Description

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In this episode, Lee and Shane discuss their recent travels to Kazakhstan, exploring the unique architecture and swimming pool facilities they encountered. They delve into the differences in pool maintenance and chemistry standards between Kazakhstan and New Zealand, highlighting the importance of community and learning within the pool industry. The conversation emphasizes the value of international exchange of knowledge and skills in the aquatic sector.

takeaways

• Kazakhstan is a landlocked country with unique architecture.
• The swimming pools in Kazakhstan are often fully tiled.
• Pool maintenance standards vary significantly by region.
• Kazakhstan's pool chemistry follows German standards.
• Community and cleanliness are prioritized in pool facilities.
• Showering before entering pools is a common practice in Kazakhstan.
• The importance of learning from international pool practices.
• Pool plant rooms can reveal a lot about local practices.
• Traveling can provide insights into different pool technologies.
• International exchanges could benefit the pool industry.

Sound Bites

• "It's a landlocked country."
• "It must be a hell of an expense."
• "Their free-chlorine reading was 0.5."

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Welcome

00:57
Travel Adventures in Kazakhstan

03:44
Exploring Unique Swimming Pools

10:03
Insights from Pool Plant Rooms

17:09
Pool Chemistry and Standards

24:54
Community and Learning in the Pool Industry

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