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.

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

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

Frank and Jacque discuss the actual meaning of the term "Shock", summer heat damage on swimming pools, and if you are going to get a winter cover, get it now.

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

Frank and Jacque discuss issues Frank has been seeing in the field with Hayward salt systems, pump cavitation, and, once again, the benefits of borates. Get 10% off on Camereye purchase from camereye.ai with coupon code DEEPEND24 - the ultimate pool safety and monitoring solution. Save 10% on CycloneFilterTools on purchases from CYCLONEFILTERCLEANER.COM with coupon code DEEPEND Big savings on CU Lator products at CULATOR.COM, use coupon code DEEPEND44 The Deep End Pool Podcast focuses on residential pool maintenance and may not cover commercial pool requirements. Please consult the CDC and local authorities and code requirements for commercial pool maintenance. Email us questions and show suggestions at deependfrank@gmail.com. visit our home page thedeependpoolpodcast.com Our sponsors for the 2024 podcast season. poolwerx.com. jandy.com. bluerayxl.com cyclonefiltertools.com. ipssa.com allsafepool.com clearcomfort.com poolmagazine.com, Periodic Products / CULATOR.COM 00:00 Introduction, Jacque is back 09:27 Hydraulics,

Frank and guest Chris Bowen of QDI discuss some of the stones and issues with natural stones around swimming pools. Chris Bowen's website Chris-Bowen.net Get 10% off on Camereye purchase from camereye.ai with coupon code DEEPEND24 - the ultimate pool safety and monitoring solution. Save 10% on CycloneFilterTools on purchases from CYCLONEFILTERCLEANER.COM with coupon code DEEPEND Big savings on CU Lator products at CULATOR.COM, use coupon code DEEPEND44 The Deep End Pool Podcast focuses on residential pool maintenance and may not cover commercial pool requirements. Please consult the CDC and local authorities and code requirements for commercial pool maintenance. Email us questions and show suggestions at deependfrank@gmail.com. visit our home page thedeependpoolpodcast.com Our sponsors for the 2024 podcast season. poolwerx.com. jandy.com. bluerayxl.com cyclonefiltertools.com. ipssa.com allsafepool.com clearcomfort.com poolmagazine.com, Periodic Products / CULATOR.COM

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

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

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

Frank and Jacque discuss a few topics he has seen in the field over the last few weeks. Rats in pool heaters, weir door (skimmer doors), variable speed pumps and low flow chlorine feeders, salt systems, and air in pumps. Get 10% off on Camereye purchase from camereye.ai with coupon code DEEPEND24 - the ultimate pool safety and monitoring solution. Save 10% on CycloneFilterTools on purchases from CYCLONEFILTERCLEANER.COM with coupon code DEEPEND Big savings on CU Lator products at CULATOR.COM, use coupon code DEEPEND44 The Deep End Pool Podcast focuses on residential pool maintenance and may not cover commercial pool requirements. Please consult the CDC and local authorities and code requirements for commercial pool maintenance. Email us questions and show suggestions at deependfrank@gmail.com. visit our home page thedeependpoolpodcast.com Our sponsors for the 2024 podcast season. poolwerx.com. jandy.com. bluerayxl.com cyclonefiltertools.com. ipssa.com allsafepool.com clearcomfort.com poolmagazine.com, Periodic Products / CULATOR.COM

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

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

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

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

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