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Join host Lauren Broom and special guest co-anchor Adam Lawrence of PAL Lighting for another informative episode of Let's Talk About Pools!

💡 Pool Lighting & Advancements: Discover how innovative pool lighting technology is transforming backyard pools and outdoor living spaces. We discuss the latest advancements from PAL Lighting and what pool service professionals, builders, and homeowners should know about today's lighting options.

📰 Service Industry News: We're also covering some important stories impacting the pool industry:

• 💦 Florida Waterpark: A newly opened waterpark reportedly fails 34 inspections.
• ⚖️ Pool Filter Explosion: An injured pool technician and the court case involving a filter explosion.
• 👷 OSHA Visits: Workplace safety and what pool service companies need to understand about OSHA inspections.
• ⚠️ Chemical Safety Incident: A pool technician hospitalized following improper pool chemical handling and storage on September 4, 2026.

From exciting new pool technology to serious workplace safety concerns, this episode brings together industry innovation, real-world incidents, and conversations that matter to pool professionals.

🎙️ Whether you're a pool service technician, pool builder, business owner, or homeowner, there's something for you in this episode!

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In episode 87 of Let’s Talk About Pools, host Lauren Broom sits down with David Watson, author of Why ORP Systems Fail—and How to Stop It, for a deep dive into the world of Oxidation-Reduction Potential (ORP).

Why doesn’t ORP always behave the way pool professionals expect? David breaks down how ORP systems work, what can influence ORP readings, common reasons systems struggle, and why understanding the chemistry behind the number matters.

If you operate, service, or manage pools using automated chemical controllers, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!

If you want to order his book with discount see link below:

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This link gives a special discount for the students. No codes to input, they simply click and order.

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Let's Talk About Pools Live Podcast 09/29/2026

Join Lauren Broom and guest anchor Jeff David of Leak Detection Business Academy for a great conversation about pool leaks, leak detection equipment, tools, techniques, and the leak detection business.

Plus, Lauren covers an important public health topic: 🦝 What should you do if a raccoon was in a swimming pool, pooped in the pool, or died in the pool?

Practical information, industry conversation, and pool safety—all in this episode of Let’s Talk About Pools!

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