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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

I’ve reached podcast 500 which is a milestone for me. Almost 3 years of doing the podcast and I want to thank the listeners who encourage me to keep the show going. I hope I provide some relevant information on the podcast each week. Here is a brief recap of what I do and the resources I provide for the Industry.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 don’t use an enhancer on your pool route you are missing out. These have been proven to be effective in reducing chlorine use and they also eliminate the use of algacides and need to shock a pool. They are a good money saver for your pool service business and I go over my preferred enhancer and the best way to sell it to your customers.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 a given that a Salt Water Generator or Salt System is a great piece of equipment for your pool. It takes the effort out of adding chlorine to your pool each week. But what happens in the winter months? I answer that question in today’s podcast 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

One of the most overlooked aspects of purchasing a robotic pool cleaner is the debris chamber. What type of debris can it pick up? Leaves, dirt, and algae dust? Every company has different types of debris chambers and some filter down better than others. Learn which type of debris chamber is best for your pool when choosing a robotic pool cleaner.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

When you are thinking about starting your pool service business one thing that is often overlooked is the levels of service you wish to provide. Some only do full service which means every aspect of the pool care is done by the company. But what about bi-monthly service, chemical only stops and letting the customer take care of their own filter cleanings? I go over these in this podcast 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

The Nature2 Mineral System is not a very widely-known product. You may see an old unit on a pool here and there and not know what exactly it does. In this podcast, I sat down with Mara McCartney of Fluidra and she goes over the Nature2 in detail and how it can be used to reduce chlorine use in a pool and spa.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 obvious answer is to start when the pool season starts in your area. Starting in the off-season is possible and I go over this option also. There are some things that you need to also get ready and there is an optimal amount of new accounts that you need during the season, all of which I will cover in today’s podcast.Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been do-it-yourselfers and pool trade professionals trusted partner since 1963, providing quality products and services to make pool care easy and solutions and expertise to do it right.

Chemical shortages are nothing new in the industry but going into the upcoming seasons I think it will become the norm. The predicted Tri-Chlor shortage is just a problem but there have been times when other forms of chlorine have been scarce. Listen to some ways of using fewer tablets and still maintain a good chlorine level all season long. Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been do-it-yourselfers and pool trade professionals trusted partner since 1963, providing quality products and services to make pool care easy and solutions and expertise to do it right.

Owning a pool vacuum system has several advantages but you also need to be prepared in order to avoid not having it operational at your most needed moments. Listen to some of these tips and maybe one of these will save you one day out in the field. Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been do-it-yourselfers and pool trade professionals trusted partner since 1963, providing quality products and services to make pool care easy and solutions and expertise to do it right.

Knowing when to replace your filters elements, that is the term for the cartridges in a Cartridge Filter and the Grids in a D.E. filter is a key to your pool’s water quality. I also cover when to change the sand in your sand filter. For the pool service pro, I also give you the best time of year to let your customers know their filter elements are in need of a change. Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been do-it-yourselfers and pool trade professionals trusted partner since 1963, providing quality products and services to make pool care easy and solutions and expertise to do it right.

If you own any kind of business a profit and loss chart is the only real way to know if you are making money or just “spinning your wheels.” I go over what you need to do to make sure you are charging enough for your services and to see if you are making a real profit in your business.Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been do-it-yourselfers and pool trade professionals trusted partner since 1963, providing quality products and services to make pool care easy and solutions and expertise to do it right 

I don’t think I have recorded a podcast breaking down Pool Vacuum System in detail. I go over how they work and the best use for them. If you know little about vacuum systems or you are thinking of purchasing one, tune in to learn all about them.Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been do-it-yourselfers and pool trade professionals trusted partner since 1963, providing quality products and services to make pool care easy and solutions and expertise to do it right.

Aqua Magazine is a great resource no matter what aspect of the pool industry you are part of. Be it service, retail, building, or manufacturing they have their ears to the rails in the pool industry. Learn some of the current events that they are covering and things to come in 2021.Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been do-it-yourselfers and pool trade professionals trusted partner since 1963, providing quality products and services to make pool care easy and solutions and expertise to do it right.

If you do pool service chances are your service area will be affected by a major wind event. Here in California, we have what is known as the Sant Ana Winds. At this recording, we have just had a wind event with gusts from 40 mph to 94 mph in some areas of the state. How do you deal with your pools after a major wind event? Listen for some tips. Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been do-it-yourselfers and pool trade professionals trusted partner since 1963, providing quality products and services to make pool care easy and solutions and expertise to do it right.

Part of your business should be connecting with other pool guys and gal in your area and building up some goodwill. This means that you begin to share knowledge and to help each other out regardless of the competitive nature of the area you are working in. Goodwill can go a long way in making your business that much better.Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been do-it-yourselfers and pool trade professionals trusted partner since 1963, providing quality products and services to make pool care easy and solutions and expertise to do it right.

There is a variety of vacuum bags on the market for your pool vacuum system. Each manufacturer makes OEM bags for each system but there are two after-market companies to note and I go over both here in the podcast as well as the micron choices of a vacuum system bag.Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been do-it-yourselfers and pool trade professionals trusted partner since 1963, providing quality products and services to make pool care easy and solutions and expertise to do it right.

Chlorine Lock is another term that is thrown around out their in pool forums and other groups but is it something that can really happen with really high CYA levels? Listen to Rudy explain how CYA works and the effects of very high CYA in the pool water.Part 1: https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/5751997Part 2: https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/5752189Part 3: https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/5752291Part 4: https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/5752342Part 5: https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/5752378To learn more about the courses Rudy offers: https://cpoclass.com/Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been do-it-yourselfers and pool trade professionals trusted partner since 1963, providing quality products and services to make pool care easy and solutions and expertise to do it right.

What is Rudy’s take on Borates? I personally love adding borates to a pool to bring the level to 30-50 ppm and it is always good to hear other opinions in the Industry about borates. Rudy also touches on other aspects of adding enhancers and copper to a pool.Part 1: https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/5751997Part 2: https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/5752189Part 3: https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/5752291Part 4: https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/5752342Part 5: https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/5752378To learn more about the courses Rudy offers: https://cpoclass.com/Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been do-it-yourselfers and pool trade professionals trusted partner since 1963, providing quality products and services to make pool care easy and solutions and expertise to do it right. 

If you have been in the industry long enough you have heard that if you pour a large amount of acid into the deep end it will lower the pH without lowering the Alkalinity. This is something that has been around for decades but is it really true? Listen and hear Rudy unpack this myth. Part 1: https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/5751997Part 2: https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/5752189Part 3: https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/5752291Part 4: https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/5752342Part 5: https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/5752378To learn more about the courses Rudy offers: https://cpoclass.com/Leslie’s Pool Supplies has been do-it-yourselfers and pool trade professionals trusted partner since 1963, providing quality products and services to make pool care easy and solutions and expertise to do it right.