Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/pool-school A podcast for pool owners covering pool maintenance and water chemistry. © 2024 Swim University bdf428f5-f607-5826-8cc6-17afa0bab315 yes Matt Giovanisci en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 08:36:11 -0600 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 10:12:45 -0700 https://www.swimuniversity.com/ https://img.transistorcdn.com/FGpLIQYG_MtB-9Cizkxe5G_1Tjjt9RZ16rPoXY4V-4I/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ4MTczLzE3MDM4/MDI3NTktYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg https://www.swimuniversity.com/ episodic Swim University A podcast for pool owners covering pool maintenance and water chemistry. A podcast for pool owners covering pool maintenance and water chemistry.. pool care, pool maintenance, swimming pools Swim University matt@swimuniversity.com No No 21 21 How to Start Up a Salt Water Pool in 8 Steps full ba20d38d-533f-4146-8f37-f5acabe5c5e3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8b575ec5 Whether you’ve got a brand new salt system or you’re starting up an existing saltwater pool, the process is the same.

]]> Whether you’ve got a brand new salt system or you’re starting up an existing saltwater pool, the process is the same.

]]> Mon, 24 Jun 2024 08:00:00 -0600 Swim University Swim University 551 Whether you’ve got a brand new salt system or you’re starting up an existing saltwater pool, the process is the same.

]]> pool care, pool maintenance, swimming pools No Matt Giovanisci 20 20 Pool Pumps 101: How They Work and Troubleshooting Tips full b24a0e8f-d270-4294-895e-da4ff9d0d31c https://share.transistor.fm/s/488dcc5c Your pump is one of the most important pieces of equipment in your pool. Without it, your water would be disgusting and stagnant. But how does a pump actually work? And what do you do when your pump’s NOT working? 

]]> Your pump is one of the most important pieces of equipment in your pool. Without it, your water would be disgusting and stagnant. But how does a pump actually work? And what do you do when your pump’s NOT working? 

]]> Mon, 17 Jun 2024 08:00:00 -0600 Swim University Swim University 775 Your pump is one of the most important pieces of equipment in your pool. Without it, your water would be disgusting and stagnant. But how does a pump actually work? And what do you do when your pump’s NOT working? 

]]> pool care, pool maintenance, swimming pools No Matt Giovanisci 19 19 Maintain Your Pool Without Expensive Pool Chemicals full fbc08f5a-27a7-4234-8d2c-3970be24b759 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f3f8f6a4 Did you know you can replace most of your expensive pool chemicals with common household products? If you want to stop spending extra money on things like chlorine tablets or alkalinity increaser, here’s what to use instead...

]]> Did you know you can replace most of your expensive pool chemicals with common household products? If you want to stop spending extra money on things like chlorine tablets or alkalinity increaser, here’s what to use instead...

]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2024 08:00:00 -0600 Swim University Swim University 831 Did you know you can replace most of your expensive pool chemicals with common household products? If you want to stop spending extra money on things like chlorine tablets or alkalinity increaser, here’s what to use instead...

]]> pool care, pool maintenance, swimming pools No Matt Giovanisci 18 18 Pool Pump Won't Start and Making Noise? Do This... full 6a2775a6-4c8c-48d2-9838-3865c848e693 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2c263ff5 Is your pool pump not working? Is it making a humming sound or a loud squealing noise? Well, before you call in a professional, there are 5 things you can do to troubleshoot it on your own. And one method actually involves hitting it with a shoe. No joke.

]]> Is your pool pump not working? Is it making a humming sound or a loud squealing noise? Well, before you call in a professional, there are 5 things you can do to troubleshoot it on your own. And one method actually involves hitting it with a shoe. No joke.

]]> Mon, 03 Jun 2024 08:00:00 -0600 Swim University Swim University 286 Is your pool pump not working? Is it making a humming sound or a loud squealing noise? Well, before you call in a professional, there are 5 things you can do to troubleshoot it on your own. And one method actually involves hitting it with a shoe. No joke.

]]> pool care, pool maintenance, swimming pools No Matt Giovanisci 17 17 How to Test and Balance Your Pool Chemicals full 0e7d848f-32ca-4dba-a316-3bad1ab51879 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9a3efd18 How do you actually test and balance your water? And what about other levels, like cyanuric acid or calcium hardness? Knowing what to test and when can save you from big pool problems in the future.

]]> How do you actually test and balance your water? And what about other levels, like cyanuric acid or calcium hardness? Knowing what to test and when can save you from big pool problems in the future.

]]> Mon, 27 May 2024 08:00:00 -0600 Swim University Swim University 811 How do you actually test and balance your water? And what about other levels, like cyanuric acid or calcium hardness? Knowing what to test and when can save you from big pool problems in the future.

]]> pool care, pool maintenance, swimming pools No Matt Giovanisci 16 16 How to Vacuum a Pool to Waste with a Sand Filter full ad261048-cc45-4942-aa4a-4e03b960ddfe https://share.transistor.fm/s/96a346ba If you have debris or particles lingering in your pool but don’t want them going through your filter, you’ll need to vacuum them out on the waste setting. It’s a simple process that removes particles fast.

]]> If you have debris or particles lingering in your pool but don’t want them going through your filter, you’ll need to vacuum them out on the waste setting. It’s a simple process that removes particles fast.

]]> Mon, 20 May 2024 08:00:00 -0600 Swim University Swim University 525 If you have debris or particles lingering in your pool but don’t want them going through your filter, you’ll need to vacuum them out on the waste setting. It’s a simple process that removes particles fast.

]]> pool care, pool maintenance, swimming pools No Matt Giovanisci 15 15 How to Keep Your Pool Clean and Crystal Clear full 9b7c0c4e-81fa-4168-890b-6e12c4d5a62a https://share.transistor.fm/s/65fa43af Once you understand how to move through this simple routine, you won’t have to worry about issues like cloudy water and algae again. 

]]> Once you understand how to move through this simple routine, you won’t have to worry about issues like cloudy water and algae again. 

]]> Mon, 13 May 2024 08:00:00 -0600 Swim University Swim University 681 Once you understand how to move through this simple routine, you won’t have to worry about issues like cloudy water and algae again. 

]]> pool care, pool maintenance, swimming pools No Matt Giovanisci 14 14 Clear Up a Green Pool in 24 Hours (Without Algaecide) full 7d83b78b-ad55-4e13-aba3-8fe9c801e0da https://share.transistor.fm/s/eb43e568 This is the FASTEST way to clear up a green pool. And it’s NOT with algaecide. It’s called the “Shock and Floc” method. It’s a one-two punch that kills algae quickly and clumps it together so you can easily remove it from your pool.

]]> This is the FASTEST way to clear up a green pool. And it’s NOT with algaecide. It’s called the “Shock and Floc” method. It’s a one-two punch that kills algae quickly and clumps it together so you can easily remove it from your pool.

]]> Mon, 06 May 2024 08:00:00 -0600 Swim University Swim University 534 This is the FASTEST way to clear up a green pool. And it’s NOT with algaecide. It’s called the “Shock and Floc” method. It’s a one-two punch that kills algae quickly and clumps it together so you can easily remove it from your pool.

]]> pool care, pool maintenance, swimming pools No Matt Giovanisci 13 13 How to Use Muriatic Acid in Your Pool full 5a721622-074b-42cb-b25b-a55be9b12a59 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d024369a Muriatic acid can be used to lower your pool’s alkalinity, lower your pH, and keep your pool filters and surfaces clean. But adding an acid to your pool can be dangerous if it’s not done safely.

]]> Muriatic acid can be used to lower your pool’s alkalinity, lower your pH, and keep your pool filters and surfaces clean. But adding an acid to your pool can be dangerous if it’s not done safely.

]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0600 Swim University Swim University 650 Muriatic acid can be used to lower your pool’s alkalinity, lower your pH, and keep your pool filters and surfaces clean. But adding an acid to your pool can be dangerous if it’s not done safely.

]]> pool care, pool maintenance, swimming pools No Matt Giovanisci 12 12 How Much Shock Should You Add to Your Pool? full 401f2f17-3af4-4932-a76b-e72b8cbad3a9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0a2b3bb4 Wondering how much shock to add to your pool? The exact amount of shock you need depends on the size of your pool, the type of shock your using, and whether or not you’ve got an algae problem.

]]> Wondering how much shock to add to your pool? The exact amount of shock you need depends on the size of your pool, the type of shock your using, and whether or not you’ve got an algae problem.

]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0600 Swim University Swim University 431 Wondering how much shock to add to your pool? The exact amount of shock you need depends on the size of your pool, the type of shock your using, and whether or not you’ve got an algae problem.

]]> pool care, pool maintenance, swimming pools No Matt Giovanisci 11 11 How Much Salt Do You Need to Add to a Salt Water Pool? full f0b5f090-0cdf-4838-99c7-2f1f736a4650 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7cc1de21 Your salt levels should be around 3,200 PPM. That can be a LOT of bags of pool salt. Keeping your salt in range means keeping your water sanitized. But if they get too high, you risk damaging your pool’s equipment and surfaces.

]]> Your salt levels should be around 3,200 PPM. That can be a LOT of bags of pool salt. Keeping your salt in range means keeping your water sanitized. But if they get too high, you risk damaging your pool’s equipment and surfaces.

]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0600 Swim University Swim University 465 Your salt levels should be around 3,200 PPM. That can be a LOT of bags of pool salt. Keeping your salt in range means keeping your water sanitized. But if they get too high, you risk damaging your pool’s equipment and surfaces.

]]> pool care, pool maintenance, swimming pools No Matt Giovanisci 10 10 How to Clear Up a Cloudy Pool in 48 Hours or Less full 4fe2d154-6640-4d51-827c-644bfc1f5e50 https://share.transistor.fm/s/98f0898d Regardless of why your pool is cloudy, there are two products that can help clear things up. But you can’t use them in every situation. Luckily, once you start treating your water, the cloudiness should go away quickly.

]]> Regardless of why your pool is cloudy, there are two products that can help clear things up. But you can’t use them in every situation. Luckily, once you start treating your water, the cloudiness should go away quickly.

]]> Mon, 08 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0600 Swim University Swim University 725 Regardless of why your pool is cloudy, there are two products that can help clear things up. But you can’t use them in every situation. Luckily, once you start treating your water, the cloudiness should go away quickly.

]]> pool care, pool maintenance, swimming pools No Matt Giovanisci 9 9 The Most Common Pool Myth of All Time Has Been Discovered full 3bf7ad1d-33db-420b-9f0b-fc217bde9df0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8d8476d3 Have you heard of the pool chemical that turns the water blue when someone pees in it? It's meant to prevent swimmers from peeing in the pool. Well, unfortunately, it doesn't exist. That is, until now.

]]> Have you heard of the pool chemical that turns the water blue when someone pees in it? It's meant to prevent swimmers from peeing in the pool. Well, unfortunately, it doesn't exist. That is, until now.

]]> Mon, 01 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0600 Swim University Swim University 540 Have you heard of the pool chemical that turns the water blue when someone pees in it? It's meant to prevent swimmers from peeing in the pool. Well, unfortunately, it doesn't exist. That is, until now.

]]> pool care, pool maintenance, swimming pools No Matt Giovanisci 8 8 What's the Best Chlorine for Your Pool? full c0e88d76-9ae5-438f-8dcb-02f92438ab00 https://share.transistor.fm/s/71f6fcb3 There are a lot of different types of chlorine you can add to your pool: tablets, granules, even household bleach. And some kinds of chlorine work better than others depending on how you add it to your water.

]]> There are a lot of different types of chlorine you can add to your pool: tablets, granules, even household bleach. And some kinds of chlorine work better than others depending on how you add it to your water.

]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0600 Swim University Swim University 585 There are a lot of different types of chlorine you can add to your pool: tablets, granules, even household bleach. And some kinds of chlorine work better than others depending on how you add it to your water.

]]> pool care, pool maintenance, swimming pools No Matt Giovanisci 7 7 How to Add Chlorine to a Pool (Tablets, Granules, Liquid) full 43412618-445d-40cd-942c-a452fc11b9a9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5b672702 Whether you’re using tablets, granules, or liquid chlorine, you need to add chlorine to your pool about once a week. But how you add it depends on the type of chlorine you’re using. So here’s a quick guide on how to add chlorine to your pool. Let’s dive in.

]]> Whether you’re using tablets, granules, or liquid chlorine, you need to add chlorine to your pool about once a week. But how you add it depends on the type of chlorine you’re using. So here’s a quick guide on how to add chlorine to your pool. Let’s dive in.

]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0600 Swim University Swim University 600 Whether you’re using tablets, granules, or liquid chlorine, you need to add chlorine to your pool about once a week. But how you add it depends on the type of chlorine you’re using. So here’s a quick guide on how to add chlorine to your pool. Let’s dive in.

]]> pool care, pool maintenance, swimming pools No Matt Giovanisci 6 6 How Much Chlorine to Add to a Pool? full a9e98f72-e297-40ac-9886-12f5667e8e5e https://share.transistor.fm/s/d7cca713 How much chlorine does your pool need? Usually it only takes a few tablets or a cup of granules to keep your water sanitized. But it all depends on the size of your pool and what type of chlorine you buy. So here’s a quick guide on figuring out exactly how much chlorine you need to add to your pool. Let’s dive in.

]]> How much chlorine does your pool need? Usually it only takes a few tablets or a cup of granules to keep your water sanitized. But it all depends on the size of your pool and what type of chlorine you buy. So here’s a quick guide on figuring out exactly how much chlorine you need to add to your pool. Let’s dive in.

]]> Mon, 11 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0600 Swim University Swim University 352 How much chlorine does your pool need? Usually it only takes a few tablets or a cup of granules to keep your water sanitized. But it all depends on the size of your pool and what type of chlorine you buy. So here’s a quick guide on figuring out exactly how much chlorine you need to add to your pool. Let’s dive in.

]]> pool care, pool maintenance, swimming pools No Matt Giovanisci 5 5 How to Drain Water Out of Your Pool (FAST) full 7afb7e0b-d41d-4427-b0b4-4adc5bdb48cf https://share.transistor.fm/s/37d3da7b There are four ways to drain water out of your pool: with your filter waste port, your pump’s hose bib, a sump pump, or a garden hose. But the one that’s best for your pool depends on your filter system and how much water you need to drain.

]]> There are four ways to drain water out of your pool: with your filter waste port, your pump’s hose bib, a sump pump, or a garden hose. But the one that’s best for your pool depends on your filter system and how much water you need to drain.

]]> Mon, 04 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0700 Swim University Swim University 294 There are four ways to drain water out of your pool: with your filter waste port, your pump’s hose bib, a sump pump, or a garden hose. But the one that’s best for your pool depends on your filter system and how much water you need to drain.

]]> pool care, pool maintenance, swimming pools No Matt Giovanisci 4 4 11 Off-Season Pool Care Tips full 3cc0bb55-da91-4801-8c1a-5d901af12ccc https://share.transistor.fm/s/3aa3ee88 Taking care of your pool doesn't end when you put the cover on. Maintain your pool during the winter, and make next season's opening a lot easier.

]]> Taking care of your pool doesn't end when you put the cover on. Maintain your pool during the winter, and make next season's opening a lot easier.

]]> Mon, 12 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0700 Swim University Swim University 1118 Taking care of your pool doesn't end when you put the cover on. Maintain your pool during the winter, and make next season's opening a lot easier.

]]> pool care, pool maintenance, swimming pools No Matt Giovanisci 3 3 My Frozen Pool Disaster (And How to Avoid One) full 8338c484-cd45-4147-b0c0-b4a3ca3dcdb5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0726fda9 Ice can expand and crack, especially if it gets into your pool plumbing. So consider this a friendly reminder to winterize your pool so it doesn’t become an icy disaster.

]]> Ice can expand and crack, especially if it gets into your pool plumbing. So consider this a friendly reminder to winterize your pool so it doesn’t become an icy disaster.

]]> Mon, 15 Jan 2024 08:00:00 -0700 Swim University Swim University 733 Ice can expand and crack, especially if it gets into your pool plumbing. So consider this a friendly reminder to winterize your pool so it doesn’t become an icy disaster.

]]> pool care, pool maintenance, swimming pools No Matt Giovanisci 2 2 How to Keep Your Pool Cover From Sagging full 7cad1f94-6fdc-4eda-b247-dbfde3908d50 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cf11f148 No-nonsense strategies to fix your sagging pool cover, keep it snug, and ensure it doesn't get destroyed over the winter months.

]]> No-nonsense strategies to fix your sagging pool cover, keep it snug, and ensure it doesn't get destroyed over the winter months.

]]> Mon, 01 Jan 2024 08:00:00 -0700 Swim University Swim University 1021 No-nonsense strategies to fix your sagging pool cover, keep it snug, and ensure it doesn't get destroyed over the winter months.

]]> pool care, pool maintenance, swimming pools No Matt Giovanisci 1 1 An Introduction to Pool Care full e4ba31b6-edfe-4f9c-a201-e34c8254b872 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9b24efc7 In the opening episode of the "Pool School" podcast, host Matt Giovanisci sets the stage for a series dedicated to pool care and maintenance.

]]> In the opening episode of the "Pool School" podcast, host Matt Giovanisci sets the stage for a series dedicated to pool care and maintenance.

]]> Thu, 28 Dec 2023 16:11:36 -0700 Swim University Swim University 425 In the opening episode of the "Pool School" podcast, host Matt Giovanisci sets the stage for a series dedicated to pool care and maintenance.

]]> pool care, pool maintenance, swimming pools No Matt Giovanisci