Podcasts about CYA

Armin Winkler (renowned detection dog trainer, international expert) and Cameron Ford break down why current K9 certification standards don't actually validate operational readiness. They discuss why training records matter more than certifications in court, why everyone trains for the test instead of the job, and what real operational readiness actually looks like.What We Cover:Certification is department CYA, not a measure of reliabilityDetection dogs should have OPERATIONAL standards, not minimum standardsTraining records with proper documentation beat certifications in court every timeWhy observers/supervisors signing off on training matters more than a piece of paperRunning multiple dogs in same area: nasal secretions and saliva contaminate everythingThe "cheat code" dogs use when training mimics certificationHow evaluators inadvertently give away test locations through nonverbal communicationWhy environmental soundness testing is critical (traffic, noise, distractions)The difference between ORT (odor recognition test) and operational readinessLottery-based scenario testing instead of rote certification patternsHandler decision-making: the most untested aspect of any certificationWhy SEAL Teams didn't certify but had real resultsTraining for certification vs. training for the street (these are NOT the same)Real-world deployment: rain, night, roadside traffic stopsHide placement strategy: hide like a criminal, not in filing cabinetsThe handler's job: watch the DOG, not the room ("the nose nose")The avalanche dog that found both victims but failed certificationWhy handlers don't see their dogs during searches (looking for hide locations instead)Apprehension dog certification problems (false sits, stress on one-day tests)Free air sniff legality: roadside delays = searches, not free sniffsInternational perspectives: Norway military working dogs, customs operationsThe problem with "master trainer" guru cultureSupervision and training records as alternative to certificationScenario-based training in real conditions (using cooperating officers)Why some agencies (LAPD) use OJT/FTO model instead of certification gatesThe risk of certification standards creating liability instead of protectionArmin draws on decades of experience working detection dogs internationally, including military operations, customs, search and rescue, and avalanche response. He challenges the industry's comfort with certification-based standards and advocates for documentation, supervision, and scenario-based operational testing.Critical Takeaway: "If you're afraid of rewarding the wrong thing during testing, you're not ready to test. You have a bigger problem than that moment."________________________________________

Full episodes and much more available on Patreon.com/slopquest Ryan accuses Andy of being too horny to drive and then recounts a time one of his buddies wrecked his car looking at a hot chick. Andy gets bamboozled by a monster hog at a stoplight. Ryan tries a fake Andy out with a bogus The Rock Mandela effect. Andy gets confused about when to record and sleeps in. Ryan imagines Los Angeles delivery robots offing themselves due to traffic on the 405. Ryan roasts Andy for how he handles podcasting solo. Andy has a dream about seeing the pods from The Matrix. Ryan asserts that he would fight the robot overlords and Andy would sell out humanity for big butts. Ryan comes up with an idea for an app that forces important emails into the spam folder to CYA. Andy gets a comment from long time listener, “Bloody Turd”. Andy and Ryan dissect thirsty Reddit comments. Ryan fantasizes about writing a pickup artist book. Ryan finds out that Hillary Duff is jacked now. Ryan then roasts Andy’s google investigation skills. Andy is not impressed with Ryan’s “Hema, more like FEMA” wordplay. RFJ Jr. starts a “cheap food” cooking show. Los Angeles starts to feel the pressure as all the pipes from 1914 start to burst. Andy’s buddy tries to make a candle out of George Foreman beef grease. Andy ruins the shared waffle maker by trying to make protein powder waffles. The boys bring back some Garrison Keillor impressions. Ryan tries to come up with his boxing name. Andy recommends the Netflix anime, Chainsmoker Cat. Then Andy gets into a Pluderhosen argument post hema.

Your pool water test strip might be telling the truth, but your eyes might not be. We dig into why test strips often feel inconsistent, how lighting and subjective color matching can turn a “real” chemical reaction into a shaky guess, and what you can do to get more reliable results without slowing down your whole pool care routine. We also talk about the growing world of digital test strip readers and smart pool testing devices, and why they're trying to solve the biggest weakness of strips: interpretation. From there, we get practical about where strips fit in a serious pool water testing workflow, especially for busy pool service routes and homeowners who need fast answers for free chlorine, total chlorine, pH, and total alkalinity. Then we hit the important nuances that can change your decisions. Test strips typically read total hardness rather than true calcium hardness, which matters for balance targets. Cyanuric acid is the surprise category where strips can actually help, especially when CYA climbs above 100 ppm and reagent tests get harder to read. We also cover “extra” tests where strips can be genuinely useful, like copper and iron, nitrates, borates, and phosphates, plus the one strip category we don't recommend for saltwater pools: salinity. If you want clearer pool chemistry decisions with fewer bad readings, subscribe, share the episode with a pool owner or tech, and leave a review with your biggest testing frustration.We break down how to use pool test strips effectively without getting fooled by subjective color matching and wide reading ranges. We also share where test strips shine, where they fall short, and how to pair them with photometers or reagent kits for reliable pool water testing.  • the biggest limitation of test strips being interpretation not necessarily the strip chemistry  • why digital strip readers and smart testing devices can reduce guesswork  • how color matching can skew alkalinity and other borderline readings  • total hardness on strips versus true calcium hardness from titration tests  • why cyanuric acid strips can outperform reagent tests at high CYA  • using strips for copper iron nitrates borates and phosphates as quick field checks  • why salinity test strips are unreliable and when a digital salt meter makes sense  • when strips are ideal for fast route work and rainy-day testing  • using test strips to verify weird reagent or photometer results when reagents or tablets go bad  Are you a pool service pro looking to take your business to the next level? Join the pool guy coaching program. Get expert advice, business tips, exclusive content, and get direct support. From me, I'm a 35-year veteran in the industry. Whether you're starting out or scaling up, I've got the tools to help you succeed. Learn more at swimmingpoollearning.com.  Send us Fan MailSupport the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA  REWARDS Apphttps://hasa.com/hasa-appThe Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100https://store.thebottomfeeder.com/Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBA Support the showThanks for listening, and I hope you find the Podcast helpful! For other free resources to further help you:Visit my Website: https://www.swimmingpoollearning.comWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SPLPodcast Site: https://the-pool-guy-podcast-show.onpodium.com/UPA General Liability Insurance Application: https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBAPool Guy Coaching GroupJoin an exclusive network of Pool Service Technicians to access the industry's leading commercial general liability insurance program. Protect your business.Premium is $64 per month per member (additional $40 for employees and ICs)$59 per month for Pool Guy coaching Members - join here! https://www.patreon.com/poolguycoachingLimits are $1,000,000 in occurrence and $2,000,000 in the aggregate - Per member limits     [ $1,000,000 per occurrence and $4,000,000 aggregate available for $75 per month ]$50,000 in HazMat Coverage - clean up on-site or over-the-roadAcid Wash Coverage - Full Limits

On Episode 149 of The Alan Sanders Show, we break down major Medicaid fraud scandals draining taxpayer dollars, the decisive strikes that have left Iran's regime decimated and how mainstream media continues its full CYA campaign to protect Anthony Fauci and themselves. We also expose the latest Democratic strategy of dressing up DSA theatre kids from wealthy backgrounds as working-class heroes – oyster farmers, loggers, mechanics, ranchers, and farmers – in a failed attempt to copy Trump's authentic populist playbook. From Platner's hobby oyster operation to career politicians in Carhartt costumes, none of should be fooling voters. Straight talk, no spin and zero theater. Tune in for the unfiltered analysis you won't get anywhere else. Please take a moment to rate and review the show and then share the episode on social media. You can find me on Facebook, X, Instagram, GETTR, TRUTH Social, TikTok, YouTube and Rumble by searching for The Alan Sanders Show. And, consider becoming a sponsor of the show by visiting my Patreon page!

En este episodio, se desglosa la ciencia detrás del mayor cuello de botella en el mantenimiento de piscinas: el Ácido Cianúrico (CYA). Aunque es un paraguas químico fundamental para proteger el cloro de la destrucción por los rayos ultravioleta del sol, su acumulación excesiva crea una camisa de fuerza que paraliza por completo la capacidad del agua para ser desinfectada. Se profundiza en cómo interactúa el cloro puro con el agua, analizando la diferencia entre el Ácido Hipocloroso (HOCl) de acción rápida y el lento Ion Hipoclorito (OCl-). Además, se desmiente el gran mito sobre el impacto permanente del cloro líquido en el pH y se explica paso a paso por qué depender únicamente de las pastillas de Tricloro genera una trampa química de la que los kits de prueba tradicionales no advierten. Para finalizar, se presenta un plan de acción proactivo. Aprenderá a utilizar el estabilizador como una herramienta estratégica, a reducir la demanda de oxidantes utilizando enzimas, y a calcular la proporción vital de Cloro Libre versus CYA para garantizar que la piscina se mantenga segura, limpia y clara durante toda la temporada, sin la necesidad de depender de alguicidas u otros químicos correctivos. Conectate con nosotros! Contacto Artículos educativos Youtube Unete a nuestro grupo en facebook Instagram Tiktok CRYSTAL AGENTE IA EPISODIO DE RULE YOUR POOL

Imagine…travelling back to a time before the Internet…before Mountain Dew Livewire…and before the neo-post apocalypse…This Summer, Apocalypse Video asks the question: Where Were You In ‘82?The date is July 23rd, 1982. The Human League's "Don't You Want Me?" has lost the title of #1 to returning champ, Survivor, and their rockin' workout anthem, Eye of the Tiger; and a delightfully naughty musical from Tennessee favorite Dolly Parton is about to steam up the silver screen with her enormous.... musical talent.The film...is The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. And it's open for business…now!I'm your host, Dave, and joining me as we do a little sneakin' around are fellow cinephiles and Chicken Ranch regulars, Mike, Jackie, and Ryan.Topics of discussion in this episode include the tumultuous drama behind the making of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas; we break down the all too relevant character of Melvin P. Thorpe; and finally, Ryan guides us through the delightful wonderland that is Dollywood.Be sure to rate, review and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. You can also Like Us on Facebook, Follow Us on Instagram, or shoot us an email at apocalypsevideopod@gmail.com And as Dolly and Burt ride off into the sunset, we too must pack up and hit the road. When we return, we'll be strapping on our backpacks and heading back to school as we watch the Amy Heckerling classic, Fast Times at Ridgemont High. Cya then, folks! Ya'll come back and listen to us again now, ya hear?!

Chlorine that keeps crashing to zero can make you feel like you're doing everything “by the book” and still losing. We dig into the real-world reasons pools won't hold free chlorine in summer, when water temps climb, the UV index spikes, and normal dosing routines suddenly stop working. I share what I've seen across years in the field, including why a pool can chew through a gallon of liquid chlorine a day and still test empty, even with a CYA level that looks totally fine.We get practical about cyanuric acid (CYA) from both ends: how low CYA leaves your chlorine exposed to fast sunlight burnoff, and how high CYA can make chlorine less effective even when you're reading 8 to 9 ppm. I explain the 7.5% free chlorine to CYA rule, what a workable “sweet spot” looks like for outdoor pools, and why you sometimes have to bend your targets to match brutal heat waves.Then we zoom out to the other big culprits: underdosing based on 10,000-gallon labels, algae that creates a vicious demand cycle, phosphates that feed growth, and certain stain removers or sequestering agents that can wipe out chlorine if you're not careful. We also cover circulation and variable speed pump runtime, because chemicals can't work well if they never fully mix and dead zones keep forming.If you want fewer chlorine surprises and a clearer plan for pool maintenance, listen through and put these checkpoints to work. Subscribe, share this with a pool owner who's stuck, and leave a review with the problem you're fighting right now.We break down why a pool can burn through chlorine even when your numbers look “right,” especially during brutal summer heat and high UV days. We walk through CYA balance, correct dosing, algae pressure, phosphates, product side effects, and why pump runtime can make or break chlorine stability.• heat and UV driving rapid free chlorine loss even with decent CYA• low CYA leaving most of a big chlorine dose unprotected• high CYA making chlorine less effective and pushing higher targets• using the 7.5% free chlorine to CYA rule• underdosing from 10,000-gallon label math and why calculators matter• algae creating a downward cycle of demand, dead algae, and dirty filters• aggressive algae response, including higher shock levels and filter cleaning• phosphates as algae food and when to treat based on test results• stain removers and other products that can zero out chlorine• longer pump runtime improving circulation and reducing dead spotsJoin the pool guy coaching program. Learn more at swimming poollearning.com. If you're interested in the coaching program that I offer, you can learn more at poolguidecoaching.com.Send us Fan MailSupport the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASAThe Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100https://store.thebottomfeeder.com/Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBAPool Guy Coaching: https://bit.ly/40wFE6y

A pool can look perfect on Friday, then turn an eerie green tint right after you shock it and suddenly everyone swears it's algae. We've seen it on routes and heard it from homeowners: clear walls, no visible growth, but the water has a strange color cast that shows up fast. The fix starts with stopping the guesswork and running a simple, chemistry-driven test that tells you what you're actually fighting. We're joined by Joe  Laurino of Culator Products to unpack the real causes of tinted pool water, including organic haze from tannins and humic acid after a fresh fill, and the metal-driven color shifts that appear when chlorine oxidizes copper or iron. Joe explains a practical field method: add ascorbic acid and watch what happens. If the tint snaps to crystal clear, you've likely confirmed metals and can move to the right next steps, including a sequestering agent and a metal remover like CuLator 4.0, instead of endlessly shocking and brushing. We also get into the “purple dust” many techs now find in skimmers and cleaner hoses. Joe breaks down why it forms when copper meets cyanurate, how trichlor tablets push cyanuric acid (CYA) higher over time, and why high stabilizer levels can weaken chlorine and create a cycle of relying on copper products. Then we tackle the curveball: iron bacteria. If a stain disappears with ascorbic acid but returns within a day or two to the exact same spot, that's a huge clue, and Joe shares how to confirm it and the EPA-backed treatment approach using copper algaecide and high chlorine. If you service pools or manage your own, you'll leave with clearer diagnostics, fewer wasted chemicals, and a smarter plan for green pool water that isn't algae. Subscribe, share this with a pool pro who's chasing “mystery tint,” and leave a review with the strangest water color you've ever seen.We break down why pool water can turn green or tinted right after shocking even when the pool is spotless, and how to prove whether you're facing metals or organics in minutes. Joe Loreno from Creative Products explains purple dusting, high stabilizer side effects, and the iron bacteria problem that fools even experienced techs.• using ascorbic acid as a fast metals test for green or brown tinted water• distinguishing stained water from a stained wall or floor• adding sequestering agent and using CuLator 4.0 after metals are confirmed• spotting organic tint from tannins and humic acid after fresh fills• explaining purple dust as copper plus cyanurate from elevated CYA• why high cyanuric acid weakens chlorine and pushes copper product overuse• identifying iron bacteria by rapid stain return and same-spot reappearance• using the toilet tank orange slime check to confirm likely iron bacteria• treating iron bacteria with copper algaicide and superchlorinationJoin the pool guy coaching program. Learn more at swimmingpoollearning.com.Yes, it's www.seulater. That's c ula.com. Again, the website is seeulater.com.And if you're interested in the coaching program that I offer, you can learn more at poolguycoaching.com.Send us Fan MailSupport the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASAThe Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100https://store.thebottomfeeder.com/Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBAPool Guy Coaching: https://bit.ly/40wFE6y

Borates get talked about like they're a cure-all for pool problems, but that belief is exactly what gets pool owners and pool pros into trouble. We sit down with industry veteran Bob Lowry to separate hype from real pool water chemistry, and to explain what borates actually do when you add them to a swimming pool. If you're chasing constant pH rise, fighting recurring algae, or trying to make a saltwater chlorine generator pool easier to manage, this conversation will give you a clearer, calmer plan.We dig into the non-negotiables first: chlorine still has to be maintained correctly, and cyanuric acid (CYA) still has to be in a sensible range so chlorine isn't getting crushed by sunlight. Bob explains why low CYA can backfire, why minimum chlorine matters, and how testing accuracy plays into real-world decisions. From there, we tackle the pH buffering tradeoff that surprises people most: borates can slow how fast pH climbs, but once pH finally gets high, it can take significantly more acid to pull it back down, which is why balance before you add.We also get practical about products and process. Bob walks through why boric acid is the preferred borate source for most pools, how borax-based products can spike pH and total alkalinity, and how that swing can push LSI positive and cloud a pool by dropping calcium out of solution. You'll hear realistic target ranges like 50 ppm borates, when some pros go higher in salt pools, plus what to do when borate testing options are limited and you need to rely on dosing math. If this helped, subscribe, share it with a pool pro friend, and leave us a quick review so more people can find the show.We get real about what borates can and can't do for your pool, and why “add borates and forget it” is the fastest way to get disappointed. We also break down the chemistry details that actually make borates useful, from pH buffering tradeoffs to the right borate level for saltwater pools.• Borates as a helpful tool, not a magic bullet• Why chlorine level still needs to track CYA and stay above minimums• How borates slow pH rise but can require more acid later• Why pH and alkalinity should be in range before adding borates• Boric acid vs borax products and why borax can spike pH• How cloudy water can happen from LSI and calcium precipitation• Practical borate targets like 50 ppm and when 70 ppm can make sense• Why saltwater chlorine generator pools often do better with higher CYA• Testing options for borates and when dosing math is the workaround• Why borates usually only drop with water loss and need small rechargesLearn more at SwimmingPoolLearning.com  If you're interested in the coaching program there, can learn more at PoolGuyCoaching.comSend us Fan MailSupport the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASAThe Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100https://store.thebottomfeeder.com/Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBAPool Guy Coaching: https://bit.ly/40wFE6y

Chlorine tablets can feel like the simplest path to a clean pool, until the water starts fighting back. We dig into what really happens when trichlor becomes the main sanitizer: cyanuric acid (CYA) climbs, chlorine gets “slower,” and algae can show up even when your test kit says the free chlorine looks fine. We walk through the practical chemistry behind it, including why CYA is more than just “sun protection” and how a rising stabilizer level changes what a safe chlorine target should be.We also share a clear rule of thumb for pool care that helps service techs and homeowners stop guessing: aim for free chlorine at roughly 5% of your cyanuric acid level (often described as a 20:1 CYA-to-chlorine relationship). That simple ratio explains why a pool that was stable at 50 ppm CYA can suddenly struggle at 100 ppm CYA unless chlorine targets rise. Along the way, we talk about balancing side effects, like trichlor's acidity pushing pH and alkalinity down, plus how high CYA can complicate total alkalinity readings when you're trying to keep water steady week to week.Then we switch to the safety side of pool maintenance, because the risks are real. If you ever consider swapping trichlor tablets for cal hypo tablets, you need to hear this: mixing them, especially inside a feeder with a little water present, can trigger heat, toxic gas, and an explosion. We also cover gassing buckets, feeder blowback, and storage habits that reduce exposure to dangerous fumes.If you want fewer chemistry surprises and a more stable pool plan, listen through to the end, then subscribe, share this with a pool owner or tech, and leave a review so more people handle pool chemicals safely.We break down why trichlor tablets can quietly destabilize pool chemistry, especially as cyanuric acid rises and chlorine becomes less effective. We also get blunt about real-world safety hazards, including gassing buckets and the explosion risk when cal hypo and trichlor are mixed.  • trichlor as a workable sanitizer that becomes risky as a sole source  • cyanuric acid buildup slowing chlorine and allowing algae despite “good” readings  • using a chlorine-to-CYA target around 5% to keep water safe  • higher CYA forcing higher chlorine targets and creating a runaway cycle  • trichlor acidity driving pH and alkalinity down over time  • subtracting a portion of CYA from total alkalinity to estimate carbonate alkalinity  • cal hypo and trichlor mixing dangers including explosions and fire  • handling and storage safety for tablets, feeders, and buckets to avoid gas exposure  • why long-term success looks like stable weekly chemistry, not constant correction  Join the Fool Guy Coaching Program. Get expert advice, business tips, exclusive content, and get direct support from me. Learn more at SwimmingPoollearning.com. If you're looking for other podcasts, you go to my website, swingprolearning.com. If you're interested in the coaching program that I offer, you can learn more at programcoaching.com.Send us Fan MailSupport the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASAThe Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100https://store.thebottomfeeder.com/Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBAPool Guy Coaching: https://bit.ly/40wFE6y

Summary:In this episode of Sidebar by Dana Duncan, a lawyer with over 37 years of experience breaks down the harsh reality of law school, big‑firm life, and what it actually takes to become a successful attorney. From elite law school tuition and starting salaries to the skills law school doesn't teach—like client counseling, negotiation style, and real‑world time management—Dana offers blunt, practical legal career advice. He also explores the growing shortage of lawyers in rural markets and why you don't need the most prestigious law school to build a thriving practice. If you're considering law school or rethinking your legal career path, this candid conversation is essential listening.Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Sidebar Podcast02:31 Movie Reviews: Pressure and Disclosure Day07:37 Navigating Law School: Personal Experiences32:31 The Reality of Law School and Legal CareersKeywords:law school reality, becoming a lawyer, law school rankings, law school tuition, big law burnout, legal career advice, lawyer skills, law school vs practice, Marquette Law School, rural legal markets, legal mentoring, CYA letter, bar exam criticism, Columbia Law, Harvard Law, mid‑tier law schools

Algae can make you feel like you're losing your mind: you raise chlorine, the pool looks better, and then the green haze or mustard dust is back next week. We're breaking that loop by doing something most pool care advice skips, identifying the real source of algae in a swimming pool, not just treating the symptoms. Some pools are simply under heavier “environmental pressure” from pollen, wind, and nearby trees, while others grow algae because of shade, poor circulation, and those stubborn dead spots where sanitizer never truly reaches.We also get practical about the equipment side of algae prevention. I walk through why a clean, working filter matters so much for chlorine distribution, how seasonal pump runtime often needs a big jump from winter to spring, and why over-backwashing a sand filter can actually hurt performance. If you've ever seen low chlorine readings that don't make sense, worn cartridges or damaged DE grids may be part of the problem.Then we tackle the chemistry that solves a huge mystery for pool pros and homeowners alike: the free chlorine to cyanuric acid relationship. Using the 7.5% guideline, I explain how a pool can show 10 ppm free chlorine and still grow algae when CYA is very high, especially when trichlor tablets keep pushing stabilizer upward. Finally, we cover prevention add-ons like phosphate remover, enzymes, borates to 50 ppm, and mineral systems like Pool RX, plus the simplest high-impact habit of all: consistent brushing.If this helps, subscribe, share it with a friend who fights algae, and leave a quick review so more pool owners and service techs can find the show. What's the one pool on your route that keeps growing algae no matter what you do?Algae is not inevitable in every pool, so we focus on why certain pools on a route keep getting blooms while others stay clean. We walk through how to pinpoint the real source, then stack prevention tactics that make algae far less likely to return.  • environmental algae pressure from pollen, trees, and wind-driven debris  • shaded areas and circulation dead spots where chlorine does not reach  • filter condition and seasonal runtime as core algae controls  • sand filter backwashing based on a 10 psi rise  • the 7.5% free chlorine to cyanuric acid ratio and why “high chlorine” can still fail  • strategies to avoid runaway CYA from trichlor tablet use  • phosphate remover and enzymes as algae prevention tools  • borates to 50 ppm for long-term algistat protection  • mineral systems like Pool RX to prevent microalgae  • weekly brushing as a simple, high-impact habit for stubborn pools  Are you a pool service pro looking to take your business to the next level? Join the Pool Guy Coaching Program. Get expert advice, business tips, exclusive content, and get direct support. From me, I'm a 35-year veteran in the industry. Whether you're starting out or scaling up, I've got the tools to help you succeed. Learn more at Sumipoollearning.com.  If you're interested in the coaching program, you can learn more at poolguidecoaching.com.  Send us Fan MailSupport the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASAThe Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100https://store.thebottomfeeder.com/Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBAPool Guy Coaching: https://bit.ly/40wFE6y

Alan is once again joined by podcast veteran Dr. Matt Standridge to dissect the American Association of Orthodontists' (AAO) controversial 2026 white paper on sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) and orthodontics. Together, they pull back the curtain on the document's surprising omissions—including a shrinking author panel that entirely removed sleep physicians—and critique its heavy, restrictive reliance on full polysomnography (PSG) as a gatekeeper for early pediatric intervention. Dr. Standridge highlights how the paper's narrow scope and questionable citations conflict with both well-established historical data and contemporary European medical guidelines, framing the white paper more as a defensive "CYA" document than a progressive guide for patient care. Some links from the show: Sleep-disordered Breathing and Orthodontics: An American Association of Orthodontists white paper update Matt Standridge's VERY thorough rebuttal Matt would like to thank some mentors/friends for the inspiration: Drs Mark Deluke, Audrey Yoon, Tracey Nguyen, Jeff Rouse, and Marianna Evans Join the Very Dental Facebook Group using one of these passwords: Timmerman, Paul, Bioclear, Hornbrook, Gary, McWethy, Papa Randy, Frank or Lipscomb!  The Very Dental Podcast network is and will remain free to download. If you'd like to support the shows you love at Very Dental then show a little love to the people that support us! We're proud to be supported by the folks at Net32! I'm a big fan of the Bioclear Method! I think you should give it a try and I've got a great offer to help you get on board! Use the exclusive Very Dental Podcast code VERYDENTAL8TON for 15% OFF your total Bioclear purchase, including Core Anterior and Posterior Four day courses, Black Triangle Certification, and all Bioclear products. Crazy Dental has everything you need from cotton rolls to equipment and everything in between and the best prices you'll find anywhere! If you head over to verydentalpodcast.com/crazy and use coupon code "VERYSHIP" you'll get free shipping on your order! Go save yourself some money and support the show all at the same time! The Wonderist Agency is basically a one stop shop for marketing your practice and your brand. From logo redesign to a full service marketing plan, the folks at Wonderist have you covered! Go check them out at verydentalpodcast.com/wonderist! Enova Illumination makes the very best in loupes and headlights, including their new ergonomic angled prism loupes! They also distribute loupe mounted cameras and even the amazing line of Zumax microscopes! If you want to help out the podcast while upping your magnification and headlight game, you need to head over to verydentalpodcast.com/enova to see their whole line of products! CAD-Ray offers the best service on a wide variety of digital scanners, printers, mills and even  their very own browser based design software, Clinux! CAD-Ray has been a huge supporter of the Very Dental Podcast Network and I can tell you that you'll get no better service on everything digital dentistry than the folks from CAD-Ray. Go check them out at verydentalpodcast.com/CADRay!

Algae every week even though the test kit shows plenty of chlorine? That headache usually isn't bad luck, it's bad math. We dig into the most common rookie mistakes new pool service pros make and show the chemistry behind why a pool can read “sanitized” while algae still wins. The big unlock is understanding cyanuric acid (CYA) and how it binds most of the chlorine in the water, leaving only a small active portion available to kill algae. From there, we make the fix practical: stop guessing and start targeting free chlorine based on your stabilizer level. We walk through the easy field rule that free chlorine should sit around 7.5% of CYA, plus how adding borates at about 50 ppm can lower that requirement to roughly 5% in many pools. If you're servicing trichlor pools with high CYA, this framework explains exactly why “6 ppm is high” can still be nowhere near enough. We also shift from pure chemistry to water balance and operations. We talk about the Langelier Saturation Index (LSI), what it's designed to predict (scale forming vs corrosive water), and why “balanced” isn't the same as “stable” when alkalinity and pH are constantly drifting. Then we hit a nuts-and-bolts issue that ruins otherwise good chemistry: filtration runtime. We explain turnovers, why one turnover only filters about 65%, why three turnovers is a smart target, and how low circulation creates dead zones where algae can grow. If you want to tighten up your pool maintenance results, reduce call-backs, and run a more predictable pool service business, listen through and take notes. For more training, visit swimmingpoollearning.com and check out PoolGuyCoaching.com, then subscribe, share the show with a tech who needs it, and leave a review so more service pros can find it.We break down the most common rookie mistakes that keep new pool service pros stuck in recurring algae, cloudy water, and constant chemical chasing. We show how to set smarter chlorine targets using the cyanuric acid ratio, when borates change the math, why LSI can mislead if you ignore stability, and how pump runtime and turnovers make or break circulation.  • misunderstanding how high cyanuric acid weakens effective chlorine  • using the 7.5% of CYA free chlorine target  • lowering the chlorine requirement with 50 ppm borates  • why “2 to 4 ppm chlorine” can fail for algae prevention  • what LSI predicts and what it does not  • choosing target ranges to make water stable week to week  • calculating turnovers from pool volume and flow rate  • why short runtimes create dead spots and let algae take hold  Learn more at swimming poollearning.com.  If you're looking for other podcasts, just go to my website, swimming for learning.com.  And if you're interested in the coaching program, you can learn more at PoolGuyCoaching.com.  Send us Fan MailSupport the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASAThe Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100https://store.thebottomfeeder.com/Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBAPool Guy Coaching: https://bit.ly/40wFE6y

Your pool can look fine on paper and still be losing the chlorine battle. We dig into the frustrating “problem pool” scenario where you're pouring in gallons of chlorine and the free chlorine (FC) reading barely budges, then break down what's really happening when chlorine gets consumed faster than you can add it. With Bob Larry's help, we walk through how to think like a detective: look at the environment, the deck, landscaping, runoff, bather load, and even the odd stuff people don't mention like rinsing tools or chemicals in the pool. From there, we get practical about chlorine demand, including the idea of negative chlorine demand where your first big doses are basically paying off a hidden deficit. We talk through a proven cleanup strategy: raise FC to a strong level and keep it there for 24 to 48 hours so the pool actually finishes oxidizing contaminants and knocking out algae, instead of slipping back into the same cycle. We also touch on an underrated cost saver for commercial pools and busy backyards: getting swimmers to rinse off first can dramatically reduce what chlorine has to burn through. Finally, we tackle the classic complaint: “My chlorine is 3 to 5 ppm but algae keeps coming back.” The missing link is cyanuric acid (CYA) and how it changes chlorine effectiveness. We explain the 7.5% of CYA rule for setting a reliable free chlorine target that prevents algae, plus why consistency between service visits matters so much in warm, sunny conditions. If this helped, subscribe, share the episode with a pool owner or tech, and leave a review so more people can stop wasting chlorine and start keeping water clear.We troubleshoot the pool that burns through chlorine and still reads near zero, using a detective mindset to track down hidden sources of chlorine demand. We also explain why “normal” free chlorine targets can still allow algae, then land on a practical CYA-based chlorine rule that keeps pools clear.  • identifying real-world chlorine killers like yard debris, runoff, deck wash water, and heavy bather load  • spotting sneaky contamination from cleaners, solvents, and tool rinsing  • understanding early algae growth, biofilm, and why algae is mature when you finally see it  • recognizing negative chlorine demand when big doses barely move the test result  • holding a high chlorine level for 24 to 48 hours to fully oxidize organics and kill algae  • reducing chlorine usage by having swimmers rinse off before getting in  • using the 7.5% of CYA free chlorine target to prevent algae  • keeping free chlorine consistent between service days to avoid fast blooms  Join the Pool Guy Coaching Program. Get expert advice, business tips, exclusive content, and get direct support from me. I'm a 35-year veteran in the industry. Whether you're starting out or scaling up, I've got the tools to help you succeed. Learn more at swimming poollearning.com.  If you're looking for other podcasts, just go to my website, swimming for learning.com.  If you're interested in the coaching program, you can learn more at pullguycoaching.com.  Send us Fan MailSupport the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASAThe Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100https://store.thebottomfeeder.com/Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBAPool Guy Coaching: https://bit.ly/40wFE6y

Jenny Ross speaks with Joey Mander from Coventry Youth Activists (CYA), a group of young disabled people campaigning to break down barriers, challenge discrimination and create change in their communities.Joey shares how CYA supports young people to become campaigners, leaders and advocates, while also creating a space of friendship, belonging and mutual support.He reflects on the power of collective action, the importance of joy and creativity in activism, and why disabled people must be at the centre of decisions that affect their lives.Together they discuss online hate speech, disability rights, confidence and the everyday assumptions that continue to limit opportunities for disabled people.This is an inspiring, thoughtful and often joyful conversation about community, courage and the power of young people coming together to create change.For programme notes and more on Collective Discovery, see our website or LinkedIn. We welcome feedback at collective@collectivediscovery.co.uk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your pool water can look “chlorinated” on a test and still be unsafe or algae-prone. The missing piece is cyanuric acid (CYA), the pool stabilizer that quietly binds most of your chlorine and changes how much active sanitizer you actually have working for you. We sit down with Bob Lowry, inventor of liquid pool conditioner, to get brutally clear on why high CYA is a real problem and how to fix it without guessing. We dig into what cyanuric acid really does beyond UV protection, how the chlorine to CYA equilibrium works, and why the same free chlorine reading can mean totally different sanitizing power depending on your stabilizer level. Bob lays out an easy operating rule for pool maintenance: target free chlorine as a percentage of CYA, with different guidance depending on whether you use borates. If you've ever fought recurring algae, this is the chemistry that explains why. We also connect the dots to the most common cause of runaway stabilizer: trichlor tabs. When CYA rises week after week, the required chlorine level rises with it, creating a vicious cycle that catches a lot of pools in midsummer. We cover practical ways to transition to liquid chlorine, plus simple feeding options that keep levels steady between service visits. If this helped, subscribe, share it with a pool owner who keeps battling algae, and leave a review. What's your current CYA level and how are you chlorinating right now?We break down why high cyanuric acid quietly weakens chlorine and forces you into higher and higher dosing just to prevent algae. Bob Lowry explains the real stabilizer to chlorine relationship, plus simple target ranges and practical ways to stop CYA from spiraling out of control.  • why cyanuric acid does more than block sunlight  • how CYA binds chlorine and slows sanitizing action  • the 7.5% of CYA chlorine target without borates  • the 5% of CYA chlorine target with borates  • recommended CYA ranges for outdoor pools and saltwater chlorine generators  • why trichlor tabs raise CYA and create a vicious cycle  • switching to liquid chlorine and options for midweek dosing  Are you a full service pro looking to take your business to the next level? Join the pool guy coaching program. Learn more at swimmingpoollearning.com. If you're interested in the coaching program, you can learn more at poolguycoaching.com.  Send us Fan MailSupport the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASAThe Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100https://store.thebottomfeeder.com/Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBAPool Guy Coaching: https://bit.ly/40wFE6y

Your pool pH isn't “random” or “stubborn” and once you understand what's actually driving the rise, you can finally stop the endless acid cycle. We dig into the real reason pH climbs week after week: CO2 off gassing. Total alkalinity controls how much carbon dioxide wants to escape, and when alkalinity is too high, the water is essentially overcarbonated. As CO2 leaves the water to reach equilibrium with the air, pH rises, and the problem repeats.We also get honest about the pools that fight you the hardest: feature pools with negative edges, spillways, waterfalls, scuppers, rock cascades, spa jets, and blowers. All that aeration and turbulence accelerates CO2 loss, which means faster pH drift no matter how “perfect” your numbers look on paper. You'll hear a simple spa-style experiment that makes the aeration effect impossible to ignore, plus the hard truth that some extreme designs may require a CO2 injection system if you want truly stable pH.Saltwater chlorine generator pools add their own twist. We explain how SWGs raise pH through hydroxide production and continuous aeration inside the cell, then talk through practical ways to reduce generator runtime by cutting chlorine demand. That leads into borates, cyanuric acid strategy, and why dialing in free chlorine as a percentage of CYA can work better than a one-size-fits-all target. We also clear up a long-running pool chemistry myth: liquid chlorine and calcium hypochlorite don't create a lasting pH rise after chlorine is consumed.If you want fewer corrections, steadier readings, and a repeatable method for controlling rising pool pH, hit play, then subscribe, share this with a pool owner or pool pro who's fighting pH, and leave a review with your biggest pH question.We break down why pool pH keeps rising and why the real driver is often CO2 off gassing tied to total alkalinity and aeration. We share practical targets and field-tested fixes for salt pools, feature pools, and new plaster so you can stop chasing pH every week.  • total alkalinity controlling CO2 off gassing and pH drift  • why high TA makes pH rise faster and more often  • setting realistic TA targets and lowering TA to stabilize pH  • how waterfalls, spillways, negative edges, jets, and turbulence push pH up  • when a CO2 injector becomes the only realistic path  • saltwater chlorine generator effects including hydroxide production and aeration in the cell  • using borates to reduce chlorine demand and slow pH rise  • balancing cyanuric acid and free chlorine as a percentage strategy  • plaster hydration in new pools raising pH for months  • why liquid chlorine and cal hypo do not cause lasting pH rise after chlorine is spent  Learn more at SwimmingPoollearning.com.  If you're interested in the coaching program, you can learn more at pullguycoaching.com.  Send us Fan MailSupport the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASAThe Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100https://store.thebottomfeeder.com/Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBAPool Guy Coaching: https://bit.ly/40wFE6y

You have sat in that meeting, watching the clock, thinking this should have just been an email. And you were right. Dr. Janel Anderson breaks down the real reason unnecessary meetings keep getting scheduled: not poor planning, but a leadership confidence problem she calls the CYA meeting. She introduces the Meaning Making Test, a three-question framework to help you decide in 30 seconds whether something needs a meeting or an email. If you lead a team and find yourself defaulting to meetings out of habit or worry, this episode gives you the tools to break the cycle and give your team their time back.Find show notes at https://janelanderson.com/273

Send us Fan MailThis week on Floc-It Friday, Rudy Stankowitz takes aim at one of the most misunderstood concepts in pool chemistry: pH drift. If you've ever been told that pH "just goes up," Rudy has news for you. Water doesn't drift. Chemistry doesn't shrug. And carbon dioxide may be controlling your pool far more than you've been taught. Before diving into chemistry, Rudy opens with a satirical pool industry news segment covering algae in Washington's Reflecting Pool, Leslie's recent financial improvements, private equity acquisitions, above-ground pool recalls, and the growing obsession with smart pool equipment. Topics CoveredBreaking News from the Pool WorldA tongue-in-cheek look at: Algae growth in the Reflecting Pool near the National Mall  "Operation Green Freedom" and a fictional crop-duster copper sulfate deployment  Leslie's reporting improved sales and customer activity  Ongoing consolidation of pool service companies through private equity acquisitions  Above-ground pool recalls making national headlines  The industry's growing fascination with app-connected heat pumps and automation Why "pH Drift" Is a Bad ExplanationRudy challenges one of the industry's most common phrases.Water does not mysteriously "drift."When pH changes, chemistry is causing it.This episode explains why saying pH drift is often an observation rather than an explanation and why understanding the underlying chemistry matters. The Pool Is BreathingOne of the most important concepts discussed:Your swimming pool is continuously exchanging gases with the atmosphere.Topics include: Gas exchange at the air-water interface  Chemical equilibrium  Carbon dioxide movement  Why pools are dynamic systems rather than static containers of water  How atmospheric chemistry influences water chemistry every second of every day Carbon Dioxide: The Hidden Driver of pH RiseMost pool professionals focus on chlorine, alkalinity, calcium hardness, and acid additions.Rudy explains why carbon dioxide deserves far more attention.Learn about: Carbon dioxide dissolution  Carbonic acid formation  The carbonate buffering system  Why carbon dioxide leaving the water causes pH to rise  The relationship between carbon dioxide, bicarbonate, and carbonate chemistry Eric Knight's Brilliant Cyanurate-Alkalinity ExplanationReferencing the June 3rd episode of Rule Your Pool, Rudy revisits Eric Knight's explanation of why cyanurate alkalinity is treated differently depending on the calculation being performed.Discussion includes: Why cyanurate contributes to total alkalinity  How muriatic acid protonates cyanurate ions  The difference between cyanurate ions and cyanuric acid  Why total alkalinity and carbonate alkalinity are not interchangeable  When to use carbonate alkalinity for LSI calculations  Why total alkalinity is still used for acid demand calculations Does pH Still Matter When CYA Is Present?A detailed review of: The FC/CYA relationship  Hypochlorous acid concentration  The effects of pH on sanitizer strength  Why maintaining the proper chlorine-to-CYA ratio matters  Pathogen kill times at different pH levels  Giardia and leptospira examples demonstrating how pH can still influence disinfection performance Total Alkalinity Is Not a ChemicalOne of the central lessons of the episode:Total alkalinity is a measurement, not a substance.Topics include: Buffering capacity  Acid neutralizing capacity  Carbonate and bicarbonate systems  Why alkalinity gets blamed for everything  The difference between cause and effect in water chemistry Le Chatelier's Principle and Pool ChemistryRudy breaks down one of chemistry's most important concepts into practical pool language.Learn: What happens when equilibrium is disturbed  How the carbonate system responds to carbon dioxide loss  Why hydrogen ion concentration changes  The actual mechanism behind rising pH Why Waterfalls, Spas, Bubblers, and Deck Jets Raise pHIf your backyard resembles a miniature Bellagio, this section is for you.Topics include: Aeration and turbulence  Increased gas exchange  Carbon dioxide stripping  Why decorative water features often accelerate pH rise  Understanding the relationship between aeration and water balance Salt Systems and pH RiseA common misconception is addressed:Salt systems do not create pH.Instead, they create conditions that accelerate carbon dioxide loss.Discussion includes: Hydrogen gas production  Increased turbulence  Gas transfer dynamics  Why salt pools often experience persistent pH rise Acid and Aeration: The Ultimate DemonstrationRudy explains why the classic acid-and-aeration method for lowering total alkalinity proves that carbon dioxide—not alkalinity—is driving pH rise.A practical chemistry lesson every service technician should understand. Key Takeaways pH does not mysteriously drift.  Carbon dioxide is often the real driver of pH rise.  Total alkalinity is a measurement, not a chemical.  Aeration accelerates carbon dioxide loss.  Salt systems indirectly contribute to rising pH by increasing gas exchange.  Understanding equilibrium makes pool chemistry easier to predict.  Once you understand carbon dioxide, many long-standing pool chemistry mysteries disappear. 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Summer doesn't just make pools warmer. It makes them harder to manage, easier to mess up, and way more visible to the people paying the bill. We talk through what really changes once swim season arrives: heavier bather loads, more sunscreen and organics, faster chlorine loss, and a sharp rise in “can you come today?” customer calls before parties and weekends.We also get practical about keeping water clear when conditions get extreme. You'll hear our take on “chlorine enhancers” that help chlorine last longer by preventing algae and reducing what chlorine has to fight, including borates (around 30 to 50 ppm), mineral options like PoolRx (with key cautions around high chlorine when it's dissolving), and the one-two punch of enzymes plus phosphate removal. If you've been chasing cloudy water, fighting recurring algae, or watching free chlorine disappear midweek, these tools can act like an insurance policy during peak heat.Then we zoom out to the summer math: why the common “lose 1 ppm of free chlorine per day” idea can fall apart under a high UV index, warm water, and active swimmers, and how to use a CYA-based minimum target like the 7.5% guideline to stay ahead of problems. If you want stronger summer pool maintenance habits, better chlorine stability, and fewer emergency cleanups, this one is built for you.Subscribe for more pool care and pool service pro tips, share this with a friend who's battling summer water, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What's the biggest problem you see every summer: algae, low chlorine, or customer pressure?Summer pool care gets harder because swim season changes everything, from bather load to UV burn-off to how fast chlorine can drop. We share the practical tools we use to keep pools clear under pressure, including chlorine enhancers, smarter chlorine targets, and a mindset that expects more customer calls.  • swim season timing shifts and why that affects pool routes  • bather load as the biggest summer variable for water balance  • chlorine enhancers that help prevent algae forming  • borates at roughly 30 to 50 ppm as an algaestat and pH buffer  • PoolRx mineral technology and why high chlorine matters at startup  • enzymes plus phosphate remover as the one-two punch  • UV index, warm water, and long days accelerating chlorine loss  • the 7.5% free chlorine to CYA guideline and how borates can change the target  • why summer brings more complaints and last-minute party urgency  Join the pool guy coaching program. Learn more at swimmingpoollearning.com.  If you're interested in the coaching program, you can learn more at PoolGuyCoaching.com.Send us Fan MailSupport the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASAThe Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100https://store.thebottomfeeder.com/Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBAPool Guy Coaching: https://bit.ly/40wFE6y

The EPA's sodium bromide relabeling decision didn't just tweak a bottle panel, it pulled a familiar algae treatment tool out of the outdoor pool conversation overnight. We're joined by Scott Hamilton, the CEO of United Chemical to explain what the EPA's interim decision actually says, why “not for use in outdoor pools” now shows up on sodium bromide-based algaecides, and how that single change ripples through distribution when big suppliers decide they won't stock the category at all. From there, we get practical and technical. Scott walks us through worst-case outdoor testing designed to stress the chemistry: high pH, zero cyanuric acid (CYA), and heavy liquid chlorine dosing in above-ground pools. We talk bromate formation, why the EPA leans on conservative assumptions like 100% conversion, and what the real-world data shows instead, including the striking difference between treating a pool with active algae versus clean water. If you've ever wondered why timing matters, we dig into the “first hour” window where most bromate formation tends to occur and what actually drives the reaction. We also zoom out to risk, regulation, and perception: how Prop 65 style warning logic shapes the conversation, how the EPA swim model estimates ingestion exposure over a lifetime, and the question every pool pro asks, why hot tubs still get a pass while outdoor pools don't. Subscribe for part two, share this with a pool pro who's navigating algae season, and leave a review with your take on the ruling.We sit down with Scott Hamilton from United Chemical to unpack the EPA's interim decision that forces sodium bromide products to remove outdoor pool use from their labels and triggers major supply chain fallout. We dig into bromate formation, what worst-case testing actually shows, and why the first hour after dosing becomes the key battleground in the chemistry debate.  • who the interim decision affects and why labels now read not for outdoor pools  • why Pool Corp and others stop carrying sodium bromide products  • how the EPA reaches decisions when it does not run its own controlled lab tests  • worst-case outdoor testing design using high pH, zero CYA, and heavy liquid chlorine  • what the data shows with algae present versus clean water  • why most bromate formation happens in the first hour  • how proprietary ingredients can suppress bromate formation  • how Prop 65 and linear risk models shape public perception  • why hot tubs get treated differently under the EPA exposure assumptions  Are you a pool service pro looking to take your business to the next level? Join the pool guy coaching program. Learn more at Swimmypoollearning.com. If you're interested in the coaching program that I offer, you can learn more at ProGuideCoaching.com.  Download the full Sodium Bromide Study:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X6-1uJJ7MZugeRDpch0tpop2vg0hjPR0/view?usp=sharingSend us Fan MailSupport the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASAThe Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100https://store.thebottomfeeder.com/Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBAPool Guy Coaching: https://bit.ly/40wFE6y

This week on the Accunet Mortgage and Realty Show, Brian and David Wickert break down a surprisingly strong May jobs report—roughly double the expected new jobs—and why good news for the economy spooked both the bond and stock markets. With the Fed funds futures markets now pricing in real odds of a rate increase by year-end, the guys put today's mortgage rates in perspective: a 30-year fixed around 6.49% feels worse only because of the “recency effect.” Dial back a few years to when rates were 7.99% and today looks pretty good.Then it's story time from the front lines of southeastern Wisconsin's still-hot housing market. Brian shares a tale of a one-bath, one-car Brookfield home that drew 30 showings but zero opening offers—and what happened next. They dig into the rise of waived home inspections (one big brokerage reports 56% of accepted offers skip them), why sellers might actually want buyers to inspect, and some example CYA addendums protecting agents.Plus: a real client wins with an escalator clause and an appraisal waiver—and the reading-comprehension showdown over netting out buyer-agent commissions. The recurring lesson? Know how to read.

A lot of residential pool techs learn water chemistry the hard way: a few rules of thumb, a few opinions from the internet, and a lot of costly guessing when something won't clear up. We wanted to change that conversation, so we brought Terry Arko back on to share real news about a new training rollout that preserves Bob Lowry's legacy while making it easier for today's pool service pros to actually use.We dig into why Bob Lowry's Pool Chemistry Training Institute (PCTI) mattered so much for the backyard pool professional, especially in a world where CPO certification is aimed at commercial operations. Terry explains how HASA took on the responsibility of maintaining and expanding that residential pool care education, and how the growth of on-demand learning (including the influence of Orenda's education approach) helped shape the new direction. The goal is simple: practical pool chemistry training that's clear, relatable, and built for what you see on route.Then we get into the big update: HASA is filming 14 short training videos based on Bob's residential material, followed by a quiz and a certification. We also talk about the specific concepts that make this training worth your time, including cyanuric acid (CYA) and chlorine effectiveness, water balance and LSI for residential pools, the importance of free chlorine over combined chlorine, and how understanding buffering and source water can help you save chemicals while keeping pools more stable.If you want smarter, simpler pool chemistry that you can apply immediately, listen through and keep an eye out for the video series dropping on the HASA site. Subscribe, share this with a tech who needs it, and leave a review so more pool pros can find the training they've been missing.We share breaking news on a new HASA-hosted training series that brings Bob Lowry's residential pool chemistry teachings back in a modern format. We also talk through why practical, poolside chemistry education matters and how techs can access certification-style learning again.  • the training gap between residential pool service and commercial certification paths  • Bob Lowry's teaching style and why it resonates with backyard pool pros  • how HASA and Orenda help expand access to pool chemistry education  • why the condensed two-hour format works better for many techs  • what to expect from the 14 short videos, quiz, and certification  • the downside of overly theoretical instruction and the value of usable concepts  • key chemistry topics like CYA, free chlorine, combined chlorine, LSI, source water, and buffering  Join the pool guy coaching program. Learn more at swimmingpoollearning.com. Email Terry Arko at terryarko@hasa.com. You can also learn more about the coaching program they offer at PoolGuyCoaching.com.Send us Fan MailSupport the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASAThe Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100https://store.thebottomfeeder.com/Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBAPool Guy Coaching: https://bit.ly/40wFE6y

Tom Tainted pres. Red Trail Radio #37 with Noah Shah Show: Red Trail Radio Artist: Tom Tainted Guest: Noah Shah Air Date: 5 June 2026 Genre: Dance & EDM / Melodic Techno / Trance / Melodic House / Progressive House progressive and melodic vibes from around the world presented by Tom Tainted, special guest mix by Noah Shah Tracklist: 01. Noah Shah, NØSH - Feel Alright (Strobetek Remix) 02. Jack Willard, Rebel of Sleep - The Things We Found 03. CYA, Lanta - Last One Standing 04. Julian Runge, Noah Shah, Tonino - Move Alone 05. YK, MalYar - Loud Enough 06. andhim, AMÉMÉ, Malou - Feel The Love (Avi Snow Remix) 07. Noah Shah - Somebody Else 08. Coastlines - Super Strikers 09. Kryder - Ascension 10. Julian Runge, Noah Shah, Tonino - Want You 11. ALAC - If You Want It 12. Nicola Fasano - SIRIUS 13. Sonny Noto - Fade Away 14. Hawthorne Heights - Breathing In Sequence 15. Fideles, Picca & Mars - Ascending 16. PARAFRAME, Noah Shah - Foolish Heart 17. Vintage Culture, Noah Kulaga - Upon Your Skin Originally broadcast on Data Transmission Radio. Listen live and explore the archive: https://radio.datatransmission.co

Summer doesn't “start” on a date for pool pros, it starts the moment the water warms and your easy week turns into a sprint. Terry Arco from HASA joins me to unpack what really changes when pools transition from spring to summer, and why the industry can feel like feast or famine depending on weather, bather load, and how prepared you are before the rush hits.We get specific about summer pool care: how rising water temperature shifts LSI, why calcium becomes more likely to precipitate and form scale, and why algae goes from dormant spores to rapid growth. That chemistry shift is exactly why chlorine demand climbs so fast, and why a “coasting” route can suddenly require tighter testing, faster adjustments, and fewer missed visits. We also talk practical prevention: proactive shock treatments while pools are quieter, checking cyanuric acid (CYA) early, and getting ahead of phosphates, borates, and total dissolved solids (TDS) so you're not stacking fixes later.Then we zoom out to the real-world pressures pool service professionals face, including budgeting for 2x to 3x chemical use and navigating rising costs tied to fuel, transport, and labor. We also cover drought restrictions that can limit draining, which makes early-season drain and dilute decisions even more important. Finally, we get into pool tech safety: hydration that actually works (electrolytes, not just water), cooling strategies, and how to avoid the fatigue that can lead to dangerous mistakes on deck.If you want a smoother, safer, more profitable summer, hit play, then subscribe, share this with a pool pro friend, and leave a review with your best preseason checklist tip.We talk with Terry Arco from HASA about the spring to summer shift that makes pools change fast and forces pool pros to move from cruising to full speed. We break down what warm water does to balance, algae risk, and your workload, plus how to protect your body when heat becomes the biggest hazard on the route.  • seasonal weather swings that disrupt the old summer calendar  • warmer water driving LSI changes and increasing scale potential  • algae waking up as temperatures rise and chlorine demand spiking  • proactive shock treatments before heavy pool use starts  • managing CYA early and avoiding mid-summer drain surprises  • checking phosphates, borates, and TDS to reduce troubleshooting later  • budgeting for higher chemical spend and ongoing price increases  • drought restrictions affecting draining and dilution strategies  • hydration with electrolytes and practical heat-safety routines  Join the pool guy coaching program. Learn more at swimmingpoollearning.com. If you're interested in the coaching program that I offer, you can learn more at PoolGuyCoaching.com.  Send us Fan MailSupport the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASAThe Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100https://store.thebottomfeeder.com/Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBAPool Guy Coaching: https://bit.ly/40wFE6y

“By the Castle of Grey Skull! I have the POWER!!” In keen anticipation of the new summer blockbuster film due out, right along with the GenX love of all things nostalgia, this entertaining discussion explores the fascinating history of the Masters of the Universe franchise, it's cultural impact and how a toy line became a mythology that continues to deeply resonate today across worldwide scapes! Join Kennedy Rizzo & Cooper Lee as they delve into the origins, storytelling & legacy of He-Man, Skeletor and the gang! Cya on the other side!Which characters of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe was your favorite cartoon warriors either saving the day in Eternia, or baddies stirring up predictable mayhem in this cherished 80s animated series?- He-Man - Man-At-Arms - Teela - The Sorceress - Orko - Cringer/ Battle Cat - Beastman - Trap Jaw - Merman - Evil Lyn - SkeletorSubscribe, rate and leave us a 5-star written review on Apple Podcasts, Deepcast.fm, Spotify or GoodPods. If you enjoyed what you heard this week, contact us on our official website retrotrekcaramelapples.com or send us a message, requests and/ or experiences you'd like to hear featured in a future episode at Spotify for Podcasters-->https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retro-trek-the-caramel-applesHit us up on social media! Stop by and say hi! Leave a comment & share with us some of your favorite retro topics! X: @CaramelApples16The Gram (Instagram): @retrotrekthecaramelapplesTikTok: @retrotrekcaramelapplesYouTube: @thestickycaramelapplesOur Official Website: retrotrekcaramelapples.com

[00:00] - Intro [00:51] - Researching alkalinity since 2016 [05:27] - CYA contributes to TA, so does acid reduce CYA? [07:09] - Acid vs. Bicarbonate Reaction [09:08] - Sodium and Chlorides are Spectator ions [12:10] - Does acid burn through Cyanurate Alkalinity too? [15:04] - What about chlorinated isocyanurates? [17:20] - Closing ______________________________Connect with us! Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questions?Orenda®Questions? Comments? Or apply to sponsor the show:ruleyourpool@gmail.com Facebook: @ruleyourpoolYouTube: @rule-your-pool

Eyeballing pool chemicals feels fast, but it can quietly wreck your results and your margins. I walk through the most common pool water chemistry mistakes I see on pool routes, starting with the habit of default dosing: “a quart of acid,” “half a gallon of chlorine,” and other shortcuts that ignore what the water is actually doing. With today's chemical prices, accuracy matters, and the good news is it does not have to mean slow, complicated math. A simple dosing app like poolcalculator.com can get you to the right number in about a minute.From there, we get into why “balanced water” is bigger than clarity and sanitizer. The Langelier Saturation Index (LSI) helps you spot water that is corrosive (heater damage, staining risk, surface wear) or scale forming (tile line buildup, equipment scaling). I explain how tools like the Orenda app make LSI practical in the field and why ignoring it can turn routine acid additions into long-term damage.We also talk about cyanuric acid (CYA) creep from trichlor tablets and how it snowballs through the season. As CYA rises, the free chlorine level required for effective sanitation rises too, which is why the 7.5% guideline matters. Finally, if you're fighting algae, cloudy water, or chloramines, I explain why under-shocking often does almost nothing and how aiming beyond breakpoint chlorination can save you from repeat blooms next week.Subscribe for more pool service and pool chemistry training, share this with a tech who still eyeballs doses, and leave a review with the chemistry mistake you want help fixing next.We break down the pool water chemistry mistakes that waste chemicals, damage surfaces, and create repeat problems on a pool service route. I explain how quick dosing math, LSI awareness, and the right chlorine strategy make results more consistent and more profitable.  • relying on rules of thumb instead of calculating doses  • using dosing apps like poolcalculator.com to save time and money  • understanding LSI to prevent corrosive water and scale forming water  • recognizing cyanuric acid creep from trichlor tablets across the season  • applying the 7.5% CYA to free chlorine guideline to keep chlorine effective  • seeing how total alkalinity changes muriatic acid demand and pH drop risk  • avoiding underdosing when shocking for algae, chloramines, and combined chlorine  Learn more at swimmingpoollearning.com.  If you're interested in the coaching program, you can learn more at poolguycoaching.com.Send us Fan MailSupport the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASAThe Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100https://store.thebottomfeeder.com/Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBAPool Guy Coaching: https://bit.ly/40wFE6y

Algae that won't quit is usually trying to tell you something, and a lot of the time that “something” is phosphates. We dig into the real role phosphates play in pool water chemistry, why they're measured in parts per billion, and why they don't simply disappear through evaporation or time. If you've ever had a pool that looks balanced but still blooms, or you watch chlorine vanish day after day, this conversation gives you a clean, practical way to diagnose what's happening.We break down the most common ways phosphates enter the water: fertilizer drift, organic debris, phosphate-containing soaps and cleaners, and especially fill water where orthophosphates can be added during municipal water treatment to protect copper pipes. From there, we get specific about when it makes sense to test, what “300 ppb” really means in the field, and which testing options are the easiest to rely on, from simple strips to pool store testing and tools like the Spin Touch.Then we talk treatment without the drama: how to choose a phosphate remover based on strength, how to dose per 10,000 gallons, and why overdosing can trigger cloudiness, heavy filter loading, and rising PSI. We also connect the dots to prevention, including maintenance dosing and the critical 7.5% free chlorine to cyanuric acid ratio so algae doesn't reappear and make customers doubt the whole process. If you want clearer pools, fewer repeat algae calls, and a better way to explain pricing, hit play, share this with a pool pro friend, and leave a review with your biggest phosphate or algae question.We break down what phosphates are, why they act like algae food, and why they linger in pool water instead of disappearing over time. We also walk through how to test, when to treat, how to dose safely, and how to prevent the same algae cycle from coming right back.• what phosphates are and why they feed algae• common phosphate sources such as fill water orthophosphates, fertilizer drift, cleaners and sequestrants• why phosphates build up instead of evaporating or breaking down• when algae points to a phosphate problem and the 300 ppb rule of thumb• practical testing options including strips, pool store tests and Spin Touch• choosing a phosphate remover based on strength and phosphate level• dosing guidance per 10,000 gallons and why overdosing causes cloudiness and high filter PSI• cleaning the filter after treatment and using maintenance doses all season• keeping algae from returning by holding free chlorine to the 7.5% FC to CYA ratio• how to explain the process and price the added chlorine and laborJoin the pool guy coaching program. Learn more at Summicpoollearning.com. If you're interested in the coaching program that I offer, you can learn more at poolguycoaching.com.Send us Fan MailSupport the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASAThe Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100https://store.thebottomfeeder.com/Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBAPool Guy Coaching: https://bit.ly/40wFE6y

Your pool problems might not be a “bad product” or a “bad test kit” problem. Sometimes the real issue is simple: the homeowner is unknowingly sabotaging the pool between service visits. We walk through the patterns we see constantly in the field and how they snowball into cloudy water, stubborn algae, and chemistry that never seems to hold.We start with pool filters, because filtration problems hide in plain sight. DE filters get opened with no diatomaceous earth at all, or they get overloaded with way too much DE. Cartridge filters go years without a replacement until the pleats are blown out and the element is basically done. We also talk sand filters, including what happens when someone never backwashes for years and why backwashing too often can actually reduce performance.Then we hit the chemical trap: trichlor tablets and rising cyanuric acid (CYA). When customers run multiple floaters packed with tablets, CYA can climb so high the pool becomes impossible to manage with normal chlorine targets. Finally, we cover the daily-operation sabotages that drive pool pros crazy: consistently low water levels and customers who cut pump runtime to two or four hours a day. We share tools like simple autofill options, plus real strategies to get buy-in, including linking poor circulation to higher chemical cost and even splitting timer schedules to reduce resistance. • Customers cleaning filters without understanding DE dosing and basic filter function• DE filters running with no DE or far too much DE• Cartridge and DE grid replacement neglected for years, causing chronic poor filtration• Sand filters ruined by never backwashing, plus why over-backwashing also hurts performance• Excess trichlor tablet use driving cyanuric acid too high to manage normally• Using the free chlorine to CYA relationship to explain why the pool needs more chlorine• Recommending partial or full drains to reset CYA, TDS, and overall water balance• Low water levels reducing skimming and circulation, plus simple autofill options• Customers cutting pumpSend us Fan MailSupport the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASAThe Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100https://store.thebottomfeeder.com/Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBAPool Guy Coaching: https://bit.ly/40wFE6y

What's up bros? What a momentous day it is to be a BravBros because we say goodbye to the bane of our existence for the last (what seems like) 10 months, RHOBH! Well, not much more to say about this one because they decided we needed a 3-part reunion to rehash the same issue we've already talked in depth about but, we do our best to not get sidetracked entirely with dreams of this show actually turning into watchable television. CYA! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Shock the pool” is one of the most overused phrases in pool care, and it causes a lot of bad advice. We walk through what shocking really is: raising free chlorine to a level that actually matches the pool's chlorine demand, then giving it time to work and verifying it with testing instead of wishful thinking. If you've ever added gallons of chlorine and still seen the test read zero, we explain why that happens and how to avoid the endless loop of underdosing and retreating.  We share real, field-friendly targets for green pool cleanup and mustard algae, including a simple ballpark ratio for severe cases and why many pros would rather push chlorine to 40 to 50 ppm than gamble on a “perfect” calculator number. We also cover swimmer safety, what level you need to drop to before the pool is safe again, and why the pool can look dramatically better while the chlorine reading crashes overnight.  Then we clear up confusion around non chlorine shock (potassium monopersulfate): where it shines for pool parties, oils, and chloramine odor, and why it will not fix algae. Finally, we dig into the factor that quietly wrecks many shock attempts: high cyanuric acid (CYA), how it changes chlorine effectiveness, and why generic bag instructions can't account for your water. • why low chlorine leads to green water and algae blooms• shocking as a process of reaching and holding a chlorine level• a ballpark dosing rule for severe green pools and mustard algae• why a zero reading can behave like “negative chlorine”• when aiming for 40 to 50 ppm prevents underdosing• swim safety and waiting until chlorine drops below 10 ppm• what non chlorine shock is and when it actually helps• why high cyanuric acid changes effective chlorine needs• what to expect on day two after a heavy shock• using phosphate remover, enzymes, PoolRx, and algaecide to speed cleanupSend us Fan MailSupport the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASAThe Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100https://store.thebottomfeeder.com/Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBAPool Guy Coaching: https://bit.ly/40wFE6y

Pool Pros text questions hereOn this episode of Floc It Friday, Rudy Stankowitz dives headfirst into one of the most overlooked realities in the swimming pool industry: your pool truck may legally qualify as a hazardous materials transport vehicle. Rudy breaks down how everyday pool chemicals like liquid chlorine, muriatic acid, trichlor, cal hypo, cyanuric acid, and even improperly labeled buckets can place pool professionals directly under federal DOT hazmat regulations. From 49 CFR Materials of Trade exceptions to hazmat training requirements, shipping papers, securement rules, placarding, container limits, and chemical compatibility, this episode becomes an eye-opening deep dive into how many pool companies may unknowingly be operating outside federal compliance. Rudy explains why “everybody does it this way” is not a legal defense and why a single roadside inspection could turn a routine service route into a federal violation. The episode also revisits Rudy's alum cyanuric acid removal method and the science behind aluminum complexation with cyanuric acid. Rudy addresses criticism surrounding the process, explaining why the observed CYA reduction cannot simply be attributed to water loss during vacuum-to-waste. He discusses the original research, lab verification by OnBalance, the role of metal complexation, and the parallels between aluminum cyanurate and copper cyanurate chemistry. Rudy also compares aluminum sulfate and lanthanum chloride as phosphate removers, breaking down the chemistry, dosing calculations, pH considerations, and operational trade-offs between the two treatment methods in a way only Rudy can deliver. Later in the episode, Rudy shifts into industry news and commentary, discussing Hayward's gradual discontinuation of legacy ProLogic accessories and what it means for service companies maintaining aging automation systems. He explains why proactive OmniPL upgrades may become a business necessity rather than an option. The show closes with a rapid-fire industry update touching on PoolCorp's executive leadership transition, Pentair and PoolBrain's push toward data-driven service automation, the growing divide between tech-driven companies and “memory-based” operations, and the importance of National Water Safety Month. Throughout the episode, Rudy blends technical education, operational reality, and industry forecasting into a no-nonsense conversation about where the pool industry is headed — and who may get left behind if they fail to evolve.  Support the showThank you so much for listening! You can find us on social media:FacebookInstagramTik TokEmail us: talkingpools@gmail.com

Your saltwater pool can look perfect on the surface while the sanitizer quietly drops to zero, and when that happens most people blame the salt level. I go straight to the real weak link: the salt chlorine generator cell. After 35 years in the pool industry, I've seen the same failure patterns repeat, from undersized cells that can't keep up in summer to perfectly sized systems that still lose the fight because the pump isn't running long enough.We unpack why salt cells are expensive (titanium plates coated with ruthenium or iridium), why “bigger cell = longer life” isn't as guaranteed as it used to be, and why I still prefer a higher gallon-rated cell for practical chlorine production headroom. From there, it's the stuff that actually trips up saltwater pool maintenance: cyanuric acid targets (including why many pros like about 80 ppm CYA for salt pools), phosphates and algae burning through chlorine, calcium scale blocking conductivity, and the cleaning mistakes that strip coatings and shorten cell life. We also cover cell lifespan (often about 10,000 hours), how to check remaining life, why a dying cell can throw false low-salt readings, and why adding more salt can create an even bigger problem. • why I still like an oversized salt cell for production headroom• chlorine output benchmarks for common Pentair IC and Hayward T-Cell models• how pump runtime and output percentage control real-world chlorine production• why algae, cloudiness, phosphates, and low CYA can overwhelm a salt system• why many pros target about 80 ppm cyanuric acid for saltwater pools• calcium buildup on plates and how it blocks conductivity• Hayward AquaRite 90-day inspect cell reminder and how it can mislead• safe salt cell cleaning and how too much muriatic acid ruins coatings• typical salt cell lifespan in hours and what that means in years• signs a cell is dying including false low salt readings• why adding salt does not fix a dying cell and can oversalt the pool• white flake blowback vs mushy flakes and what to try for each• cooSend us Fan MailSupport the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASAThe Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100https://store.thebottomfeeder.com/Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBAPool Guy Coaching: https://bit.ly/40wFE6y

High cyanuric acid can turn a perfectly maintained pool into a weekly battle where chlorine “won't hold” and algae feels one step away. I walk through a practical option many pool pros consider when CYA gets out of control: switching from trichlor tablets to cal hypo tablets. The promise is simple, no more stabilizer added with every tablet, but the decision is not as clean as it sounds.We dig into the real chemistry behind both products. Trichlor's convenience comes with a built-in byproduct that keeps stacking, while cal hypo avoids CYA but adds calcium hardness and tends to push pH up, which can increase muriatic acid use. I also explain why dosing is not one-for-one: cal hypo tablets are typically lower in available chlorine than trichlor, so you often need more tablets to maintain the same free chlorine level, and that can make the seasonal cost noticeably higher.Then we get into the “field” problems that determine whether cal hypo works for your route or your backyard pool. Safety is critical: cal hypo and trichlor cannot be used in the same feeder. I also cover why hot-water regions can burn through cal hypo tablets in a day or two, leaving you with no slow-release sanitizer for the rest of the week, plus the current state of cal hypo feeders and floaters.If you're deciding between draining, staying on trichlor, switching to cal hypo, or blending tablets with liquid chlorine, this gives you a clear way to do the math and avoid surprises. Subscribe for more pool chemistry and service strategies, share this with a pool owner who's fighting high CYA, and leave a review with the biggest water balance problem you want solved next.• why trichlor tablets drive cyanuric acid higher than most people expect• when cal hypo tablets make sense for high CYA pools• why you must never mix cal hypo with trichlor feeders• skimmer use versus dedicated cal hypo feeders and why flow matters• why hot climates can dissolve cal hypo too fast for weekly service• available chlorine differences and why dosing is not one-for-one• cost realities pluSend us Fan MailSupport the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASAThe Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100https://store.thebottomfeeder.com/Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBAPool Guy Coaching: https://bit.ly/40wFE6y

Pool Pros text questions hereThis week on Talking Pools Podcast, Rudy Stankowitz rips into one of the most misunderstood topics in pool chemistry—cyanuric acid. Starting with a hard truth most pros overlook, the EPA-required label on chlorine products caps free chlorine at 4 ppm… and that's not a suggestion, it's law. From there, the episode dismantles the industry's oversimplified “stabilizer” narrative and replaces it with what's actually happening: cyanuric acid doesn't just protect chlorine—it binds it, regulates it, and suppresses the amount of active sanitizer available in real time.This is where the conversation gets uncomfortable. Because that “perfect” chlorine reading on your test kit? It doesn't tell you how much hypochlorous acid you actually have—it just gives you a combined number that includes both active and bound chlorine. Drawing on research from Richard Falk, CDC studies, EPA modeling, and decades-old equilibrium work, Rudy breaks down how rising CYA levels throttle chlorine performance, slow disinfection, and create a system where pools look fine on paper but underperform in reality. The myth that “pH doesn't matter with CYA present” gets crushed too—because while the impact is reduced, it's still very real, and ignoring it stacks the problem. The takeaway is blunt: cyanuric acid isn't the villain—mismanagement is. Every tablet adds CYA. Every week without dilution compounds the problem. And every pool pro who ignores the FC-to-CYA relationship is operating blind. This episode draws a hard line between surface-level pool care and true chemical control, making it clear that the industry is shifting toward those who understand the science—not just the numbers. Because at the end of the day, you're not managing chlorine… you're managing how much of it is actually doing the work. AquaStar Pool ProductsThe Global Leader in Safety, Dependability, & Innovation in Pool Technology.BLUERAY XLThe real mineral purifier! Reduce your pool maintenance costs & efforts by 50%Jack's MagicIf you know Jack's you'd have no stains!Service Industry NewsDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showThank you so much for listening! You can find us on social media:FacebookInstagramTik TokEmail us: talkingpools@gmail.com

Pool chemistry gets called “simple” right up until a clear pool turns milky, a filter pressure gauge shoots up, or a perfectly good cartridge comes out feeling like it turned to stone. We move fast through the most common chemical misconceptions we see in the pool industry and explain the real reactions underneath, so you can prevent damage instead of explaining it after the fact.We start with cyanuric acid (CYA) and the assumption that stabilizer only drops when you drain and refill. There's more to the story: under certain conditions, bacteria can convert cyanuric acid into ammonia, and your CYA can crash, especially after winter.  From there we hit calcium chloride and why it heats up aggressively, plus the practical rule that saves you from a cloud-out: don't stack calcium additions right next to pH up or alkalinity increaser and accidentally spike the LSI.On acid washing, we cover a simple basin tactic with soda ash that can prevent an ugly deep-end “burn ring,” and a small step to reduce rust staining from a submersible pump. We also clarify what phosphate removers really do, how lanthanum phosphate fallout clouds water, and why filter cleaning is part of the process. We close with the most important safety warning of all: never mix trichlor with cal hypo, especially in confined spaces like feeders or skimmers.• cyanuric acid not always only lowered by draining, bacterial conversion to ammonia as a real cause of CYA loss• calcium chloride as an exothermic product, burn risk and why timing matters• avoiding LSI spikes by separating calcium additions from pH and alkalinity adjustments• chlorine wash best practices, dilution and thorough rinsing to prevent alkaline film• how poor rinsing after a chlorine wash can destroy DE grids and cartridge pleats• acid wash basin protection, using a trichlor bucket lid under the pump to reduce rust staining• preventing a deep-end plaster burn ring by loading the basin with soda ash• phosphate removers as lanthanum chemistry, expected clouding, fallout, and filter pressure rise• trichlor Send us Fan MailSupport the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASAThe Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100https://store.thebottomfeeder.com/Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBAPool Guy Coaching: https://bit.ly/40wFE6y

In this episode of The Rainmaker Podcast, Gui Costin sits down with Stephen Tiller, who joined Sterling Global Financial roughly 13 years ago after a 35-year career across some of the most respected names in real estate finance and investment banking. Sterling, founded by David Kosoy more than 50 years ago, manages roughly $7–8 billion in assets across six countries and runs a platform that includes private credit lending funds, development and construction businesses, trust companies, and banks. Stephen describes it as a microscopic-scale version of the Brookfield or Blackstone model, with real estate as its DNA.The conversation opens with Stephen's origin story growing up in a northern Ontario mining town, playing varsity hockey at Western, and starting his career at CB Richard Ellis as it was first entering Canada. He spent the 1990s working out distressed real estate and financial companies at RBC Capital Markets, an experience he credits as foundational to how Sterling underwrites and builds products today. He later ran the merchant bank at Brascan under Bruce Flatt, and led global investment real estate banking at Bank of Montreal before joining Sterling.On sales, Stephen explains that distribution is Sterling's number-one priority. The firm's Canadian retail engine runs through FundServ the platform owned by the major Canadian banks and dealers which connects the firm to thousands of retail investors. Once approved, the platform allows an IA in Vancouver to invest a client on Friday after a Thursday request. But the efficiency of the back end only works if the front end is covered: Sterling's sales team is built around managing the IA and RIA channels, understanding each advisor's book and decision-making.Communication inside the firm is high-touch and high-frequency, with twice-weekly calls at critical junctures. Stephen leans heavily on time-tested sales discipline tell them what you're going to do, do it, then tell them what you did combined with a modern tech stack including HubSpot, Asana, and a growing AI layer. He's candid that Sterling is "on the 5-yard line" with AI but treats it as a top-down priority, with senior executives leading the rollout themselves.On leadership, Stephen credits founder David Kosoy, who at 60+ years in the business is still first in the office. He emphasizes buy-in by example, boots-on-the-ground decision-making, and picking up the phone which he argues has become a real leadership differentiator as email turns into a CYA tool. His marina infrastructure example captures it: only by being physically on site did the team realize they didn't have a development site with a marina, they had a marina with a development site.His advice for young professionals: ask better questions and anticipate where the puck is going, not where it is. He closes on the biggest challenge facing the industry today the pace of regulatory and geopolitical change and his answer to it: grow or die. Constant improvement, reinvesting in people, and adapting the business, because the people are the business.Tired of chasing outdated leads? Book a demo to see how Dakota Marketplace simplifies your fundraising process with accurate, up-to-date investor data. 

"I think risk factors have become more of an area where companies are trying to reduce their exposure to litigation, and it's not really viewed as being a meaningful section to most readers of financial statements." — Chelsea Hall  In this episode, we tackle SEC updates and the high-stakes world of IPO readiness. Market dynamics are shifting from rigid quantitative thresholds to a new era of professional judgment. Financial reporting expert Chelsea Hall unpacks recent SEC signals on materiality and the potential for significant tariff refunds. Then, Josh Gertsch joins to discuss the massive backlog of unicorn companies and a capital markets explosion sitting on the sidelines.  Key Discussion Points:  Materiality Overhaul: Why the SEC is moving away from the 5% or 10% rules and toward a crisp, digestible MD&A.  Tariff Refund Opportunity: Evaluating accounting models for potential recoveries following a Supreme Court ruling.  The Deal Accelerator: How AI is cutting weeks and months off due diligence and registration drafting.  The Rule of 40: Why investors are prioritizing companies where combined revenue growth and profit margin exceed 40%.  Timestamp Highlights: 0:00 - Intro  01:50 – Moving away from quantitative materiality thresholds  02:20 – The Supreme Court and tariff refund opportunities  03:55 – Why risk factors have become a "CYA" exercise  17:00 – The IPO quality bar and the return of the rule of 40  19:30 – Leveraging technology and AI in the deal cycle  24:40 – The shift in readiness strategy for private companies 

Some kids dream of being a zookeeper when they grow up. Others dream of becoming a writer. Well, author and animal conservationist Tina Strachan ended up doing both! In this episode, she shares her passion for wildlife and how she ended up scoring a book deal for her Wilder Zoo series – with book 3, Neeka and the Great Search out now. She also shares her writing routine and experience working with a professional illustrator. 00:00 Welcome06:45 Writing tip: Carry a tiny book around11:26 WIN!: The Angry Wives Club by Gabbie Stroud12:57 Word of the week: ‘Spicate’13:22 Writer in residence: Tina Strachan15:09 Wilder Zoo series overview17:20 Tina’s favourite koala fun fact18:19 Wildlife career origins21:54 The role of zoos and conservation25:05 Turning point to getting into writing27:02 Building a daily habit27:37 Entering a CYA competition31:22 Connecting with a publisher33:03 From samples to a series35:12 Courses and gaining confidence36:55 Building her author website 38:25 Writing routine and its evolution42:07 School visits and writing festivals42:57 Illustrator collaboration44:52 Next books47:08 Tina shares some writing advice49:11 Final thoughts Read the show notes Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | ValerieKhoo.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pool Pros text questions hereThis episode busts common water chemistry myths, explores the science behind pool maintenance, and discusses the future of industry education. Featuring Eric Knight from Watershape University, it offers practical insights for professionals seeking to improve their water management skills.Keywordswater chemistry, pool maintenance, water shaping, pool industry education, pool myths, chlorine, pH, alkalinity, CYA, salt systemsKey TopicsWater chemistry misconceptionsProper water testing and treatmentImpact of pH, alkalinity, and CYA on poolsGuest NameEric KnightSound Bites"The acid column pour myth is not accurate""Adjusted alkalinity is not the true alkalinity""Salt systems do not inherently raise pH"ContactWatershape University HomepageChapters00:00Introduction to Water Chemistry Education04:19Eric Knight's Journey in Aquatics07:12The Future of the Pool Industry09:52Debunking Myths about Watershape University12:55Understanding the Curriculum and Its Accessibility14:45Advanced Training and Certification14:52Customer Service in Pool Industry16:23Debunking Water Chemistry Myths23:33Understanding pH and Chlorine Strength29:46The Future of Pool Automation34:40Understanding pH Myths in Swimming Pools40:14Salt Systems and Their Chemistry43:22Cyanuric Acid: The Misunderstood Protector49:35The Importance of Education and Automation in Pool Management The Grit GameThe Grit Game, is not just playing the game, we're changing it. 500+ years industry experience, Revdup Apparel a custom apparel company built for the pool industry. Founded by pool professionalsDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showThank you so much for listening! You can find us on social media:FacebookInstagramTik TokEmail us: talkingpools@gmail.com

Pool Pros text questions hereIn this episode of Talking Pools Podcast, Andrea wraps up her multi-part deep dive into pool chemistry with a no-BS breakdown of what actually matters when it comes to testing, dosing, and not screwing it all up.And yes… she's cooking chicken while recording.

Chlorine tablets look simple: drop a few pucks in a floater or chlorinator and forget about it. But trichlor has rules, and if you don't know them, you can end up chasing algae, fighting high stabilizer, or even staining a pool surface. I'm a long-time pool pro, and I walk through what trichlor tablets actually are, why they became so popular, and why “90% available chlorine” doesn't mean they're the right answer for every situation.We dig into the chemistry that catches most people off guard: trichlor is a stabilized chlorine, which means it adds cyanuric acid (CYA) every time you use it. I explain how quickly CYA can build up over a season, why cyanuric acid doesn't evaporate out, and what that does to real-world chlorine effectiveness. We also talk through the practical target that many pros use, keeping free chlorine at roughly 7.5% of your CYA level, and why a pool with high stabilizer can demand a much higher free chlorine level just to stay safe and clear.From there, I get into the on-the-ground realities of pool maintenance: why trichlor dosing is so hard to “set and forget,” how water temperature and pump run time change tablet output, and the safety mistakes I want you to avoid. You'll hear why tablets should never go in the skimmer, how floaters can burn steps, and why granular trichlor should be used sparingly to prevent staining, especially on vinyl and fiberglass pools where low pH can be brutal. • what trichlor tablets are and why they dissolve slowly• how trichlor became the most common sanitizer over time• the Biolab fire impact on tablet supply and pricing• cyanuric acid as the unavoidable trichlor byproduct• simple math for how much CYA adds up fast• why higher CYA demands higher minimum free chlorine• practical ways to manage CYA with partial drains and dilution• why tablet dosing changes with temperature and pump time• why tablets never belong in the skimmer• floater and surface damage risks plus how to prevent them• granular trichlor use for tough algae with heavy cautionSend us Fan MailSupport the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASAThe Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100https://store.thebottomfeeder.com/Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBAPool Guy Coaching: https://bit.ly/40wFE6y

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Your hot tub can look crystal clear and still be one soak away from smelling “off.” We dig into the real reasons spa water goes sideways and what to do about it, starting with the question everyone asks: bromine vs chlorine. We talk through what bromine is great at in hot water, why bromamines don't stink the way chloramines do, and the big catch that trips up most owners and techs: bromine disinfects, but it doesn't oxidize the gunk we bring in on our skin.From there we get specific about spa water chemistry and routines that actually work. We explain why sanitizer levels crash so fast in a 250 to 400 gallon hot tub, how bather load drives chlorine demand, and why “set it and forget it” usually fails unless you pair a steady feed with smart shocking. We also cover modern options like frog-style systems that add chlorine without cyanuric acid buildup, plus straight talk on liquid chlorine in spas and the industry myth that you can't use it to shock a bromine tub.We also break down UV sanitizer and ozone generators with real-world expectations. UV only treats what passes near the bulb and can lose effectiveness when the sleeve gets dirty, and ozone is powerful but short-lived, often working only near the return. The takeaway is simple: UV and ozone can help, but they don't replace a residual sanitizer needed for person-to-person protection. Finally, we make draining non-negotiable, including the classic 90-day guideline and an easy bather-load way to decide when old water needs to go.•Bromine strengths in hot water and higher pH•Why bromine needs a separate oxidizer•Post-soak shocking habits that prevent odor•How fast chlorine or bromine gets used in a spa•Frog-style systems as a low-CYA option•Liquid chlorine in spas and the pH myth•Why “don't mix bromine and chlorine” is wrong•UV limits due to contact time and dirty sleeves•Ozone's short lifespan and how to smell-check returns•Drain schedules based on 90 days or bather load mathSend us Fan MailSupport the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASAThe Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100https://store.thebottomfeeder.com/Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBAPool Guy Coaching: https://bit.ly/40wFE6y

If you've ever converted a chlorine pool to salt and immediately regretted it, the problem usually isn't the salt system. It's the startup. We break down a practical, step-by-step salt pool startup process that helps you avoid the two headaches that wreck new installs: runaway pH and scale on the surface or inside the salt cell.We start with timing, especially for new plaster, quartz, and pebble style finishes. Plaster keeps curing for months and creates heavy acid demand early on, so turning on a saltwater chlorine generator too soon can make pH control feel impossible. I share the real-world waiting window I prefer, what happens if a homeowner pushes for day-one salt, and how that decision can show up later as scaling and constant corrections.Then we get into the numbers that make a salt pool conversion smooth: getting total alkalinity near 80 ppm and pH around 7.4 to 7.6 before the generator ever comes online, and using LSI guidance with tools like the Orenda app. We also talk about borates at 50 ppm as a smart add-on for pH stability, plus the safest way to add salt: test first with a digital salt meter, use pool salt only, add less than the bag math suggests, and recheck after 24 hours so you don't end up draining water to fix an overshoot.Finally, we tackle cyanuric acid (CYA) reality. If you're coming from trichlor, CYA may be sky high, and your free chlorine target must match it using proven ratios like Bob Lowry's guidance. • waiting to turn on a salt cell on new plaster to reduce pH battles and scaling risk• why saltwater chlorine generators raise pH through aeration and chemical reaction• starting conditions that set you up for success: clear water, clean filter, balanced alkalinity and pH• why high alkalinity buffers pH and makes acid less effective• using LSI and tools like the Orenda app to avoid scale or corrosion• adding borates to 50 ppm to stabilize pH and reduce drift• using pool salt only to avoid staining from impurities• testing salinity first with a digital salt meter and adding less salt than the caSend us Fan MailSupport the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASAThe Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100https://store.thebottomfeeder.com/Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBAPool Guy Coaching: https://bit.ly/40wFE6y

Your pool can look perfect and still be one bad day away from turning. We dig into the “normal vs not normal” moments that confuse pool owners and even trip up seasoned techs, starting with the big one: chlorine that disappears overnight. When free chlorine drops to zero in 24 hours, it's rarely magic and usually chemistry. We talk through cyanuric acid (CYA) targets, intense UV exposure, early microalgae you can't see yet, and why high phosphates can quietly increase chlorine demand so your pool can't hold a residual.Next, we tackle the most misunderstood red flag in pool care: the strong “chlorine smell.” That odor is typically chloramines and combined chlorine, created when sanitizer binds to sweat, sunscreen, and other contaminants. We explain how to test free chlorine vs combined chlorine, what breakpoint chlorination means in real life, and how non-chlorine shock can help restore comfort and effectiveness, especially during summer bather load spikes.We also break down why pH rises every week in plaster, gunite, and Pebble Tec pools, why vinyl and fiberglass can drift down, and how alkalinity, borates, water features, and saltwater chlorine generators influence the trend. • chlorine disappearing in 24 hours due to high CYA targets, UV, microalgae, phosphates, and low starting free chlorine• why a pool should not smell like chlorine, plus what chloramines and combined chlorine mean for swimmer comfort and sanitation• practical ways to reduce combined chlorine, including testing free vs combined chlorine and using non-chlorine shock• why pH rises weekly in plaster, gunite, and Pebble Tec pools, plus why vinyl and fiberglass can drift the other direction• how to slow pH rise with lower alkalinity targets, borates, and understanding aeration from water features and salt systems• why salt levels change over a season, what counts as abnormal, and how rapid drops can hint at equipment issues or a leak• when cloudiness after shocking is expected, how calcium hardness and pH spikes play a role, and why cal hypo clouds more than liquSend us Fan MailSupport the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASAThe Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100https://store.thebottomfeeder.com/Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBAPool Guy Coaching: https://bit.ly/40wFE6y

Stuck with a pool that reads sky-high stabilizer and can't be drained? We break down a step-by-step plan to bring control back fast: how to verify overrange CYA with simple dilution tests, when to abandon trichlor, and the exact chlorine targets that keep algae at bay while CYA slowly falls. You'll hear the practical math behind Bob Lowry's 7.5 percent rule and a weekly dosing rhythm that works for a typical 15,000-gallon pool without expensive gimmicks.We also tackle metal management with a clear take on copper testing. Need a quick yes/no? Strips are fine. Need precision to avoid stains or diagnose issues? Photometers like PoolLab 2.0 and LaMotte ColorQ 2X Pro 9 are worth the investment. We call out a common pitfall with chelated minerals in PoolRx that make readings swing and explain what to watch instead so you don't chase phantom numbers.On the gear side, we solve the frustrations that waste your time. If a Polaris 280 tail is soaking your deck, the TailSweep Pro is the simple diffusion fix that ends the spray. Cracked unions on salt cells or filters? Split quick couplers snap over existing plumbing so you avoid cutting and long repairs. Wrestling with a Hayward Navigator that keeps eating parts? We lay out how to seat the A-frame correctly, tighten pods, and when to finally retire a parts hog that's beyond saving. And for those dreaded seized wall fittings with broken tabs, we share a counterintuitive trick: insert the quick disconnect to fill the hollow, then twist with channel locks—clean removal without cracking the body, followed by fresh Teflon for a future-proof reinstall.• Verifying high cyanuric acid with dilution tests• Stopping trichlor and shifting to cal hypo plus liquid chlorine• Holding 15 ppm free chlorine with high CYA using Lowry's ratio• Slow dilution via equipment spigot and autofill• Copper testing: when strips suffice and when to use photometers• PoolRx chelated copper and fluctuating readings• Polaris tail spray fix with TailSweep Pro• Split quick couplers to avoid cutting and replumbing• When to retSend us Fan MailSupport the Pool Guy Podcast Show Sponsors! HASA https://bit.ly/HASAThe Bottom Feeder. Save $100 with Code: DVB100https://store.thebottomfeeder.com/Try Skimmer FREE for 30 days:https://getskimmer.com/poolguy Get UPA Liability Insurance $64 a month! https://forms.gle/F9YoTWNQ8WnvT4QBAPool Guy Coaching: https://bit.ly/40wFE6y