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I sat down with Joe Laurino who is the CEO and President of Periodic Products which is the parent company of the CuLator Metal Stain Eliminator and Stain Preventer products and we recorded a series of podcasts on meal staining and metal stain removal.One thing that is often overlooked is the pool fill water. It may look good coming out of the tap but the fill water can contain many things that can lead to staining. Listen as Joe addresses some common fill water issues.CuLator Website: https://culator.com/Other Podcast in this series:Balancing Your Pool Water and Preventing Metal Staining:https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/7203766Fill Water Issues and Metal Staining:https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/7203736Tips for Pool Pros on Metal Staining:https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/7203721 Tinted Pool Water:https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/7203679 Metal Staining 101:https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/7203649Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com/commercial-services.html/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=spll&utm_campaign=spll 

I sat down with Joe Laurino who is the CEO and President of Periodic Products which is the parent company of the CuLator Metal Stain Eliminator and Stain Preventer products and we recorded a series of podcasts on meal staining and metal stain removal.In this podcast, we go over some causes for water quality issues like tinted water. Joe offers some great tips on identifying what is causing the water issues and some cures. CuLator Website: https://culator.com/Other Podcast in this series:Balancing Your Pool Water and Preventing Metal Staining:https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/7203766Fill Water Issues and Metal Staining:https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/7203736Tips for Pool Pros on Metal Staining:https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/7203721 Tinted Pool Water:https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/7203679 Metal Staining 101:https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/7203649Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com/commercial-services.html/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=spll&utm_campaign=spll

I sat down with Joe Laurino who is the CEO and President of Periodic Products which is the parent company of the CuLator Metal Stain Eliminator and Stain Preventer products and we recorded a series of podcasts on meal staining and metal stain removal.In this podcast, we go over some of the products CuLator makes for metal stain removal. We also discuss identifying metal stains as well as removing the metal and the staining from a pool. CuLator Website: https://culator.com/Other Podcast in this series:Balancing Your Pool Water and Preventing Metal Staining:https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/7203766Fill Water Issues and Metal Staining:https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/7203736Tips for Pool Pros on Metal Staining:https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/7203721 Tinted Pool Water:https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/7203679 Metal Staining 101:https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/7203649Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com/commercial-services.html/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=spll&utm_campaign=spll 

I have had many trucks over the years and when asked which truck size do I prefer I come down on the smaller compact truck size. Not for gas milage per say but there are a number of reasons why a smaller truck is more ideal for pool service. Listen as I go over my case for a compact truck.Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com/commercial-services.html/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=spll&utm_campaign=spll

I recorded a series of podcasts with renowned chemistry expert Bob Lowry. Bob Lowry has created over 100 chemicals used in today's Pool & Spa Industry and has written over 20 books on pool & spa chemistry.  He has been in the industry for over 47 years and is the Lead Consultant at Lowry Consulting Group, leads the Pool Chemistry Training Institute, and has created the Certified Residential Pool & Spa Certification Program. Learn more at  https://www.lowrycg.com/ orhttps://poolchemistrytraininginstitute.com/In this episode, we cover metal stains and ways to remove them.Other Episodes in this Series:“Why is Balancing Your Pool Important Anyway?” With Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry:https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/6680642 “Is High CYA Really a Problem?” With Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry:https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/6681473 “Is Cyanuric Acid Testing Accurate?” With Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry:https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/6682265 “Preventing Algae in Your Pool” With Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry:https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/6683519 “Swimming Pool Metal Staining 101” With Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry:https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/6683558 “Borates, Are They for Real?” With Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry:https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/6683579 Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com/commercial-services.html/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=spll&utm_campaign=spll  

I recorded a series of podcasts with renowned chemistry expert Bob Lowry. Bob Lowry has created over 100 chemicals used in today's Pool & Spa Industry and has written over 20 books on pool & spa chemistry.  He has been in the industry for over 47 years and is the Lead Consultant at Lowry Consulting Group, leads the Pool Chemistry Training Institute, and has created the Certified Residential Pool & Spa Certification Program. Learn more at  https://www.lowrycg.com/ orhttps://poolchemistrytraininginstitute.com/In this episode we cover if Cyanuric Testing is accurate, does CYA stay in the pool surface after a drain and refill, and which is better, liquid or granular Cyanuric Acid. Other Episodes in this Series:“Why is Balancing Your Pool Important Anyway?” With Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry:https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/6680642 “Is High CYA Really a Problem?” With Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry:https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/6681473 “Is Cyanuric Acid Testing Accurate?” With Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry:https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/6682265 “Preventing Algae in Your Pool” With Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry:https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/6683519 “Swimming Pool Metal Staining 101” With Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry:https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/6683558 “Borates, Are They for Real?” With Chemistry Expert Bob Lowry:https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/6683579Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com/commercial-services.html/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=spll&utm_campaign=spll 

What are the best speeds and runtimes to set for your variable speed pump? This is a question I am often asked and I go over some rpm or pump speed percentages as well as run times. Each pool will be slightly different due to size but you will get a general idea.Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com/commercial-services.html/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=spll&utm_campaign=spll

It is good to know what you are putting into your pool each week. Typically you can find the chemical ingredients listed in the MSDS sheet that the manufacturer puts out. Not only does this data sheet list the safety of the product but it also gives you the ingredients in most cases. Take Clorox Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com/commercial-services.html/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=spll&utm_campaign=spll

With July 19th, 2021 as the end date for sales of single-speed pumps for in-ground pools of more than 1- horsepower, it looks like Variable Speed Pumps will be the king. In other words, you will have no option except to sell them to your customers when their pump motors burn out. I go over some sales tips for you going forward in 2021. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com/commercial-services.html/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=spll&utm_campaign=spll

Everyone has an opinion when it comes to filters and which filter type we think is best. I happen to lean heavily towards cartridge filters even though they are not perfect for every pool. But I think the good points of a cartridge filter outweigh any negatives.  Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com/commercial-services.html/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=spll&utm_campaign=spll 

I know the coming 3” Tri-Chlor Shortage has been talked to death already but I am focusing here in this podcast on some effective ways to use liquid chlorine on your pool route in place of tablets. I go over what you need to do to get a pool ready for the transition and ways to use liquid chlorine effectively. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com/commercial-services.html/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=spll&utm_campaign=spll

The Spa Wand is a great device to use when cleaning Fiberglass spas, but it is a bit dated. I used one in the ’90s and in the year 2020, there are many great battery operated vacuums that will work more effectively and better. Maybe it is time to retire your Spa Wand?Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com/commercial-services.html/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=spll&utm_campaign=spll

If you haven’t had a client stiff you or not pay you it will happen at some point. There are things that you can do to reduce the risk of getting stiffed and I will go over some of these for you. Getting burned is no fun and we have all been there.Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com/commercial-services.html/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=spll&utm_campaign=spll

Okay, is it even fair to compare a Leaf Vacuum (Leaf Bagger, Leaf Master) to a Vacuum System like the Riptide? I give it a shot here and if you know me you probably already know the winner. There are some similarities actually and I discuss which I think is better and why.Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com/commercial-services.html/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=spll&utm_campaign=spll

If you have a D.E. Filter the last thing you want to see is Diatomaceous Earth returning into the pool. I go over some common areas inside your D.E. Filter that are the top suspects for a D.E. leak back into your pool.Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com/commercial-services.html/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=spll&utm_campaign=spll

One thing that is often overlooked is inspecting your pool equipment each week. This is something that you should do if you are a pool service pro each week at your client's property. You can save a lot of money and headache by doing a simple inspection of your pool pump and motor, filter, and other equipment. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com/commercial-services.html/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=spll&utm_campaign=spll

The Holidays are upon us and it is time to show your customer’s that you appreciate their business and sometimes you will also receive a “thank you” from your customers. This is also the time of year to take time off to spend with your family and to recharge before the new year begins. I offer some tips on how to explain and take the week off for Christmas and the New Year. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com/commercial-services.html/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=spll&utm_campaign=spll

Skimmer was one of the first pool routing and invoicing apps on the market. It is geared specifically towards the swimming pool service industry and over the years it has become the premier pool routing software on the market today. I sat down with their new CEO Jack Nelson and Ryan Hash who does Customer Support. Learn all about the app and the all-new features.Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com/commercial-services.html/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=spll&utm_campaign=spll

I am a big fan of the gear type suction cleaners and there are a lot of them on the market. There are several of them on the market today including the Hayward Navigator, Hayward Pool Cleaner/Aquanaut, Pentair Rebel, Pentair Lil’ Rebel, Dorado, Great White, Sand Shark, Zodiac MX8 & Zodiac MX6. I will go over my preferred cleaners for you.Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com/commercial-services.html/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=spll&utm_campaign=spll

After 30 plus years the Polaris 280 is still the best selling pressure side cleaner today. So is it still the King of Pressure Side cleaners? Find out in this podcast why I think the Polaris 280 is still the top choice after all these years and against the newer breed of cleaners on the market. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. It is fast and easy to become a Leslie’s Preferred Pool Care Provider. https://lesliespool.com/commercial-services.html/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=spll&utm_campaign=spll