Understanding pH
If you get the folks at Orenda talking about pH, they could go for hours. Fortunately, this 40ish-minute-episode boils pH and how it affects pool chemistry down into three main points: The role that carbon dioxide plays in controlling the pH of water, the factors that both lower and raise pH, and how to manage pH in a proactive way so that you're not chasing it. Many pool operators struggle with how to manage pH. Eric and Jarred are here to make it easy.
Show Notes
00:00 - Intro
02:22 - How Carbon Dioxide and pH are related
04:55 - What Causes a High pH in a Swimming Pool
05:06 - What is Henry's Law?
08:59 - What are the factors that make pH go down?
10:10 - pH chart with common pool chemicals listed
15:48 - Controlling vs Containing pH
16:22 - Chart demonstrating CYA and pH relationship.
17:44 - pH and scale formation
18:42 - What makes pH go up?
23:18 - Henry's Law continued
27:24 - How to proactively manage pH
29:36 - Demonstration of proactive pH management using the Orenda App
Articles & Resources:
- What is Alkalinity
- Carbonate Alkalinity vs. Total Alkalinity
- What Causes a High ph in a Swimming Pool?
- What is the Ideal ph for Swimming Pools?
- Chlorine, ph and Cyanuric Acid Relationships
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