Frank and Jacque discuss pool chemical safety and things pool owners and parents can do to reduce drowning risks.
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00:00 Intro
08:30 pool chemical storage
09:39 neutralize acid spills with alkalinity increaser/sodium bicarbonate
11:00 do not vacuum chemical spills with a vacuum cleaner
11:40 How to add acid to your pool, and always add chemicals to water, never add water to chemicals.
13:35 Do not add chemicals to your skimmer unless the instructions on that particular chemical call for it
16:15 Diatomaceous Earth is an inhalation hazard, where breathing protection, like a covid mask, to prevent inhaling the DE dust
17:40 teach children to swim. You can start as young as 4 to 6 months old.
18:45 Drowning is the number one cause of death for children between ages of 1 to 4, and the number 2 cause of death for children 5 to 13. A kid with formal swim training is 88% less likely to become a drowning statistic.
20:20 do not swim or allow children to swim in cloudy water
20:49 make sure swim vests or drowning prevention vests or floats are certified by the USCG United States Coast Guard
21:15 make sure children have adult supervision when around water. Don't just be there, be aware
22:50 learn CPR
23:30 ASTM approved barriers to prevent entry to all pools and spa areas.
26:00 child proof locks and alarms on windows and doors that open into a pool area
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32:50 stay away from floor or wall drains. make sure existing drain covers are VGB compliant
34:07 Keep long hair pulled up when swimming
34:35 wear well fitted swimsuits and avoid swimsuits with lots of strings and decorations that can be caught on ladders, drain and return fittings, etc...
35:55 Red Cross list: 1. Never swim alone. 2. Supervise children. 3. Always wear life vests. 4. Always jump in feet first. 5. Reach, throw, don't go. 6. stay away from pool drains 7. only swim designated areas 8. avoid alcohol 9. Know CPR
39:41 if having a party for adults that will include alcohol, have a designated sober person
The Deep End Pool Podcast
Coming to you every week with tips, tricks and knowledge about everything from pool construction to maintaining and chemistry. Frank and Jaqueline Disher invite you into their world of swimming pool water. Frank loves pool chemistry and loves teaching pool maintenance. With a teachers heart he eagerly shares that information with his listeners. All the while his sidekick Jackie will keep him reigned in and on topic...most of the time. Listen in for a fantastic, fun and educational time.
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Meet the Hosts
Frank and Jacque Disher live in the Dallas/Fort Worth area of Texas. Frank started his swimming pool business way back in the 20th century. 5 years ago he and Jacque decided to join up with a national franchise group, Poolwerx. Frank has over 25 years experience in pool service and repair, new construction, renovation, leak detection, and retail. Jacque has her masters degree in theatre, and has worked behind the scenes in the pool business to keep it running smooth. Their chemistry is awesome and she is the perfect host to keep Frank in line.
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