Poolcast The Swimming Pool Podcast

E33 - Poolcast podcast Filter Inspections

Recent independent filter inspections for a client in the UK. As a group we talk about varying results and how to manage the pool plant system.

E32 - Poolcast Podcast Energy in Swimming Pools with Alex Blackwell

A quick catch up with Alex Blackwell from Waterbabies and a recent energy study which has been carried out.The results of an short energy survey by dropping a swimming pool by one degree for five days against running at normal temperatures.

E31 - Poolcast Podcast Dryden Aqua, Microbiological Testing and more

The latest from us on a visit to Dryden Aqua and the new microbiological postal service that we are offering plus much more. A small guest appearance from Laura as well.

E30 - Return of the Jedi - Life after chlorine

A catch up with Ian Nicks one of the UK's leading swimming pool water experts (although now living in France). Has he retired or you can't keep a good man down.

E29 Poolcast the Swimming Pool Podcast - Elevate and how much does chlorine cost?

A quick review from our time at Elevate and how great it was to be back face to face with the public. Then a close look at the different types of chlorine and what they are actually costing to buy/produce and install. I have to point out that this is just costings and there are many different advantages and disadvantages as to why someone would choose a particular system over another.

E28 Poolcast Swimming Pool Podcast with Steve Gallagher from HTH

Join us with Steve Gallagher from Solenis the parent company of the HTH brand. Steve is going to put the record straight and update us with the current supply of HTH and the problems they have faced in the supply chain. Plus some good news on the horizon.

E27 Poolcast the Swimming Pool Podcast - The chlorine situation

Find out why there are problem in the UK with the supply of chlorine based disinfectants and what are some possible solutions to the problem on how to save chlorine.

E26 - Poolcast The grass isn't always greener on the otherside or is it?

It's been a while but our guest today come from Shetland Recreational Trust Graham Farmer who wants to share his experience in removal of algae in the swimming pool where he works.

E25 PWTAG Council, new PWTAP Code of Practice and Dye Testing

A review of some of the changes in the new PWTAG Code of Practice plus some exciting new about PWTAG Council. Finally also a review of a recent algae investigation conducted by Ian and Robin as well as dye testing.

E24 - Poolview Iris with Robin McGloughlin

An interview with Robin McGloughlin from Poolview on the latest developments on "Blended Lifeguarding" using Poolview Iris in today's modern swimming pool.

E23 - New products and the big face off

Finally launched the new Domestic Swimming Pool and Spa Course and the big face off is on between Ian and Robin........

E22 - SARS CoV-2 in chlorinated swimming pool water

THE RESULTS ARE IN. Looking at the transmission of Covid 19 through swimming pool water and the effects of free chlorine and pH on the virus. 

E21 - Jen and Jo from the Institute of Swimming and the RLSS/IQL

Join on this episode by Jenny Norville from the Institute of Swimming and Jo Talbot from the RLSS/IQL. We look at the last 12 months and the challenges and opportunities that the pandemic has presented for both. We discuss the future and they see the rest of year panning out with the industry and the new apprenticeship program. 

E20 - PWTAG Conference review and new product launch

A review of the first ever PWTAG virtual conference and also the exciting news of a new product launch from Ian and Robin.

E19 - PPO Trainers CPD Review and Projects

A quick catch up with Robin and a review of the PPO Tutors CPD seminar and a hint to some of the projects that are coming up.

E18 - Three female entrepreneurs

Join us to listen to three great females that have not only built up a large swim school but also managed to build their own swimming pool.  Taking you through the ups and downs of planning, building and how Covid 19 has hit their businesses.

E17 - Craig Steele from Barr and Wray

Come and join us with Craig Steele from Barr and Wray one of the biggest UK swimming pool installers.

E16 - Ian Nicks TN60 and explaining Free available chlorine and active chlorine

Thanks to Ian for joining us again and a look into the latest technical notes from PWTAG and chewing the fat over free available chlorine and active chlorine.

E15 - Daniel Ekema PoolwaterTS

A great interview with Daniel from PoolwaterTS a pool water testing log system.

E14 - First recorded session

Just a quick catch up and our disappoint at some pools not opening. The sessions are now also recorded on our Youtube Channel.

E13 -TN45 Reopening swimming pools after a Covid 19 shutdown.

Just a quick last minute podcast on restarting your swimming pool after a Covid 19 lockdown.

E12 - Andy Read Places Leisure Head of Safety

A great insight from Andy Read from Place Leisure who is the Head of Safety. His thoughts on how Covid have impacted on the centres and lessons learned for the future.

E11 Ian Nicks Return of the Jedi - The Dirty Dozen

An overview of the 12 nasties that can be found in a pool and how to prevent and combat them for safe swimming pool water.

E10 Back to basics in the pool plant room

An overview from Ian Ogilvie and Robin Mitchell on the basic step by step tasks to complete in the plant room.

E9 Emergency podcast TN43 hibernating the swimming pool

A pair of frustrated Scottish blokes going back into lockdown again. Let get this right this time and hibernate our pools well so we have no problems when we reopen.

E8 Dave Parry from HTH

An overview of HTH products and the benefits of using calcium hypochlorite.

E7 Mike Shuff from PWTAG and PALM Academy and also cleaning chlorine injectors.

Pool Water Treatment Advisory Group Council Member Mike Shuff joins us to explain the industry body and what they do. With a look at Pool Mark and the range of services and qualifications offered from PALM Academy. We also digress into cleaning hypochlorite injectors.

E6 Robin McGloughlin Poolview

A great episode with Robin from Poolview and how the company has dealt with lockdown and looking forward to the future.

E5 Ian Nicks Pool Plant Jedi Master

pH is King and a history lesson about Wilfred Langelier and balance water testing. Also what is active or available chlorine?

E4 Calibration and Winterizing a swimming pool

Two old pool geeks catch up this week and putting the world to rights.

E3 - Pool water testing

A catch with old pals and putting the world to rights on water testing

E2 Filtration and a catch up

Two old geeks catching up for the week talking pool filtration.

E1 Swimming Pool Lockdown

A chat with pool geeks about how lockdown has impacted swimming pools.

Swimming Pool Lockdown

A chat with pool geeks about how lockdown has impacted swimming pools.

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