Looking to invest in a pool heater? Let's talk about them and how to pick the perfect one for your swimming pool. Download our Pool Care Handbook and Video Course and get 10% off by using the promo code PODCAST: https://www.swimuniversity.com/pool-care-handbook/?utm_source=transistor&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast_description

Fighting relentless algae is tough, but we'll show you how to keep your pool from turning green again and again. Download our Pool Care Handbook and Video Course and get 10% off by using the promo code PODCAST: https://www.swimuniversity.com/pool-care-handbook/?utm_source=transistor&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast_description

Don't like using chlorine in your pool? Here are 4 alternatives you can use to sanitize your pool water. Download our Pool Care Handbook and Video Course and get 10% off by using the promo code PODCAST: https://www.swimuniversity.com/pool-care-handbook/?utm_source=transistor&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast_description

Got a cloudy swimming pool? We'll tell you why and how you can clear it in just a few simple ways. Download our Pool Care Handbook and Video Course and get 10% off by using the promo code PODCAST: https://www.swimuniversity.com/pool-care-handbook/?utm_source=transistor&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast_description

Are your eyes burning when you swim in your pool? It might not be what you think. Let's dive in! Download our Pool Care Handbook and Video Course and get 10% off by using the promo code PODCAST: https://www.swimuniversity.com/pool-care-handbook/?utm_source=transistor&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast_description

This is a common problem when you first open your inground pool. So we're gonna show you how to prime your pool pump in 3 easy steps. Download our Pool Care Handbook and Video Course and get 10% off by using the promo code PODCAST: https://www.swimuniversity.com/pool-care-handbook/?utm_source=transistor&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcast_description

Got pollen in your pool? We'll teach you the best way to remove it.

The ideal answer to this question is all day, every day, all year, all the time, forever. And then go out and get three more jobs because your electric bill is going to be ridiculous if you do that. So while that would be ideal, it’s not practical, or even completely necessary.

In my opinion, it’s a robotic pool cleaner. But let me explain all the different types of pool cleaners and why that style is my favorite.

A saltwater pool is actually a chlorine pool. The salty water passes through a saltwater chlorine generator and converts the salt into chlorine.

The short answer is YES and we'll get into all the reasons in this episode.

It will depend on the cause. Chemical imbalances, high levels of organic contaminants, or a low calcium level can all create pool foam. In some cases, shocking the pool will solve it. In others, you may need to balance the water chemistry or change the pool chemical brands you’re using.

In the simplest of terms, pool stabilizer (aka pool conditioner, chlorine stabilizer, CYA, or Cyanuric Acid) helps chlorine stay in the water longer.

In the simplest of terms, pool stabilizer (or chlorine stabilizer, pool conditioner, CYA, Cyanuric Acid) helps chlorine stay in the water longer.

This is a question we get a lot and it's extremely important. Let's dive into the why and how to keep the pool pH and alkalinity balanced.

Backwashing is the act of cleaning your pool filter, but this only applies to sand and D.E. pool filters. So if you have one, listen to this episode.

This is a question we get asked a lot and we dive into how liquid solar covers are made and the impact it has on swimmers.

Got ducks in your pool? No problem. Matt offers 5 easy ways to keep ducks from infesting your pool and backyard.

Testing your pool water is important, and Matt walks you through how to take the perfect pool water sample and the best way to test your water accurately.

How often should you be shocking your pool? What is shock and how do you add it to your swimming pool properly? Matt answers these questions and more about pool shock.