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
Shocking ways to ensure your pool doesn't need acid
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The best way to make your acid supply last during a muriatic acid shortage is to set your pool up so that it doesn't need any in the first place. This means that we will have to find a way to keep that level in the acceptable range for as long as possible. This can be done quickly and without difficulty with a couple of products that are easy to find and super inexpensive. If you need acid to get your pH into range we have some alternatives there for you as well.
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I. Introduction
A. Importance of pH control in swimming pools
B. Risks associated with the use of muriatic acid
C. Need for alternatives to muriatic acid
II. Alternatives to Muriatic Acid for pH Control in Swimming Pools
A. Sodium Bisulfate
1. Chemical properties
2. Advantages
3. Disadvantages
B. Sodium Carbonate
1. Chemical properties
2. Advantages
3. Disadvantages
C. Sodium Bicarbonate
1. Chemical properties
2. Advantages
3. Disadvantages
D. Potassium Monopersulfate
1. Chemical properties
2. Advantages
3. Disadvantages
E. Trichloroisocyanuric Acid
1. Chemical properties
2. Advantages
3. Disadvantages
III. Factors to Consider When Choosing an Alternative to Muriatic Acid
A. Effectiveness
B. Cost
C. Availability
D. Ease of Use
E. Safety
IV. Conclusion
A. Summary of alternatives to muriatic acid
B. Importance of carefully considering factors when choosing an alternative
C. Final thoughts on pH control in swimming pools
