Pool School
Welcome to Pool Care 101 with your host, Al G. Free, the go-to source for all things swimming pool maintenance! Whether you're a new pool owner or just looking to brush up on the basics, Al G. is here every Wednesday at 9 PM Eastern to break down the essentials of pool care. From balancing chemicals and cleaning tips to troubleshooting common pool issues, Al G. covers it all in easy-to-understand, bite-sized episodes. Tune in each week to get practical advice, actionable tips, and expert insights that will help you keep your pool sparkling clean and swim-ready. Pool Care 101 – your weekly guide to pool perfection!
Episodes
10 episodes
Your Tile’s a Hot Mess: Bead Blasting, Baking Soda & Other Grime Crimes
🔥 Episode Summary:In this laugh-out-loud yet surprisingly helpful episode, Roy “Al G” Free dives deep (but not deeper than 8 feet — OSHA says no) into the gritty world of pool tile cleaning. Whether you’re dealing with crusty calc...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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6:13
Phosphates in Pools
Phosphates are everywhere—in your pool, your tap water, even your chemicals—and they’re feeding algae while making your chlorine work overtime. In this episode, we take a deep dive into what phosphates are, where they come from, why they matter...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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6:42
#PoolHack - Borax Your Pool
In this episode of Pool School, host Roy "Al G." Free dives headfirst into the sparkling world of borates — what they are, why you need them, and how to properly add borax to your pool water. Roy walks you through dosing tips
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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9:27
Breaking Down Pool Algaecides: What Works, What Doesn’t, and Why
In this episode, we dive deep into the science behind swimming pool algaecides—what they are, how they work, and which ones are worth your time and money. Whether you're dealing with green gunk taking over your deep end or just looking to ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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8:36
The Green Swamp Water Killer: Using Metallic Algaecides
In this episode of the Pool School Podcast, Roy "Al G" Free tackles the ever-present challenge of algae growth in swimming pools. Algae, whether it's green, yellow, or black, can quickly turn your pool from a refreshing oasis into a green, slim...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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8:23
LSI: The Key to Balanced Pool Water
In this episode of Pool School Podcast, host Roy "Al G." Free takes a deep dive into one of the most crucial, yet often overlooked, aspects of pool care: the Langelier Saturation Index (LSI). If you've ever wondered why your pool water...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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10:10
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) and Its Effect on Swimming Pool Maintenance.
In this episode of the Pool School Podcast, your host Roy "Al. G." Free dives deep into the often-overlooked yet crucial aspect of pool maintenance: Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) and Its Effect on Swimming Pool Maintenance.
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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5:45
Calcium Hardness in Pool Care
In this episode of the Pool School Podcast, host Roy "Al. G." Free takes a deep dive into the critical yet often misunderstood aspect of pool care: Calcium Hardness in Pool Care. While many pool owners focus on pH, alkalinity, a...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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9:48
Understanding Carbonate Alkalinity in Pool Care
In this episode of the Pool School Podcast, host Roy "Al. G." Free dives into the often-overlooked yet crucial aspect of pool water chemistry: Understanding Carbonate Alkalinity in Pool Care. While most pool owners are familiar ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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10:32