Rule Your Pool

00:00 - Introduction02:06 - What is PoolBrain?04:40 - The pains of running a large pool service business06:48 - A lack of data09:42 - The power of standardization and checklists14:43 - Growing vs. Scaling21:58 - PoolBrain + Orenda Calculator™ integration25:55 - Closing ______________________________Connect with us! Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questions?Orenda®Questions? Comments? Or apply to sponsor the show:[email protected] Facebook: @ruleyourpoolYouTube: @rule-your-pool 

00:00 - Introduction03:25 - Column-pouring video in Eric's Pool06:51 - Explanation08:26 - Wrap up ______________________________Connect with us! Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questions?Orenda®Questions? Comments? Or apply to sponsor the show:[email protected] Facebook: @ruleyourpoolYouTube: @rule-your-pool 

00:00 - Introduction03:13 - Myth 1: ANSI-11 Standards NEVER allow water chemistry outside the ranges05:12 - Myth 2: It's important to give water what it wants to "make water happy"10:01 - Myth 3: The pH is constantly increasing outside of the acceptable range stated in Standard 11, and there are no options14:40 - Myth 4: Water balance indexes indicate whether water is scaling or corrosive to surfaces and metals20:12 - Myth 5: In a pool using chlorine and cyanuric acid, keeping the pH in the acceptable range is not important. Chlorine is controlled by the CYA.29:03 - Myth 6: To control algae, it is important to maintain a certain ratio of CYA to free chlorine33:54 - Myth 7: Chlorine lock36:15 - Myth 8: Chlorine demand is caused by high phosphates and nitrates37:45 - Myth 9: Using bleach in a pool does not raise pH48:00 - Wrap up ______________________________Connect with us! Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questions?Orenda®Questions? Comments? Or apply to sponsor the show:[email protected] Facebook: @ruleyourpoolYouTube: @rule-your-pool 

00:00 - Introduction01:00 - ORP is a water quality subject02:39 - Chlorine oxidizes by stealing electrons04:25 - Why is ORP used in swimming pools?06:26 - Is ORP measured as conductivity?07:21 - Factors that affect ORP - pH, CYA, water temperature08:23 - pH and ORP11:19 - ORP accuracy is based on fixed pH and chlorine levels13:22 - Cyanuric acid and ORP14:24 - Water temperature and ORP16:20 - Ways to increase ORP19:23 - Wrap up ______________________________Connect with us! Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questions?Orenda®Questions? Comments? Or apply to sponsor the show:[email protected] Facebook: @ruleyourpoolYouTube: @rule-your-pool 

00:00 - Introduction01:12 - Old habits and beliefs about chlorine and acid07:04 - Liquid chlorine (sodium hypochlorite)11:07 - Our bodies produce HOCl too12:13 - HOCl will become HCl (aka muriatic acid)16:00 - Cal hypo (calcium hypochlorite)21:30 - Sodium Dichlor (dichloro-s-triazinetrione)21:46 - Trichlor (tricoloro-s-triazinetrione)26:36 - Saltwater chlorine generators (SWG)30:43 - Chlorine gas (Cl2)33:16 - Closing ______________________________Connect with us! Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questions?Orenda®Questions? Comments? Or apply to sponsor the show:[email protected] Facebook: @ruleyourpoolYouTube: @rule-your-pool 

00:00 - Introduction01:35 - We have learned from past mistakes04:40 - The history of the Orenda Calculator™ formula05:51 - Dr. Langelier's original formula = pH - pHs10:47 - Revisions to the LSI in 1942, 1964, 1965 and beyond12:32 - Technology is not limited by reference charts14:29 - The LSI charts today are based on the updates by John Wojtowicz17:22 - Wojtowicz wrote about the pH Ceiling concept19:19 - The most precise LSI calculator in the world22:55 - Wrap up ______________________________Connect with us! Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questions?Orenda®Questions? Comments? Or apply to sponsor the show:[email protected] Facebook: @ruleyourpoolYouTube: @rule-your-pool 

00:00 - Introduction00:16 - Christian Shirilla, River Pools08:13 - Jarred's amnesia08:44 - Terry Arko, HASA14:42 - Jonathan Heller, MikvahTech24:19 - Kevin Cooley, Goudy Pools32:36 - Miguel Chavez, Orenda38:27 - Closing ______________________________Connect with us! Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questions?Orenda®Questions? Comments? Or apply to sponsor the show:[email protected] Facebook: @ruleyourpoolYouTube: @rule-your-pool 

00:00 - Introduction00:35 - Water will naturally balance itself03:34 - Problems above 8.3 pH04:46 - Chlorine breaks away from CYA at a higher pH06:24 - Unnaturally Natural07:56 - Orenda's Four Pillars09:59 - 2024 learning objectives11:37 - Closing ------------------------------------Connect with Orenda TechnologiesWebsite: https://www.orendatech.comHelp Center: https://ask.orendatech.comBlog: https://blog.orendatech.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OrendaTechnologiesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/orendatech/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda ______________________________Connect with us! Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questions?Orenda®Questions? Comments? Or apply to sponsor the show:[email protected] Facebook: @ruleyourpoolYouTube: @rule-your-pool 

00:00 - Introduction03:48 - Molecular weight07:30 - Avogadro's Number - the mol09:28 - Molar weights of pool chlorine products11:11 - Trichlor percentages14:52 - Dichlor percentages17:14 - Calcium hypochlorite percentages19:36 - Sodium hypochlorite (liquid bleach) percentages23:03 - The Orenda Calculator™ does these equations for you25:06 - Chlorine byproducts27:21 - Wrap up ------------------------------------Connect with Orenda TechnologiesWebsite: https://www.orendatech.comHelp Center: https://ask.orendatech.comBlog: https://blog.orendatech.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OrendaTechnologiesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/orendatech/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda ______________________________Connect with us! Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questions?Orenda®Questions? Comments? Or apply to sponsor the show:[email protected] Facebook: @ruleyourpoolYouTube: @rule-your-pool 

00:00 - Introduction01:10 - Podcast growth02:11 - Int'l Pool & Spa Show05:13 - Watershape University Essential Plaster class (C3611)09:26 - Pool Nation Awards / HASA Afterparty14:06 - Honest education remains our top priority18:06 - Closing out 202319:36 - Routing Softwares21:18 - Closing ------------------------------------Connect with Orenda TechnologiesWebsite: https://www.orendatech.comHelp Center: https://ask.orendatech.comBlog: https://blog.orendatech.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OrendaTechnologiesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/orendatech/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda ______________________________Connect with us! Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questions?Orenda®Questions? Comments? Or apply to sponsor the show:[email protected] Facebook: @ruleyourpoolYouTube: @rule-your-pool 

00:00 - Introduction03:19 - Can't hold chlorine for a week?09:05 - Can I maintain a pool at a higher pH?12:38 - Where can I buy Orenda products?15:34 - Calcium flakes in salt pools18:53 - Why does pH keep climbing on a new plaster pool?22:25 - Fiberglass chalking vs. scale24:08 - Know your actual water chemistry before calling us29:37 - Moving forward into 202432:04 - Grant's macho interruption33:04 - Price increases. Are you accounting for them?38:14 - Closing ------------------------------------Connect with Orenda TechnologiesWebsite: https://www.orendatech.comHelp Center: https://ask.orendatech.comBlog: https://blog.orendatech.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OrendaTechnologiesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/orendatech/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda ______________________________Connect with us! Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questions?Orenda®Questions? Comments? Or apply to sponsor the show:[email protected] Facebook: @ruleyourpoolYouTube: @rule-your-pool 

00:00 - Introduction00:59 - Relationship 1: High alkalinity can lead to chlorine loss via sunlight03:41 - Coincidence vs. Cause04:32 - pH, chlorine and CYA graph07:36 - Chlorine leaves CYA when the pH gets high enough09:11 - How alkalinity is involved11:32 - Relationship 2: Chlorine can increase alkalinity12:17 - Excess hydroxides in liquid chlorine and cal hypo accumulate14:30 - Chemistry of chlorination15:59 - Chlorine hydroxide byproducts17:41 - Summary ------------------------------------Connect with Orenda TechnologiesWebsite: https://www.orendatech.comHelp Center: https://ask.orendatech.comBlog: https://blog.orendatech.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OrendaTechnologiesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/orendatech/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda ______________________________Connect with us! Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questions?Orenda®Questions? Comments? Or apply to sponsor the show:[email protected] Facebook: @ruleyourpoolYouTube: @rule-your-pool 

00:00 - 🎶 The man who rules his pool 02:36 - How I ruled my pool this summer03:43 - Spreadsheet documentation04:42 - Pool Volume: approximately 24,000 gallons06:05 - May 9-14: Green pool cleanup07:57 - May 14: Balance the LSI12:08 - Leaves, debris, vacuuming and dilution13:45 - Weekly liquid chlorine and CV-600 enzymes15:02 - Two major rain storms and mud slides16:46 - Add it all up17:59 - Alkalinity: maintained thanks to liquid chlorine?21:47 - Other products used24:24 - Summary26:43 - Chlorination ------------------------------------Connect with Orenda TechnologiesWebsite: https://www.orendatech.comHelp Center: https://ask.orendatech.comBlog: https://blog.orendatech.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OrendaTechnologiesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/orendatech/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda ______________________________Connect with us! Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questions?Orenda®Questions? Comments? Or apply to sponsor the show:[email protected] Facebook: @ruleyourpoolYouTube: @rule-your-pool 

00:00 - Brief introduction00:41 - CV-600's eye-opening results in commercial pools03:34 - Filter purge05:59 - Scale issues07:19 - Phosphates10:54 - UV12:20 - LSI in commercial pools14:36 - pH and alkalinity, overdosing acid feeders19:24 - Closing ------------------------------------Connect with Orenda TechnologiesWebsite: https://www.orendatech.comHelp Center: https://ask.orendatech.comBlog: https://blog.orendatech.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OrendaTechnologiesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/orendatech/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda ______________________________Connect with us! Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questions?Orenda®Questions? Comments? Or apply to sponsor the show:[email protected] Facebook: @ruleyourpoolYouTube: @rule-your-pool 

00:00 - Long introduction02:23 - Remembering Derek Ingram10:47 - Introducing Dennis Ingram13:33 - Origins of the Paddock Evacuator17:08 - Indoor pool chemistry19:36 - Developing the Evacuator into the standard of care23:53 - A paradigm shift in natatorium HVAC design28:15 - Derek's legacy ------------------------------------Connect with Orenda TechnologiesWebsite: https://www.orendatech.comHelp Center: https://ask.orendatech.comBlog: https://blog.orendatech.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OrendaTechnologiesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/orendatech/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda ______________________________Connect with us! Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questions?Orenda®Questions? Comments? Or apply to sponsor the show:[email protected] Facebook: @ruleyourpoolYouTube: @rule-your-pool 

00:00 - Long introduction and housekeeping05:02 - What are specialty chemicals?07:25 - Metal removers10:17 - Citric acid (ascorbic or vitamin C)12:09 - SC-1000 conflicts with chlorine initially13:55 - Sequestering agents vs. phosphate removers17:43 - Enzymes vs. polymers18:44 - Enzymes vs. various products (hydrocarbons)20:46 - Orenda's philosophy23:23 - Closing ------------------------------------Connect with Orenda TechnologiesWebsite: https://www.orendatech.comHelp Center: https://ask.orendatech.comBlog: https://blog.orendatech.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OrendaTechnologiesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/orendatech/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda ______________________________Connect with us! Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questions?Orenda®Questions? Comments? Or apply to sponsor the show:[email protected] Facebook: @ruleyourpoolYouTube: @rule-your-pool 

00:00 - Introduction01:01 - Biguanides03:45 - Hydrogen Peroxide05:37 - Bromine07:06 - Secondary Systems10:51 - Wrap up ------------------------------------Connect with Orenda TechnologiesWebsite: https://www.orendatech.comHelp Center: https://ask.orendatech.comBlog: https://blog.orendatech.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OrendaTechnologiesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/orendatech/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda ______________________________Connect with us! Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questions?Orenda®Questions? Comments? Or apply to sponsor the show:[email protected] Facebook: @ruleyourpoolYouTube: @rule-your-pool 

00:00 - Introduction01:03 - Types of algaecides01:52 - Copper sulfate04:54 - Quat and Polyquat (quaternary ammonia)08:11 - Enzymes conflict with polyquat algaecide too09:53 - Sodium bromide13:35 - Mineral systems and ionized metals16:09 - Ammonium sulfate and Dimethyl ammonium chloride19:14 - Polymers20:13 - Wrap up ------------------------------------Connect with Orenda TechnologiesWebsite: https://www.orendatech.comHelp Center: https://ask.orendatech.comBlog: https://blog.orendatech.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OrendaTechnologiesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/orendatech/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda ______________________________Connect with us! Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questions?Orenda®Questions? Comments? Or apply to sponsor the show:[email protected] Facebook: @ruleyourpoolYouTube: @rule-your-pool 

00:00 - Introduction04:54 - Rule 1: Never let chlorine touch any other chemical07:16 - Rule 2: In commercial pools, pick ONE type of chlorine09:11 - Rule 3: Keep acid stored with separate spill containment11:44 - Rule 4: For residential pools, only one primary chlorine type, and possibly one secondary chlorine stored separately12:36 - Trichlor feeders need to be installed correctly15:15 - Rule 5: Saltwater pools can use a secondary chlorine shock (but not in-line)17:10 - Rule 6: Create physical separation between chemicals in your vehicle19:00 - Mistakes happen...even Eric is guilty20:33 - Chlorine "conflicts" in water22:41 - Summary ------------------------------------Connect with Orenda TechnologiesWebsite: https://www.orendatech.comHelp Center: https://ask.orendatech.comBlog: https://blog.orendatech.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OrendaTechnologiesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/orendatech/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda ______________________________Connect with us! Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questions?Orenda®Questions? Comments? Or apply to sponsor the show:[email protected] Facebook: @ruleyourpoolYouTube: @rule-your-pool 

00:00 - Introduction04:07 - What is a biofilm?07:36 - Biofilms encompass more than previously known11:48 - Microbially-induced corrosion17:14 - Are all biofilms bad?20:26 - Biofilms are like Jell-o24:32 - Biofilm ingredients and chlorine resistance28:17 - Kill vs. Removal32:23 - Prevention vs. Remediation36:42 - How clean is clean?40:01 - Log-reductions in disinfection42:53 - How to remove and how to prevent biofilms in pools48:15 - Where to learn more about biofilms ------------------------------------Connect with Orenda TechnologiesWebsite: https://www.orendatech.comHelp Center: https://ask.orendatech.comBlog: https://blog.orendatech.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OrendaTechnologiesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/orendatech/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda ______________________________Connect with us! Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questions?Orenda®Questions? Comments? Or apply to sponsor the show:[email protected] Facebook: @ruleyourpoolYouTube: @rule-your-pool 

00:00 - Introduction01:29 - pH rise should NOT be caused by cement finishes05:08 - Is calcium needed in vinyl and fiberglass pools?07:17 - Fiberglass gel coat degradation and chalking09:25 - Vinyl liner fading11:04 - LSI and calcium levels always matter, regardless of pool type ------------------------------------Connect with Orenda TechnologiesWebsite: https://www.orendatech.comHelp Center: https://ask.orendatech.comBlog: https://blog.orendatech.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OrendaTechnologiesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/orendatech/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda ______________________________Connect with us! Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questions?Orenda®Questions? Comments? Or apply to sponsor the show:[email protected] Facebook: @ruleyourpoolYouTube: @rule-your-pool 

00:00 - Introduction01:53 - 30,000+ species of algae exist07:45 - Planktonic and Filimentous algae types09:48 - Organic slime protects algae10:43 - Brushing helps prevent algae13:44 - Why we advise against using algaecide products14:48 - Why algae can have different colors16:11 - How to treat a pool with algae17:58 - How to prevent algae21:11 - How much chlorine is needed with CYA?27:17 - Conclusion. Thanks for listening! ------------------------------------Connect with Orenda TechnologiesWebsite: https://www.orendatech.comHelp Center: https://ask.orendatech.comBlog: https://blog.orendatech.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OrendaTechnologiesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/orendatech/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda ______________________________Connect with us! Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questions?Orenda®Questions? Comments? Or apply to sponsor the show:[email protected] Facebook: @ruleyourpoolYouTube: @rule-your-pool 

00:00 - Introduction02-54 - Black Algae is actually cyanobacteria06:02 - To have black algae, it has to be transmitted from elsewhere08:24 - Black algae is protected by a non-living organic shield12:48 - Softening the shield15:43 - Black algae removal procedure17:18 - Cleaning up afterward19:26 - No need to superchlorinate22:30 - Killing the root of the bacteria24:31 - How to prevent black algae ______________________________Connect with us! Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questions?Orenda®Questions? Comments? Or apply to sponsor the show:[email protected] Facebook: @ruleyourpoolYouTube: @rule-your-pool 

00:00 - Introduction01:12 - Why SC-1000 reduces free chlorine02:58 - How to use SC-1000 without zeroing out free chlorine04:25 - How to chlorinate after SC-100005:29 - Sequestering vs. chelating07:09 - The distinction between metals and minerals08:06 - Phosphate-based sequestering agents10:17 - Cold water temperature11:33 - Use SC-1000 in the spring, not the fall12:32 - Recap13:42 - Closing, and new HASA Feedback email, [email protected] ------------------------------------Connect with Orenda TechnologiesWebsite: https://www.orendatech.comHelp Center: https://ask.orendatech.comBlog: https://blog.orendatech.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OrendaTechnologiesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/orendatech/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda ______________________________Connect with us! Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questions?Orenda®Questions? Comments? Or apply to sponsor the show:[email protected] Facebook: @ruleyourpoolYouTube: @rule-your-pool 

00:00 - Introduction01:09 - Previous podcast episodes about calcium03:08 - Calcium is the bedrock of water balance05:02 - Quick LSI review09:50 - Water will balance itself if it has to11:12 - High alkalinity is more likely to cause scale than high calcium hardness14:35 - Picking the right calcium hardness level18:45 - Our thought process behind these numbers22:46 - What is calcium hardness, specifically?27:10 - Conclusion ------------------------------------Connect with Orenda TechnologiesWebsite: https://www.orendatech.comHelp Center: https://ask.orendatech.comBlog: https://blog.orendatech.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OrendaTechnologiesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/orendatech/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda ______________________________Connect with us! Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questions?Orenda®Questions? Comments? Or apply to sponsor the show:[email protected] Facebook: @ruleyourpoolYouTube: @rule-your-pool 

00:00 - Introduction00:46 - Eric's nostalgia for the bromine smell, and collegiate swimming04:02 - Halogens create salts05:29 - Recharging bromide ions into HOBr06:51 - Chlorine vs. Bromine09:15 - Bromamines10:55 - Back to the bromine cycle, it's a two-edged sword11:44 - Enough sodium bromide can convert a chlorine pool into bromine16:57 - 3 types of bromine products21:39 - Trihalomethanes (THMs)24:16 - Bromates27:57 - Is bromine compatible with chlorine?29:21 - Wrap up ------------------------------------Connect with Orenda TechnologiesWebsite: https://www.orendatech.comHelp Center: https://ask.orendatech.comBlog: https://blog.orendatech.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OrendaTechnologiesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/orendatech/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda ______________________________Connect with us! Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questions?Orenda®Questions? Comments? Or apply to sponsor the show:[email protected] Facebook: @ruleyourpoolYouTube: @rule-your-pool 

00:00 - Introduction01:38 - Does your local distributor stock ALL the products you need?05:56 - Freight minimums and group purchasing12:28 - How to forecast chemical usage14:51 - Distributors can forecast better than any of us17:09 - Seasonal demands23:00 - Summary. Thanks for listening! ------------------------------------Connect with Orenda TechnologiesWebsite: https://www.orendatech.comHelp Center: https://ask.orendatech.comBlog: https://blog.orendatech.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OrendaTechnologiesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/orendatech/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda ______________________________Connect with us! Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questions?Orenda®Questions? Comments? Or apply to sponsor the show:[email protected] Facebook: @ruleyourpoolYouTube: @rule-your-pool 

00:00 - Introduction02:00 - What is traditional pool care?04:36 - Pool chemical conflicts09:08 - Contrast that with Eric's pool on the Orenda program14:34 - Simplify, and subtract things from the water17:26 - Success is a choice ------------------------------------Connect with Orenda TechnologiesWebsite: https://www.orendatech.comHelp Center: https://ask.orendatech.comBlog: https://blog.orendatech.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OrendaTechnologiesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/orendatech/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda ______________________________Connect with us! Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questions?Orenda®Questions? Comments? Or apply to sponsor the show:[email protected] Facebook: @ruleyourpoolYouTube: @rule-your-pool 

00:00 - Introduction00:59 - Harold's global voyage04:34 - Why Harold decided it was time to sell Orenda07:03 - New advisory role08:16 - Why HASA?10:30 - Why chlorine and acid prices were increased12:50 - Quality Control14:13 - Control the controllables16:53 - Why the 4x1 returnable model makes sense19:51 - Education will continue to expand22:31 - New email address for complaints and feedback (coming soon)25:35 - Want grace? Then give grace.29:04 - Looking forward with gratitude ------------------------------------Connect with Orenda TechnologiesWebsite: https://www.orendatech.comHelp Center: https://ask.orendatech.comBlog: https://blog.orendatech.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OrendaTechnologiesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/orendatech/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda ______________________________Connect with us! Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questions?Orenda®Questions? Comments? Or apply to sponsor the show:[email protected] Facebook: @ruleyourpoolYouTube: @rule-your-pool 

00:00 - Introduction01:39 - Fixer upper03:23 - Why not just drain the pool and clean it out?07:44 - Mistakes were made09:46 - White bucket test...with a stupid, dangerous, distracted mistake12:42 - Green pool cleanup process16:06 - Churn it up, then shut it off and wait16:23 - Quality water needs circulation and filtration23:41 - Summary. Thanks for listening! ------------------------------------Connect with Orenda TechnologiesWebsite: https://www.orendatech.comHelp Center: https://ask.orendatech.comBlog: https://blog.orendatech.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OrendaTechnologiesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/orendatech/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda ______________________________Connect with us! Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questions?Orenda®Questions? Comments? Or apply to sponsor the show:[email protected] Facebook: @ruleyourpoolYouTube: @rule-your-pool 

00:00 - Introduction00:19 - Kathryn's background03:48 - 10. Trade shows can be laid back06:46 - 9. Paper still matters, but sharing digital marketing is effortless10:22 - 8. Get training11:52 - 7. Don't be a splash and dash pool pro13:57 - 6. Measure your pool15:37 - 5. Stop abusing trichlor tabs18:59 - 4. Temperature matters20:16 - 3. Obey physics, stop fighting them20:53 - 2. Test and know your fill water25:35 - 1. LSI first, range chemistry second29:46 - Wrap up ------------------------------------Connect with Orenda TechnologiesWebsite: https://www.orendatech.comHelp Center: https://ask.orendatech.comBlog: https://blog.orendatech.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OrendaTechnologiesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/orendatech/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda ______________________________Connect with us! Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questions?Orenda®Questions? Comments? Or apply to sponsor the show:[email protected] Facebook: @ruleyourpoolYouTube: @rule-your-pool 

00:00 - Introduction02:05 - Bad water03:20 - Can chlorine handle everything in a pool?04:21 - Resetting water quality06:28 - Green pool cleanups with algaecides08:49 - Algaecides and their byproducts conflict with chlorine12:25 - The Orenda green pool cleanup procedure14:19 - Restoring water balance15:34 - Cyanuric Acid is important for both water quality and water balance16:41 - Orenda chemicals only break water quality------------------------------------Connect with Orenda TechnologiesWebsite: https://www.orendatech.comHelp Center: https://ask.orendatech.comBlog: https://blog.orendatech.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OrendaTechnologiesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/orendatech/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda ______________________________Connect with us! Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questions?Orenda®Questions? Comments? Or apply to sponsor the show:[email protected] Facebook: @ruleyourpoolYouTube: @rule-your-pool 

00:00 - Introduction02:48 - The evolution of our mobile app04:36 - Cleaning up the code06:17 - Cross-platform07:40 - Bugs you have helped us find (and fix) so far10:15 - Privacy, anonymous survey, and one infuriated app user15:05 - Integrations with other software19:34 - The Orenda app only exists because of people like you ------------------------------------Connect with Orenda TechnologiesWebsite: https://www.orendatech.comHelp Center: https://ask.orendatech.comBlog: https://blog.orendatech.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OrendaTechnologiesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/orendatech/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda ______________________________Connect with us! Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questions?Orenda®Questions? Comments? Or apply to sponsor the show:[email protected] Facebook: @ruleyourpoolYouTube: @rule-your-pool 

00:00 - Introduction02:01 - Introducing Team Orenda10:08 - Introducing Terry Arko, from HASA13:35 - Terry's role at HASA16:01 - Bob Lowry's Pool Chemistry Training Institute17:08 - HASA and Orenda's education conflicts in some ways22:58 - More in common than in conflict26:56 - Wrap up. Thanks for listening! ------------------------------------Connect with Orenda TechnologiesWebsite: https://www.orendatech.comHelp Center: https://ask.orendatech.comBlog: https://blog.orendatech.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OrendaTechnologiesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/orendatech/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda ______________________________Connect with us! Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questions?Orenda®Questions? Comments? Or apply to sponsor the show:[email protected] Facebook: @ruleyourpoolYouTube: @rule-your-pool 

00:00 - Introduction00:50 - Orenda has been acquired by HASA01:46 - Who we were, who we are, and who we hope to become02:37 - How Orenda Started07:04 - Some dude named Eric "decided" to join the company13:20 - We still think and act like a family business15:20 - Harold Evans, the "brilliant chemist"18:41 - Eric the intern22:00 - The pivot to education25:50 - Why Orenda was acquired29:52 - Why HASA?32:00 - Breaking the news33:27 - Building (and rebuilding) reputations40:04 - Thank you to everyone who had a part in building Orenda ------------------------------------Connect with Orenda TechnologiesWebsite: https://www.orendatech.comHelp Center: https://ask.orendatech.comBlog: https://blog.orendatech.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OrendaTechnologiesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/orendatech/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda ______________________________Connect with us! Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questions?Orenda®Questions? Comments? Or apply to sponsor the show:[email protected] Facebook: @ruleyourpoolYouTube: @rule-your-pool 

00:00 - Introduction01:29 - How we first discovered crystals in pools02:51 - What the definition of "scale"?04:51 - onBalance already knew about calcium sulfate crystals07:45 - What is calcium sulfate?09:53 - Calcium sulfate precipitates at a lower pH12:35 - Where do sulfates come from?15:16 - How sulfates accumulate in pools17:11 - How to prevent calcium sulfate scale crystals19:31 - Summary. Thanks for listening! ------------------------------------Connect with Orenda TechnologiesWebsite: https://www.orendatech.comHelp Center: https://ask.orendatech.comBlog: https://blog.orendatech.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OrendaTechnologiesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/orendatech/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda ______________________________Connect with us! Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questions?Orenda®Questions? Comments? Or apply to sponsor the show:[email protected] Facebook: @ruleyourpoolYouTube: @rule-your-pool 

00:00 - Introduction01:47 - What is pollen?03:44 - How does pollen spread?06:21 - Pollen, tannins, and organic staining07:25 - Spring pollen vs. Fall pollen08:33 - How does pollen get in swimming pools?09:10 - How to manage pollen in pools11:20 - CV-600 and CE-Clarifier are great for managing pollen in water13:06 - Are there phosphates in pollen?15:23 - Summary17:33 - Pollen season and bass fishing18:49 - Wrap up. Thanks for listening! ------------------------------------Connect with Orenda TechnologiesWebsite: https://www.orendatech.comHelp Center: https://ask.orendatech.comBlog: https://blog.orendatech.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OrendaTechnologiesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/orendatech/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda ______________________________Connect with us! Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questions?Orenda®Questions? Comments? Or apply to sponsor the show:[email protected] Facebook: @ruleyourpoolYouTube: @rule-your-pool 

00:00 - Introduction01:33 - There are a finite number of hours in the workweek03:10 - Phone help line and emails07:18 - Voicemail09:25 - Use our help center, ask.orendatech.com10:36 - We are not legal expert witnesses, so please don't ask us to be12:32 - Inbound contact requests13:38 - If you do have to call us, please be direct16:19 - Give us time to respond...and we will16:46 - What a good phone call sounds like18:22 - Summary. Thanks for listening! ------------------------------------Connect with Orenda TechnologiesWebsite: https://www.orendatech.comHelp Center: https://ask.orendatech.comBlog: https://blog.orendatech.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OrendaTechnologiesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/orendatech/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda ______________________________Connect with us! Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questions?Orenda®Questions? Comments? Or apply to sponsor the show:[email protected] Facebook: @ruleyourpoolYouTube: @rule-your-pool 

00:00 - Introduction02:11 - We are still relatively unknown, and so is our message03:53 - We cannot teach water chemistry properly without first understanding water itself05:08 - The equilibria of both water and air07:37 - Traditional range chemistry08:18 - Startup example - stop chasing pH11:38 - Has range chemistry ever worked?12:15 - Water doesn't have a voice....or does it?14:19 - The truth is only the beginning15:07 - LSI Balance requires CO2 balance with the air19:35 - "It has always been done this way" doesn't mean it has ever been right22:19 - Updating standards23:38 - Summary. Thanks for listening! ------------------------------------Connect with Orenda Technologies Website: https://www.orendatech.comHelp Center: https://ask.orendatech.comBlog: https://blog.orendatech.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OrendaTechnologiesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/orendatech/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda ______________________________Connect with us! Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questions?Orenda®Questions? Comments? Or apply to sponsor the show:[email protected] Facebook: @ruleyourpoolYouTube: @rule-your-pool 

00:00 - Introduction, and introducing Shaun Mulhall, our Southeast regional manager00:52 - Introducing Kathryn Varden, our Western regional manager02:01 - Our top 5 topics on this podcast all have a common theme05:49 - We got to teach two classes at the NESPA show, and 2 more in Spanish07:21 - Jarred admits the podcast is actually worthwhile (but he still doesn't listen to it)09:04 - Please give our podcast an honest rating on whatever platform you listen to it on.10:36 - We have big plans for 202310:51 - Thanks for listening! ------------------------------------Connect with Orenda TechnologiesWebsite: https://www.orendatech.comHelp Center: https://ask.orendatech.comBlog: https://blog.orendatech.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OrendaTechnologiesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/orendatech/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda ______________________________Connect with us! Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questions?Orenda®Questions? Comments? Or apply to sponsor the show:[email protected] Facebook: @ruleyourpoolYouTube: @rule-your-pool 

00:00 - Introduction02:43 - What does "helicopter parenting" mean in regard to a swimming pool?05:23 - Patience is a virtue in pool care06:46 - Let physics do their thing08:14 - Physical thresholds like pH ceiling take time10:01 - One pool to focus on vs. many11:27 - Make an informed plan to rule YOUR pool12:23 - Closing. Thanks for listening! ------------------------------------Connect with Orenda TechnologiesWebsite: https://www.orendatech.comHelp Center: https://ask.orendatech.comBlog: https://blog.orendatech.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OrendaTechnologiesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/orendatech/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda ______________________________Connect with us! Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questions?Orenda®Questions? Comments? Or apply to sponsor the show:[email protected] Facebook: @ruleyourpoolYouTube: @rule-your-pool 

00:00 - Introduction01:22 - Exploring the main menu and features of the Orenda App03:14 - Blogs, procedures and videos are all shareable on the app03:50 - App settings allows you to select language, units of measurement, and toggle borate on/off05:48 - How to use the Orenda Calculator08:05 - Real-time LSI and color codes08:28 - How the Orenda Calculator dials work10:01 - How to get chemical doses14:44 - Chlorine and phosphates are segmented below the LSI line because they do not impact LSI, but are used in the chemical dosing calculator15:24 - Sharing results, and an example of a software bug17:29 - Scenario 1: winterizing a pool24:35 - Scenario 2: weekly pool service28:20 - How to contain pH and maintain LSI balance all week (in other words, how to Rule Your Pool)32:47 - Chlorine dosing34:35 - Old habits die hard. Kill them anyway.35:53 - Summary. Thanks for listening, thanks for using our app, and Merry Christmas! ------------------------------------Connect with Orenda TechnologiesWebsite: https://www.orendatech.comHelp Center: https://ask.orendatech.comBlog: https://blog.orendatech.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OrendaTechnologiesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/orendatech/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda ______________________________Connect with us! Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questions?Orenda®Questions? Comments? Or apply to sponsor the show:[email protected] Facebook: @ruleyourpoolYouTube: @rule-your-pool 

00:00 - Introduction00:59 - What are phosphates?02:59 - Where do phosphates come from?03:09 - Chemically raising phosphates05:42 - Phosphates in drinking water08:22 - Environmental factors that introduce phosphates09:14 - What lowers phosphates in pools?09:18 - Reverse Osmosis (RO) filtration10:58 - Rain and snow dilution11:31 - Phosphate remover products13:11 - Summary ------------------------------------Connect with Orenda TechnologiesWebsite: https://www.orendatech.comHelp Center: https://ask.orendatech.comBlog: https://blog.orendatech.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OrendaTechnologiesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/orendatech/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda ______________________________Connect with us! Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questions?Orenda®Questions? Comments? Or apply to sponsor the show:[email protected] Facebook: @ruleyourpoolYouTube: @rule-your-pool 

00:00 - Introduction00:35 - What is combined chlorine?03:20 - What raises combined chlorine?04:15 - Nitrogen sources in commercial pools07:29 - Nitrogen sources in residential pools08:34 - What lowers combined chlorine?08:59 - Chemical ways to reduce combined chlorine12:46 - Mechanical ways to reduce combined chlorine15:03 - Summary - after nitrogen is oxidized... ------------------------------------Connect with Orenda TechnologiesWebsite: https://www.orendatech.comHelp Center: https://ask.orendatech.comBlog: https://blog.orendatech.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OrendaTechnologiesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/orendatech/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda ______________________________Connect with us! Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questions?Orenda®Questions? Comments? Or apply to sponsor the show:[email protected] Facebook: @ruleyourpoolYouTube: @rule-your-pool 

00:00 - Introduction to our new seven-part series00:30 - What is TDS?02:39 - Myths about TDS04:32 - What raises TDS?06:29 - What lowers TDS?07:05 - Reverse Osmosis filtration07:34 - Summary ------------------------------------Connect with Orenda TechnologiesWebsite: https://www.orendatech.comHelp Center: https://ask.orendatech.comBlog: https://blog.orendatech.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OrendaTechnologiesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/orendatech/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda ______________________________Connect with us! Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questions?Orenda®Questions? Comments? Or apply to sponsor the show:[email protected] Facebook: @ruleyourpoolYouTube: @rule-your-pool 

00:00 - Introduction00:54 - What is Cyanuric Acid (CYA)?03:33 - CYA controls the speed of chlorine05:04 - Minimal CYA is our Fourth Pillar of proactive pool care06:25 - What raises CYA?08:18 - What lowers CYA?11:05 - Summary. Thanks for listening! ------------------------------------Connect with Orenda TechnologiesWebsite: https://www.orendatech.comHelp Center: https://ask.orendatech.comBlog: https://blog.orendatech.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OrendaTechnologiesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/orendatech/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda ______________________________Connect with us! Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questions?Orenda®Questions? Comments? Or apply to sponsor the show:[email protected] Facebook: @ruleyourpoolYouTube: @rule-your-pool 

00:00 - Introduction00:47 - Happy Thanksgiving!02:54 - What is calcium hardness?03:50 - What raises calcium hardness?06:49 - What lowers calcium hardness?09:37 - Summary. Thanks for listening! ------------------------------------Connect with Orenda TechnologiesWebsite: https://www.orendatech.comHelp Center: https://ask.orendatech.comBlog: https://blog.orendatech.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OrendaTechnologiesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/orendatech/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda ______________________________Connect with us! Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questions?Orenda®Questions? Comments? Or apply to sponsor the show:[email protected] Facebook: @ruleyourpoolYouTube: @rule-your-pool 

00:00 - Introduction00:35 - What is alkalinity?02:45 - The purpose of alkalinity03:42 - pH determines the types of alkalinity in your water04:48 - What raises total alkalinity?06:47 - Why alkalinity rises in pools with CO2 injectors09:07 - What lowers total alkalinity?11:58 - Summary. Thanks for listening! ------------------------------------Connect with Orenda TechnologiesWebsite: https://www.orendatech.comHelp Center: https://ask.orendatech.comBlog: https://blog.orendatech.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OrendaTechnologiesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/orendatech/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda ______________________________Connect with us! Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questions?Orenda®Questions? Comments? Or apply to sponsor the show:[email protected] Facebook: @ruleyourpoolYouTube: @rule-your-pool 

00:00 - Introduction00:38 - Overview/recap of what pH is and what it means02:30 - pH dogma in the swimming pool industry, debunked05:24 - pH is about dissolved Carbon Dioxide (CO2)06:37 - pH ceiling (when CO2 is equalized between water and air)07:16 - What raises pH?11:14 - What lowers pH?13:48 - pH suppression15:13 - Summary. Thanks for listening! ------------------------------------Connect with Orenda TechnologiesWebsite: https://www.orendatech.comHelp Center: https://ask.orendatech.comBlog: https://blog.orendatech.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OrendaTechnologiesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/orendatech/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda ______________________________Connect with us! Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questions?Orenda®Questions? Comments? Or apply to sponsor the show:[email protected] Facebook: @ruleyourpoolYouTube: @rule-your-pool 

00:00 - Introduction to our new seven-part series01:37 - We need to get back to the basics, thanks to the questions we are getting from you02:38 - You are the reason we keep producing this podcast. Thank you for listening! ------------------------------------Connect with Orenda TechnologiesWebsite: https://www.orendatech.comHelp Center: https://ask.orendatech.comBlog: https://blog.orendatech.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OrendaTechnologiesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/orendatech/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda ______________________________Connect with us! Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questions?Orenda®Questions? Comments? Or apply to sponsor the show:[email protected] Facebook: @ruleyourpoolYouTube: @rule-your-pool