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.
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.
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 135. Talking Stone Around Your Pool with guest Chris Bowen
Frank and guest Chris Bowen of QDI discuss some of the stones and issues with natural stones around swimming pools.
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.