Smarter, Cleaner, and More Efficient: How Pentair Is Transforming the Pool Industry

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 & 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 & hair thank you Automation & 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 & 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.

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Smarter, Cleaner, and More Efficient: How Pentair Is Transforming the Pool Industry is an episode from Tampa Home Talk Radio.

This episode is 46:20 long.

This episode was published on Oct 28, 2025.

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