The Deep End Pool Podcast

ep92 Pool build I wish I would've, regrets Part 1

30 Sep 2023

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Send us a text Part 1. Special guest Greg Leschber of Leschber designs discusses with Frank some of the many things that pool owners have wishe...

ep91 Water Balance, LSI

23 Sep 2023

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Send us a text Frank and Jacque talk about water balance water chemistry. Why is LSI Langlier Saturation Index important in your pool and how d...

ep90 Alkalinity.. It's all about that base, bout that base

16 Sep 2023

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Send us a text Frank and Jacque discuss an issue with extremely high alkalinity and how to fix it. The ends and outs and myth busting beliefs a...

ep89 Getting Ready For The Cooler Season

09 Sep 2023

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Send us a text Our first episode of our third season! Frank and Jacque talk more about some things you should do going into cooler season.Poolw...

ep88 Sizing Your Pool Heater and Salt Pool Questions

02 Sep 2023

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Send us a text Frank and Jacque answer a couple listener questions. First question is about properly sizing a pool heater and brand recommendat...

ep86 If I were an algae... What algae likes and how you can control it.

19 Aug 2023

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Send us a text Frank's reads his "If I Were An Algae" poem, and discusses what algae likes and how you can control it.poolwerx.c...

ep85 Why are variable speed pumps worth the investment? Don't repair your old single speed pumps.

12 Aug 2023

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Send us a text Frank and Jacque answer a listener question about should they replace a pump motor or spend the extra money and install a new Ja...

ep84 Pool overflowing issues? Why running pump one hour for 10 degrees may not work for you.

05 Aug 2023

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Send us a text Frank and Jacque answer a couple questions from listeners. Should you worry about your pool overflowing during heavy rains? And ...

ep83 Sahara Dust Hitting Florida, and more summer pool problems.

29 Jul 2023

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Send us a text Frank and Jacque talk about the Sahara dust that is hitting the southeast U.S. this week. Don't let this become a problem f...

ep82. High CYA Solution! and some other summer pool problems

21 Jul 2023

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Send us a text The preliminary results are in. We are giving the Green Story Global Cya remover a big thumbs up, with some conditions, and we a...

Bonus: Pool safety fence and barriers. Interview with Reed Hauge CEO All-Safe Pool Fence and Cover

20 Jul 2023

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Send us a text Frank visits with Reed Hauge, CEO All-Safe Pool Fence and Covers. Frank and two of his technicians spent a week at the All-Safe ...

Ep81 Pool Maintenance Myths seen on Facebook. Guest Derrick Todd

15 Jul 2023

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Send us a text Derrick Todd steps in as guest with Frank. Derrick is pool business entrepreneur, service business coach, and "Pool Boy&quo...

ep80 All about salt water pools. benefits and drawbacks

08 Jul 2023

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Send us a text Frank and Jacque discuss how salt water chlorine generation pools work, and the benefits and drawbacks of salt water pools.turfs...

ep79 How to cool your pool and maintain your pool in the summer heat.

01 Jul 2023

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Send us a text Frank and Jacque discuss how to cool your pool down in the summer and overcome some of the difficulties pool service techs and p...

ep. 78 Why you still get algae even though your pool chemistry is good.

24 Jun 2023

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Send us a text Frank and Jacque discuss a customer that could not get rid of mustard algae no matter how much chemicals he used. Chemistry is t...

ep. 77 Cloudy Pool, Causes and solutions

17 Jun 2023

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Send us a text Frank and Jacque discuss what makes some pools get cloudy and what are some of the solutions to clear cloudy pools. Covering fou...

ep. 76 IPSSA Why pool industry pros should join IPSSA, and why pool owners should hire them.

09 Jun 2023

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Send us a text Frank interviews IPSSA member and representative Mark Uberecken, owner of Unified Pool Solutions in Katy Texas. They discuss the...

44 Seconds with Frank, circulation, pressure, turnover, improve filtration

06 Jun 2023

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Send us a text 00:00-00:36 introduction00:37 - how important is circulation in your pool?01:32 - How long should you run your pool filter pump?...

ep. 75 Air leaks in pool equipment, and why calling a pro is worth it.

03 Jun 2023

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Send us a text Frank and Jacque talk about air leaks in pool equipment about why sometimes it is just better to call a pool professional and no...

44 Seconds With Frank, Filters

01 Jun 2023

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Send us a text This "44 Seconds With Frank" episode is all about pool filters. Frank has 44 seconds to answer each listener question....

44 Seconds With Frank, Pool Chemistry

28 May 2023

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Send us a text 44 Seconds with Frank is segments of 4 different listener questions that Frank has to answer, but he only has 44 seconds to give...

ep. 74 Rogue service tech, 3 ways to fix your neglected green pool

27 May 2023

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Send us a text Frank and Jac discuss how one of their technicians did not treat a group of about 20 pools for one or two weeks. With rain and r...

Greenstory Global Cya Remover and Melt Blown Cartridge Filters

25 May 2023

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Send us a text greenstoryglobalpoolandspa.comFinally a possible answer for high CYA in swimming pools. At the Southwest Pool and Spa Show with ...

AquaCal Heat pumps and pool chillers, and their Lo-Chlor line of chemicals.

25 May 2023

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Send us a text Frank is in the Aquacal booth at the Southwest Pool and Spa Show in Houston. Rick Myers discusses why a heat pump in your pool a...

Orenda Technologies LSI Calculator App

25 May 2023

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Send us a text Frank interviews Jarrod from Orenda Technologies and discusses the Orenda app for calculating water balance.The Orenda app is a ...

ep. 73 Pool safety. Drowning prevention and pool chemical storage

20 May 2023

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Send us a text Frank and Jacque answer a question about how to store pool chemicals at your home and drowning prevention.Drowning is the #1 cau...

Terry Dwyer Interview, Poolwerx Australia Hall of Famer

18 May 2023

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Send us a text One of Franks favorite people, Terry sits down with Frank and talks about his beginnings and his successful journey in the Poolw...

Rob Hudson, Australia Poolwerx Franchise Partner of the Year

18 May 2023

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Send us a text Frank sits down with Rob Hudson the 2022 Poolwerx Australia Franchise Partner of the Year. Rob, a retired police officer, talks ...

John Silvestri. Pool Pro In Paradise

18 May 2023

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Send us a text Frank and John, Owner operator of Gecko Pool Service, discuss what it is like to do business and live in paradise. John has 17 y...

Tony Campbell, Poolwerx 2022 Franchise Partner of the Year

17 May 2023

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Send us a text Frank sits down with Tony Campbell, the Poolwerx Knoxville Tennessee Franchisee. Tony and his lovely wife Kristi were the 2022 F...

Poolwerx' Stephen Moore Interview

17 May 2023

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Send us a text Frank sat down with Stephen Moore, Poolwerx Evolution Systems Trainer at the 2023 Convention. Stephen is one of our favorite peo...

ep. 72 Good water samples and filter safety

13 May 2023

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Send us a text Frank and Jacque discuss how to get a good water sample for testing and how important a good sample is, and filter cleaning safe...

ep. 71 Why is my pool pump loud? How to prevent heat loss in your pool.

06 May 2023

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Send us a text Frank and Jac discuss why some pumps are very loud and how to prevent heat loss in a swimming pool.swimming pool pump, pool circ...

Why is my pool pump loud? & How to prevent heat loss in your pool.

06 May 2023

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Send us a text Frank and Jacque discusss what may be causing a pool pump to be loud and how to manage heat loss in a pool.Hated pool, pool main...

ep. 70 Talk about pH in your pool., and all about skimmers

29 Apr 2023

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Send us a text Frank and Jac clarify a question about pH and how to control it properly. They also discuss the importance of skimmers in your p...

ep. 69 Critters 2 How to prevent and manage critters in your pool

22 Apr 2023

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Send us a text Frank and Jacque discuss how to prevent manage critters in your swimming pool. animals in pools, insects in the pool, spiders in...

ep. 68 How to prevent and kill algae in your pool.

15 Apr 2023

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Send us a text Frank and Jac talk about how to prevent algae and kill algae in your swimming pool.Swimming pool care, pool algae, green algae, ...

ep. 67 The 5 basics of pool care

08 Apr 2023

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Send us a text Frank and Jacque talk about the five basics of pool care that every person that takes care of a pool should do to reduce costs a...

ep. 66 Managing alkalinity and borate question

01 Apr 2023

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Send us a text Frank and Jacque answer a question about pool alkalinity and a question about borates.pool water chemistry, alkalinity in your p...

ep 65, The Deep End Awards

25 Mar 2023

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Send us a text In the spirit of the awards season, Frank and Jacque have nominees and winners for different aspects of properly maintaining you...

Episode 64 Interviews with Jack's Magic and Green Story Global from Southwest Pool and Spa Show in Houston.

11 Mar 2023

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Send us a text Frank interviews representatives from Jack's Magic, the ultimate authority in swimming pool stain removal, and Green Story ...

EP63 GETTING READY FOR SPRING

03 Mar 2023

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Send us a text Frank and Jacque discuss getting your pool ready for spring. Simple steps to take so managing your pool going into the warmer we...

Why you need a robotic cleaner. Make water chemistry simple. Easy ways to clean a cartridge filter.

25 Feb 2023

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Send us a text Listeners ask Frank and Jacque: to convince them to buy a robotic cleaner, can water chemistry be super simple, and what are eas...

Ep61 Pool Heaters. How to choose the proper sized gas heater for your swimming pool.

18 Feb 2023

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Send us a text A listener question about recommendations on the size and brand of swimming pool heater for a pool. Frank and Jacque discuss how...

How to turn a green pool blue, stain removal, getting leaves out of the pool.

28 Jan 2023

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Send us a text Frank and Jacque answer listener questions. Great questions from great listeners. How to remove large amounts of leaves from a p...

Swimming pool filters Ep:58

21 Jan 2023

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Send us a text Swimming pool filtration is critical to properly maintaining a swimming pool. The three most common filtration systems are cartr...

episode 56 Listener Questions, New Year, new you, same pool

07 Jan 2023

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Send us a text Starting the year with listener questions. Coping replacement, pool leaks, LED lighting, and plaster verses paint.pool renovatio...

Take Better Care of Your Pool. New Years Resolution. Be more efficient, save money, have a better pool.

31 Dec 2022

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Send us a text The New Years Resolution is take better care of your pool. Frank and Jacque discuss several things you can do to save money and ...

The Attendant, Polaris Alpha IQ+. and PAL Lighting.

25 Dec 2022

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Send us a text Christmas eve special. Frank and Jacque discuss 3 amazing products that are obviously made with elfin magic. The Attendant by Po...

How to reduce your chlorine consumption

17 Dec 2022

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Send us a text News of chlorine prices and availability possibly continuing to be a problem. The best options we have is to find ways to reduc...

Special Guest: John O'brien - CEO Poolwerx

14 Dec 2022

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Send us a text Frank sits down for a candid talk with John O'Brien CEO Poolwerx about the direction of the pool industry and franchising.S...

The 12 Tips Of Pool Care, Christmas fun carol

10 Dec 2022

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Send us a text Frank and Jacque discuss 12 tips of pool care that we have shared in our podcast, and Jacque sings it to the 12 days of Christma...

The Deep End song

06 Dec 2022

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Send us a text Our new theme song. Thank you Andrew Goode for putting music to our lyrics. [email protected] Please give us a 5 star rat...

ep. 50 Naughty or Nice Swimming Pool,

03 Dec 2022

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Send us a text Is your pool naughty, and causes you a lot of problems with algae, circulation, or is it difficult to keep clean and clear? Or i...

Critters in your pool? Problems and prevention.

02 Dec 2022

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Send us a text Critters of all types and sizes can wreak havoc with pools. Whether it's in your pool, skimmer, or even your heater. Listen...

Thanksgiving episode

27 Nov 2022

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Send us a text Frank and Jacque discuss their views on the state of the pool industry and what they are thankful for in the industry, their bus...

International swimming pool show in Vegas

19 Nov 2022

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Send us a text wwwyoutube.com/@deependfrankFrank and Jacque discuss their opinion of the state of the swimming pool industry and many of the pr...

Salt water pool and other options to make maintaining your pool less expensive and easier.

13 Nov 2022

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Send us a text Frank and Jacque answer a listener question about the ease of salt water chlorine generator systems and if they actually save yo...

Chlorine. Understanding some of the terms associated with chlorine and chlorinating your pool.

06 Nov 2022

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Send us a text Chorine terms, and uses. A better understanding of chlorine and it's use in swimming pool. Please give us a 5 star ratin...

Listener questions are back!

30 Oct 2022

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Send us a text Listener questions are back. Cover or no cover? I'm on borates, what do I do for the winter? I'm building a pool, what...

What is Plaster Start-Up

18 Oct 2022

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Send us a text How important is proper plaster start-up, and what exactly is plaster start-up Please give us a 5 star rating and a review, a...

Getting Ready For Winter

14 Oct 2022

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Send us a text Getting ready for winter. Frank and Jac discuss some of the things you can do to make your pool offseason a little better. Pl...

Avoidable Mistakes

18 Sep 2022

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Send us a text Avoidable mistakes pool owners and technicians can easily avoid. Please give us a 5 star rating and a review, and contact us ...

CYA isn't just for covering your own

05 Sep 2022

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Send us a text The importance of CYA/Stabilizer/Conditioner and how to manage it. Stabilize, conditioner, CYA, cyanuric acid are all the same t...

Quick Dip Water feature effect on maintaining your pool.

01 Sep 2022

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Send us a text Quick Dip episode. Frank discusses how water falls and water features have an affect on water chemistry and maintenance of your...

The affects water features have on pools

29 Aug 2022

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Send us a text How water features affect how you manage your pool. Please give us a 5 star rating and a review, and contact us at deependfra...

Stabilizer and Cyanuric Acid Levels

29 Aug 2022

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Send us a text Understanding and managing stabilizer/cyanuric acid levels. Please give us a 5 star rating and a review, and contact us at de...

How efficient is your pool pump?

28 Aug 2022

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Send us a text Frank and Jac discuss saving money with more energy efficient pumps and operating your pool more efficiently. Please give us ...

Quick Dip #1: pH effect on chlorine

23 Aug 2022

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Send us a text This is the first section of a new series. Take a quick dip for a few minutes and soak up some knowledge. Please give us a 5 ...

Hot Tubbin' with Heritage

19 Aug 2022

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Send us a text Join me for a great conversation with Thomas Flake, Territory Manager of Texas Pool Supplies.We are talking about everything inc...

Ep.34 why you should use borates in your pool.

14 May 2022

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Send us a text Frank and Jacque discuss the benefits of borates and how to use them in your pool. Borates has saved us 40% to 50% of the chemic...

Circulation 101. Why is it so important

14 May 2022

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Send us a text Frank and Jacque discuss the importance of proper circulation and how to achieve it in your pool. Without proper circulation goo...

Swimming Pool Safety

16 Apr 2022

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Send us a text Frank and Jac discuss swimming pool safety. Things you can do to protect your children and pets around your pool, and any body o...

Special Guest Gene Ragel

13 Apr 2022

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Send us a text Had the pleasure of sitting down with Gene Ragel from Poolwerx Tucson and Patio Pools and Spas. Together with wife Nicole they r...

Special Guest: Jana Auringer

09 Apr 2022

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Send us a text Special Guest: Jana Auringer, Quality Assurance Manager with Pebble Technologies. Great information for pool owners and service ...

Pool Inspections

02 Apr 2022

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Send us a text Frank and Jacque discuss some of the steps and the importance of a professional pool inspection when buying or selling a home wi...

Listener Questions!!!!

26 Mar 2022

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Send us a text Frank is holding nothing back for this one!!! Please give us a 5 star rating and a review, and contact us at deependfrank@gma...

Chlorine!!! What makes it effective.

19 Mar 2022

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Send us a text Frank discusses what affects the usefulness of chlorine. Please give us a 5 star rating and a review, and contact us at deepe...

Spring is almost here, is your pool ready?

12 Mar 2022

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Send us a text FRANK AND JACQUE DISCUSS WHAT YOU NEED TO DO TO BE READY FOR THE SPRING WITH YOUR POOL. Please give us a 5 star rating and a...

2022 Poolwerx Convention Coverage

26 Feb 2022

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Send us a text Couldn't make the show? We have you covered. Please give us a 5 star rating and a review, and contact us at deependfrank...

The Deep End

19 Feb 2022

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Send us a textPlease give us a 5 star rating and a review, and contact us at [email protected] for questions and show ideas. Thank you

Common products you may not know about

19 Feb 2022

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Send us a text Products that may make your pool owning or servicing experience better. Please give us a 5 star rating and a review, and cont...

Franchise vs Independent Part 2

12 Feb 2022

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Send us a text Frank and Jacque continue their conversation from last week about the pros and cons of being a Franchisee versus a Sole Propriet...

Franchising vs Independent

06 Feb 2022

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Send us a text Franchising vs Independent. Frank and Jacque discuss their experiences with being an independent and being part of a national fr...

Listener Questions!!!

30 Jan 2022

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Send us a text Frank and Jacque are answering a bunch of listener questions and hand out some great advice. Please give us a 5 star rating a...

Pool Chemical Safety

22 Jan 2022

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Send us a text Frank and Jacque discuss some precautions that should be taken with storing and using common pool chemicals.Many pool chemicals ...

Managing your pool with less chlorine

15 Jan 2022

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Send us a text HOW TO COPE WITH SANITIZING YOUR POOL WITH THESE CONTINUING CHLORINE PRICE INCREASES. Please give us a 5 star rating and a re...

New Year! New You! New Pool?

01 Jan 2022

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Send us a text Frank and Jacque discuss things you can do to update and upgrade your pool, including chemical systems, equipment, heaters, pump...

Its almost Christmas which means wintertime

18 Dec 2021

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Send us a text This one was so much fun and we even discussed some pool stuff. Tips for passing winter with a pool and some interesting facts y...

Water Chemistry: Part 2

12 Dec 2021

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Send us a text Chlorine and how water balance affects it. Please give us a 5 star rating and a review, and contact us at deependfrank@gmail....

Water Chemistry Part One: Water Balance

04 Dec 2021

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Send us a text Frank and Jacque discuss the meaning and importance of balanced water in your pool. Please give us a 5 star rating and a revi...

The 5 basics of pool maintenance.

27 Nov 2021

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Send us a text Revisit the basics of managing your pool. Please give us a 5 star rating and a review, and contact us at [email protected]...

Ep.7 Too Cool for Pool School

21 Nov 2021

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Send us a textIt's time for some education in the old school style.Please give us a 5 star rating and a review, and contact us at deependfrank@gm...

Ep.6 The “Don't” list of pool care.

13 Nov 2021

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Send us a text"Don'ts" for pool owners and service techs. Common things we see that pool owners and service techs should not do. ep-6-...

Ep5. Special Guest: Andrew Kidd COO of Poolwerx

06 Nov 2021

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Send us a textWe discuss the state of the industry and the benefits of franchising in the pool industry.Please give us a 5 star rating and a review, a...

Bonus: Kevin Battistoni - Hunter Industries

05 Nov 2021

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Send us a textWhat happens when a pool guy squares off with an irrigation guy? Listen in to find out what happens during this interview from the GIE+E...

ep4. Is it a leak or evaporation? Where is your water going?

24 Oct 2021

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Send us a textThese episodes keep getting better and better. Listen in for some common misunderstandings about evaporation in the cooler months. Frank...

Ep3. What to do this winter to minimize chlorine usage for the next season?

16 Oct 2021

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Send us a textSupply chains are tightening and costs are skyrocketing. This will be an issue for a couple of years. There are ways to reduce your chlo...

Ep2. Preparing for the off season. How to manage your pool in the off season.

25 Sep 2021

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Send us a textFrank and Jacque are at it again in this hilarious episode. Listen in as they discuss getting your pooL ready for winter, covers, life a...

Ep 1. Keep it simple, focus on the basics.

18 Sep 2021

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Send us a textThe pool fighting duo are back in this amazing show covering everything pool related. If you design, build maintain or just love pools t...