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Blades of Glass – Gripping Serial Killer Thriller

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Post published:January 6, 2021
Post category:Author Rudy Stankowitz

Based on True Events! What doesn't kill you may try, try, and try again. I wanted to do something different and outside of my comfort zone. A serial killer thriller…

Jule’s the Pool Girl – A New Year

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Post published:January 2, 2021
Post category:Misc.

[responsivevoice_button voice="US English Female" buttontext="Listen to Post"] 2020: It was the best of years; it was the worst of years. While our sense of normalcy changed dramatically, not all of…

Alum CyA Removal Method Step-By-Step

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Post published:November 24, 2020
Post category:Chemicals

This is probably a bit overdue, but we decided it would be easiest to bullet point the CyA removal method we are field testing. So, here is the Alum CyA…

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Drowning in Addiction: Reach Out

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Post published:November 1, 2020
Post category:Pool Operator Talk News

Hey guys, I know I normally write about technical pool stuff or things that I find humorous. Today I wanted to talk with you guys about something that isn’t filter…

Jules’s Green Pool Algae Treatment Program

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Post published:October 10, 2020
Post category:Pool Service Tips

Nearly every day, I get a different first-time visitor to our store saying, “Help! My pool is green!” This is how we usually meet our future new customers. We need…

Variable Speed Pool Pumps

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Post published:October 3, 2020
Post category:Equipment

A single-speed pump, or "gas guzzler," as I lovingly call them, are old technology. They are noisy. They are expensive. In most places, they are or will be illegal. SS…

Pool Professionals Wrongly Accused

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Post published:September 26, 2020
Post category:Pool News

[responsivevoice_button voice="US English Female" buttontext="Listen to Post"] Time for another article to make us laugh. We all work hard and take a lot of sh*t - we are in a…

When a New Boss Sends You Running For Cover

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Post published:September 19, 2020
Post category:Employees Pool Operator Talk News

Running? Do I have to? [responsivevoice_button voice="US English Female" buttontext="Listen to Post"] adjusting to new boss Everyone has had a boss (or several) at some point in their working life. …

Simon Says No To CyA!

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Post published:September 12, 2020
Post category:Pool News

Subject: A Topic Idea for Pool Operator Talk News The following represents the thoughts of a dedicated Pool Operator Talk News reader and do not necessarily reflect the opinions…

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In this Friday episode of Talking Pools Podcast, Rudy Stankowitz takes listeners through two important aspects of pool care that may seem unrelated but are essential to running a high-quality pool service business: advanced oxidation processes (AOP) and brand building.

Rudy begins with a deep dive into AOP, focusing on oxidative stress and radical scavenging as powerful sanitation tools. He highlights the role of hydroxyl radicals—microscopic but mighty cleaners that break down contaminants at a molecular level. Using UV light, hydrogen peroxide, or ozone, these radicals go beyond traditional chlorine, disassembling pollutants in pools, resulting in water purity that chlorine alone can't achieve. Rudy explains the science behind AOP, positioning it as an advanced, premium offering that pool service pros can leverage to stand out in their markets.

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