Send us a Text Message. There are a lot of details you need to be aware of before you start to get commercial accounts. I go over some of the more important prep details here 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 …

Send us a Text Message. Here, I tackle why a pool turns cloudy once swimmers enter the water, baking soda is clogging up my filter, closing the plumbing when you empty the pump basket and can leave a corded robotic pool in my pool all Summer long. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repai…

Send us a Text Message. Just a few things can cause your filter pressure or PSI to run high. The main culprit is the thing the filter gauge is sitting on top of. The filter itself. 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 …

Send us a Text Message. In this podcast, I was a guest on The Deep End Pool Podcast hosted by Frank Disher. We talked about current industry issues as well as California-specific issues. Here is part one of three. To listen to the Deep End Podcast: https://thedeependpoolpodcast.com/ Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Cu…

Send us a Text Message. In this podcast, I was a guest on The Deep End Pool Podcast hosted by Frank Disher. We talked about current industry issues as well as California-specific issues. Here is part one of three. To listen to the Deep End Podcast: https://thedeependpoolpodcast.com/ Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Cu…

Send us a Text Message. In this podcast, I was a guest on The Deep End Pool Podcast hosted by Frank Disher. We talked about current industry issues as well as California-specific issues. Here is part one of three. To listen to the Deep End Podcast: https://thedeependpoolpodcast.com/ Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Cu…

Send us a Text Message. Many pool chemicals just are ignored by most consumers and pool service professionals. I go over some of these and the reasons for that. 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 Pr…

Send us a Text Message. I go over what I consider essential pool equipment if you are having a swimming pool built or remodeled. It is always easier to add everything at the build than later. 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 a…

Send us a Text Message. This is a new phosphate remover in the form of slow-dissolving tablets. Each tablet will remove 500 ppb of phosphates in 10,000 gallons of water. It’s a pretty effective and easy-to-use product. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open …

Send us a Text Message. Talking about the Precision V10 I decided to expand on the other models that Water Tech makes for the consumer and prosumer. They have a bunch, so follow along as I go through their models in rapid fire. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testi…

Send us a Text Message. This is Water Tech's latest professional vacuum with a completely sealed rechargeable lithium-ion battery, so there is no need to worry about water getting in and shorting out the motor. It has a 2-hour run time and great suction power! Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free …

Send us a Text Message. Rising pH is a common problem that is a byproduct of the salt cell producing chlorine in a pool. Can it be controlled? Yes, in some way, it can. 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 Les…

Send us a Text Message. Several issues cause your saltwater pool to be a real headache for you. I identify the most common issues and solutions for you here today. 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…

Send us a Text Message. High CYA in a swimming pool is a common problem. Terry Arko unpacks some ways to manage high CYA in a swimming 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 Pr…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I talk to Terry Arko about the benefits of using liquid chlorine on your pool route. What makes liquid a good choice over other chlorine types? 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…

Send us a Text Message. I sat down with Alicia Stephens & Brian Trenck of KIK/BioLab and we discussed metals and metal treatment in your swimming 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 P…

Send us a Text Message. I sat down with Alicia Stephens & Brian Trenck of KIK/BioLab and we discussed cloudy pool water in detail. We offer some good solutions as well! 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 Les…

Send us a Text Message. I sat down with Alicia Stephens & Brian Trenck of KIK/BioLab, and we discussed phosphates and phosphate treatment in detail. You will learn a few new things about phosphate treatment in a swimming pool. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testin…

Send us a Text Message. What are some differences between a fiberglass pool and a plaster pool? Which surface type is the best for you? I go over this and more 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 Les…

Send us a Text Message. I speak about chlorine enhancers often, but what exactly are they, and why would you want to use one? I go over the most popular types and compare them side by side. 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…

Send us a Text Message. What is the most effective way to use chlorine in a swimming pool? What is the best chlorine type? I answer this and more 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 Preferre…

Send us a Text Message. If you currently have a suction or pressure side cleaner, is it wise to upgrade to a robotic cleaner? Sometimes, it is, and I will go over why you may want to upgrade to a robotic cleaner. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days…

Send us a Text Message. How long does a pool filter last? Or how long does a pool pump last? That depends on many factors. I go over some average equipment lifespans 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…

Send us a Text Message. Having a plan is important in many respects, but none more than planning a secure future where passive income replaces your current income. Unless you plan to work forever. 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 f…

Send us a Text Message. Which is best, a pool service truck or a van? And what is the best size truck? I will go over some pool service vehicle choices here 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…

Send us a Text Message. Green pool clean-ups can fail, and usually, it is because of a step that wasn’t followed to completion. I go over some common green pool fail points. 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 …

Send us a Text Message. Getting sick is no fun, and it is even less fun when you get sick when you have to clean multiple swimming pools or do repairs that week. I go over some ways to handle sick days and injuries. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-d…

Send us a Text Message. There are more ways to clean a pool than just using a leaf rake and manually skimming to the surface. I review some automated ways and some things you can do to make your skimmer more effective. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open …

Send us a Text Message. You can use various methods to carry your supplies and equipment back to your service accounts. I go over some tried and true ways here 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 Les…

Send us a Text Message. There are several obvious ways to vacuum a pool to waste like using the Mutli-Port valve and putting it in “waste mode.” But there are many other ways as well. 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 …

Send us a Text Message. Not all robots are created equal, corded, and cordless notwithstanding. Some have better programs, and others have better features. Learn what to look for 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-…

Send us a Text Message. I answer more of your tough YouTube questions, including whether I can use Tri-Chlor tablets in a vinyl pool, how many scoops of DE the Alladin scoop is, and much more. 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 …

Send us a Text Message. Here are some must-have pool tools and equipment for your swimming pool route that cost under $20 and up to $2,000. All are good besides the price point. 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 bec…

Send us a Text Message. It’s partly true that adding more chlorine can fix many problems on your swimming pool route. I go over some of those and unpack this more completely as well. 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 t…

Send us a Text Message. The Nanny state has done it again, and this time, it is a ban on gas pool heaters in 2027-2029, with all new homes in 2030 going gas-free. That leaves a heat pump as your only option, creating many drawbacks. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water …

Send us a Text Message. You need to have many things in place before you even think about starting a pool service business. I go over some prequalifications 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…

Send us a Text Message. Adjusted Alkalinity shouldn’t be a mystery, but there are aspects of it that only an expert like Bob Lowry can explain. 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…

Send us a Text Message. There are many reasons why a pool may be cloudy, but I have narrowed things down to the top reasons for you and offer ways to cure a cloudy pool as well. 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 bec…

Send us a Text Message. In this Best of Bob Lowry, I talk to Bob Lowry about his take on short-term rental pool service. He has some wise insights on Air BnB pool service. 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 …

Send us a Text Message. In this Best of Bob Lowry, We discuss different surface types and the cautions when dealing with one surface type and another. 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 Po…

Send us a Text Message. In this Best of Bob Lowry, we discuss the different pool water testing methods and which would be best 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 Provide…

Send us a Text Message. In this Best of Bob Lowry, I talk to Bob Lowry about Nitrates and Phosphates in a swimming 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://lesl…

Send us a Text Message. There are four types of automatic cleaners, and I go over them here for you. Each type is more or less regional, but you should know all four types if you do pool service. This is a general overview. Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, …

Send us a Text Message. Black Algae can be very scary to deal with. If left untreated, it can spread quickly in a pool and is very unsightly. I go over some treatment methods for Black Algae. 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 a…

Send us a Text Message. Some pools will develop a small amount of algae no matter what you seem to do. I have some reasons for this and ways to treat spot algae in a 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 …

Send us a Text Message. Using your business skills effectively can mean a more focused business and a more profitable one as well. Learn some ways to turn your skills into money 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 an…

Send us a Text Message. What are the best ways to land a bid and ensure you are not wasting time? I go over some effective ways to land almost every bid. 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…

Send us a Text Message. There are quite a few myths and misconceptions about swimming pool care. I unpack some of the more common ones for you here. 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…

Send us a Text Message. Here are more things you want to avoid doing on your pool route. Already made these mistakes? Join the club. 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. …

Send us a Text Message. Is the Aiper Scuba S1 Pro the best cordless cleaner on the market today? What happened to the Hayward Trivac 500? Why does my Intermatic Timer die after only 2 years now and more? Leslie’s Pro: Pool Service Pro, open a Wholesale account today! Customer referrals, free cleaner repairs, free water testing, open 7-days a week. …