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Swimming Bugs In My Swimming Pool

Post author:Rudy
Post published:August 13, 2018
Post category:Misc.Pool Service Tips

What are these Swimming Bugs, and how do I make them go away? The Fishing Spider is not a swimming bug, it is an arachnid. Due to appearance, is often…

Pool Girl Power 👉💪

Post author:Contributor
Post published:August 7, 2018
Post category:Pool News

Working in a Male-Dominated Field by Andrea Lynne Nannini Wikipedia: A swimming pool service technician (known colloquially as a pool man) is a tradesperson who cleans swimming pools and services major pool equipment such as pumps, motors, and…

Shark Pool – The Movie

Post author:Rudy
Post published:August 1, 2018
Post category:Horror Movie Reviews Misc.

Just when you thought it was safe to go in the…..pool? Shark Pool, from Woodhead Entertainment, is a brilliant independent short that starts out with the same grossly over-done concept…

Solar Breeze NX2 – Product Review

Post author:Rudy
Post published:July 18, 2018
Post category:Product Review

[responsivevoice_button voice="UK English Male" buttontext="Listen to Post"] Does this Solar-Powered Pool Cleaner Really Work? The Solar-Breeze NX2 is advertised as "The Roomba for your pool" and is accompanied by…

Selling a House with a Pool

Post author:Contributor
Post published:July 11, 2018
Post category:Misc.

Need to Know Facts of Selling a Pool Home Buying a home with a swimming pool? You should consider hiring a pool professional to access the condition of the pool…

ForPoolProsOnly: Online dating

Post author:Rudy
Post published:July 8, 2018
Post category:Misc.

? Where the Dating Pool Meets the Swimming Pool ? ForPoolProsOnly Online Dating! Are you a Pool Pro? Single? Looking for someone who knows what the ideal range for pH…

Death Pool: Movie Review

Post author:Rudy
Post published:July 5, 2018
Post category:Horror Movie Reviews Misc.

Swimming pool tech turned Serial Killer… Does this “Pool Boy Gone Mad” psychological thriller tread water? When the sight of water fills you with an urge to kill, it only…

Photo Credit: A Grande Choice Pool & Spa, Inc in Englewood, FL

Liquid Chlorine Raises pH, or Does it?

Post author:Contributor
Post published:June 27, 2018
Post category:Water Chemistry

Sodium Hypochlorite (NaOCl) is one of the more popular methods of chlorinating swimming pool water in both commercial and residential applications. When NaOCl (liquid chlorine) is added to water HOCl,…

Anna Ligman DVM

is it safe for a dog to swim in the pool ?

Post author:Contributor
Post published:June 12, 2018
Post category:Misc.Pets & Pools

. A Single Dog in a Swimming Pool for Eight Minutes... Its like a fish story. Every time you hear it, the number in the second half of that analogy…

Rudy Stankowitz collecting Black Algae specimens

Black Algae Myth BUSTED!

Post author:Rudy
Post published:May 22, 2018
Post category:Algae Subscription Content

Actual algae, or a case of mistaken identity? Swimming Pool Black Algae Myths BUSTED! If we are of the belief that black algae are actually an alga as the name…

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Summary: Welcome back to another Mondays Down Under on the Talking Pools Podcast! This week, Peter and Lee delve into the chaos and comedy of managing pool service for rental properties. From tenants turning off equipment to dodgy property managers, they share hilarious anecdotes and battle-tested strategies for keeping your cool (and your business profitable) when handling rental pool service accounts.

Shane is absent this week, but Peter and Lee hold down the fort with their signature wit, diving into everything from ugly pool equipment sightings to managing unreasonable customer expectations. Plus, Peter shares the story of a tenant who wouldn’t take no for an answer—even after being fired—and Lee reveals a clever “revenge” tale from her honeymoon!

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

🌡️ Aussie Weather Woes: Why 28°C (82.4°F) feels ”hot” to some and just right to others.
💼 Tenants vs. Agents: The pitfalls of dealing with tenants directly and why Lee insists on only working through property managers.
🤦‍♂️ Ugly Equipment Throwback: Peter’s encounter with a 1980 Stroud media filter and a call for listeners to share their ugliest pool equipment stories.
📖 Tenant Troubles: Hilarious and frustrating tales of late-night texts, green pools caused by power cutbacks, and tenants refusing to top off water levels.
🧹 Setting Boundaries: Lee’s tips for being firm, consistent, and professional when handling property managers and tenants to avoid business headaches.
🎄 Christmas Grinch Alert: Peter rants about early holiday singers in shopping centers, solidifying his status as a self-proclaimed Christmas Grinch.

Key Takeaways for Pool Professionals:

Always require work orders for rental properties to ensure clarity and avoid payment issues.
Communicate clear policies to property managers and tenants to set expectations and protect your business.
Document everything, from equipment settings to tenant responsibilities, for accountability and future reference.
Be consistent with your policies, and don’t hesitate to fire problematic clients—your time is valuable!
Sometimes, a good sense of humor and a strong coffee are the best tools in your toolbox.

Listener Challenge: Got a story about the ugliest pool equipment you’ve ever seen or a tenant horror story that beats Peter’s? Share it with us on the Talking Pools Podcast Facebook page!

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Closing Note:
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