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Meet Sarah: Our New Host Dives In with Pool Tales, Tips, and Tab Disasters

Talking Pools Podcast June 11, 2025 23 min

Key Takeaways

  • Sarah started in the pool industry as a helper.
  • Working with Andrew taught her essential skills.
  • Apartment complex pools are significantly different from residential pools.
  • Safety is a major concern when working with pool equipment.
  • Filter cleaning should be a dedicated task for efficiency.
  • Using liquid chlorine helps manage calcium levels in pools.
  • Sarah prefers to use calcium Hypochlorite tabs for specific pool conditions.
  • Homeowners should regularly empty skimmer baskets to prevent issues.

Episode Summary

In this episode, Sarah shares her journey in the pool industry, detailing her experiences from starting as a helper to navigating the challenges of apartment complex pools and eventually returning to residential pools. She discusses various maintenance techniques, the importance of chemical management, and humorous anecdotes from his work. Sarah emphasizes the responsibilities of homeowners in maintaining their pools and offers practical tips for effective pool care.

Episode Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to the Pool Industry Journey
  • 02:32 Experiences with Apartment Complex Pools
  • 05:12 Transitioning Back to Residential Pools
  • 07:54 Water Chemistry and Maintenance Tips
  • 10:25 Challenges and Humor in Pool Cleaning
  • 12:27 Homeowner Responsibilities and Pool Care
  • 16:28 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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