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Poolcast The Swimming Pool Podcast

Poolcast The Swimming Pool Podcast

By ian ogilvie

A professional podcast for the leisure industry to support and bring us together.
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E1 Swimming Pool Lockdown

Poolcast The Swimming Pool PodcastSep 09, 2020

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E33 - Poolcast podcast Filter Inspections

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.

Jan 06, 202334:56
E32 - Poolcast Podcast Energy in Swimming Pools with Alex Blackwell

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.

Nov 16, 202238:00
E31 - Poolcast Podcast Dryden Aqua, Microbiological Testing and more

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.

Oct 20, 202236:52
E30 - Return of the Jedi - Life after chlorine

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.

Aug 10, 202259:53
E29 Poolcast the Swimming Pool Podcast - Elevate and how much does chlorine cost?

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.

Jun 20, 202241:34
E28 Poolcast Swimming Pool Podcast with Steve Gallagher from HTH

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.

May 21, 202251:30
E27 Poolcast the Swimming Pool Podcast - The chlorine situation

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.

Mar 30, 202242:26
E26 - Poolcast The grass isn't always greener on the otherside or is it?

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.

Nov 23, 202141:50
E25 PWTAG Council, new PWTAP Code of Practice and Dye Testing

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.

Aug 19, 202133:39
E24 - Poolview Iris with Robin McGloughlin

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.

Jul 22, 202156:53
E23 - New products and the big face off

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........

Jun 14, 202122:36
E22 - SARS CoV-2 in chlorinated swimming pool water

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. 

May 14, 202142:05
E21 - Jen and Jo from the Institute of Swimming and the RLSS/IQL

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. 

Mar 19, 202142:04
E20 - PWTAG Conference review and new product launch

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.

Mar 05, 202152:42
E19 - PPO Trainers CPD Review and Projects

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.

Feb 24, 202124:07
E18 - Three female entrepreneurs

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.
Jan 20, 202101:18:44
E17 - Craig Steele from Barr and Wray

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.

Jan 13, 202101:05:13
E16 - Ian Nicks TN60 and explaining Free available chlorine and active chlorine

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.

Dec 21, 202001:03:43
E15 - Daniel Ekema PoolwaterTS

E15 - Daniel Ekema PoolwaterTS

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

Dec 10, 202053:11
E14 - First recorded session

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.

Dec 04, 202035:07
E13 -TN45 Reopening swimming pools after a Covid 19 shutdown.

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.
Nov 27, 202027:35
E12 - Andy Read Places Leisure Head of Safety

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.
Nov 26, 202048:27
E11 Ian Nicks Return of the Jedi - The Dirty Dozen

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.
Nov 16, 202001:08:32
E10 Back to basics in the pool plant room

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.
Nov 10, 202001:03:34
E9 Emergency podcast TN43 hibernating the swimming pool

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.
Nov 02, 202032:20
E8 Dave Parry from HTH

E8 Dave Parry from HTH

An overview of HTH products and the benefits of using calcium hypochlorite.
Oct 30, 202055:56
E7 Mike Shuff from PWTAG and PALM Academy and also cleaning chlorine injectors.

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.
Oct 21, 202001:07:59
E6 Robin McGloughlin Poolview

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.
Oct 12, 202058:23
E5 Ian Nicks Pool Plant Jedi Master

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?
Oct 08, 202054:57
E4 Calibration and Winterizing a swimming pool

E4 Calibration and Winterizing a swimming pool

Two old pool geeks catch up this week and putting the world to rights.
Oct 05, 202052:02
E3 - Pool water testing

E3 - Pool water testing

A catch with old pals and putting the world to rights on water testing
Sep 29, 202053:37
E2 Filtration and a catch up

E2 Filtration and a catch up

Two old geeks catching up for the week talking pool filtration.
Sep 17, 202001:01:02
E1 Swimming Pool Lockdown

E1 Swimming Pool Lockdown

A chat with pool geeks about how lockdown has impacted swimming pools.
Sep 09, 202050:56
September 9, 2020

September 9, 2020

Sep 09, 202000:30