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It is impossible to add a chemical to pool water and only change the thing you added the chemical to change. WTF?! I know! No matter how pure, no matter where you purchased it from, you are going to change something else as well. Sometimes the unintended change is insignificant, other times you need to be prepared to add an entirely different chemical to counter the incidental consequences of your dose.

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Steve Barnes joins Rudy & Andrea via satellite radio transmission from an undisclosed location to discuss the laws regarding swimming pool suction outlets (Main drains, dedicated vacuum lines, etc) that were put in place to prevent disembowelment and entrapment of children (and adults). The original law went into effect on December 19, 2008, However vital updates and changes were made in 2021. Listen now - see how this affects your swimming pool.

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The latest craze coming from across the pond is Natural swimming pools. The timing ties in perfectly as an alternative to the traditional chemically treated backyard oasis in a time where chlorine supply is scarce.  They take up twice that area, come at a much higher price tag, and rely upon vegetation to sanitize the water.  but, are they safe?

 I would like to preface this by saying I am 110% in favor of the integration of natural pools into our industry if proof can be provided from a reputable third-party researcher indicating that these bodies of water are equally as safe as traditionally maintained swimming pools. This means from water clarity to pathogen control and every aspect in-between.

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In this one, Rudy and Andrea have a couple of cloudy water examples that will blow your socks off and leave you speechless. The terrible twosome of all pool podcasts is great and small talk of a health official major fail and a case where the swimming pool service company drops the ball. This is no Cinderella tale; not all chronicles have happy endings. What your first steps should be when the pool turns cloudy? There is an easy fix that is often overlooked. Rudy and Andrea let the cat out of the bag, offering up some protocols that could save you time and money.  Jump right in. The water's fine. Join us, Poolside!

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Rudy & Andrea talk with Alex Kinter, director of the yet-to-be-released multi-award-winning film, POOLSIDE.  A 1950's high society woman struggles to keep her sanity while isolated at her indoor swimming pool. The idealistic background acts as a stark contrast to the dark concepts, swimming through this candid unraveling of a woman alone, trying to understand the voices she hears underwater. . Self-doubt, addiction, loss, and fear are just a few of the emotions she struggles with while coming to terms with her unimaginable situation.

What's involved in making a psychological thriller short film that revolves around a swimming pool? Check out the buzz on this week's podcast!

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This may be the latest share-fad, but is it being done safely? Rudy & Andrea take a look at commercial swimming pools and how home pool rentals meet that criteria. But, are they being treated as such? From what we hear, they are not. If any listeners own or maintain pools that are involved in this program - we want to hear from you!

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 The Langelier Saturation Index is the basis of swimming pool water chemistry. A simple mathematical formula determines whether the water is in balance (neither corrosive nor scale forming). Realistically, not a measure of the success in preventing algae or bacteria, but a calculation designed specifically for the protection of the vessel, the swimming pool itself—a determination of calcium carbonate saturation. Let's face it; we have come to depend upon the accuracy of the pool industry LSI (Langelier Saturation Index).

The water being in balance is extremely important, and the LSI is a tool we rely upon. After all, we know water needs to have a certain amount of calcium and carbonate in solution, and the level we need varies upon both temperature and pH. If the water is found to be corrosive, it will pull calcium and carbonate from the pool walls and floor, etching the surface. When the water is scale forming, everything from a cloudy water condition to calcium carbonate deposits forming about the pool.

But, is the formula accurate? And, are the apps even necessary?

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Where are all the workers at? The buzz is almost always about the lack of product on the street, but is the product missing because it's in short supply? Or, are the 'out of stocks' simply due to the fact manufacturers can find anyone to put the 💩 in a bucket?

Guess what, Fabricators - you are not alone. For years lifeguards have been in short supply and in 2021 pool service tech positions remain vacant as well. Andrea & Rudy address some concerns and then offer up some recruiting solutions. If you are hiring or looking for a job - this episode is one you will not want to miss.

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The best way to make your acid supply last during a muriatic acid shortage is to set your pool up so that it doesn't need any in the first place. This means that we will have to find a way to keep that level in the acceptable range for as long as possible. This can be done quickly and without difficulty with a couple of products that are easy to find and super inexpensive. If you need acid to get your pH into range we have some alternatives there for you as well.

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Chlorine continues to be scarce. Supply and demand are kicking our pool budget's ass. If we can't get more, it makes sense to make what we do last longer. In fact, if we take the right steps, it is possible to make our current stock of swimming pool chlorine last as much as three to five times longer.

In this one, Rudy and Andrea talk about those things that you can do to stretch the chlorine supply you have without breaking the bank. 

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