The Deep End Pool Podcast

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

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

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

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

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