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Read more about the article Could a Deadly Chlorine Gas Cloud Happen at Your Apartment Complex Pool

Could a Deadly Chlorine Gas Cloud Happen at Your Apartment Complex Pool

  • Post author:Rudy
  • Post published:September 14, 2019
  • Post category:Chemical Safety/Apartment Pool Maintenance/Risk Management

Liquid Chlorine Bleach + Muriatic Acid = Chlorine Gas ? Almost All of the Gas Cloud Incidents in the News occurred in Pools using Liquid Chlorine Bleach (Sodium Hypochlorite) Hey…

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Read more about the article UF Acquires Talent From UAB & Within

UF Acquires Talent From UAB & Within

  • Post author:Contributor
  • Post published:September 8, 2019
  • Post category:University Aquatics/Pool News/Risk Management

PRESS RELEASE ? Making a Splash at The Swamp?   UF Acquires Talent From UAB & Within The University of Florida Department of Recreational Sports has welcomed two new faces…

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Read more about the article Hiring Gen Z  – What to Expect

Hiring Gen Z – What to Expect

  • Post author:Contributor
  • Post published:August 25, 2019
  • Post category:Apartment Pool Maintenance/Employees/Hotel Pool Maintenance/Pool Service Tips/University Aquatics

. Supervising and Managing Post-Millennials or “Generation Z"                                            …

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Read more about the article How To Keep Nonresidents Out of The Swimming Pool at Your Property

How To Keep Nonresidents Out of The Swimming Pool at Your Property

  • Post author:Rudy
  • Post published:August 18, 2019
  • Post category:Apartment Pool Maintenance/Hotel Pool Maintenance/Misc./Risk Management

An Apartment/Hotel Pool Under Seige Personally, I don't get it. I can't imagine entering a community or hotel property that I wasn't staying at or living at and nonchalantly climbing…

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Read more about the article How to Keep Frogs Out Of Swimming Pools

How to Keep Frogs Out Of Swimming Pools

  • Post author:Rudy
  • Post published:August 11, 2019
  • Post category:Pool News/Pool Service Tips

I'd kiss a frog even if there was no promise of a Prince Charming popping out of it. I love frogs. - Cameron Diaz This is one I get asked…

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Read more about the article Don’t Drink The Butt Water!

Don’t Drink The Butt Water!

  • Post author:Rudy
  • Post published:August 4, 2019
  • Post category:Pool Safety/Swimming Pool Safety

Crypto is Contracted by Swallowing Contaminated Pool Water! This is why we hear about "outbreaks" and facility closures in the NEWS on such a frequent basis. People dip their butts…

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Read more about the article How Often Should I Shock The Pool?

How Often Should I Shock The Pool?

  • Post author:Rudy
  • Post published:July 28, 2019
  • Post category:Apartment Pool Maintenance/Home Owner Pool Care/Hotel Pool Maintenance/Shock

Community Associations, Hotels, HOAs, and Private Residences This is a great question. You have probably heard that you need to shock your pool once every seven to ten days with…

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Read more about the article Oh Crap, Someone Pooped In The Pool!

Oh Crap, Someone Pooped In The Pool!

  • Post author:Rudy
  • Post published:July 14, 2019
  • Post category:Apartment Pool Maintenance/CPO Certification Class/Home Owner Pool Care/Hotel Pool Maintenance/Pool Safety/Pool Service Tips/Water Chemistry

Code Brown!!! Sh*t happens, right? A fecal incident can occur from someone being ill, a child not wanting to get out because they are having too much fun, or even…

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Read more about the article Prevent Drowning In Your Backyard Pool

Prevent Drowning In Your Backyard Pool

  • Post author:Rudy
  • Post published:July 7, 2019
  • Post category:Pool Safety

On average, 19 children in the U.S. drown every year on the 4th of July - USA Swimming Foundation This is a tough subject and it's hard to even write…

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Read more about the article ☁ How to Clear Cloudy Pool Water Fast

☁ How to Clear Cloudy Pool Water Fast

  • Post author:Rudy
  • Post published:June 30, 2019
  • Post category:Water Chemistry/Apartment Pool Maintenance/Home Owner Pool Care/Hotel Pool Maintenance/Lowering pH/pH Adjustments

[responsivevoice_button voice="UK English Male" buttontext="Listen to Post"] Clear Cloudy Pool Water Fast! What the Floc? This is something that folks ask about a lot, and unfortunately, it is a question…

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Talking Pools Podcast
Talking Pools Podcast

If you’ve ever stared at a test kit like it personally insulted your family… welcome home.

Talking Pools Podcast is the pool industry’s “pull up a chair” show—part shop talk, part field manual, part therapy session—built for people who actually live on pool decks: commercial operators, service techs, builders, facility managers, and anyone responsible for water that can’t afford to go sideways. The network was created to level up the pool industry with real-world conversations on water chemistry, filtration, troubleshooting, construction, safety, and the business side of keeping pools open and budgets intact. 

Here’s the hook: it’s not theory-first. It’s experience-first—a roster of seasoned pros (with 250+ years of combined “been there, fixed that” wisdom) turning complicated problems into practical moves you can use the same day.  And it’s not one voice, one vibe, one corner of the industry: it’s a network of shows designed to reflect how diverse this work really is—different regions, different specialties, different personalities. 

Also worth saying out loud: women aren’t “special guests” here—they’re on the mic as hosts, from the beginning, with an intentionally balanced roster.  That matters, because the best ideas in this industry don’t come from one lane—they come from the whole road.

If you want a podcast that can make you laugh and make you better at what you do—without pretending the job is easier than it is—Talking Pools is the one you queue up before the first stop, and keep on when the day starts getting weird. 

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New Products, Big Ideas, and Splash 2026 Preview

The countdown to Splash 2026 is on, and this week on Mondays Down Under, Lee, Shane, and Nick take a look at some of the new products and innovations expected to debut at the industry's biggest trade show. But before diving into the latest technology, the conversation starts where many pool businesses find themselves this time of year—surviving end-of-financial-year stocktakes, inventory headaches, and the never-ending challenge of keeping track of service vehicle inventory.

From there, the discussion shifts to why attending industry trade shows is about much more than collecting brochures. It's about gaining new perspectives, networking with peers, discovering better ways to run your business, and seeing firsthand where the industry is headed.

The team highlights several exciting products they're looking forward to seeing at Splash, including autonomous robotic cleaners, advanced oxidation systems paired with low-salt chlorination, next-generation heat pumps with impressive efficiency ratings, and new training opportunities designed to improve water testing and chemistry knowledge.

They also discuss the importance of proper system installation, flow rates for UV and AOP systems, inventory accountability, and why staying current with new technology can give pool professionals a competitive advantage.

Whether you're planning to attend Splash or simply want to know what's coming next in the pool industry, this episode offers an excellent preview of the products, conversations, and innovations everyone will be talking about.

In this episode:

  •  End-of-financial-year stocktake challenges 
  •  Managing inventory in retail and service businesses 
  •  Service vehicle inventory accountability 
  •  Why tracking serial numbers matters 
  •  Why every pool professional should attend Splash 
  •  Networking versus collecting business cards 
  •  Preview of the 2026 Splash Trade Show 
  •  LaMotte Pacific's new Training Academy 
  •  Autonomous robotic pool cleaners 
  •  Advanced Oxidation Process (AOP) systems 
  •  Low-salt chlorination technology 
  •  UV system installation considerations 
  •  New high-efficiency heat pumps 
  •  Industry education and upcoming expert interviews 
  •  How innovation continues to shape the pool industry 

Coming Soon on Talking Pools

The team also previews several upcoming guest interviews featuring leading industry experts covering:

  •  Water testing and chemistry 
  •  Spa repair and maintenance 
  •  Grounding and electrical safety 
  •  Heating technology 
  •  Equipment innovations from Splash 2026 

If you're passionate about improving your business, staying current with new technology, and learning from some of the industry's best, you won't want to miss the upcoming episodes.

📧 Have a topic you'd like covered? Email the team at talkingpools@gmail.com.

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