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🎙️ Let’s Talk About Pools – Live Podcast | September 1, 2026

This episode covers Lauren’s experience at the Pool Nation Women’s Summit in Texas, a look inside the new Pool Nation headquarters in Dallas, and this year’s industry award nominations. We also dive into expanding your services with leak detection and pool inspections, the serious dangers of pressurized pool filters, why LSI water balance matters, and how AI technology may help pool pros with water chemistry and dosing. Real talk about the opportunities, safety concerns, and technology shaping the pool industry!

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In this episode of Let’s Talk About Pools, we’re talking about easy and accurate pool water testing with the ITS Pool EZ Photometer. Learn how this testing technology can help pool professionals get accurate water chemistry readings, simplify testing, and make better decisions when maintaining pools. We’ll discuss how the Pool EZ can make water testing easier, more efficient, and more reliable for pool pros in the field.

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In this live episode of Let’s Talk About Pools, Lauren Broom and Tyler diPretoro tackle three important topics every pool professional should know. They discuss Legionella and spas, including practical steps pool pros can take to help prevent an outbreak. They also break down pool pump curves and why understanding them matters for proper equipment operation. Plus, they cover acid washing safety and the precautions pool professionals should follow to protect themselves, their customers, and the pool environment.

A must-listen for pool pros looking to improve safety, equipment knowledge, and water management practices!

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Let’s Talk About Pools – Episode 83

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Running Aquatic Facilities: What AOAP Has to Offer Pool Pros

Episode Description:
Lauren Broom sits down with Juliene Hefter from the Association of Aquatic Professionals (AOAP) to explore what AOAP has to offer aquatic and pool professionals—especially those responsible for running and managing aquatic facilities. They discuss valuable resources, education, networking, and support to help aquatic professionals succeed and operate their facilities safely and effectively.

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Let's Talk About Pools – Live Episode | August 4, 2026

In this live episode, we discuss three important topics every pool professional should know. We cover Cyclospora and why staying informed about public health issues matters, review lightning safety and when pools should be cleared during thunderstorms, and explain why total alkalinity is one of the most important water balance parameters for maintaining safe, stable, and properly sanitized pool water.

Join us for practical tips, industry insights, and education to help you become a better pool professional.

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In Episode #82 of Let’s Talk About Pools, we dive into the world of residential UV and ozone water treatment with Michael Falzer, National Sales Manager with AquaComfort Water Group. Michael shares insights into how Solaxx UV and ozone systems work, their benefits for residential swimming pools, and how these technologies can complement traditional pool sanitation methods. Whether you're a pool professional or a homeowner looking to better understand advanced water treatment options, this episode offers an informative look at the science, applications, and future of UV and ozone in residential pools.

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Join Lauren Broom and co-anchor Rob Stewart for the July 20, 2026 episode of Let’s Talk About Pools Live! This episode covers a variety of important topics from across the pool industry, including the still-open Pool Nation Awards nominations, Natalie Hood of The Grit Game and her Learn to Swim initiative, options for vacation and sick-route fill-ins, selling pool service routes, phosphate issues in pools, and much more. Tune in for industry insights, helpful conversations, and plenty of pool talk!

Link to Natalie Hood's Learn to Swim Initiative: https://givebutter.com/she-swims-so-they-can-mbrkld

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Episode #81 – The Chlorine Genie: A Different Approach to Salt Chlorine Generation

What if you could enjoy the benefits of salt chlorination without adding thousands of parts per million of salt directly to the pool?

In Episode #81, Lauren Broom sits down with Patrick Lajoie to explore the innovative Chlorine Genie system and how it differs from traditional salt chlorine generators. Learn how this unique technology generates chlorine from a separate brine tank rather than the pool water itself, helping reduce the amount of salt added to the pool while delivering a consistent chlorine residual. Patrick also discusses the system's self-cleaning design, simplified maintenance, pH management capabilities, and how steady chlorine production can improve water quality and reduce chemical fluctuations. Whether you're a pool professional or a homeowner interested in alternative sanitization technologies, this episode offers an in-depth look at a different approach to chlorine generation and the science behind it. 

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In this episode of Let's Talk About Pools Live, Lauren Broom and Rob Stewart tackle some of the biggest issues facing the pool industry today. They discuss the 2026 Pool Nation Awards nominations and recognize the professionals making an impact across the industry.

The conversation then shifts to the growing popularity of backyard pool rental platforms like Swimply. Are these pools private, or should they be regulated like public pools? The hosts explore the safety concerns, liability issues, and why states like Minnesota are beginning to regulate this emerging market.

The discussion continues with vacation rental pools, examining whether they should be subject to additional regulations and the unique challenges health agencies face in inspecting and enforcing safety standards for short-term rental properties.

Lauren and Rob also preview upcoming pool industry trade conferences, highlighting the tremendous value of continuing education, professional development, and the networking opportunities that help move the industry forward.

Finally, they dive into concerns surrounding public health inspections, discussing the importance of consistency, fairness, and ensuring both public health professionals and pool industry experts have equal representation on committees that shape pool regulations and safety standards.

Join us for another informative discussion covering today's hottest topics in the pool industry.

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In Episode #80 of Let's Talk About Pools, host Lauren Broom sits down with Jeff Johnson, owner and inventor of the Mini Bucket Test, to discuss one of the most common questions pool owners and service professionals face: Is it a leak, or is it just evaporation?

Jeff shares the story behind developing the Mini Bucket Test, how it simplifies the traditional bucket test, and why it has become a valuable first-step diagnostic tool for homeowners, pool service companies, and retail pool stores. Together, Lauren and Jeff discuss common causes of water loss, misconceptions about pool leaks, when professional leak detection is necessary, and how early diagnosis can save pool owners time, money, and frustration.

Whether you're a pool professional looking to educate your customers or a pool owner trying to determine if your pool is losing more water than normal, this episode provides practical insights and real-world advice to help you make informed decisions before investing in costly leak detection services. 

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