Pool Chemistry, Price Hikes & Plaster Perils - NPC (National Plasterers Council)) Conference
Key Takeaways
- The National Plaster Council Conference is a must-attend event for pool pros.
- Microorganisms in pools aren’t just a nuisance—they impact plaster integrity and water quality.
- Cyanuric acid: a blessing and a curse in pool chemistry.
- Algae isn’t just ugly—it’s destructive (and Rudy has the science to prove it).
- Expired DPD2 reagents = faulty chlorine readings—don't trust bad data!
- Raising your pool service prices? The right approach makes all the difference.
- Timing is everything—adjust your pricing before peak season.
- Your best customers deserve a personal call when announcing a price increase.
Episode Summary
In this episode of the Talking Pools Podcast, Rudy Stankowitz dives deep into crucial topics affecting the pool industry, from upcoming trade shows—particularly the National Plaster Council Conference—to the nitty-gritty science of algae, microorganisms, and their impact on water quality and plaster integrity.
Rudy also explores the controversial role of cyanuric acid in pool maintenance, the truth about advertising claims in the industry, and the latest insights into chlorine testing, pH control, and total alkalinity measurements.
Additionally, this episode takes a practical turn as Rudy breaks down how to successfully raise your pool service prices without losing your mind—or your best customers. He explains how to time your price increases, handle customer reactions, and strategically communicate the change to maintain client loyalty and keep your business profitable.
Episode Chapters
- 00:00 – Introduction to Pool Talk and Industry Events 04:36 – Upcoming National Plaster Council Conference
- 10:01 – Deep Dive into Algae and Microorganisms 17:23 – Cyanuric Acid: Friend or Foe?
- 20:53 – Advertising Truths in the Pool Industry 23:09 – Understanding Chlorine Testing and Measurement
- 26:39 – Raise Your Pool Service Prices the Smart Way 28:10 – The Importance of pH Levels
- 32:22 – Chlorine Levels and Their Impact 35:28 – Total Alkalinity Testing Explained
- 38:18 – Calcium Hardness and Leak Detection 42:45 – Managing Metal Contamination in Pool Water
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