The Deep End

Frank and Jacque talk about how to identify leaks in your pool. Get 10% off on Camereye purchase from camereye.ai with coupon code DEEPEND24 - the ultimate pool safety and monitoring solution. Save 10% on CycloneFilterTools on purchases from CYCLONEFILTERCLEANER.COM with coupon code DEEPEND Big savings on CU Lator products at CULATOR.COM, use coupon code DEEPEND44 The Deep End Pool Podcast focuses on residential pool maintenance and may not cover commercial pool requirements. Please consult the CDC and local authorities and code requirements for commercial pool maintenance. Email us questions and show suggestions at deependfrank@gmail.com. visit our home page thedeependpoolpodcast.com Our sponsors for the 2024 podcast season. poolwerx.com. jandy.com. bluerayxl.com cyclonefiltertools.com. ipssa.com allsafepool.com clearcomfort.com poolmagazine.com, Periodic Products / CULATOR.COM Kona Labs auto fill system. Discount code FRANK30 https://konalabs.com?sca_ref=2885748.7RaoP0UgWu&utm_source=uppromote&utm_medium=refferal&utm_campaign=affiliates00:00 introduction 00:00 Introduction 12:10 Leak detections 12:37 bucket testBcan help you determine if you actually have a leak. 13:06 certain paraCertain parameters of the LSI can help you verify if your pool is losing water through a leak. Calcium, CYA, and TDS levels can help identify a leak 21:00 most leaks are easily repaired, but some leaks can be very costly. 22:00 if buying a home with a pool Frank recommends hiring a local pool professional to inspect the pool. 24:44 a leakalyzer is an excellent tool used by many pool pros that can quickly confirm if a leak exists or not. 26:00 skimmer throats are the most common leak we find on swimming pools in North Texas. Dye test is a good method of identifying skimmer throat leaks 28:18 a good permanent fix for leaking skimmer throats is a skimmer injection. 35:24 Faulty backwash valves are a common source of water loss and usually can be easily repaired. 39:40 light niches and conduits are a frequent source of pool leaks 44:00 this episode is dedicated to Frank and Jacque's life long friend Kenny Clark who recently passed away. Kenny was a wonderful person who knew no limits on how far he would go to help a friend. He was a true blessing to all those who knew him.

Frank and Jacque give tips from some of the questions brought up in FB groups for pool owners in the south. Get 10% off on Camereye purchase from camereye.ai with coupon code DEEPEND24 - the ultimate pool safety and monitoring solution. Save 10% on CycloneFilterTools on purchases from CYCLONEFILTERCLEANER.COM with coupon code DEEPEND Big savings on CU Lator products at CULATOR.COM, use coupon code DEEPEND44 The Deep End Pool Podcast focuses on residential pool maintenance and may not cover commercial pool requirements. Please consult the CDC and local authorities and code requirements for commercial pool maintenance. Email us questions and show suggestions at deependfrank@gmail.com. visit our home page thedeependpoolpodcast.com Our sponsors for the 2024 podcast season. poolwerx.com. jandy.com. bluerayxl.com cyclonefiltertools.com. ipssa.com allsafepool.com clearcomfort.com poolmagazine.com, Periodic Products / CULATOR.COM Kona Labs auto fill system. Discount code FRANK30 https://konalabs.com?sca_ref=2885748.7RaoP0UgWu&utm_source=uppromote&utm_medium=refferal&utm_campaign=affiliates00:00 introduction 00:00 Introduction 05:45 Questions in FB groups are asking about winter preparedness for pools in the south. 08:00 In Texas, we typically do not winterize because we do not usually experience long periods of cold weather, and we frequently have very warm periods in between. 09:33 Be prepared for excessive evaporation when cold fronts blow through. Ensure your pool is filled to just below the overflow and have a dry water hose available that can be used from in-house water sources. Washing machine or sink attachments. If water level in the pool gets low and your pump loses prime, trapped water in your above ground equipment and plumbing can freeze and cause damage. 18:30 Buying large amounts of liquid chlorine from big box retailers during post-season price reductions to stock up for next year is a bad idea. Liquid chlorine has a short shelf life. Specialty independent retailers typically receive frequent fresh deliveries and quickly rotate through stock quickly. 25:00 wind moving across the surface of a pool greatly increases evaporation from pools. 27:33 Running a heater during cold spells is extremely hard on the heater due to the excessive condensation. Once the water temperature reaches warm temperatures, the condensation greatly decreases. 35:00 Be familiar with how to emergency winterize your equipment if needed. Get a pro to come out and show you how or make a video on the correct process for your particular pool equipment.

Frank and Jacque discuss leak detection training at Anderson Manufacturing, leaktools.com, and winter water maintenance. Don't neglect your pool in the winter. Frank and Jacque answer a listener's question about recommendations for upgrades to their swimming pool. Get 10% off on Camereye purchase from camereye.ai with coupon code DEEPEND24 - the ultimate pool safety and monitoring solution. Save 10% on CycloneFilterTools on purchases from CYCLONEFILTERCLEANER.COM with coupon code DEEPEND Big savings on CU Lator products at CULATOR.COM, use coupon code DEEPEND44 The Deep End Pool Podcast focuses on residential pool maintenance and may not cover commercial pool requirements. Please consult the CDC and local authorities and code requirements for commercial pool maintenance. Email us questions and show suggestions at deependfrank@gmail.com. visit our home page thedeependpoolpodcast.com Our sponsors for the 2024 podcast season. poolwerx.com. jandy.com. bluerayxl.com cyclonefiltertools.com. ipssa.com allsafepool.com clearcomfort.com poolmagazine.com, Periodic Products / CULATOR.COM Kona Labs auto fill system. Discount code FRANK30 https://konalabs.com?sca_ref=2885748.7RaoP0UgWu&utm_source=uppromote&utm_medium=refferal&utm_campaign=affiliates00:00 introduction 00:00 Introduction 04:30 leak detection training with Anderson Manufacturing, leaktools.com. Manufacturer and distributor of leak detection products. 06:50 Leakalyzer, detects up to 1/10,000th of an inch of water loss. This can quickly confirm if there is a leak and give a good indication of what the next steps to locate the leak should be. 18:45 find a local pool owner group to better help you manage your pool. natiional groups are good, but local advice that is familiar with your environment and unique conditions is more beneficial 19:45 do not neglect your pool water in the cold water. cold water is more aggressive. neglecting your pool in the colder water can quickly damage your pool surfaces and equipment. you can use less sanitizer, but you should continue to manage your LSI. 31:35 stay on top of your filter. Clean and backwash as needed, check your equipment regularly for leaks and problems.

Frank and Jacque answer a listener's question about recommendations for upgrades to their swimming pool. Get 10% off on Camereye purchase from camereye.ai with coupon code DEEPEND24 - the ultimate pool safety and monitoring solution. Save 10% on CycloneFilterTools on purchases from CYCLONEFILTERCLEANER.COM with coupon code DEEPEND Big savings on CU Lator products at CULATOR.COM, use coupon code DEEPEND44 The Deep End Pool Podcast focuses on residential pool maintenance and may not cover commercial pool requirements. Please consult the CDC and local authorities and code requirements for commercial pool maintenance. Email us questions and show suggestions at deependfrank@gmail.com. visit our home page thedeependpoolpodcast.com Our sponsors for the 2024 podcast season. poolwerx.com. jandy.com. bluerayxl.com cyclonefiltertools.com. ipssa.com allsafepool.com clearcomfort.com poolmagazine.com, Periodic Products / CULATOR.COM Kona Labs auto fill system. Discount code FRANK30 https://konalabs.com?sca_ref=2885748.7RaoP0UgWu&utm_source=uppromote&utm_medium=refferal&utm_campaign=affiliates00:00 introduction 00:00 introduction, Frank and Jacque talk about their cruise on Royal Caribbean to eastern Canada. Cape Liberty, Boston, Portland, Saint John NB, and Halifax NB. 11:30 Listener Question: J. J. from Dallas. I bought a house with an older pool last year. The plaster and tile were redone a couple of years ago before we bought it. It has older equipment that works fine. It does have a spa and a waterfall on the back wall that uses a different pump. My pool cleaner is an older Polaris with it's own pump. I had to put $200 in parts in the cleaner this summer and have the seal replaced. I have 3 teenagers and two golden doodles that use the pool a lot from may through august. We are finishing up a couple upgrades in the house and have a decent budget left over to use on the pool. What are some upgrades you would recommend for my pool? 13:30 Robotic Cleaners are an excellent addition to any swimming pool. Frank highly recommends Polaris Alpha IQ+, Polaris Epic 8640 or Epic 8642. Make sure you get 3 year warranty. Avoid Maytronics until they get their warranty and parts availability improved. 23:40 Borates, for salt or traditional chlorine pools. A low cost product that will continue to give benefits and savings in a pool. 28:00 A variable-speed pump can save you up to $1000 per year in electricity and improve filtration and circulation. 35:45 Automation for your pool. Frank recommends Poolside Tech "The Attendant". 45:50 LED lighting. Frank recommends PAL lighting. Many advantages over other manufacturers.

Frank and Jacque discuss the five basics of pool care in detail: debris removal, brushing, filtration, circulation, and water chemistry. Get 10% off on Camereye purchase from camereye.ai with coupon code DEEPEND24 - the ultimate pool safety and monitoring solution. Save 10% on CycloneFilterTools on purchases from CYCLONEFILTERCLEANER.COM with coupon code DEEPEND Big savings on CU Lator products at CULATOR.COM, use coupon code DEEPEND44 The Deep End Pool Podcast focuses on residential pool maintenance and may not cover commercial pool requirements. Please consult the CDC and local authorities and code requirements for commercial pool maintenance. Email us questions and show suggestions at deependfrank@gmail.com. visit our home page thedeependpoolpodcast.com Our sponsors for the 2024 podcast season. poolwerx.com. jandy.com. bluerayxl.com cyclonefiltertools.com. ipssa.com allsafepool.com clearcomfort.com poolmagazine.com, Periodic Products / CULATOR.COM Kona Labs auto fill system. Discount code FRANK30 https://konalabs.com?sca_ref=2885748.7RaoP0UgWu&utm_source=uppromote&utm_medium=refferal&utm_campaign=affiliates00:00 introduction 00:00 introduction 06:10 5 basics of pool maintenance. #1. remove debris from the pool. Dead organic matter is food for algae and other organisms. Minerals in dead organic matter can stain pool surfaces. 11:08 #2 Brush pool surfaces regularly. 15:45 #3 Filtration, removal of minuscule particles and organics from the body of water. 25:00 Good circulation is critical to proper maintenance and good water chemistry. 34:10 water chemistry. There are two separate parts of water chemistry: water balance and sanitizer levels.

Frank and Jacque discuss black algae and the difficulties it causes with pool maintenance. They also discuss the metal staining issues that can happen from using products that are used to combat algae. Get 10% off on Camereye purchase from camereye.ai with coupon code DEEPEND24 - the ultimate pool safety and monitoring solution. Save 10% on CycloneFilterTools on purchases from CYCLONEFILTERCLEANER.COM with coupon code DEEPEND Big savings on CU Lator products at CULATOR.COM, use coupon code DEEPEND44 The Deep End Pool Podcast focuses on residential pool maintenance and may not cover commercial pool requirements. Please consult the CDC and local authorities and code requirements for commercial pool maintenance. Email us questions and show suggestions at deependfrank@gmail.com. visit our home page thedeependpoolpodcast.com Our sponsors for the 2024 podcast season. poolwerx.com. jandy.com. bluerayxl.com cyclonefiltertools.com. ipssa.com allsafepool.com clearcomfort.com poolmagazine.com, Periodic Products / CULATOR.COM Kona Labs auto fill system. Discount code FRANK30 https://konalabs.com?sca_ref=2885748.7RaoP0UgWu&utm_source=uppromote&utm_medium=refferal&utm_campaign=affiliates00:00 introduction 00:00 introduction 06:00 Pool renovation recap. Get it scheduled now for the fall 10:50 Black Algae. It is a Cyano-bacteria that exists in natural freshwater sources. Birds, ducks, or other animals or insects can transfer it to your pool. It can also be transferred to your pool by swimming suits worn in a lake and then worn in your pool. How and why is it getting in your pool? Lack of maintenance, adequate sanitizer levels, or circulation can prevent black algae. Black algae have a bio-film protective layer that has to be penetrated before you can kill the cyano-bacteria. Brushing or pressure washing is necessary to penetrate the protective bio film. scrubbing black algae spots with a chlorine tab is a good way to penetrate the biofilm, and applying concentrated chlorine directly onto the cyano-bacteria. BlueRay XL is a mineral purification system that works very wel in, preventing, controlling,g and helps to eliminateg black algae. Many black algaecides have high concentrations of metals. If not monitored and controlled metals can stain your pool surfaces. Culator metal eliminator is the only way I have found to remove metals from pool water effectively. Many "metal control" products only sequester metals. Chlorine breaks down sequestering agents. They are a temporary help, but do not remove the metals from the water. If you have metal stains on your pool surfaces, the stain has to be pulled back into the water before you can remove it.

Frank and Jacque take listener questions and discuss the pros and cons of renovating a pool in the spring, winter, or fall. and when you should order your pool covers. Get 10% off on Camereye purchase from camereye.ai with coupon code DEEPEND24 - the ultimate pool safety and monitoring solution. Save 10% on CycloneFilterTools on purchases from CYCLONEFILTERCLEANER.COM with coupon code DEEPEND Big savings on CU Lator products at CULATOR.COM, use coupon code DEEPEND44 The Deep End Pool Podcast focuses on residential pool maintenance and may not cover commercial pool requirements. Please consult the CDC and local authorities and code requirements for commercial pool maintenance. Email us questions and show suggestions at deependfrank@gmail.com. visit our home page thedeependpoolpodcast.com Our sponsors for the 2024 podcast season. poolwerx.com. jandy.com. bluerayxl.com cyclonefiltertools.com. ipssa.com allsafepool.com clearcomfort.com poolmagazine.com, Periodic Products / CULATOR.COM Kona Labs auto fill system. Discount code FRANK30 https://konalabs.com?sca_ref=2885748.7RaoP0UgWu&utm_source=uppromote&utm_medium=refferal&utm_campaign=affiliates00:00 introduction 00:00 introduction 10:06 When is the best season to remodel your swimming pool? Cons of remodeling in the spring. Time constraints, weather, and product availability can be an issue. Pros, full staffing and skilled labor is available. 17:20 Issues remodeling a pool in the winter are weather, labor availability, and pushing up against the holidays. Nobody wants their backyard to be a mess during holiday parties or traveling. 20:45 Fall is Frank's preferred time to renovate pools. The weather is manageable, there is less rush to finish before the holiday season, a reasonable labor force, and plenty of time to order and wait on preferred product selections if needed. There is also plenty of time to allow proper plaster curing. Renovation companies may also offer some incentives. 30:40 soapbox time: Frank goes off about plaster/renovation companies not offering proper plaster start-up yet will quickly void warranties if it needs to be done correctly. 34:28 Listener question number 2; When should you order your cover for your swimming pool. Frank recommends ordering leaf and safety covers in late summer. What is the difference between a leaf cover and a safety cover. 43:00 when covering an operational pool you must continue to test and properly treat your water.

Frank and Jacque (It is Jacque's Birthday. Happy birthday Jacque!) discuss the actual meaning of the term "Shock", summer heat damage on swimming pools, and if you are going to get a winter cover, get it now. Get 10% off on Camereye purchase from camereye.ai with coupon code DEEPEND24 - the ultimate pool safety and monitoring solution. Save 10% on CycloneFilterTools on purchases from CYCLONEFILTERCLEANER.COM with coupon code DEEPEND Big savings on CU Lator products at CULATOR.COM, use coupon code DEEPEND44 The Deep End Pool Podcast focuses on residential pool maintenance and may not cover commercial pool requirements. Please consult the CDC and local authorities and code requirements for commercial pool maintenance. Email us questions and show suggestions at deependfrank@gmail.com. visit our home page thedeependpoolpodcast.com Our sponsors for the 2024 podcast season. poolwerx.com. jandy.com. bluerayxl.com cyclonefiltertools.com. ipssa.com allsafepool.com clearcomfort.com poolmagazine.com, Periodic Products / CULATOR.COM Kona Labs auto fill system. Discount code FRANK30 https://konalabs.com?sca_ref=2885748.7RaoP0UgWu&utm_source=uppromote&utm_medium=refferal&utm_campaign=affiliates00:00 introduction 05:30 rat damage to a Hayward heater. AO error on display. Rat chewed through the blower air tube, igniter wiring, and flame sensor wiring. 12:30 what is the term "Shock". Shock is a verb. Shock is the action of quickly increasing the level of sanitizer in water to destroy contaminants and chloramines. The product you use to accomplish this increase is not really a "shock", even though the manufacturers are putting it on the label. Some people have a real problem with the misuse of this term. 15:00 Chloramines are a byproduct of chlorine and contaminants. They are an irritant and are the cause of the obnoxious smell that you may experience at a heavy-use pool or spa. The chlorine combines with contaminants and does not completely oxidize them. You measure chloramines by testing free and total chlorine separately. The difference between the two is your combined chlorine, which is chloramines. To eliminate chloramines using old-school methods, achieve ten times the amount of chloramines in free chlorine. 25:00 heat damage we see in summer. The most damage we see is caused by pumps losing their prime. When pumps run dry, they can get extremely hot and damage the pump, associated plumbing, and valves. Due to this extreme heat, shaft seals on pumps can quickly fail. A bad shaft seal can quickly ruin a pump motor. o-rings on valves and pump lids can be quickly damaged due to this heat. 33:45 How much water should you typically have to add to your pool? Be careful with auto-fills. Auto-fill failure is a common issue. Kona Labs is a great after-market auto-fill system. Discount code FRANK30 https://konalabs.com?sca_ref=2885748.7RaoP0UgWu&utm_source=uppromote&utm_medium=refferal&utm_campaign=affiliates 42:30 leaf covers. If you are going to get a cover for your pool, the sooner you need to get it ordered early. Many companies offer early discounts, and the closer to the fall it is, the longer it can take to get the cover ordered and installed.

A short segment from episode 136. Frank and Jacque discuss borates and its effects on your pool. Frank's explanation of Algae and how it multiplies is sure to make you chuckle. Enjoy. Get 10% off on Camereye purchase from camereye.ai with coupon code DEEPEND24 - the ultimate pool safety and monitoring solution. Save 10% on CycloneFilterTools on purchases from CYCLONEFILTERCLEANER.COM with coupon code DEEPEND Big savings on CU Lator products at CULATOR.COM, use coupon code DEEPEND44 The Deep End Pool Podcast focuses on residential pool maintenance and may not cover commercial pool requirements. Please consult the CDC and local authorities and code requirements for commercial pool maintenance. Email us questions and show suggestions at deependfrank@gmail.com. visit our home page thedeependpoolpodcast.com Our sponsors for the 2024 podcast season. poolwerx.com. jandy.com. bluerayxl.com cyclonefiltertools.com. ipssa.com allsafepool.com clearcomfort.com poolmagazine.com, Periodic Products / CULATOR.COM 00:00 introduction 02:05 Frank starts talking about borates, and how it is a tool that we should all be using in our pools. 02:30 Borates slow the growth of algae. 02:55 The sex life of algae, and why they are all "fellas". Bubba explains it all 04:04 algae can double in numbers every 3 to 4 hours when conditions are right and you don't have enough chlorine to kill it faster than it multiplies. 05:00 without borates it takes 7 1/2% of your cya level in free chlorine to kill algae faster than it multiplies. With borates it takes 5% of your cya level in free chlorine to kill algae faster than it multiplies. Algae slows the growth rate of algae. 05:44 borates help stabilize your pH. Chlorine is more effective with a lower pH. 06:20 borates soften the water and make it feel better on your skin. 07:00 borates is a clarifier 08:00 borates is a cost saver and has no ill effects on the pool. 11:20 Borates help greatly with some of the issues with salt systems

Frank and Jacque discuss issues Frank has been seeing in the field with Hayward salt systems, pump cavitation, and, once again, the benefits of borates. Get 10% off on Camereye purchase from camereye.ai with coupon code DEEPEND24 - the ultimate pool safety and monitoring solution. Save 10% on CycloneFilterTools on purchases from CYCLONEFILTERCLEANER.COM with coupon code DEEPEND Big savings on CU Lator products at CULATOR.COM, use coupon code DEEPEND44 The Deep End Pool Podcast focuses on residential pool maintenance and may not cover commercial pool requirements. Please consult the CDC and local authorities and code requirements for commercial pool maintenance. Email us questions and show suggestions at deependfrank@gmail.com. visit our home page thedeependpoolpodcast.com Our sponsors for the 2024 podcast season. poolwerx.com. jandy.com. bluerayxl.com cyclonefiltertools.com. ipssa.com allsafepool.com clearcomfort.com poolmagazine.com, Periodic Products / CULATOR.COM 00:00 Introduction, Jacque is back 09:27 Hydraulics, It needs to be easier for a pump to pull water than to push water. A gravelly noise means the pump is cavitating. If using a suction side cleaner, you should not have to cavitate the pump to achieve proper suction on the cleaner. 14:00 How diverter valves work. 19:22 Hayward salt systems. The control system has to be properly set to the correct salt cell. There are 4 different T Cell sizes. If your controller is reading significantly off from water tests, it may need to be set to the proper cell size. The salt reading is high on the Hayward salt system. Salt system salt readings can vary 400-600 ppm from water test results and still be considered within range. Do not always trust the salt system readings from the salt control system. Test your water. Do not over-salt your pool. 30:00 If you are not qualified to work on electrical work, please do not work on pool lights or other components of electrical system. 30:40 Story of pool owner allowing kids to swim when they were receiving an electrical shock in the pool. Bond wires connect all metal components of a pool together and give an easy path to ground. This helps prevent potential electrical shock from stray electricity. 37:00 Borates. Borates have several benefits and no bad side effects for a swimming pool. Borates reduce the growth rate of algae. Borates help stabilize pH. Borates soften the pool water. Borates is a clarifier.

Frank and guest Chris Bowen of QDI discuss some of the stones and issues with natural stones around swimming pools. Chris Bowen's website Chris-Bowen.net Get 10% off on Camereye purchase from camereye.ai with coupon code DEEPEND24 - the ultimate pool safety and monitoring solution. Save 10% on CycloneFilterTools on purchases from CYCLONEFILTERCLEANER.COM with coupon code DEEPEND Big savings on CU Lator products at CULATOR.COM, use coupon code DEEPEND44 The Deep End Pool Podcast focuses on residential pool maintenance and may not cover commercial pool requirements. Please consult the CDC and local authorities and code requirements for commercial pool maintenance. Email us questions and show suggestions at deependfrank@gmail.com. visit our home page thedeependpoolpodcast.com Our sponsors for the 2024 podcast season. poolwerx.com. jandy.com. bluerayxl.com cyclonefiltertools.com. ipssa.com allsafepool.com clearcomfort.com poolmagazine.com, Periodic Products / CULATOR.COM 00:00 Show Introduction 09:50 Introducing Chris Bowen and his podcast LVL UP TX 10:40 QDI Quarries Direct International, stone and tile supplier with great showrooms. Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, NW Arkansas, Phoenix. Great show yards. All their stone comes from Turkey.

Frank and special guest Wayne Ivusich discuss proper water testing for you swimming pools. Get 10% off on Camereye purchase from camereye.ai with coupon code DEEPEND24 - the ultimate pool safety and monitoring solution. Save 10% on CycloneFilterTools on purchases from CYCLONEFILTERCLEANER.COM with coupon code DEEPEND Big savings on CU Lator products at CULATOR.COM, use coupon code DEEPEND44 The Deep End Pool Podcast focuses on residential pool maintenance and may not cover commercial pool requirements. Please consult the CDC and local authorities and code requirements for commercial pool maintenance. Email us questions and show suggestions at deependfrank@gmail.com. visit our home page thedeependpoolpodcast.com Our sponsors for the 2024 podcast season. poolwerx.com. jandy.com. bluerayxl.com cyclonefiltertools.com. ipssa.com allsafepool.com clearcomfort.com poolmagazine.com, Periodic Products / CULATOR.COM 00:00 Introduction 03:15 ads BlueRayXL, CULator, Allsafepool.com, Cyclone Filter Tools, Fluidra 07:38 Wayne Ivusich, his story and credentials 19:35 Importance of proper testing

Frank and Rudy Stankowitz (Industry Icon and now horror movie associate producer) discuss the dangers of fecal and other biological contamination incidents in swimming pools, and proper treatment and processes to ensure proper water sanitation. Get 10% off on Camereye purchase from camereye.ai with coupon code DEEPEND24 - the ultimate pool safety and monitoring solution. Save 10% on CycloneFilterTools on purchases from CYCLONEFILTERCLEANER.COM with coupon code DEEPEND Big savings on CU Lator products at CULATOR.COM, use coupon code DEEPEND44 The Deep End Pool Podcast focuses on residential pool maintenance and may not cover commercial pool requirements. Please consult the CDC and local authorities and code requirements for commercial pool maintenance. Email us questions and show suggestions at deependfrank@gmail.com. visit our home page thedeependpoolpodcast.com Our sponsors for the 2024 podcast season. poolwerx.com. jandy.com. bluerayxl.com cyclonefiltertools.com. ipssa.com allsafepool.com clearcomfort.com poolmagazine.com, Periodic Products / CULATOR.COM 00:00 Show introduction 08:00 Special guest Rudy Stankowitz. Pool industry icon, CPO instructor, author, ghost hunter 11:00 Rudy announces being an Associate Producer of a new horror movie "Bunker Heights". 15:00 biological contamination in swimming pools.

Frank and Jacque talk about how the pools with DE (Diatomaceous Earth) filters get DE into the pool, why phosphates are such a problem now, and how to control them. Get 10% off on Camereye purchase from camereye.ai with coupon code DEEPEND24 - the ultimate pool safety and monitoring solution. Save 10% on CycloneFilterTools on purchases from CYCLONEFILTERCLEANER.COM with coupon code DEEPEND Big savings on CU Lator products at CULATOR.COM, use coupon code DEEPEND44 The Deep End Pool Podcast focuses on residential pool maintenance and may not cover commercial pool requirements. Please consult the CDC and local authorities and code requirements for commercial pool maintenance. Email us questions and show suggestions at deependfrank@gmail.com. visit our home page thedeependpoolpodcast.com Our sponsors for the 2024 podcast season. poolwerx.com. jandy.com. bluerayxl.com cyclonefiltertools.com. ipssa.com allsafepool.com clearcomfort.com poolmagazine.com, Periodic Products / CULATOR.COM 00:00 Introduction 07:00 Best post we've seen on facebook. "My pool is not level, one side is higher than the other three. I have drained it three times, and it is still out of whack." 10:55 DE getting into the pool on pools with DE filters. Bad grids, manifolds, backwash valves, standpipe o-rings, and back-flowing through the skimmers and floor drains when the system is off. 38:40 Phosphates in pools. This is a big problem this year 40:20 Phosphates are more of a problem with salt pools.

Frank and Jacque discuss a few topics he has seen in the field over the last few weeks. Rats in pool heaters, weir door (skimmer doors), variable speed pumps and low flow chlorine feeders, salt systems, and air in pumps. Get 10% off on Camereye purchase from camereye.ai with coupon code DEEPEND24 - the ultimate pool safety and monitoring solution. Save 10% on CycloneFilterTools on purchases from CYCLONEFILTERCLEANER.COM with coupon code DEEPEND Big savings on CU Lator products at CULATOR.COM, use coupon code DEEPEND44 The Deep End Pool Podcast focuses on residential pool maintenance and may not cover commercial pool requirements. Please consult the CDC and local authorities and code requirements for commercial pool maintenance. Email us questions and show suggestions at deependfrank@gmail.com. visit our home page thedeependpoolpodcast.com Our sponsors for the 2024 podcast season. poolwerx.com. jandy.com. bluerayxl.com cyclonefiltertools.com. ipssa.com allsafepool.com clearcomfort.com poolmagazine.com, Periodic Products / CULATOR.COM 00:00 intro 06:45 rats in pool heaters. how to prevent rats from getting into pool heaters. Lizards are also an issue with some electrical circuit boards in heaters and control systems. 11:20 Weir doors (skimmer doors). Serve an important purpose in skimmers. 20:15 air in pumps. There should not be air coming into your pump. If there is air coming into your pump, you need to correct this. There are many possible causes. 23:40 how high should you keep the water in your pool. 24:40 you cannot count on autofills because the frequently fail open or stuck. You still need to check your water levels in your pool on a regular basis. 26:05 if you use a water hose and spigot to fill your pool, you can get a timer at the spigot to shut the water off for you so you don't forget. 27:30 It is a massive liability for service companies to add water to a pool. 32:17 issues with chlorine tab feeders and variable speed pumps running at lower speeds. There are low flow chlorinators now to mitigate these issues. 35:00 stop putting money into repairing single speed pumps, replace it with a variable speed pump and start saving huge amounts in your electric bill. 36:16 google "jandy pump calculator" to see how much electricity you can save with a variable speed pump. 38:15 salt water pools. it is an alternative, but do not expect it to make managing your pool that much easier. 39:28 lubing o-rings. o-rings do not need a large amount of lubricant. If an o-ring is leaking, and has splits or cracks in it, then replace it. Do not use vasoline as a lubricant on your pool parts.

Frank and Jacque discuss different ways to cool your pool in the summer heat and thoughts on choosing a pool service company. Get 10% off on Camereye purchase from camereye.ai with coupon code DEEPEND24 - the ultimate pool safety and monitoring solution. Save 10% on CycloneFilterTools on purchases from CYCLONEFILTERCLEANER.COM with coupon code DEEPEND Big savings on CU Lator products at CULATOR.COM, use coupon code DEEPEND44 The Deep End Pool Podcast focuses on residential pool maintenance and may not cover commercial pool requirements. Please consult the CDC and local authorities and code requirements for commercial pool maintenance. Email us questions and show suggestions at deependfrank@gmail.com. visit our home page thedeependpoolpodcast.com Our sponsors for the 2024 podcast season. poolwerx.com. jandy.com. bluerayxl.com cyclonefiltertools.com. ipssa.com allsafepool.com clearcomfort.com poolmagazine.com, Periodic Products / CULATOR.COM 00:00 Introduction

Frank and Jacque discuss preventing and killing algae in swimming pools. As the water warms up and pools are getting used more, algae is becoming more of a problem. Get 10% off on Camereye purchase from camereye.ai with coupon code DEEPEND24 - the ultimate pool safety and monitoring solution. Save 10% on CycloneFilterTools on purchases from CYCLONEFILTERCLEANER.COM with coupon code DEEPEND Big savings on CU Lator products at CULATOR.COM, use coupon code DEEPEND44 The Deep End Pool Podcast focuses on residential pool maintenance and may not cover commercial pool requirements. Please consult the CDC and local authorities and code requirements for commercial pool maintenance. Email us questions and show suggestions at deependfrank@gmail.com. visit our home page thedeependpoolpodcast.com Our sponsors for the 2024 podcast season. poolwerx.com. jandy.com. bluerayxl.com cyclonefiltertools.com. ipssa.com allsafepool.com clearcomfort.com poolmagazine.com, Periodic Products / CULATOR.COM 00:00 Intro 06:00 evaporation is heat loss, helps cool water. High humidity reduces evaporation and water heats faster. Many forms of algae like warmer water. 07:35 Avoid putting flower beds around pools or any landscaping that may wash into the pool. This puts nutrients in the water that algae need to live.  10:35 Phosphates is algae food. 10:50 debris in the water, diluting water with heavy rains, filters getting dirty due to wash-in, all help contribute to algae growth. 11:41 nearby natural water sources, heavy foliage over the pool, close by golf courses, all may contribute nutrients to the pool that feed algae. 12:00 algae is also airborne and can always get into outdoor pools. it may also be introduced by insects and animals coming from natural water sources. 14:15 Tap water may be treated with phosphates 14:48 Rough plaster and surfaces in your pool give algae protection from currents and chemicals. Algae likes calm water. 15:45 Algae can double every three to four hours 15:55 Rough and jagged natural stones in water give algae-protected areas to create a colony. 22:10 brushing is critical in helping to minimize algae. 24:45 footwells in spas are frequently colonized by algae due to poor circulation. 26:50 Poor circulation on tanning ledges, along with water being heated quicker on tanning ledges, promote algae growth. 28:30 Chorine is one of the best algaecides. 03:25 Lower pH makes chlorine more active and effective. This can be problematic in salt pools that tend to run pH up. Algae will cause pH to rise, creating a better environment for the algae. 35:00 good filtration helps control algae 36:30 Chlorine is a good way to eliminate green algae. clean the filter, filter and circulate 24/7 until algae is eradicated. balance water. increase free chlorine to 30 ppm. brush brush brush 42:20 Mustard algae is more difficult to kill than green algae. Sodium bromide can help kill mustard algae, but do not overuse sodium bromide in a chlorine pool. BlueRay XL or metal algaecides are effective with mustard algae. cannot use sodium bromide with salt systems, UV, or ozone. Manage metal levels when using metal-based algaecides. Use CULATOR sequestrants and metal remover to manage metals.  48:20 ammonium sulfates can work to manage algae. Frank is not a fan. It can mess up chlorine residual for extended periods. 50:00 black algae is a cyanobacteria. difficult to kill. can get bad enough that you have to drain and chlorine wash if doable on your pool. scrub with chlorine tab. BlueRay XL helps manage black algae. 52:00 Controlling phosphate levels will help you manage algae. Phosphate removers require more frequent filter cleanings and/or backwashing. 54:20 borates help slow the growth of algae.

Always one of our favorite episodes, Frank and Jacque discuss how to deal with some of the insects and animals in and around your pool and equipment. Get 10% off on Camereye purchase from camereye.ai with coupon code DEEPEND24 - the ultimate pool safety and monitoring solution. Save 10% on CycloneFilterTools on purchases from CYCLONEFILTERCLEANER.COM with coupon code DEEPEND Big savings on CU Lator products at CULATOR.COM, use coupon code DEEPEND44 The Deep End Pool Podcast focuses on residential pool maintenance and may not cover commercial pool requirements. Please consult the CDC and local authorities and code requirements for commercial pool maintenance. Email us questions and show suggestions at deependfrank@gmail.com. visit our home page thedeependpoolpodcast.com Our sponsors for the 2024 podcast season. poolwerx.com. jandy.com. bluerayxl.com cyclonefiltertools.com. ipssa.com allsafepool.com clearcomfort.com poolmagazine.com, Periodic Products / CULATOR.COM

Frank and Jacque discuss many of the weather issues they have been facing with all of the severe weather this spring. High water level damage in equipment areas, wash-in into pools, stain treatment and prevention after flooding. Get 10% off on Camereye purchase from camereye.ai with coupon code DEEPEND24 - the ultimate pool safety and monitoring solution. Save 10% on CycloneFilterTools on purchases from CYCLONEFILTERCLEANER.COM with coupon code DEEPEND Big savings on CU Lator products at CULATOR.COM, use coupon code DEEPEND44 The Deep End Pool Podcast focuses on residential pool maintenance and may not cover commercial pool requirements. Please consult the CDC and local authorities and code requirements for commercial pool maintenance. Email us questions and show suggestions at deependfrank@gmail.com. visit our home page thedeependpoolpodcast.com Our sponsors for the 2024 podcast season. poolwerx.com. jandy.com. bluerayxl.com cyclonefiltertools.com. ipssa.com allsafepool.com clearcomfort.com poolmagazine.com, Periodic Products / CULATOR.COM 00:00 Introduction 04:23 There are issues with servicing pools once per week, with weather impacting the condition of the pool a few times every week. 10:00 Water chemistry changes quickly with heavy rains and severe weather, and service techs cannot perform all duties with lightning in the area 11:00 Drainage can change over time around pools as turf and flower beds build up as slopes change. 20:10 How to treat a pool when you get oil in the pool. Enzymes 22:30 High water levels from severe storms around pool equipment are causing pump and other electrical equipment failures. Raise equipment or improve drainage around pool equipment. 31:00 Down spouts on gutters need to be directed away from pool equipment. 31:45 Drainage off the house from heavy rains can cause pumps to fail. 36:00 Surge protectors for pool equipment. As equipment becomes more expensive, you may want to protect it with surge protectors. 37:42 Run off into pools can cause heavy loads of soil and minerals into the pool. Once cleaned up, you need to treat staining quickly if not drained. Once metal stains are removed, those metals are in your pool water. The only way to remove the metals is CU Lator metal eliminator. Culator.com. Use coupon code DEEPEND44 for saving on on-line purchases. 41:10 Flocculants will remove particulates in the pool water and allow them to be removed with a vacuum to waste systems. 43:40 The sequestering agent and chelating agents break down over time with chlorine, allowing the metals to stain again. Remove the metals from the water while they are sequestered. 45:10 Fillfast from Culator.com 47:35 do not run muddy or filthy water through your filter without frequent cleaning.

Frank is solo and discusses some issues brought up in FB groups and listener questions. He dives deep into how much chlorine you should keep in your pool, the benefits of borates, and metal issues and how to prevent them. Get 10% off on Camereye purchase from camereye.ai with coupon code DEEPEND24 - the ultimate pool safety and monitoring solution. Save 10% on CycloneFilterTools on purchases from CYCLONEFILTERCLEANER.COM with coupon code DEEPEND Big savings on CU Lator products at CULATOR.COM, use coupon code DEEPEND44 The Deep End Pool Podcast focuses on residential pool maintenance and may not cover commercial pool requirements. Please consult the CDC and local authorities and code requirements for commercial pool maintenance. Email us questions and show suggestions at deependfrank@gmail.com. visit our home page thedeependpoolpodcast.com Our sponsors for the 2024 podcast season. poolwerx.com. jandy.com. bluerayxl.com cyclonefiltertools.com. ipssa.com allsafepool.com clearcomfort.com poolmagazine.com, Periodic Products / CULATOR.COM

Frank and Jacque discuss the logic in filter pump run schedules and some safety warnings about filters. Get 10% off on Camereye purchase from camereye.ai with coupon code DEEPEND24 - the ultimate pool safety and monitoring solution. Save 10% on CycloneFilterTools on purchases from CYCLONEFILTERCLEANER.COM with coupon code DEEPEND Big savings on CU Lator products at CULATOR.COM, use coupon code DEEPEND44 The Deep End Pool Podcast focuses on residential pool maintenance and may not cover commercial pool requirements. Please consult the CDC and local authorities and code requirements for commercial pool maintenance. Email us questions and show suggestions at deependfrank@gmail.com. visit our home page thedeependpoolpodcast.com Our sponsors for the 2024 podcast season. poolwerx.com. jandy.com. bluerayxl.com cyclonefiltertools.com. ipssa.com allsafepool.com clearcomfort.com poolmagazine.com, Periodic Products / CULATOR.COM 00:00 Introduction 04:45 problems even when you have weekly service. Water still changes daily, service techs manage pools for known current conditions. 07:00 There is very little consistency with pool chemistry after weather events. 07:35 Opinions are like buttholes, everybody has one. Frank's addition to this. "Do you know the difference between an opinion and a butthole? You can't get a butthole from an opinion, but you can get an opinion from a butthole". 09:24 joke: Why does a duck have feathers on it's tail? answer: To cover it's butt quack. 09:45 how long to run your pump. 1 hour for every 10 degrees of air temperature is a worthless formula. 10:44 Gage and Bidwell law of dilution. 20:00 using varying speeds with a variable speed pump and taking advantage of the huge electricity savings of lower speeds. 25:50 filter cleaning. It is not that difficult, but can be dangerous. Frank had a customer get killed by their filter.

Frank and Jacque discuss the advantages of the Poolside Tech control systems he's been installing, drainage issue many clients are having, and the benefits of borates.

Frank discusses metal issues and how to eliminate them, water cloudiness and its causes, and a few other things that he encountered this week. Get 10% off on Camereye purchase from camereye.ai with coupon code DEEPEND24 - the ultimate pool safety and monitoring solution. Save 10% on CycloneFilterTools on purchases from CYCLONEFILTERCLEANER.COM with coupon code DEEPEND Big savings on CU Lator products at CULATOR.COM, use coupon code DEEPEND44 The Deep End Pool Podcast focuses on residential pool maintenance and may not cover commercial pool requirements. Please consult the CDC and local authorities and code requirements for commercial pool maintenance. Email us questions and show suggestions at deependfrank@gmail.com. visit our home page thedeependpoolpodcast.com Our sponsors for the 2024 podcast season. poolwerx.com. jandy.com. bluerayxl.com cyclonefiltertools.com. ipssa.com allsafepool.com clearcomfort.com poolmagazine.com, Periodic Products / CULATOR.COM 00:00 Itroduction 02:15 motor buried into dirt. the area around the motor has built up, causing frequent motor outages 05:10 A bad diverter on the suction side was causing the pump to pull water from the pool into the spa during spa mode. This resulted in constant cool water being added to the spa, making it impossible to heat the spa in a reasonable amount of time. 15:15 Aggressive water over the winter draws in metals. this increases the saturation of metal and calcium in the water. Then when the LSI increases it dumps these metals in the form of metal staining. CuLator can remove metals from the water. 23:10 metals that have stained pool surfaces may not test high in water samples, because much of the metal is on the surface and not in the water. 28:00 CU Lator STAR (Stain Treatment and Removal) certification program 30:58 Black staining from calcium hypochlorite. changes ph and oxidizes metals. Alum is a quick removal process with this type of staining. Very easy fix 33:00 adding chlorine to water with high metals can result in the water changing color. Brown = iron, mint green = copper. the increase in pH along with chlorine oxidizing metals can cause crazy colored water. 35:30 High LSI can result in calcium turning the pool water white or very hazy. 38:48 poor filtration and circulation can result in hazy or cloudy water. problems in backwash valves can result in unfiltered water. 44:40 Fire ants. I found that if I laid cardboard over the fire ant mound, the ants did not come over or around the cardboard

Frank interviews Vincent Gerstel of Safe Splash Swim Schools safesplash.com, a national swim school organization. Vincent discusses the many programs they offer and the statistics surrounding swim safety. 00:00 introduction 09:55 Meet Vincent Gerstel of Streamline Brands, Saf-T-Swim.com, and Safespalsh.com, aquakids.com. 12:14 Swim lessons for children as young as 4 months. Early exposure is swim survival. 12:20 drowning is the number one cause of death for children under the age of 4 and the second leading cause of death for children under 12 years of age. ' 16:00 parents/adults also need to learn to swim. 40% of adults worldwide do not know how to swim.

Frank conducted an interview with Sai Reddy, the founder of Camereye. Camereye is an intelligent video monitoring system that keeps an eye on your pool area and can distinguish between normal activity and a potentially tragic drowning situation. By utilizing artificial intelligence, it accurately recognizes the number of people in the pool area and determines the difference between normal swimming or playing and a drowning emergency. If a drowning emergency is detected, it will quickly alert the people in the pool area, notify the people in the home, send mesaages and alerts via the app, and can even call 911 with accurate information. Get 10% off on Camereye purchase from camereye.ai with coupon code DEEPEND24 - the ultimate pool safety and monitoring solution. The Deep End Pool Podcast focuses on residential pool maintenance and may not cover commercial pool requirements. Please consult the CDC and local authorities and code requirements for commercial pool maintenance. Email us questions and show suggestions at deependfrank@gmail.com. visit our home page thedeependpoolpodcast.com Our sponsors for the 2024 podcast season. poolwerx.com. jandy.com. bluerayxl.com cyclonefiltertools.com. ipssa.com allsafepool.com clearcomfort.com poolmagazine.com 00:00 Introduction 08:10 Sai Reddy of Camereye.ai 10:55 drowning is the 12:40 National Drowning Prevention Alliance. ABC of drowning prevention. A: adult supervision B: barriers C: Classes, swim lessons and CPR 13:25 Within the active layers of drowning prevention, Camereye detects the potential drowning before and while it is happening. 13:52 smart fence area. Camereye recognizes if the person or being in the area is a child, adult, pet, or wild animal through, shape, size, and movement characteristics 14:25 Distress Detection. identifies the difference between characteristics of normal movement and characteristics of distress within the smart fence area. 17:50Camereye is a safety system that helps prevent drowning incidents. It works by detecting distress in the pool area, and then alerts you through various means. For instance, it can sound a 95 decibel alarm within the pool area and in the home. Additionally, it can send notifications to cell phones via the app. If you choose, Camereye can even notify local 911 authorities through a partnership with a home security company. In the unfortunate event of a drowning, Camereye can send pictures to 911 to help them respond better. 19:00 Camereye can count the people in the pool area, measure bather loads, even extremely large numbers of people in the pool area, and recognize the difference of activity from person to person as long as it has a line of sight. 21:40 Unlike Ring like cameras, Camereye does not have to be activated by a measurable amount of movement. Distance from the camera makes no difference with camereye. Camereye constantly monitors the visible area and measures differences in the view frame by frame and in patterns. Even small changes in the camera view are identified. 24:30 Camereye is the only system to meet type A, B, and C pool alarms. Type 'A' and 'B' is pool surface and below surface alarm, type 'C' is outside pool perimeter. 25:18 Camereye meets UL2017 requirements, for door and window sensing 26:30 can distinguish between pets and wild animals 27:00 can distinguish between large numbers of people and each person's activity independently. 27:50 can monitor bather loads, water color and clarity changes, and skim detection for surface debris 29:40 Integrating with Jandy, Pentair, Hayward, and other control systems. In the near future, integrate with robotic pool cleaners. 34:00 working with preventative maintenance and automation

Frank and Jacque discuss a dangerous electrical situation they found this week. Then, they discuss mineral purification systems, metal issues, filter pressures, and chloramines. You can see the video of the electrical issue on our tiktok or Facebook page. search @deependfrank. Get 10% off on Camereye purchase from camereye.ai with coupon code DEEPEND24 - the ultimate pool safety and monitoring solution. The Deep End Pool Podcast focuses on residential pool maintenance and may not cover commercial pool requirements. Please consult the CDC and local authorities and code requirements for commercial pool maintenance. Email us questions and show suggestions at deependfrank@gmail.com. visit our home page thedeependpoolpodcast.com Our sponsors for the 2024 podcast season. poolwerx.com. jandy.com. bluerayxl.com cyclonefiltertools.com. ipssa.com allsafepool.com clearcomfort.com poolmagazine.com 00:00 introduction Total eclipse experience 07:30 Our tech CC received a slight electrical shock from the water in a swimming pool. 09:50 Bond wire was not connected to either pump. That doesn't cause the shock but would eliminate the chance of electrical shock if properly connected. 11:30 Make sure bonds are connected before accepting clients on service 12:27 I tested 122 volts from the outside of the motor body to ground or bond. If someone had touched that motor, they could have been electrocuted. 13:40 There is an obvious electrical short in the pump wiring. The wiring to the booster pump was a mess. The wrong type of wire was used, and it was obviously not wired properly. 14:30 The purpose of the bond wire and ground wire. 20:00 In the state of Texas, pool Technicians who work on electrical equipment are required to have a RAIL (residential appliance installer license), and they have to be working for a company that has an Electrical Contractor License. Please verify that the Repair technician working on your swimming pool equipment has his or her license and works for a licensed contractor. They should have their license with them. 21:15 Mineral purification systems. We use BlueRay XL. 21:55 Mineral systems are not miracle systems. They still required proper maintenance and water chemistry. They are an algae-stat and help prevent algae. 23:00 When facing unusually difficult pool environments and situations, a mineral system is a good option for managing the pool. 24:00 If you use mineral systems, you should regularly test the water for metal levels and manage those levels. 26:40 The best solution for removing metals from water is the "CU Lator" metal remover. Follow the instructions closely. 28:00 If metal staining is present in your pool, you may not test high levels of metals in the water because the metals are on the pool surface and not in the water. You must remove the staining and get it back into the solution; then, you can test the levels and remove it from the water. 34:44 Could you make sure you are staying on top of your filter pressures? Keep filters back-washed or cleaned. Know the pressure with the filter clean so you can judge your pressure when dirty. Higher pressure means less flow. 42:20 chloramines

Frank and Jacque discuss pool chemical safety and things pool owners and parents can do to reduce drowning risks. Get 10% off on Camereye purchase from camereye.ai with coupon code DEEPEND24 - the ultimate pool safety and monitoring solution. The Deep End Pool Podcast focuses on residential pool maintenance and may not cover commercial pool requirements. Please consult the CDC and local authorities and code requirements for commercial pool maintenance. Email us questions and show suggestions at deependfrank@gmail.com. visit our home page thedeependpoolpodcast.com Our sponsors for the 2024 podcast season. poolwerx.com. jandy.com. bluerayxl.com cyclonefiltertools.com. ipssa.com allsafepool.com clearcomfort.com poolmagazine.com 00:00 Intro 08:30 pool chemical storage 09:39 neutralize acid spills with alkalinity increaser/sodium bicarbonate 11:00 do not vacuum chemical spills with a vacuum cleaner 11:40 How to add acid to your pool, and always add chemicals to water, never add water to chemicals. 13:35 Do not add chemicals to your skimmer unless the instructions on that particular chemical call for it 16:15 Diatomaceous Earth is an inhalation hazard, where breathing protection, like a covid mask, to prevent inhaling the DE dust 17:40 teach children to swim. You can start as young as 4 to 6 months old. 18:45 Drowning is the number one cause of death for children between ages of 1 to 4, and the number 2 cause of death for children 5 to 13. A kid with formal swim training is 88% less likely to become a drowning statistic. 20:20 do not swim or allow children to swim in cloudy water 20:49 make sure swim vests or drowning prevention vests or floats are certified by the USCG United States Coast Guard 21:15 make sure children have adult supervision when around water. Don't just be there, be aware 22:50 learn CPR 23:30 ASTM approved barriers to prevent entry to all pools and spa areas. 26:00 child proof locks and alarms on windows and doors that open into a pool area 26:20 camera systems. Camerey.ai has an incredible monitoring system that uses artificial intelligence to identify potential danger in and around the pool. Use coupon code DEEPEND24 to receive 10% discount on online purchases 32:50 stay away from floor or wall drains. make sure existing drain covers are VGB compliant 34:07 Keep long hair pulled up when swimming 34:35 wear well fitted swimsuits and avoid swimsuits with lots of strings and decorations that can be caught on ladders, drain and return fittings, etc... 35:55 Red Cross list: 1. Never swim alone. 2. Supervise children. 3. Always wear life vests. 4. Always jump in feet first. 5. Reach, throw, don't go. 6. stay away from pool drains 7. only swim designated areas 8. avoid alcohol 9. Know CPR 39:41 if having a party for adults that will include alcohol, have a designated sober person

Frank and Dave Woods from Allsafepool.com talk about safety barriers for swimming pools. All Safe Pool Fence, Nets, and Safety Covers. Check out our youtube video of this podcast. will be available soon after this audio podcast is posted. www.youtube.com/@deependfrank Get 10% off on Camereye purchase from camereye.ai with coupon code DEEPEND24 - the ultimate pool safety and monitoring solution. The Deep End Pool Podcast focuses on residential pool maintenance and may not cover commercial pool requirements. Please consult the CDC and local authorities and code requirements for commercial pool maintenance. Email us questions and show suggestions at deependfrank@gmail.com. visit our home page thedeependpoolpodcast.com Our sponsors for the 2024 podcast season. poolwerx.com. jandy.com. bluerayxl.com cyclonefiltertools.com. ipssa.com allsafepool.com clearcomfort.com poolmagazine.com 00:00 Introduction 02:00 Teach children to swim, infant swim, as young as 4 months old. Drowning is the leading cause of death for children 1 to 4 years old. 03:15 children with formal swim training are 88% less likely to become a drowning statistic 07:10 Check your local code enforcement; there is an exception being allowed by many authorities, allowing an exception to barriers around pools if the pool owner owns an ASTM-approved cover. There is no way to ensure safety covers are in place if there is not adequate adult supervision around the pool. This should not be allowed because it dramatically increases drowning risks. Petition your local authorities to require adequate barriers to prevent access to areas around private pools, even if the pool owner owns an ASTM approved pool cover. 11:30 Introduce Dave Woods of All Safe Pool Fence, Nets, and Safety Covers. 03:50 Safety nets 29:30 Safety fence

Frank and guest David Van Brunt discuss margins, certifications, licensing, and other business factors in the pool industry. The Deep End Pool Podcast focuses on residential pool maintenance and may not cover commercial pool requirements. Please consult the CDC and your local authorities and code requirements for commercial pool maintenance. Email us questions and show suggestions at deependfrank@gmail.com. visit our home page thedeependpoolpodcast.com Our sponsors for the 2024 podcast season. poolwerx.com. jandy.com. bluerayxl.com cyclonefiltertools.com. ipssa.com allsafepool.com clearcomfort.com poolmagazine.com

Steve Noviello, an 11x Emmy Award-winning journalist known for consumer investigation, money-saving advice, bargain hunting, and product reviews and anchor of DFW Fox4 News, talks to Frank about how to vet contractors. They provide several tips to help protect both the pool owner and the pool professional from being ripped off. Following these tips will help ensure a satisfactory outcome with your pool projects. The Deep End Pool Podcast focuses on residential pool maintenance and may not cover commercial pool requirements. Please consult the CDC and your local authorities and code requirements for commercial pool maintenance. Email us questions and show suggestions at deependfrank@gmail.com. visit our home page thedeependpoolpodcast.com Our sponsors for the 2024 podcast season. poolwerx.com. jandy.com. bluerayxl.com cyclonefiltertools.com. ipssa.com allsafepool.com clearcomfort.com poolmagazine.com 00:00 Intro 09:45 Introducing Steve Noviello. Facebook group "DFW Pool Owner Group". many victims of a single pool builder. 13:00 Steve discusses how emotion and logic cannot exist simultaneously. Don't overlook red flags because they appeal to your emotional side. Recovering losses is difficult. 14:30 Research your contractor before you hire. Cities in Texas will continue to issue permits regardless of complaints. 15:30 Dig deeper into reputation management in reviews. 21:20 Poor communication, scheduling issues, and getting the obvious run around should be red flags. 21:55 See and record the driver's licenses of contractors if no applicable business license is required. 23:20 Never pay in full before the job is complete. 24:10 Be mindful of contractors time and work pre-contract. 25:50 Ask to hold back a final payment until the final punch list is completed. 27:00 Be careful with baseline pricing in contract. Avoid surprise costs. 29:40 Read your contract. Ask questions. Ask for explanations, and do not accept unreasonable clauses in a contract. 30:00 Take notes in construction meetings and have the contractor initial your notes. Memorialize conversations. 32:50 If you have been victimized, do not allow it to destroy your family. It is very stressful when victimized, but don't let it ruin your life. Seek counseling. 33:40 Typically, the salesperson will not be doing the work. Meet subcontractors on the job before the work begins. Don't rush the project. 36:40 Set reasonable expectations. 37:20 Research the owners and managers of the contractor, not just the company name. 38:45 Client references. 39:20 Understand and communicate variations in materials. 44:00 Concrete poured later will not match. 45:30 References should also include less recent builds. What does a post-relationship look like? 48:50 Ask to have verification subcontractors were paid on previous draws. 50:50 Be cautious of signs of financial instability. 51:45 Understand warranties. 54:10 Make peace with the price you've agreed to. 55:10 Avoid future issues by utilizing mitigation processes. 59:00 Do your research on products and processes. 1:00:00 Research resources.

Unintentionally deleted and Reloaded Frank and Jacque discuss issues with maintaining a pool biweekly and review the five basics of pool maintenance in response to a listener question. The Deep End Pool Podcast focuses on residential pool maintenance and may not cover commercial pool requirements. Please consult the CDC and your local authorities and code requirements for commercial pool maintenance. Email us questions and show suggestions at deependfrank@gmail.com. visit our home page thedeependpoolpodcast.com Our sponsors for the 2024 podcast season. poolwerx.com. jandy.com. bluerayxl.com cyclonefiltertools.com. ipssa.com allsafepool.com clearcomfort.com poolmagazine.com 00:00 Water temperatures are climbing quickly; algae is growing 07:40 Listener question: BL from Georgia asked, “My first year of having a pool. We just bought the house, and the pool is 3 years old. 3 kids, 3 to 8 years old. Our budget is tighter than expected due to the cost of everything else going up and having to replace a 5-year-old car unexpectedly. I travel a lot and have some spare time, and I wonder if I can manage the pool by doing testing and cleaning every other week. 11:10 Pool maintenance is difficult every other week in the harsh environment of the South. Any effort to save money will be for naught if you have to fight algae repeatedly and issues that come with inadequate pool maintenance. Inconsistent water chemistry alone can easily result in extra costs exceeding any savings hoped for by doing pool maintenance yourself. 15:00 You need to perform the 5 basics of pool maintenance: brushing, removing debris, filtration, circulation, and water chemistry. 21:00 Brushing is critical to controlling algae. Due to the physics of fluids, water movement right next to a surface is much slower than in the water away from the wall. Some algae develop a biofilm to protect themselves. Plaster and other pool surfaces have pits and crevices, fittings extending into the pool around returns, and skimmers create safe havens for algae. Brushing helps remove that biofilm and dramatically helps your pool chemicals do their job. It removes the algae off the wall and gets it into the body of the water, where the pool chemistry and sanitizers will be better. Brushing also helps remove debris, minerals, and organics off the surface, which can help reduce staining and scaling. You should also make sure you brush inside your skimmer throats. 26:27 It is essential to remove debris and dirt from the pool. Dirt and organic debris introduce nutrients into the water that feed algae. Make sure you empty skimmers, cleaner bags, and baskets. 31:19 Filtration removes small particulates from the water. Filters need to be backwashed and/or cleaned regularly as needed. Dirty filters will adversely affect circulation and turnover. Cartridge, DE, and sand filters have advantages, disadvantages, and different maintenance needs. Frank highly recommends replacing the sand media with glass filter media if you have a sand filter. 36:00 Circulation is critical to proper pool maintenance. Adjust the return jets to turn the entire body of water clockwise or counterclockwise to eliminate dead spots in the pool. Frank also recommends a minimum of two turnovers per day. Variable speed pumps allow you to accomplish more turnovers for less energy costs. 44:10 Pool water chemistry. Maintaining the appropriate water balance, as calculated by the Langelier Saturation Index (LSI), and ensuring proper sanitizer levels are crucial in keeping maintenance costs low for a swimming pool. While it is possible for increased chemical usage to overcome deficiencies in the other four basic areas of pool maintenance, doing so will ultimately increase the cost and workload of maintaining the pool. You must know the water volume in your pool, properly test your water, properly calculate chemical dosing, and measure doses.

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Frank and Jacque discuss issues with maintaining a pool biweekly and go over the five basics of pool maintenance in response to a listener question. The Deep End Pool Podcast focuses on residential pool maintenance and may not cover commercial pool requirements. Please consult the CDC and your local authorities and code requirements for commercial pool maintenance. Email us questions and show suggestions at deependfrank@gmail.com. visit our home page thedeependpoolpodcast.com Our sponsors for the 2024 podcast season.poolwerx.com. jandy.com. bluerayxl.com cyclonefiltertools.com. ipssa.com allsafepool.com clearcomfort.com poolmagazine.com 00:00 Water temperatures are climbing quickly, algae is growing 07:40 Listener question: BL from Georgia asked, "My first year of having a pool. We just bought the house, and the pool is 3 years old. 3 kids, 3 to 8 years old. Our budget is tighter than expected due to the cost of everything else going up and having to replace a 5-year-old car unexpectedly. I travel a lot and have some spare time, and I am wondering if I can manage the pool myself by doing testing and cleaning stuff every other week. 11:10 Every other week, pool maintenance will be difficult in the harsh environment of the south. Any effort to save money will be for naught if you have to fight algae repeatedly and issues that come with inadequate pool maintenance. Inconsistent water chemistry alone can easily result in extra costs that will exceed any savings that were hoped for by doing pool maintenance yourself. 15:00 You need to perform the 5 basics of pool maintenance: brushing, removing debris, filtration, circulation, and water chemistry. 21:00 Brushing is critical to controlling algae. Due to the physics of fluids, water movement right next to a surface is much slower than in the water away from the wall. Some algae develop a biofilm to protect themselves. Plaster and other pool surfaces have pits and crevices, and fittings extending into the pool around returns, and skimmers create safe havens for algae. Brushing helps remove that biofilm and dramatically helps your pool chemicals do their job. It removes the algae off the wall and gets it into the body of the water, where the pool chemistry and sanitizers will be better. Brushing also helps remove debris, minerals and organics off the surface, which can help reduce staining and scaling. You should also make sure you brush inside your skimmer throats. 26:27 It is essential to remove debris and dirt from the pool. Dirt and organic debris will introduce nutrients into the water that feed algae. Make sure you are emptying skimmers, cleaner bags, and baskets. 31:19 Filtration removes small particulates from the water. Filters need to be back washed and/or cleaned regularly as needed. Dirty filters will adversely affect circulation and turnover. Cartridge, DE, and sand filters have advantages and disadvantages and different maintenance needs. Frank highly recommends replacing the sand media with glass filter media if you have a sand filter. 36:00 Circulation is critical to proper pool maintenance. Adjust the return jets to turn the entire body of water clockwise or counterclockwise to eliminate dead spots in the pool. Frank also recommends a minimum of two turnovers per day. Variable speed pumps allow you to accomplish more turnovers for less energy costs. 44:10 Pool water chemistry. Maintaining the appropriate water balance, as calculated by the Langelier Saturation Index (LSI), and ensuring proper sanitizer levels are crucial in keeping maintenanc costs low for a swimming pool. While it is possible for increased chemical usage to overcome deficiencies in the other four basic areas of pool maintenance, doing so will ultimately increase the cost and workload of maintaining the pool. It is very important that you know the water volume in your pool, properly test your water, properly calculate chemical dosing, and measure doses

Frank and Jacques discuss ways to make your swimming pool more energy-efficient, including the use of robotic cleaners, feature pumps, and variable speed pumps, as well as tips on how to maximize the efficiency of your variable speed pump. to estimate energy savings and pool turnover when using a Jandy Variable speed pump https://www.jandy.com/en/pool-pump-savings The Deep End Pool Podcast focuses on residential pool maintenance and may not cover commercial pool requirements. Please consult the CDC and your local authorities and code requirements for commercial pool maintenance. Email us questions and show suggestions at deependfrank@gmail.com. visit our home page thedeependpoolpodcast.com Our sponsors for the 2024 podcast season. poolwerx.com. jandy.com. bluerayxl.com cyclonefiltertools.com. ipssa.com allsafepool.com clearcomfort.com poolmagazine.com 00:00 -Introduction 05:30- the direction of the industry to be more energy-efficient 06:10 - It is recommended to run your automated pool cleaners only as frequently and for as long as needed to clean your pool effectively. This will not only save you money on electricity but also on repair and replacement costs for the cleaner. Automated pool cleaners have many wear items that require replacement with increased use. 08:10—Robotic pool cleaners, like the Polaris Alpha IQ+ and Epic series, are more efficient and effective than traditional pressure-side and suction-style cleaners. They do a good job with dirt and debris. Most models are designed with features that scrub the pool walls, floor, and tile lines. 08:45—According to some studies, a robotic cleaner can save $200-$300 per year compared to an average pressure-side cleaner. Including wear-item parts, the total savings could easily reach $400-$600 per year. Frank suggests investing in a new robotic cleaner instead of spending money on pressure-side cleaners and booster pumps. 12:17- LED lighting is more energy-efficient than traditional incandescent lights, and it offers multi-color options. Leaving the pool lights on can attract insects, which in turn can attract other animals. 18:00- Running waterfalls unnecessarily can be wasteful and contribute to chemical expenses. If the waterfall has a separate pump, it should only be run once or twice a day for 10 to 15 minutes, and when people are there to enjoy it. Disturbing the surface of the pool with water features can result in increased evaporation, which may require additional chemical balancers to maintain the pool properly. 21:24- Systems with waterfalls that run off of the circulation and use a valve to direct water to the waterfall take away from the circulation of the pool. Consider automation to operate the waterfalls only when users are able to enjoy it. 25:10- Variable speed pumps are considered better than single speed pumps in numerous ways. Nowadays, all new pumps exceeding one horsepower are required to be variable speed. By programming a variable speed pump properly to cater to the requirements of your swimming pool, you can significantly reduce electricity costs, improve circulation, pool turnover, filtration, and water chemistry. Utilizing the lower speeds of a variable speed does reduce water flow through the system, but it also exponentially reduces the energy cost to circulate the pool Programming a variable speed pump to utilize lower speeds for longer periods can benefit you in many ways. Many filters have improved filtration when water flows through the poo filter at a lower speed. Chemical feeders such as saltwater chlorine generators can be set at lower percentages because they have more time to produce the necessary chlorine needed to sanitize the pool. Water chemistry can remain more consistent throughout the pool with longer periods of circulation.

During their conversation, Frank and Jacque discuss effective methods for managing the chlorine levels and water chemistry in a pool. The Deep End Pool Podcast focuses on residential pool maintenance and may not cover commercial pool requirements. Please consult the CDC and your local authorities and code requirements for commercial pool maintenance. Email us questions and show suggestions at deependfrank@gmail.com. visit our home page thedeependpoolpodcast.com Our sponsors for the 2024 podcast season. poolwerx.com. jandy.com. bluerayxl.com cyclonefiltertools.com. ipssa.com allsafepool.com clearcomfort.com poolmagazine.com 08:51 There are several factors that influence the effectiveness of chlorine in managing your pool, not just how many parts per million of chlorine exist in the water. 10:45 Regular testing of water is crucial to ensure the appropriate levels of chlorine, including free and total chlorine, pH, and alkalinity, at least once a week. Although calcium hardness, total dissolved solids, salt levels in salt pools, stabilizers, and borates do not necessarily need to be tested as frequently, they should still be checked regularly to maintain and manage proper water chemistry. If you encounter any issues such as algae, staining, etc., requiring you to dose products for treatment, you need to test the water frequently before dosing. 13:30 Frank dislikes using untestable chemicals or additives without a measurable effect or concentration. 17:15 When testing the chlorine levels in a pool, it's important to measure both free and total chlorine levels, especially when there is a swimmer load on the pool. Chloramines are formed when chlorine oxidizes ammonia, nitrogen, or carbon-based contaminants in the water. They are disinfection byproducts (DBPs) that should be eliminated by using additional oxidizers. Eliminate chloramines by achieving breakpoint chlorination through additional oxidizers. OTO chlorine tests do not provide information about the amount of combined chlorine. Chloramines can be irritating and are not as effective at oxidizing as pure chlorine. If you only measure the total chlorine levels in your pool or spa, you may get an inaccurate idea of its oxidizing capabilities. It's recommended to measure both free and combined chlorine levels separately for a more accurate reading. 24:25 To effectively manage your pool's chlorine, you need to determine your CYA or stabilizer level. If your pool has borate levels of 40 to 50 ppm, then maintaining 5% of your CYA level in free chlorine consistently is necessary. However, if you do not use borates, you must maintain 7.5% of your CYA level. Note that this percentage can vary if you also use ozone, UV, AOP, or mineral purification systems. 32:20 pH levels have a significant impact on the effectiveness of chlorine. Lower pH increases its effectiveness, while higher pH decreases its effectiveness and reduces the UV protection of CYA on chlorine. Waterfalls and turbulence from returns hitting the surface increase the rate of your pH rise and increase evaporation. If you have a dramatic pH rise from week to week, consider dosing acid for your pH on a more frequent basis. 39:00 It is crucial to conduct thorough testing and accurate calculations when determining the appropriate dosage of chemicals. 44:55 When testing alkalinity, subtract 1/3 of CYA from the test results to get adjusted alkalinity. Use this adjusted value for dosing. 46:20 Manage your CYA properly by taking steps to lower it, using borates to reduce the need for stabilized chlorine, and avoiding overuse of stabilized chlorine. Do not use stabilized chlorine when water temperatures get below 65 degrees in the off-season. 49:00 Hypochlorites, liquid chlorine, and cal hypo are high pH. However, it is not necessary to dose extra acid when using these products. 50:40 It is not recommended to use dichlor shock in trichlor pools as it can cause excessive CYA levels in the pool.

Frank conducted an interview with John O'Brien, who is the Founder and Executive Director of Poolwerx. During the discussion, they talked about the highs and lows that the swimming pool industry has experienced in recent years. They also delved into the advantages of being part of a franchise system and exit strategies for pool business owners. Email us questions and show suggestions at deependfrank@gmail.com. visit our home page thedeependpoolpodcast.com Our sponsors for the 2024 podcast season. poolwerx.com. jandy.com. bluerayxl.com cyclonefiltertools.com. ipssa.com allsafepool.com clearcomfort.com poolmagazine.com small business owners, swimming pool business, swimming pool industry, exit strategies for small businesses, franchising, swimming pool franchise group, benefits of franchising,

Frank and Jacque talk about how you can save money on your chlorine costs this year. Email us questions and show suggestions at deependfrank@gmail.com. visit our home page thedeependpoolpodcast.com Our sponsors for the 2024 podcast season. poolwerx.com. jandy.com. bluerayxl.com cyclonefiltertools.com. ipssa.com allsafepool.com clearcomfort.com poolmagazine.com 00:00 introduction 05:30 Ways to save money on chlorine costs when managing your pool. Frank estimates about 30% of pool chemicals used on swimming pools is wasted. The factors that contribute to waste include choosing the wrong chemical, improper testing, and incorrect dosing, both over and under. 07;30 Improper or inadequate pool and filter maintenance will greatly increase the amount of chlorine and balancers required to properly maintain a swimming pool. 09:15 When adding chlorine, it can also affect your balancers. This varies with the type of chlorine you use. Using too much chlorine in your pool can also have a ripple effect on balancer costs. For instance, chlorine tablets have a pH of around 3.0, which can impact your pool's pH levels. Additionally, these tablets typically contain around 50% CYA (cyanuric acid, stabilizer). The stabilizer can accumulate over time and create issues if it becomes too high. 10:45 Proper pool turnover and good circulation are crucial in keeping the costs of chemicals down. Poor circulation can cause inconsistent water chemistry in the pool, leading to more chemicals and labor required to manage the growth of algae colonies that develop in poorly circulated areas. To achieve good circulation, adjust the pool returns to turn the water clockwise or counterclockwise so that the entire body of water moves in one direction. You may need to replace your existing returns with different styles of returns to achieve good circulation.

Frank recently had a meeting with Blake Overduin, who is the Vice President of Operations for Poolwerx in the U.S. Blake has been a great mentor to Frank for the past six years and is highly regarded by him. He has a strong background in the pool industry as well as in franchise organization. Blake was a franchisee for many years in Brisbane, Australia and he was the youngest franchisee ever in the Poolwerx system. His expertise in business and operations is a huge asset to the Poolwerx franchisees in the United States. Email us questions and show suggestions at deependfrank@gmail.com. visit our home page thedeependpoolpodcast.com Our sponsors for the 2024 podcast season. poolwerx.com jandy.com. bluerayxl.com cyclonefiltertools.com. ipssa.com allsafepool.com clearcomfort.com. poolmagazine.com

Frank and Jacque discussed the 2024 Poolwerx convention and all the Poolwerx sponsors and the products they provide. Later in this episode they discuss the importance of finding local pros and advice to help you manage your swimming pool. Email us questions and show suggestions at deependfrank@gmail.com. our home page thedeependpoolpodcast.com Our sponsors for the 2024 podcast season. poolwerx.com jandy.com. bluerayxl.com cyclonefiltertools.com. ipssa.com allsafepool.com clearcomfort.com. poolmagazine.com

Frank and Rudy Stankowitz discuss the conversation they had with a representative from a "Natural" pool proponent. Later in this episode they also discuss the amended Orenda LSI calculator. Email us questions and show suggestions at deependfrank@gmail.com. our home page thedeependpoolpodcast.com Our sponsors for the 2024 podcast season. poolwerx.com jandy.com. bluerayxl.com cyclonefiltertools.com. ipssa.com allsafepool.com clearcomfort.com. poolmagazine.com Natural pools, chemical free swimming pools, low chlorine, biofilms in swimming pools, black algae, algae, pool circulation, pool filtration, pool turnover, chlorine, water balance, alum, aluminum sulfate, Langlier Saturation index, LSI, swimming pool apps, national plasterers council, NPC, cyanobacteria, cryptosporidium, animals in pools

Ben Forest of Pal industries, known for their LED lighting solutions, discusses their new full inverter heat pump, and some of their landscape lighting solutions. From Atlantic City The Pool and Spa Show. Email us questions and show suggestions at deependfrank@gmail.com. our home page thedeependpoolpodcast.com Our sponsors for the 2024 podcast season. poolwerx.com jandy.com. bluerayxl.com cyclonefiltertools.com. ipssa.com allsafepool.com clearcomfort.com. poolmagazine.com Pal Even Heat heat pump. a full inverter heat pump has advantages over a typical heat pump sold in the U.S. These systems continuously heat or cool the water to maintain the desired water temperature. The heat pump will adjust it's output as needed to maintain a constant temperature. When a system uses slower speeds for lower outputs they operate much more efficiently. These systems also operate at much lower temperatures than other heat pumps in the industry, allowing them to be much more usable from season to season. Most heat pumps will shut down at cooler temperatures around 46 degrees. The Pal Even Heat can operate as low 5 degrees. These heat pumps will also operate as a chiller in the summer time. PAL landscape lighting is the same unit that is used in the pools but it is suitable for dry locations also.