Poolcast The Swimming Pool Podcast

ian ogilvie

A professional podcast for the leisure industry to support and bring us together.

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20 episodes
Updated Jan 6, 2023

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Jan 6, 2023 · 34 min
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.
Nov 16, 2022 · 38 min
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.
Oct 20, 2022 · 36 min
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.
Aug 10, 2022 · 59 min
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.
Jun 20, 2022 · 41 min
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.
May 21, 2022 · 51 min
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.
Mar 30, 2022 · 42 min
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.
Nov 23, 2021 · 41 min
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.
Aug 19, 2021 · 33 min
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.
Jul 22, 2021 · 56 min
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.
Jun 14, 2021 · 22 min
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........
May 14, 2021 · 42 min
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.
Mar 19, 2021 · 42 min
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 5, 2021 · 52 min
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.
Feb 24, 2021 · 24 min
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.
Jan 20, 2021 · 1 hr 18 min
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 13, 2021 · 1 hr 5 min
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.
Dec 21, 2020 · 1 hr 3 min
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 10, 2020 · 53 min
E15 - Daniel Ekema PoolwaterTS
A great interview with Daniel from PoolwaterTS a pool water testing log system.
Dec 4, 2020 · 35 min
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.