• Tile Mastery (w/ Jimmy Reed)
    Nov 14 2025

    [00:00] - Introducing Jimmy Reed

    [07:58] - Weeks of precise prep work before tile goes in

    [12:12] - The challenge is the point.

    [13:46] - The Art and Science of Tile Work

    [15:23] - C2611: Essential Tile Workshop

    [18:58] - Closing

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    26 mins
  • Hands-on Plastering Education (w/ Jon Temple)
    Nov 12 2025

    [00:00] - Intro

    [01:32] - Introducing Tempool

    [04:33] - Common denominator lately: Residue

    [06:21] - Easily distorted mix ratios

    [23:22] - Rock-to-Rock Pebble Finish Exposure

    [24:54] - Standardizing Systems

    [26:50] - Exposure problems and Hot starts

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    36 mins
  • Shotcrete Science (w/ Charles Hanskat, P.E.)
    Oct 29 2025

    [00:00] - Introducing Charles Hanskat, P.E.

    [01:26] - Shotcrete History

    [06:39] - Shotcrete depends on velocity for compaction

    [09:44] - Wet mix vs. Dry mix. What's right for you?

    [11:38] - Water, Cement, and Time

    [15:39] - Slump

    [17:58] - Compressive strength

    [19:46] - Aggregates

    [21:25] - Standards and Minimums

    [24:36] - Shrinkage and Cracks

    [32:10] - Ideal conditions and Curing

    [39:21] - Weepers

    [42:29] - WU and ASA Shotcrete Certifications

    [46:15] - Closing

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    49 mins
  • Social Kick (w/ Bryan Lundquist)
    Oct 1 2025

    [00:00] - Introducing Bryan Lundquist

    [02:15] - Swimming Talk

    [15:48] - Cloudy water, from a swimmer's perspective

    [20:53] - Changing expectations of water quality

    [27:09] - ChloramineConsulting.com

    [29:33] - Showering before swimming, and not peeing in the pool

    [36:27] - Swimming in natural water (a lake)

    [40:24] - Unqualified Pool Advice

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    45 mins
  • My statement of purpose.
    Sep 24 2025

    [00:00] - Intro

    [00:58] - To pool professionals.

    [05:41] - To you, the individual listener.

    [08:47] - To the industry in general.

    [11:28] - To homeowners.

    [18:30] - To me.

    [21:20] - Upcoming education events.

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    25 mins
  • Rebirth.
    Sep 17 2025

    You asked for more podcasts and great information. But instead, we brought Eric back.

    The new email address is ruleyourpool@gmail.com.

    Show notes optional.

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    24 mins
  • Thank you.
    Apr 2 2025

    Thank you to all of you who have listened to this podcast over the years. You are greatly appreciated, and I hope you found value in what you learned here. It has been an honor.

    -- Eric

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    23 mins
  • What are chlorides?
    Jan 22 2025

    00:00 - Introduction

    01:21 - Halogens on the Periodic Table of Elements

    02:48 - Valence states

    06:17 - Chlorides and stainless steel

    09:44 - Closing

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    13 mins