pool service businesses.
Ep 75. Air Leaks in Pool Equipment and Why Calling a Pro is Worth It
Frank and Jacque discuss air leaks in pool equipment and why sometimes it is just better to call a pool professional than waste your time and money trying to fix your pool yourself.
Ep 73. Pool Safety – Drowning Prevention and Pool Chemical Storage
Frank and Jacque answer a question about storing pool chemicals at your home and preventing drowning. Drowning is the #1 cause of death for children ages 1 to 4 years of age and the number 2 cause of death for children ages 4 to 11.
Ep 72. Good Water Samples and Filter Safety
Frank and Jacque discuss how to get a good water sample to test how important a good sample is and filter cleaning safety. Frank talks about a customer of his that was killed by his filter.
Ep 69. Critters 2 How to Prevent and Manage Critters in Your Pool
Frank and Jacque discuss preventing and managing critters in your swimming pool. Animals in pools, insects in the pool, spiders in the pool, and ducks in the pool.
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 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.