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Read more about the article Tim Bolden: From Navy Life in Guam to Poolside Royalty in Atlanta

Tim Bolden: From Navy Life in Guam to Poolside Royalty in Atlanta

  • Post author:Rudy
  • Post published:October 5, 2025
  • Post category:Pool News

  When you meet Tim Bolden, owner of The Pool Butler in Atlanta, you quickly realize this isn’t just another guy running a service company. He’s a Navy veteran, a…

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Read more about the article Peeing in Pools: The Chemical Reactions

Peeing in Pools: The Chemical Reactions

  • Post author:Rudy
  • Post published:April 13, 2025
  • Post category:Water Chemistry

When someone decides "Peeing in Pools" is ok and it's time to take a little "bathroom break" (because apparently, that's just fine), a chain of chemical reactions starts to unfold…

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Read more about the article How to Prep for the CPO exam for Certified Pool Operator certification

How to Prep for the CPO exam for Certified Pool Operator certification

  • Post author:Rudy
  • Post published:November 25, 2023
  • Post category:CPO Certification Class

Prep for the CPO exam for Certified Pool Operator certification requires a strategic approach that goes beyond traditional study methods. Here's a step-by-step guide on how a student should prepare…

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Read more about the article How to take the CPO test for Certified Pool Operator Certification

How to take the CPO test for Certified Pool Operator Certification

  • Post author:Rudy
  • Post published:November 25, 2023
  • Post category:CPO Certification Class

CPO exam exams can be deceptive; just because you can bring in your notes and CPO Handbooks doesn't guarantee success. Adequate preparation and strategic test-taking skills are essential to navigate…

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Read more about the article Cleaning Paint Spilled in a Pool

Cleaning Paint Spilled in a Pool

  • Post author:Rudy
  • Post published:October 17, 2020
  • Post category:Pool Service Tips

Whether it is by accident or the act of vandals, discovering paint dumped into a swimming pool is extremely disheartening. This is the intent of the crime in the case…

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Read more about the article Apocalypse Good for Pool Business ?

Apocalypse Good for Pool Business ?

  • Post author:Contributor
  • Post published:May 3, 2020
  • Post category:COVID-19/Pool News

Is an Apocalypse Good for Business? The world has, for all intent and purpose, been grounded. We are limited to work (if we are lucky) and then sent to our…

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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 Top 10 Swimming Pool Test Kits

Top 10 Swimming Pool Test Kits

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  • Post published:June 16, 2019
  • Post category:Apartment Pool Maintenance/Home Owner Pool Care/Hotel Pool Maintenance/Pool Tools

 Which Kit is Your Go-To Test Kit? Top 10 Selling Test Kits on Amazon #10 Blue Devil B7448 5-Way OTO - Chlorine/Bromine, pH, Alkalinity & Acid Demand #9 Taylor K-2106…

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Read more about the article Aquatic Facilities and Risk Management Practice

Aquatic Facilities and Risk Management Practice

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  • 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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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  • Post author:Contributor
  • Post published:January 28, 2019
  • Post category:University Aquatics

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Aquatics and Community Programs If you recall, in December we spoke with University of Houston's Assistant Director of Aquatic Operations, Cara Green.This month, University of…

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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. 

Debunking Water Chemistry Myths with Eric Knight
byRudy Stankowitz

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This episode busts common water chemistry myths, explores the science behind pool maintenance, and discusses the future of industry education. Featuring Eric Knight from Watershape University, it offers practical insights for professionals seeking to improve their water management skills.

Keywords

water chemistry, pool maintenance, water shaping, pool industry education, pool myths, chlorine, pH, alkalinity, CYA, salt systems

Key Topics

  • Water chemistry misconceptions
  • Proper water testing and treatment
  • Impact of pH, alkalinity, and CYA on pools

Guest Name

Eric Knight

Sound Bites

  • ”The acid column pour myth is not accurate”
  • ”Adjusted alkalinity is not the true alkalinity”
  • ”Salt systems do not inherently raise pH”

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Watershape University Homepage

Chapters

00:00
Introduction to Water Chemistry Education

04:19
Eric Knight's Journey in Aquatics

07:12
The Future of the Pool Industry

09:52
Debunking Myths about Watershape University

12:55
Understanding the Curriculum and Its Accessibility

14:45
Advanced Training and Certification

14:52
Customer Service in Pool Industry

16:23
Debunking Water Chemistry Myths

23:33
Understanding pH and Chlorine Strength

29:46
The Future of Pool Automation

34:40
Understanding pH Myths in Swimming Pools

40:14
Salt Systems and Their Chemistry

43:22
Cyanuric Acid: The Misunderstood Protector

49:35
The Importance of Education and Automation in Pool Management

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