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Stop guessing. Start understanding.
You test your chlorine. You keep the pH “in range.” But do you know your LSI? Do you know if your water is silently etching your plaster right now? Most pool owners don’t — until the damage bill arrives. This podcast gives you the chemistry education your pool store never will.
The science behind what you already do.
You know how to maintain a pool. This show gives you the molecular and mathematical framework behind it — so you can diagnose faster, explain your decisions to clients with authority, and build the kind of reputation that comes from being right more often than anyone else.
Chemistry knowledge is a business advantage.
In a market full of pool companies, science-based positioning is a genuine differentiator. This podcast is your training resource, your client education tool, and your competitive edge — all in one weekly episode. We cover the business side too: pricing, systems, and scale.
The only pool podcast
built on real chemistry.
Every week, host John Cooper — M.S. Nuclear Engineering, B.S. Chemical Engineering, U.S. Navy Nuclear Operator and submarine veteran, and five-time PHTA certified — breaks down pool water chemistry, equipment science, and water balance management at a level no other pool content source touches.
52 episodes. Every Tuesday. Free on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
The engineer
who chose pools.
John Cooper holds a Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering. He served in the United States Navy as a Nuclear Operator aboard submarines — where water chemistry in a closed system under extreme conditions was not optional, and precision was never a preference.
When John entered the pool industry, he approached it the same way he approached everything else: with a scientific framework. Over a career spanning thousands of pools, John currently operates an exclusive by-referral-only route serving a discerning private clientele in the Kansas City metro.
“Balanced water never damages a pool. Out of balance water always does. It’s that simple.”— John Cooper · Pools Scientific Podcast, Episode 6
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Built for pool owners, service professionals, and company operators who want science-based knowledge — not guesswork. The platform grows with you.
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52 episodes of chemistry, equipment, and business content. Every Tuesday. Free on all major platforms.
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Three volumes from fundamentals to professional mastery. Water balance, LSI, salt systems, and more.
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Structured learning paths for pool owners and professionals. Industry-recognized certifications in development.
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The complete field checklist from Episode 10. Water chemistry targets, cell inspection procedure, corrosion and bonding checks, and a lifespan tracker.
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Pool Owners
Stop guessing. Start understanding.
You test your chlorine. You keep the pH “in range.” But do you know your LSI? Do you know if your water is silently etching your plaster right now? Most pool owners don’t — until the damage bill arrives. This podcast gives you the chemistry education your pool store never will.
Service Professionals
The science behind what you already do.
You know how to maintain a pool. This show gives you the molecular and mathematical framework behind it — so you can diagnose faster, explain your decisions to clients with authority, and build the kind of reputation that comes from being right more often than anyone else.
Company Owners
Chemistry knowledge is a business advantage.
In a market full of pool companies, science-based positioning is a genuine differentiator. This podcast is your training resource, your client education tool, and your competitive edge — all in one weekly episode. We cover the business side too: pricing, systems, and scale.
The only pool podcast
built on real chemistry.
Every week, host John Cooper — M.S. Nuclear Engineering, B.S. Chemical Engineering, U.S. Navy Nuclear Operator and submarine veteran, and five-time PHTA certified — breaks down pool water chemistry, equipment science, and water balance management at a level no other pool content source touches.
52 episodes. Every Tuesday. Free on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
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The engineer
who chose pools.
John Cooper holds a Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering. He served in the United States Navy as a Nuclear Operator aboard submarines — where water chemistry in a closed system under extreme conditions was not optional, and precision was never a preference.
When John entered the pool industry, he approached it the same way he approached everything else: with a scientific framework. Over a career spanning thousands of pools, John currently operates an exclusive by-referral-only route serving a discerning private clientele in the Kansas City metro.
“Balanced water never damages a pool. Out of balance water always does. It’s that simple.”
— John Cooper · Pools Scientific Podcast, Episode 6
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52 episodes of chemistry, equipment, and business content. Every Tuesday. Free on all major platforms.
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Ebook Series
Three volumes from fundamentals to professional mastery. Water balance, LSI, salt systems, and more.
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Courses & Certifications
Structured learning paths for pool owners and professionals. Industry-recognized certifications in development.
Tools for serious pool people.
Salt Cell Management Checklist
The complete field checklist from Episode 10. Water chemistry targets, cell inspection procedure, corrosion and bonding checks, and a lifespan tracker.
The Pools Scientific Guide to Pool Care
From fundamentals to professional mastery. Three volumes covering water chemistry, LSI, equipment, salt systems, plaster curation, and cold-climate management.
Ask John
Have a pool chemistry question you can’t find a real answer to? Submit it here. Selected questions are answered on the podcast in our listener Q&A episodes.