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The Water Turned Green and So Did Our Hearts

Talking Pools Podcast July 14, 2025 34 min
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34 min · Talking Pools Podcast
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Key Takeaways

  • Maintaining chlorine levels during rain is crucial to prevent algae.
  • Design contests can engage the community and promote creativity.
  • Pool safety is a serious concern, with tragic incidents occurring frequently.
  • Skilled trades, especially pool building, are in high demand.
  • Unique pool designs can present specific maintenance challenges.
  • Technical issues in pool maintenance require innovative solutions.
  • Community engagement through social media can provide valuable feedback.
  • Regular maintenance is essential for pool longevity and safety.

Episode Summary

In this episode, Andrea and Paulette discuss their week in pool maintenance, including challenges faced due to rain and the importance of maintaining chlorine levels. They announce a design contest for pool-themed apparel and share tragic news about pool safety incidents. The conversation shifts to the skilled trades, highlighting the demand for pool builders and other careers in the industry. They also delve into unique pool designs and the technical challenges of maintaining them, concluding with a discussion on ongoing maintenance issues and a call for listener engagement.

Episode Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction and Weekly Updates
  • 02:45 Pool Maintenance Challenges
  • 05:29 Design Contest Announcement
  • 08:16 Tragic Pool Incidents and Safety Concerns
  • 10:47 Skilled Trades and Career Opportunities
  • 15:17 Unique Pool Designs and Challenges
  • 17:59 Technical Pool Maintenance Issues
  • 24:26 Conclusion and Future Updates

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