30+ years of hands-on pool experience
Real Pool Advice. Real Products. No BS.
PeteThePoolGuy helps homeowners maintain, troubleshoot, and improve their pools with practical Central Florida experience, straightforward education, and carefully explained product guidance.
Central florida’s pool expert
Meet Pete the Pool Guy
Pete is a Central Florida pool industry professional with more than 30 years of hands-on experience.
He created PeteThePoolGuy.com to help homeowners understand what their pools need, solve common problems, and make informed equipment and maintenance decisions. His approach is practical: explain the problem clearly, show the process, document what was observed, and separate firsthand experience from general guidance.
Future recommendations will identify how an item was evaluated, the pool setup involved, observed advantages and disadvantages, and who the product may—or may not—suit.
Pete’s Picks
Explore the pool-product categories Pete plans to evaluate. These cards are placeholders for future comparison pages—not endorsements or completed test results.
Pool Chemicals
Stop throwing money into your pool hoping something works. After 30+ years in the business, I’ve learned which chemicals actually get the job done and which ones are just expensive promises. Let’s get your water right without draining your wallet.
Maintenance Tools
A good pool net can make your life easier. A crappy one can make you want to throw the whole damn thing in the pool. I’ve used just about every kind of cleaning tool out there. Let me show you what’s worth buying and what’s better left on the shelf.
Pool Equipment
Pumps, filters, salt systems, heaters — this is where buying the wrong equipment can really cost you. I’ve spent decades installing, repairing, and replacing this stuff. I’ll help you understand what you’re buying, what you actually need, and where it’s worth spending the extra money.
Editorial note: No product endorsements, test results, or performance claims are being made yet.
Product Showdowns
Budget versus professional-grade pool products, compared with context—not hype.
Budget option
Accessible Homeowner Product
- Specifications will be listed here
- Practical advantages and disadvantages
- Best-fit homeowner and use case
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Professional-grade option
Higher-Duty Pool Product
- Specifications will be listed here
- Ownership and maintenance considerations
- Best-fit homeowner and use case
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Original Testing Video & Results
This space is reserved for Pete’s original testing video, testing setup, pool conditions, observations, limitations, written summary, and transcript. No showdown results have been published.
Pool School
Learn how pool systems work, what common symptoms may mean, and which checks homeowners can safely perform before calling a qualified professional.
Cloudy or Green Water
Start with accurate testing, circulation, filtration, and recent weather or swimmer load before choosing a treatment.
Low Flow or Poor Circulation
Check water level, baskets, filter pressure, valves, and visible air leaks before assuming the pump has failed.
Routine Pool Care
Build a repeatable schedule for testing, brushing, debris removal, equipment checks, and filter maintenance.
Always follow product labels and equipment manuals. Electrical, gas, structural, and complex equipment work should be handled by appropriately qualified professionals.
Latest Pool Videos
Future YouTube and social videos will include descriptive titles, written summaries, and transcripts when available.
▶ Troubleshooting Video
A future step-by-step diagnosis of a common pool problem, accompanied by a written summary.
▶ Product Demonstration
A future original demonstration documenting methods, observations, context, and limitations.
▶ Quick Pool Tip
A future focused maintenance lesson for homeowners, supported by readable text.
The thumbnails above are visual placeholders; no completed videos or test results are being represented.
Pool Owner FAQ
How often should I test my pool water?
Test regularly and whenever water appearance, weather, swimmer load, or equipment operation changes. The right frequency depends on the pool and sanitizer system; always follow the test-kit and equipment instructions.
Why is my pool cloudy?
Common causes include unbalanced water, inadequate sanitizer, poor circulation, filtration problems, or fine suspended debris. Test the water and inspect circulation and filter operation before adding corrective products.
How long should I run my pool pump?
There is no single runtime for every pool. Pump size, plumbing, pool volume, weather, sanitizer system, and desired turnover all matter. Use clear water and proper circulation as outcomes, then follow equipment guidance or consult a qualified pool professional.
Can I mix pool chemicals?
No. Never mix pool chemicals together or combine incompatible products. Read every label, use protective equipment as directed, add products separately according to instructions, and store them safely.
When should I call a pool professional?
Get qualified help for electrical, gas, structural, leak-detection, or complex equipment work, and whenever troubleshooting steps conflict with a manufacturer’s instructions or exceed your experience.
Follow Pete
Follow Pete for pool education, product demonstrations, troubleshooting walkthroughs, and new comparison content.
Social profile links are placeholders until Pete’s official URLs are supplied.