Pool School

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

May 14, 2025 6 mins

🔥 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 calcium deposits, waterline slime, or mysterious gunk that may or may not be alive, this episode has got you covered.

From classic brushing and vinegar scrubs to soda blasting and bead bombing like you’re powe...

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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, and how to get rid of them.

We’ll bust some myths, explain why test kits don’t tell the whole story, Oh—and yes, there are dad jokes. Because what’s a pool podcast without a little chlorine-...

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