The Pool Guy Podcast Show Podcast
1) Bob Lowry on Surface Cautions Every Pool Pro Should Know
Pools don’t fail just from age or weather; they fail when chemistry, circulation, and surface type don’t match. We dig into the real-world differences between vinyl, fiberglass, plaster, and pebble fi...Show More
2) Commercial vs Residential: Bob Lowry Explains the Big Differences
The calm of a backyard pool and the chaos of a hotel deck look similar from the waterline—but they run on different rules. We pull back the curtain on why commercial water turns volatile under heavy b...Show More
3) Bob Lowry’s Start-Up Science for Every Pool Surface
Fresh plaster only gets one chance to cure right, and most problems start before the first cannonball. We dive straight into the real-world startup decisions that determine whether your pool finishes ...Show More
4) The Low pH Danger Zone: Bob Lowry Breaks It Down
Ever wonder why a pool can look fine one week and show stains, rough plaster, or a failing heater the next? The culprit is often low pH—water that turns aggressive, dissolves metals, and etches surfac...Show More
5) Bob Lowry’s Borate Blueprint for a Better Pool
Algae pressure, drifting pH, and vanishing chlorine can make pool care feel like a tug of war. We sat down with renowned chemist and educator Bob Lowry to map out a cleaner, calmer path: use borates t...Show More
6) The Clear Choice: How Cartridge Filters Outshine Sand & DE
Crystal-clear water means more than fine micron ratings; it means steady flow, low pressure spikes, and a filter you can actually live with. We dive into the real-world reasons cartridge filters outpe...Show More
7) Campfire Chronicles: True Pool Pro Field Stories
Ever walked up to a job and found the pool equipment living inside a freshly finished bedroom? We have—and that’s just the start. This story-driven episode shares the funniest, strangest, and most use...Show More
8) From Trucks to Borates: Pool Service Questions
Ever wonder why a product that makes your job easier somehow never shows up on store shelves? We tackle that head-on with borates: how 50 ppm boric acid helps tame rising pH in saltwater pools, reduce...Show More
9) Full Service Pool Routine: What Pros Actually Do
Stop overdelivering for free and start running a cleaner, faster, more profitable route. We break down a practical pool service system that scales, from smart service tiers to a weekly workflow that k...Show More
10) The Pool Tech Trap: Doing More Than You’re Paid For
Ever feel like your best service is eating your profits? We dig into the quiet ways pool pros lose time and money—free return visits, marathon storm cleanups, and “courtesy” chemicals—and share practi...Show More