1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Love your pool—but not the bills or the maintenance? In this Tampa Home Talk episode, Katrina sits down with 40-year pool veteran Scott Kondor and Wesley Chapel pro Luis Jimenez (Pinnacle Pool &amp;amp; Spa) to unpack what actually saves money and time in 2025. We cover: Salt vs. chlorine: what a “salt pool” really is, how conversion works, and why skin &amp;amp; hair thank you Automation &amp;amp; apps: set-and-forget chemistry, smart controls, and Alexa/Google integrations Variable-speed pumps: the single upgrade that often saves homeowners hundreds per year Lighting &amp;amp; UV: long-life LEDs, UV sterilization, and clearer, healthier water Heat reality check: heat pump vs. gas, hybrid modes, and when solar makes sense Maintenance that matters: filters, salt-cell cleaning, weekly testing (“pool school” basics) Avoid costly mistakes: draining hazards (hello, hydrostatic plugs) and unlicensed contractors If you’re buying a home with a pool, thinking about upgrades, or just want to run your backyard oasis like a pro—this one’s for you. Tampa Home Talk Radio https://sites.libsyn.com/88548/site <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/38914765/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/38914765