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.
Talking Pools Podcast
Plumb Dumb: The Gen Z Pool Build Edition
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Welcome back to the Talking Pools Podcast — where the water’s clear, but the talk can get rough. I’m Kelli, here with the man who can smell bad plumbing from a mile away, Dan.
This one’s from the vault, a throwback episode that still hits hard because, let’s be real — some things never change.
We’re revisiting one of the biggest frustrations for pool techs everywhere: having to replumb equipment pads on brand-new builds just to make them serviceable. You’d think “new” means “done right,” but too often it means twisted pipes, impossible fittings, and a layout that looks more like a maze than a mechanical system.
Kelli and Dan dig into why it happens, how it can be prevented, and what builders and service pros can do to stop this expensive, time-wasting headache before it starts.
So grab your coffee, toss the wrenches in the truck, and tune in — because this episode proves that bad plumbing never really goes out of style.
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🎙️ Kelli: Hey there, pool enthusiasts! Welcome back to Talking Pools. I'm Kelli, and with me, as always, is the man with the pool plan, Dan!
🎙️ Dan: Hey, Kelli! Happy New Year, pool nation!
🎙️ Kelli: Absolutely, Dan! And what better way to kick off 2024 than by diving into the deep end of pool service headaches?
🎙️ Dan: Oh, you got that right, Kelli. Today's topic hits close to home for many pool service techs out there – the frustration of replumbing equipment pads on new builds. I mean, we all love a shiny new pool, but what's up with these equipment setups?
🎙️ Kelli: Seriously, Dan! It's like they're trying to test the patience of our hardworking techs. Imagine walking onto a fresh job site, ready to work your magic, and bam – a plumbing puzzle that would make even the most seasoned technician scratch their head.
🎙️ Dan: Right? Mismatched fittings, convoluted layouts – it's enough to make you want to throw your pool skimmer in the deep end. Today, we're shedding light on the unsung heroes of the pool industry – the techs untangling the web of pipes just to make the equipment serviceable.
🎙️ Kelli: So, buckle up, pool fans! We're about to explore the aggravation levels, share some horror stories, and maybe even offer a solution or two. Grab your tools, because we're plunging into the world of equipment pad replumbing right here on Talking Pools!
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