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Pool School

Pool School

Swim University

A podcast for pool owners covering pool maintenance and water chemistry.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Pool School episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Pool School for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Pool School episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Pool School - 11 Off-Season Pool Care Tips
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02/12/24 • 18 min

Taking care of your pool doesn't end when you put the cover on. Maintain your pool during the winter, and make next season's opening a lot easier.

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Pool School - My Frozen Pool Disaster (And How to Avoid One)
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01/15/24 • 12 min

Ice can expand and crack, especially if it gets into your pool plumbing. So consider this a friendly reminder to winterize your pool so it doesn’t become an icy disaster.

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Pool School - How to Start Up a Salt Water Pool in 8 Steps
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06/24/24 • 9 min

Whether you’ve got a brand new salt system or you’re starting up an existing saltwater pool, the process is the same.

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Your pump is one of the most important pieces of equipment in your pool. Without it, your water would be disgusting and stagnant. But how does a pump actually work? And what do you do when your pump’s NOT working?

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Did you know you can replace most of your expensive pool chemicals with common household products? If you want to stop spending extra money on things like chlorine tablets or alkalinity increaser, here’s what to use instead...

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Is your pool pump not working? Is it making a humming sound or a loud squealing noise? Well, before you call in a professional, there are 5 things you can do to troubleshoot it on your own. And one method actually involves hitting it with a shoe. No joke.

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Pool School - How to Test and Balance Your Pool Chemicals
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05/27/24 • 13 min

How do you actually test and balance your water? And what about other levels, like cyanuric acid or calcium hardness? Knowing what to test and when can save you from big pool problems in the future.

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If you have debris or particles lingering in your pool but don’t want them going through your filter, you’ll need to vacuum them out on the waste setting. It’s a simple process that removes particles fast.

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Pool School - How to Keep Your Pool Clean and Crystal Clear
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05/13/24 • 11 min

Once you understand how to move through this simple routine, you won’t have to worry about issues like cloudy water and algae again.

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Pool School - What's the Best Chlorine for Your Pool?
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03/25/24 • 9 min

There are a lot of different types of chlorine you can add to your pool: tablets, granules, even household bleach. And some kinds of chlorine work better than others depending on how you add it to your water.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Pool School have?

Pool School currently has 21 episodes available.

What topics does Pool School cover?

The podcast is about Leisure, Home & Garden and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Pool School?

The episode title 'Pool Pumps 101: How They Work and Troubleshooting Tips' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Pool School?

The average episode length on Pool School is 10 minutes.

How often are episodes of Pool School released?

Episodes of Pool School are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Pool School?

The first episode of Pool School was released on Dec 28, 2023.

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