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Read more about the article Aquatic Facilities and Risk Management Practice

Aquatic Facilities and Risk Management Practice

  • Post author:Contributor
  • Post published:March 24, 2019
  • Post category:Risk Management/University Aquatics

Identification, Evaluation, and Prioritization - by Michelle December Aquatic facilities are often viewed as being synonymous with risk So how do aquatic professionals effectively manage the inherent risks associated with their…

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Don’t Undercut the Market ✂

  • Post author:Rudy
  • Post published:March 3, 2019
  • Post category:Marketing

Value-Based Pricing A service priced below market value is often perceived as a low quality service This is Dick. Dick wanted to own his own business and decided he would…

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Read more about the article The Pool Service Entrepreneur

The Pool Service Entrepreneur

  • Post author:Contributor
  • Post published:January 1, 2019
  • Post category:Pool Service Tips

The Pool Service Entrepreneur Several years ago I attended a social event in town where a young woman approached and introduced herself. After exchanging names she asked the familiar question:…

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University of Houston Aquatics

  • Post author:Contributor
  • Post published:December 23, 2018
  • Post category:University Aquatics

Managing a large aquatic facility at a university like the University of Houston Aquatics requires balancing the needs of multiple user groups while maintaining strict water quality, safety, and operational…

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Florida Southern College Aquatics

  • Post author:Contributor
  • Post published:November 25, 2018
  • Post category:University Aquatics

We are fortunate at Florida Southern College Aquatics that the school sees the pool and swim team as a priority, and we are able to maintain our pump room and ensure we are up to code at all times.

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Read more about the article Understanding Indoor Pool Smells

Understanding Indoor Pool Smells

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  • Post published:November 5, 2018
  • Post category:Water Chemistry

Understanding Indoor Pool Smells Understanding Chloramines, Combined Chlorine, and Breakpoint Chlorination Have you ever walked into an indoor swimming pool facility and immediately noticed a sharp “chlorine smell” in the…

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Read more about the article University of Georgia Aquatics

University of Georgia Aquatics

  • Post author:Contributor
  • Post published:September 23, 2018
  • Post category:University Aquatics

University of Georgia Aquatics There is a lot more to consider when maintaining these colossal giants of competition and wellness than one might think. Pool Operators face a myriad of challenges…

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Read more about the article Keeping Employees Engaged

Keeping Employees Engaged

  • Post author:Rudy
  • Post published:January 7, 2018
  • Post category:Employees

How Pool Service Companies Keep Employees Engaged and Prevent Burnout The evaporation fog hangs low over the swimming pool like a horror movie set. Morning light slowly pushes back the…

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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. 

Andrea on Understanding Total Dynamic Head and Valve Management in Pools
byRudy Stankowitz

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Andrea discusses the intricacies of pool circulation systems, focusing on total dynamic head, valves, piping, and the importance of proper maintenance to ensure safe and efficient pool operation.

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Introduction and Technical Difficulties

02:48
Understanding Total Dynamic Head (TDH)

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The Importance of Valves in Pool Systems

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Piping and Flow Dynamics

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Filters, Heaters, and Separation Tanks

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The Heart of Pool Maintenance: Circulation

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