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Breaking Down Sodium Bromide with Scott Hamilton

In this episode of Let's Talk About Pools, we sit down with Scott Hamilton of United Chemical to take a deep dive into one of the most misunderstood chemicals in the pool industry—sodium bromide.

Join us as Scott explains what sodium bromide is, how it works in swimming pools, and why pool operators and service professionals need to understand its long-term effects on water chemistry. From algae treatments and bromide banks to sanitizer demand and troubleshooting water quality issues, this episode covers the science, benefits, potential drawbacks, and best practices surrounding sodium bromide use.

Whether you're a Certified Pool Operator (CPO), service technician, aquatic facility manager, or industry professional looking to expand your knowledge, this conversation provides practical insights and expert guidance to help you make informed decisions about pool water treatment.

Tune in for an educational discussion packed with real-world experience, industry expertise, and valuable takeaways from one of the leading voices in pool chemistry.

Guest: Scott Hamilton, United Chemical

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“Welcome back to Let’s Talk About Pools. Today, I’m joined by Carrie Dibrell to talk about Service Industry News and why staying up to date on trends, news, and industry insights is a game changer for pool service techs in the field.

Before we dive in, a quick thank you to our podcast sponsor, Pool Brain, for supporting the show.

If you want to stay ahead and sharpen your knowledge, this episode is for you. Let’s dive in.”

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🎙️ Let’s Talk About Pools LIVE – 05/12/2026

With regular co-anchor Rob Stewart tied up with too many pool openings of his own up north, we brought in three guest co-anchors for a fun and insightful LIVE episode featuring Ryan Lunsford and Mike Sandoval from Arizona along with Denise Gough from Florida.

This episode covered a wide range of industry topics, including how Hollywood movies and TV shows portray pool service professionals — and how those portrayals can shape the way customers view our industry. The conversation also explored the major regional differences between maintaining pools in Arizona and Southern Florida, from climate challenges to water chemistry and service expectations.

To wrap things up, the panel dove into their preferred startup procedures for new concrete pools, sharing the “why” behind their methods, best practices, and real-world experiences from different parts of the country.

This was a great mix of education, perspective, and industry conversation with pool pros from coast to coast — plus live interaction from listeners throughout the show.

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