The Pool Guy Podcast Show
The Pool Guy Podcast Show
David Van Brunt
Pool School: Chemical Safety, Hidden Leaks & Saltwater Tips
18 minutes Posted Jul 8, 2026 at 4:00 am.
Welcome And Hard-Learned Lessons
Coaching Program Quick Invite
Trichlor Buckets And Toxic Fumes
Safer Ways To Open Tablets
Feeders And Floaters Can Gas
When To Add Salt Each Season
Why You Need A Salinity Meter
Use Only Pool Salt For Purity
Tell Customers Before You Add Salt
Evaporation Versus Real Pool Leaks
The Bucket Test Step By Step
Leak Detectors And Final Resources
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One careless twist of a lid can turn a normal pool stop into a choking, lungs-burning emergency. We get real about the kind of “pool guy knowledge” you usually learn the hard way and how to build safer habits before something goes wrong on your route. We start with trichlor tablets and why unknown buckets, sealed feeders, and even closed-off floaters can become a concentrated chemical gas trap when water gets inside. I share what it feels like when it hits you, why it happens, and the simple...