How I Learned About Pools
And How You Can Learn About Anything

In April 2005 I knew nothing about pools. By April 2006 many people considered me to be an authority. How did this happen?

The short answer is by reading, asking and doing. I resurrected a swamp, diagnosed and replaced a bad pump impeller, and repiped the pump plumbing.

The long answer is a bit less obvious. I have several skills that eased fixing and learning about my pool. Most of these skills are part of the Universal Troubleshooting Process, a process I discovered, documented and refined over the last 20 years. Here are some of the skills the Universal Troubleshooting Process helps develop:

Cause and effect
Process of elimination
Finding and clearing bottlenecks
Maintenance (preventive and corrective)
Research
Diagnostic testing and analysis

I've written several books about the Universal Troubleshooting Process. The best place to start is by reading Twenty Eight Tales of Troubleshooting.

Rapid Learning

Another process I use is the Rapid Learning Process. This is a terminology-first, experimentation driven learning process producing quick mastery of technical systems (including pools). You can see a block diagram of the Rapid Learning Process here.

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