In this podcast episode of TR Talks, Geeta and Nick interview Eric Evans, a pool maintenance expert from Starling Pools. Eric shares his knowledge and experience on various topics related to pool maintenance, from different types of pools to equipment installations and water chemistry.

We discuss the three major types of in-ground pools, including vinyl liner, fiberglass, and concrete. He emphasizes the importance of proper maintenance and shares tips on how to take care of your pool, including regular water testing and balancing.

This episode also covers the topic of converting pools to saltwater systems and the pros and cons of doing so. Eric explains that while salt systems are becoming more popular, they do not eliminate the need for balancing water chemistry. Eric also shares his insights on pool inspections for homebuyers and the laws and regulations that pool owners need to follow in their region.

If you’re in Ontario looking to install a new pool, this podcast is a must-listen.

Podcast Shownotes

• Introduction
• Types of Pools (1:55 - 5:10)
  • Three major types of in-ground pools: vinyl liner, fiberglass, and concrete
  • The lifespan of in-ground pools
• Pool Maintenance (5:10 - 9:55)
  • Importance of proper maintenance
  • Tips for taking care of your pool
  • Converting pools to saltwater systems
  • Pros and cons of saltwater pools
• Winter Maintenance (9:55 - 11:30)
  • Extra maintenance is required for Canadian winters
• Pool Equipment (11:30 - 12:45)
  • Importance of proper equipment installation
  • Cost of maintenance packages
• Building a Pool (12:45 - 13:10)
  • Rules and regulations for building a pool in your backyard

Guest Links

Eric Evans
Starling Pools

Website: http://www.starlingpoolsandspa.com/
Address: 1645 Dundas St W, Whitby, ON L1P 1Y9
Phone: (905) 668-7431

Team Rajpal
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Phone: 647-875-8000
Email: info@teamrajpal.com
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Andrea heads into the conversation in this one, thinking she is about to offer advice on what to do to prep a swimming pool for a weather event. ☔A great topic, but Rudy has some trickery up his sleeve. How would you handle it if your chat on hurricanes went to 💩?

Andrea has a few tricks of her own and busts out some knowledge on all kinds of crap.

Bottom line - poop carries diseases that people can get in a swimming pool. It doesn't matter what type of creature did a dump and run. There is a treatment protocol that should be followed that is specific to the feces of the species.

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• Rudy's Books:  Rudy Stankowitz - Author

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Rudy and Andrea pick up where they left off in last week's Chlorine Crisis discussion talking about a few of the alternatives pool owners, pros, and facility operators will need to investigate in order to survive a world without chlorine tablets.

It doesn't always involve spending more money, In fact, a few of the methods the dynamic duo offer will have you ending the Poolmageddon season with more moola in your pockets.


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• Rudy's Books:  Rudy Stankowitz - Author

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United States Braces for 2021 Chlorine Shortage as Pool Season Rapidly Approaches

If you have a swimming pool, you've probably already noticed soaring Chlorine Prices. In fact, Pool owners should prepare themselves to pay more for pool chlorine in 2021 than ever before and maybe more this year than the last two years combined – that is, until it's gone. Then what? Unfortunately, due to a series of unpredictable and abrupt events, coast-to-coast poolmageddon has become a real threat.

Unprecedented pool industry growth in 2020 has put more recreational water in Americans' backyards than ever before. With 'shelter-in-place quarantine laws in effect, dollars earmarked for vacations found a home in home improvement projects and installing a swimming pool topped many lists. This increased demand for pool chlorine mirrored the product's consumption in its use as a strong disinfectant against coronavirus disease. 

A crippling blow was dealt by hurricane Laura in Louisiana when a fire burned the largest U.S. chlorine manufacturing plant to the ground in the late Summer of that same year. The impact of the loss of an estimated 800 tons of pool chlorine (Reuters) had forced prices to soar with increases of upwards of thirty percent, and bucket quantity purchasing restrictions enforced. 

Luckily, most pool-owning Americans were on the cusp of closing pools for the winter, as has become the Labor Day holiday tradition. Unfortunately, chlorine production has not recovered, and the shortage will likely last well into 2022. This news has this year's pool opening season looking bleak at best.

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We're discussing Sutro, the Smart Monitor and Complete Maintenance System for your pool or spa with CEO and Founder Ravi Kurani.

Kurani, who was recently highlighted in Forbes  prestigious 30 under 30 list, is probably one of the smartest guys working in Pool Automation technology today.

Incidentally he got his start in the industry working in his dad's pool supply store. Hear his story and find out more about this amazing product that is revolutionizing pool maintenance.

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