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.
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 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 82. High CYA Solution! Some Other Summer Pool Problems
The preliminary results are in. We are giving the Green Story Global Cya remover a big thumbs up, with some conditions, and we are continuing to monitor.
Ep 7. Critters in your pool? Problems and prevention
Critters of all types and sizes can wreak havoc with pools. Whether it’s in your pool, skimmer, or even your heater. Listen in and learn some tips and tricks to help rid yourself of those pesky animals.
Ep 8. Kevin Battistoni – Hunter Industries
What happens when a pool guy squares off with an irrigation guy? Listen in to find out what happens during this interview from the GIE+EXPO.