Skip to content
Aquatic Facility Training and Consultants
  • CPO Class Schedule
    • CPO Class Schedule
    • CPO Practice Test
    • U.S. Public Swimming Pool Codes👮
      • Florida’s CPO Certification Requirement for Public Pool Service Technicians
      • Georgia CPO Certification requirement
      • Louisiana CPO Certification Requirement
    • Test Kit Store
    • Pool Merchandise
  • Online Pool Pro Classes
  • AFT&C news🗞️
  • Talking Pools Podcast🎧
  • Keynote & Professional
    • Rudy’s AQUA Column
    • Swimming Pool EXPO Speaker
    • Expert Witness
    • Consulting Services
  • Rudy’s Algae Book
  • Contact Me
    • CPO Class FAQs
    • Message us!
    • Privacy Policy
    • Home
  • Talking Pools Podcast Mentor Award
  • Inspiring Excellence in Aquatic Training with Rudy Stankowitz
  • 0
  • Toggle website search
0 Menu Close
  • CPO Class Schedule
    • CPO Class Schedule
    • CPO Practice Test
    • U.S. Public Swimming Pool Codes👮
      • Florida’s CPO Certification Requirement for Public Pool Service Technicians
      • Georgia CPO Certification requirement
      • Louisiana CPO Certification Requirement
    • Test Kit Store
    • Pool Merchandise
  • Online Pool Pro Classes
  • AFT&C news🗞️
  • Talking Pools Podcast🎧
  • Keynote & Professional
    • Rudy’s AQUA Column
    • Swimming Pool EXPO Speaker
    • Expert Witness
    • Consulting Services
  • Rudy’s Algae Book
  • Contact Me
    • CPO Class FAQs
    • Message us!
    • Privacy Policy
    • Home
  • Talking Pools Podcast Mentor Award
  • Inspiring Excellence in Aquatic Training with Rudy Stankowitz
  • 0
  • Toggle website search

AFT&C news🗞️

  1. Home>
  2. AFT&C news🗞️>
  3. Page 6
Read more about the article Muriatic Acid Alternatives

Muriatic Acid Alternatives

  • Post author:Rudy
  • Post published:July 30, 2021
  • Post category:Water Chemistry

I guess we can add muriatic acid to the list of pool products that are becoming impossible to find this year. The truth is it's been kind of scarce for…

Continue ReadingMuriatic Acid Alternatives
Read more about the article Can your customer require proof of Vaccine?
Coronavirus vaccination record card. Protective mask divided into two parts.Concept of defeating Covid-19. High quality photo

Can your customer require proof of Vaccine?

  • Post author:Rudy
  • Post published:July 22, 2021
  • Post category:Pool News

This came up the other day because a peer was asked, so I thought I would snoop around. As we go through this, I am not a HIPAA Lawyer; I…

Continue ReadingCan your customer require proof of Vaccine?
Read more about the article BIG POOLS IMMUNE TO CHLORINE CRISIS

BIG POOLS IMMUNE TO CHLORINE CRISIS

  • Post author:Rudy
  • Post published:May 28, 2021
  • Post category:Pool News/Pool Operator Talk News

Memorial Day weekend is here, and many pool owners continue to investigate alternative means of disinfecting water in hopes of salvaging what could have been the swimming pool season that…

Continue ReadingBIG POOLS IMMUNE TO CHLORINE CRISIS
Read more about the article CALCULATE POOL GALLONS CHEMICALLY

CALCULATE POOL GALLONS CHEMICALLY

  • Post author:Rudy
  • Post published:May 8, 2021
  • Post category:Pool Service Tips

That's it! One method for calculating gallons will work in every pool, no matter what the shape or size. Rectangle, oval, or amoeba-shaped, you'll have greater accuracy if you calculate…

Continue ReadingCALCULATE POOL GALLONS CHEMICALLY
Read more about the article CMAHC’s Dewey Case Discusses Importance of Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act

CMAHC’s Dewey Case Discusses Importance of Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act

  • Post author:Rudy
  • Post published:February 27, 2021
  • Post category:Pool Safety

Pool Pro Podcast and Ask the Masters' Podcast Spotlight Critical Requirements and Expiration Dates for Pool Service Professionals and Builders RALEIGH, N.C. – Dewey Case, technical director for the Council…

Continue ReadingCMAHC’s Dewey Case Discusses Importance of Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act
Read more about the article Public Pool Code Inspections

Public Pool Code Inspections

  • Post author:Rudy
  • Post published:February 19, 2021
  • Post category:Pool News

[responsivevoice_button voice="UK English Male" buttontext="Listen to Post"] Health Department Public Pool Code Inspections. If you have a pool at a property that you maintain I am certain you have realized…

Continue ReadingPublic Pool Code Inspections
Read more about the article What To Do When Pool Water Freezes

What To Do When Pool Water Freezes

  • Post author:Rudy
  • Post published:February 15, 2021
  • Post category:Pool Service Tips

If you own a swimming pool and have winterized it because you are in an area where that is the common practice - This is NOT for you! You have…

Continue ReadingWhat To Do When Pool Water Freezes
Read more about the article How to Get Rid of Swimming Pool Algae

How to Get Rid of Swimming Pool Algae

  • Post author:Rudy
  • Post published:February 12, 2021
  • Post category:Pool News/Author Rudy Stankowitz

On the Verge of a More Active Algae Season than Ever Before Due to a Nation Wide Chlorine Shortage - There Are Steps That You Can Take to Prevent a…

Continue ReadingHow to Get Rid of Swimming Pool Algae
Read more about the article 2021 U.S. Chlorine Shortage

2021 U.S. Chlorine Shortage

  • Post author:Rudy
  • Post published:February 9, 2021
  • Post category:Pool News

Chlorine Shortage Expected to Plague Nation into 2022 A follow up to our September 2020 article Biolab Fire Expected to Cause Pool Chlorine Price Increase U.S. Chlorine Shortage What Caused…

Continue Reading2021 U.S. Chlorine Shortage
Read more about the article Badly Decomposed Body Found in Swimming Pool

Badly Decomposed Body Found in Swimming Pool

  • Post author:Rudy
  • Post published:January 28, 2021
  • Post category:Pool News

Lewisville PD has Not Ruled Out Foul Play. A swimming pool service company uncovered the badly decomposed body of an unknown male early Thursday morning. Nemo's pool service had been…

Continue ReadingBadly Decomposed Body Found in Swimming Pool
  • Go to the previous page
  • 1
  • …
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • …
  • 18
  • Go to the next page
Read Rudy's Column in AQUA Magazine
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. 

Stop Selling Yesterday’s Pool Technology
byRudy Stankowitz

Send us Fan Mail

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.

Subscribe

Never miss an episode of the Talking Pools Podcast Network.

Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and wherever you listen to podcasts.

Support the show

Thank you so much for listening! You can find us on social media:

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Tik Tok

Email us: talkingpools@gmail.com

Stop Selling Yesterday’s Pool Technology
Stop Selling Yesterday’s Pool Technology
June 29, 2026
Rudy Stankowitz
Si el Filtro Falla, Todo Falla
June 27, 2026
Rudy Stankowitz
The Problems No Pool Pro Wants to Admit Exist | Carrie Dibrell, Service Industry News
June 26, 2026
Rudy Stankowitz
When the Part Doesn’t Exist: Supply Chains, Service, and Liability in the Pool Industry – Thursday
June 25, 2026
Rudy Stankowitz
That Chlorine Smell? That’s You.
June 24, 2026
Rudy Stankowitz
Why the Best Pool Pros Never Enter Awards
June 22, 2026
Rudy Stankowitz
¿Burbujas de Aire en la Piscina? Cómo Encontrar una Fuga en el Lado de Succión
June 20, 2026
Rudy Stankowitz
The Pool Is Breathing (And Nobody Told You Why) – Friday
June 19, 2026
Rudy Stankowitz
Natural Pools, Cheap Customers, and Main Character Syndrome
June 18, 2026
Rudy Stankowitz
The Truth About Pool Furniture with Mike Collins of Tenjam – Wednesdays
June 17, 2026
Rudy Stankowitz
Search Results placeholder

Talking Pools Podcast Sponsors

Resources for the Pool Professional (below)

  • Algae
  • Apartment Pool Maintenance
  • Author Rudy Stankowitz
  • Borates
  • Builders
  • Chemical Safety
  • Chemicals
  • COVID-19
  • CPO Certification Class
  • Drain & Fill
  • Education
  • Employees
  • Equipment
  • Home Owner Pool Care
  • Horror Movie Reviews
  • Hotel Pool Maintenance
  • Lowering pH
  • Marketing
  • Misc.
  • Noticias de piscinas españolas
  • Outside the Pool
  • Pets & Pools
  • pH Adjustments
  • Pool Management
  • Pool News
  • Pool Operator Talk News
  • Pool Safety
  • Pool Service
  • Pool Service Tips
  • Pool Tools
  • Product Review
  • Retail
  • Risk Management
  • Science Fair Project
  • Shock
  • Sponsors
  • Staining
  • Subscription Content
  • Swimming Pool News
  • Swimming Pool Safety
  • Talking Pools Podcast
  • Uncategorized
  • University Aquatics
  • Water Chemistry
  • Water Quality
  • Waterborne Illnesses
  • CPO Class Schedule
    • CPO Class Schedule
    • CPO Practice Test
    • U.S. Public Swimming Pool Codes👮
      • Florida’s CPO Certification Requirement for Public Pool Service Technicians
      • Georgia CPO Certification requirement
      • Louisiana CPO Certification Requirement
    • Test Kit Store
    • Pool Merchandise
  • Online Pool Pro Classes
  • AFT&C news🗞️
  • Talking Pools Podcast🎧
  • Keynote & Professional
    • Rudy’s AQUA Column
    • Swimming Pool EXPO Speaker
    • Expert Witness
    • Consulting Services
  • Rudy’s Algae Book
  • Contact Me
    • CPO Class FAQs
    • Message us!
    • Privacy Policy
    • Home
  • Talking Pools Podcast Mentor Award
  • Inspiring Excellence in Aquatic Training with Rudy Stankowitz
Copyright - WordPress Theme by OceanWP
error

Help support a Veteran Owned Small Business by sharing this page

  • RSS
  • Follow Us
  • Facebook
    fb-share-icon
  • Twitter
    Post on X
  • Youtube
  • Pinterest
    fb-share-icon
  • Linkedin
    Share
  • Instagram
×
×

Cart

Verified by MonsterInsights

Terms and Conditions - Privacy Policy