Why Pool Pros Should Stop Ignoring Spas (and What Could Cost You Everything) with Adrian Lacey

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Most pool professionals know pools.

But when a spa needs repair?

Suddenly everyone starts looking for "the spa guy."

This week on Mondays Down Under, Lee Salisbury and Nick welcome one of Australia's leading spa equipment specialists, Adrian Lacey of Spatex, for an eye-opening discussion that every pool technician, retailer, and service company needs to hear.

If you've ever avoided spa repairs because they seemed too complicated—or too risky—this episode explains why that hesitation may be costing you a profitable part of your business.

More importantly...

It explains how to do it safely.

In this episode:

Why spas are one of the biggest untapped opportunities for pool professionalsCommon misconceptions that keep technicians away from spa serviceThe importance of partnering with licensed electricians and gas fittersDiagnosing leaks, pumps, air controls, jets, blowers, and electronic controlsWhy replacing the wrong pump can create serious safety hazardsUnderstanding hydraulic flow rates and why bigger pumps often make things worsePipe sizing mistakes that dramatically reduce system performanceWhy proper plumbing layout matters more than horsepowerThe importance of flow meters instead of guessing hydraulic performance

Sacrificial Anodes Explained

Adrian also dives into one of the industry's most misunderstood topics:

Galvanic corrosionElectrolytic corrosionChemical corrosion

Learn:

Why they are completely different problemsHow sacrificial zinc anodes workWhat they can—and cannot—protectWhy every heated pool deserves consideration for corrosion protectionWhy an anode should never replace finding the actual cause of corrosion

Pool Safety That Too Many Professionals Overlook

The conversation shifts into one of the most important topics in the industry:

Safety.

Including:

Equipotential bondingElectrical safety around spasVoltage differences and corrosionWhy technicians should carry a non-contact voltage testerSuction entrapment hazardsVentilated skimmer requirementsUnderstanding Australian Standard AS 1926.3When replacing equipment legally requires bringing systems up to current safety standards

Adrian shares practical advice that could help technicians avoid costly mistakes—and potentially save lives.

Plus

Why documentation protects your businessWhen you should walk away from an unsafe jobWhy staying within your qualifications protects both your customers and your livelihoodFree technical resources available through the Spartex mobile appHow decades of technical knowledge are being shared with the industry

Whether you service residential pools, commercial facilities, or have never touched a spa before, this episode is packed with practical advice, safety insights, and real-world experience that every pool professional can benefit from.

🎙 Guest: Adrian Lacey – Spatex

🎧 Hosted by: Lee Salisbury & Nick

📅 Series: Mondays Down Under

Listen now and discover why expanding your knowledge of spas may be one of the smartest business decisions you make this year.

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