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
Pool Chemistry is Not Static, it's Kinetic
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In this episode, Rudy Stankowitz discusses the complexities of pool chemistry, emphasizing the importance of understanding chlorine's role, the significance of stain identification, and the kinetic nature of chemical reactions in pool maintenance. He shares personal reflections on grief and loss, providing a heartfelt context for the conversation. The episode highlights the need for patience in chemical processes and the common misconceptions surrounding pool maintenance practices.
A new song in this episode
- Grief can impact our focus and clarity.
- Chlorine should be viewed as a residual disinfectant, not a catch-all solution.
- Secondary systems in pool chemistry are essential for effective treatment.
- Identifying stains is crucial before attempting to treat them.
- Pool chemistry operates on kinetics, not just static measurements.
- Fast reactions can obscure slower, more important processes.
- ORP readings can be misleading if not interpreted correctly.
- Time is a critical factor in chemical reactions and pool maintenance.
- Understanding the environment is key to effective pool chemistry.
- Experienced operators often achieve better results by respecting time and allowing reactions to complete.
Sound Bites
- "Chlorine is your downstream insurance."
- "Pool chemistry is not static, it's kinetic."
- "Chlorine's not weak."
Chapters
00:00
Navigating Grief and Loss
02:10
Understanding Chlorine and Secondary Systems
09:13
The Role of UV and Ozone in Pool Chemistry
11:54
Advanced Oxidation Processes Explained
14:25
Identifying and Treating Pool Stains
16:22
The Importance of Kinetics in Pool Chemistry
23:33
Understanding ORP and Reaction Dynamics
28:07
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