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Rule Your PoolRebirth.You asked for more podcasts and great information. But instead, we brought Eric back.The new email address is ruleyourpool@gmail.com.Show notes optional.
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2025-09-1724 minRule Your PoolThank you.Thank you to all of you who have listened to this podcast over the years. You are greatly appreciated, and I hope you found value in what you learned here. It has been an honor.-- Eric
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2025-04-0222 minRule Your PoolThe case against column-pouring acid00:00 - Introduction03:25 - Column-pouring video in Eric's Pool06:51 - Explanation08:26 - Wrap up
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2024-04-1710 minRule Your PoolChemical Conflicts | Chlorine00:00 - 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...
2023-08-2324 minRule Your PoolUnderstanding Bromine (w/ Terry Arko)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 ------------------------------------C...
2023-06-2131 minRule Your PoolMinimalism: Addition by Subtraction00:00 - 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://w...
2023-06-0919 minRule Your PoolNew company ownership, same tolerable podcast00:00 - 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...
2023-03-2941 minRule Your Pool2/7 - What raises and lowers Total Alkalinity?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/u...
2022-11-1613 minRule Your Pool1/7 - What raises and lowers pH?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.com
2022-11-0916 minRule Your PoolIntro - What Raises and Lowers specific chemistry factors? (7-part series)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.c...
2022-11-0203 minRule Your PoolCold Water Startups00:00 - Intro03:13 - The Orenda Startup™ is still about LSI in colder water. In fact, the LSI is probably even more important in colder water.04:23 - Three main startup procedure differences to focus on when the water is cold (and getting colder)05:22 - 1) More calcium hardness08:34 - 2) When and where to add SC-100013:57 - 3) Let the cement dry for a few hours before turning the water on17:49 - Postpone salt and acid treatments until spring24:00 - Summary. Thanks for listening! ------------------------------------
2022-10-2627 minRule Your PoolPodcasting with the Pool Chasers00:00 - Intro01:21 - We met the Pool Chasers in their studio before COVID02:20 - Podcasts are catching on, but Pool Chasers were one of the first08:38 - Podcasting wasn't as accepted and understood 5 or 6 years ago. Now it's mainstream.11:51 - There should be more podcasts, because it's a great medium for sharing information16:10 - We don't talk about our products and that annoys Greg.24:03 - If you want to be treated differently, act differently27:20 - Podcasting is different from classes and trade show activities because i...
2022-10-1934 minRule Your PoolSwimming Pool Recovery After a Hurricane00:00 - Intro03:08 - Let's start with pool damage, electrical and physical05:26 - Electrical Hazards06:31 - Contamination, physical and chemical07:48 - Biohazards09:20 - How to clean up a pool after a Hurricane11:59 - Chemistry and chlorination after circulation is up and running14:21 - Brief summary16:44 - Drinking water contamination17:42 - Summary. Thanks for listening! ------------------------------------Connect with Orenda TechnologiesWebsite: https://www.orendatech.comHelp Center: https://ask.orendatech.comB...
2022-10-1219 minRule Your PoolWinter is Coming...Again (feat. Miguel Chavez)00:00 - Intro - We're doing it LIVE01:54 - Orenda help line rings with people asking about winterization03:19 - The type of safety cover affects water chemistry05:20 - Winterization is like bear hibernation06:21 - Sanitizing and Balance: two separate things08:28 - Winterization kits miss the point11:38 - Even sitting next to each other looking at the same laptop, Jarred is still somehow not looking at the show notes14:24 - What is a winter watch program?15:32 - Spring openings19:54 - What are calcium...
2022-10-0532 minRule Your PoolHere's to the Naysayers00:00 - Intro - Jarred is a Debbie Downer02:23 - Jarred printed the show notes for this episode03:17 - Criticism: Orenda downplays the importance of pH07:09 - Criticism: Orenda advocates for alkalinity below 80 ppm, but that will destroy a pool08:38 - Criticism: Orenda says 50 ppm CYA or less, but you can't hold chlorine for a week with such low levels09:54 - Criticism: Phosphates don't matter, and Orenda just says they do to sell more PR-10,00011:25 - Criticism: The Orenda Startup conflicts with other standard methods13:38...
2022-09-2941 minRule Your PoolGood Enough is the Enemy of Great00:00 - Intro...Jarred is the host this time01:12 - People call us for advice, and most of them are wanting "the easy button"04:54 - Old school thinking (good enough) prevents you from being great06:45 - What is your added value to the pool owner?11:04 - Traditional pool care16:04 - Relying on chlorine to do too much18:30 - Ways to add additional value20:20 - Do not be fearful of educating customers if you're adding additional value21:38 - Six bad habits to avoid23:56...
2022-09-2129 minRule Your PoolWe Learned How to Plaster a Pool...00:00 - Intro01:34 - Tempool plaster school03:21 - We learned a LOT by physically plastering a pool06:23 - Plasterers are artisans. There's both an art and a science to this trade07:57 - We learned the entire process from waterproofing/prep, to plastering, to exposing12:57 - Water to cement ratio. The mixer matters!14:53 - The pro's at Tempool moved differently than us newbies16:17 - Finishing steps - butter/cream removal18:23 - Finishing steps - wet brushing/brooming, rinsing21:05 - Exposure types: acid wash...
2022-09-1426 minRule Your PoolThree Water Tests that are 100% Reliable, but not Precise00:00 - Intro02:18 - Thermometers are reliable and accurate, but because they're not water tests, they're not included in our list of three tests in this episode.04:19 - No test kit stays accurate and precise forever. All of them need to be maintained, used properly, calibrated and reagents need to be taken care of (and not expired).05:13 - The White Bucket Test07:43 - Our first white bucket test...green water out of the hose on a startup10:23 - White bucket tests can be used to identify if there are metals...
2022-09-0721 minRule Your PoolPlaster Finish Issues (w/ Bill Drakeley, Watershapes University)00:00 - Introduction with Bill Drakeley, Watershapes University01:47 - Cement cracks05:43 - Concrete issues cause plaster issues07:55 - What are "structural cracks"?08:48 - Calcium nodules12:46 - Concrete core samples15:45 - Lack of bonding / delamination17:21 - Bill pounds on his desk when talking about concrete21:13 - Start with the pool foundation when diagnosing plaster problems21:58 - Summary. Thanks for listening! ------------------------------------Connect with Orenda TechnologiesWebsite: https://www.orendatech.comHelp Center: https://a...
2022-08-3123 minRule Your PoolUnderstanding Shotcrete (w/ Bill Drakeley, Watershapes University)00:00 - Introduction to Bill Drakeley02:22 - Concrete 101: What happens when water mixes with dry cement?04:02 - Concrete mix design (water:cement ratio)05:18 - Compressive value (PSI)07:49 - ACI and ASA minimum for pool concrete is 4000 PSI.08:59 - How do you regulate PSI? Concrete mix design (water:cement ratio)11:41 - Quality control13:08 - Is waterproofing necessary when you have a proper, watertight concrete pool shell?16:39 - Rapid-fire definitions20:20 - Types of cracks21:56 - Hydrating vs. Curing29:15 - How...
2022-08-2435 minRule Your PoolCyanuric Acid (CYA) and Chlorine Strength00:00 - An extra-long intro, complete with Jarred's new microphone and some housekeeping topics.01:24 - Housekeeping: We're teaching with Watershapes University. WU C3611, November 12 and 13 in Las Vegas: Essential Plaster Workshop. And we're participating in Swim Across America, September 24 in Dallas. You can contribute to our team at swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda.03:38 - Check out the chlorine and CYA chart here: https://blog.orendatech.com/chlorine-ph-and-cya-relationships04:55 - When you introduce CYA into the water, pH no longer controls the strength of chlorine (%HOCl)!!08:23 - Chlorine strength is determined by the FC:CYA...
2022-08-1720 minRule Your PoolPools Per Gallon | Chemical Efficiency00:00 - Intro02:18 - Housekeeping: WU class 3611 at the Int'l Show, and swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda.04:55 - The Orenda Philosophy07:38 - Algaecides (except chlorine) leave behind long-term byproducts that will eventually conflict with chlorine11:33 - Pools per gallon, starting with Orenda products11:56 - CV-600/700 pools per gallon15:45 - PR-10,000 pools per gallon18:27 - CE-Clarifier pools per gallon21:05 - SC-1000 pools per gallon22:06 - Acid pools per gallon24:47 - Changes to acid dosing in the 3.0 Orenda Calculator26:04 - Summary...
2022-08-1026 minRule Your PoolUnderstanding Borates00:00 - Another long intro, reminding listeners about Swim Across America, and WU C3611 at the Int'l Pool & Spa show in Vegas this November.03:34 - Orenda is neither pro-borate, nor anti-borate. We don't find them necessary, but we don't criticize those who use them responsibly either.05:41 - Never exceed 50 ppm borate in your water, for toxicity reasons.07:46 - What are borates?08:49 - Bicarbonate/carbonate alkalinity and its pKa value of 6.14 pH.09:52 - Boric acid/Borate and its pKa value of 9.2 pH.11:22 - Borates buffer against the rise in...
2022-08-0318 minRule Your PoolCan't hold chlorine for a week?00:00 - An extra-long intro, complete with Jarred's new microphone and some housekeeping topics.06:39 - There's a difference between using chlorine and losing chlorine.09:01 - With CYA in the water, pH does not control chlorine strength, but at a high enough pH, OCl- breaks away from CYA and can be lost to sunlight.11:42 - Chlorine demand is both the sanitizer demand and oxidant demand. Let's start with the sanitizer demand.13:29 - Oxidant demand, starting with metals15:35 - Nitrogen compounds23:47 - Non-living organics28:38 - Are you being...
2022-07-2732 minRule Your PoolWhy are LSI and chemical dosing results different in Orenda 3.0?00:00 - Intro00:44 - Orenda 3.0 features new, improved formulas. Most of the update was about improving the formulas.01:43 - The LSI reference chart is the basis for most LSI calculators.02:52 - The old Orenda app extrapolated within the LSI dosing chart to be more accurate.04:39 - The new Orenda calculator is more true to the Saturation Index, and that's why the LSI results will be slightly different than before. They are more precise now.05:53 - Dosing calculator formula upgrades07:20 - You can now select your preferred acid and...
2022-07-2011 minRule Your PoolApp Feedback and RIP Startup Barrel Platform00:00 - Intro01:53 - Our annual meeting made light of some costly mistakes02:13 - The two mistakes to explain are the premature Orenda 3.0 release and the Startup Barrel Platform03:24 - Without customer feedback, we could not have found the bugs as quickly as we have. Your feedback is incredibly valuable!07:13 - We are discontinuing the Startup Barrel Platform07:27 - Giving credit where credit is due: Lupe, Dave, Dave, Molinari Pools, and PurAqua10:16 - The platform became cost prohibitive, and even if we wanted to make more, we cannot...
2022-07-1814 minRule Your PoolOrenda 3.0 | The new Orenda App Update00:00 - Intro02:14 - Our audience is becoming massive02:43 - We built this app as an investment in you. Paying it forward to help the industry and every pool owner06:01 - We make our money on selling chemicals, but this calculator is for everyone, whether you buy our chemicals or not06:36 - We insisted on this calculator being the most accurate pool calculator in the world08:28 - Borate is now included in the LSI calculator12:30 - New secondary readings15:28 - The Mac-daddy of features: future alkalinity
2022-07-1327 minRule Your Poolask.orendatech.com | The Orenda Help Center00:00 - Intro00:36 - The URL is ask.orendatech.com01:55 - We get a ton of phone calls, and most of them are questions we get every week.02:35 - Don't see your question answered? Submit your question at the top of the web page.04:04 - Jarred asks a question we actually haven't yet answered, and shows how to submit a question.08:12 - The help center can be found from anywhere on our website, using a link in both the header menu and the footer of each page.08:29...
2022-07-0609 minRule Your PoolDifferent Types of Phosphates00:00 - Intro01:42 - Orthophosphates (PO4) are the building block of phosphate compounds03:58 - Inorganic phosphate types05:07 - If PR-10,000 clouds, you are watching it remove phosphates from water05:48 - Tests can be decieving, and inaccurate. And they only measure orthophosphates.07:52 - When PR-10,000 reduces less than expected, it removed phosphates that did not show up on your test kit08:54 - Try to avoid chemical conflicts 10:21 - Phosphates in drinking water11:59 - Jarred gets to do the outro. Thanks for listening! ...
2022-07-0113 minRule Your PoolCYA, Water Temperature, and Chlorine Loss00:00 - Intro01:03 - There's a difference between using chlorine and losing chlorine02:11 - Chlorinate and cross your fingers03:59 - Does warmer weather really mean you need more CYA to protect chlorine from more intense sunlight?08:49 - CYA's other impacts09:43 - High pH actually does increase chlorine loss, because OCl- dissociates from CYA in higher pH water12:07 - Jarred did not read all five bullet points in our extensive show notes13:53 - Low-energy Jarred summarizes for the fans14:32 - Summary - Thanks for listening...
2022-06-2215 minRule Your PoolWhy Orenda's Advice sometimes Conflicts with Industry Standards, Textbooks and Pool Stores00:00 - Intro01:51 - Not all of our advice conflicts with industry standards and texbooks. We just don't believe in the dogma of range chemistry.02:56 - What is range chemistry?04:31 - Water never read the textbook. Just like Jarred.07:07 - Why are people more concerned with scale than etching?08:39 - Aggressive water looks good. Just like Jarred.16:08 - Being blind to the LSI is expensive, and it means you're going to fight your water to conform to ranges it doesn't want to conform to.19:09 - Chasing...
2022-06-1525 minRule Your PoolHow to use SPA-50000:00 - Intro00:52 - What is SPA-500?02:50 - How to use SPA-50004:41 - Recap05:51 - Closing the shortest episode we've ever done. Thanks for listening! ------------------------------------Connect with Orenda TechnologiesWebsite: https://www.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
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2022-06-0807 minRule Your PoolHow to use CE-Clarifier00:00 - Intro00:27 - What is a clarifier?01:28 - What is chitosan?04:38 - What does CE-Clarifier do?06:08 - How to use CE-Clarifier09:23 - Frequently asked questions11:49 - Summary. Thanks for listening! ------------------------------------Connect with Orenda TechnologiesWebsite: https://www.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: h...
2022-06-0113 minRule Your PoolHow to use CV-600 and CV-700 Enzymes00:00 - Intro00:58 - What is an enzyme?03:28 - Enzymes vs. sunscreen05:54 - How to use CV-600 and CV-70008:29 - Enzyme dosing10:47 - Differences between CV-600 and CV-70012:44 - FAQs15:11 - Summary. Thanks for listening! ------------------------------------Connect with Orenda TechnologiesWebsite: https://www.orendatech.comBlog: https://blog.orendatech.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OrendaTechnologiesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/orendatech/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orendatechnologies/
2022-05-2516 minRule Your PoolHow to use SC-1000 Scale & Metal Control00:00 - Intro01:56 - What is a sequestering agent?05:55 - What is a chelating agent?08:09 - How to use SC-100009:14 - We are not in the stain-removal business. But SC-1000 can help soften and remove scale.12:49 - SC-1000 considerations to be aware of. First, water temperature matters.14:27 - Second consideration: SC-1000 wipes out chlorine until it can do its job.16:32 - SC-1000 is biodegradable, but that requires bacteria that cannot survive in a swimming pool. So it has staying power.17:33 - Frequently asked questions...
2022-05-1821 minRule Your PoolHow to use PR-10,000 Phosphate Remover00:00 - Intro00:58 - What is PR-10,000?01:32 - What does PR-10,000 do in the water?04:26 - Heavy doses of PR-10,000 are easier when using enzymes, because oils and organics can stick to the dust fallout and make it more difficult to clear the water.05:31 - How to add PR-10,00007:07 - Higher doses (special doses) of PR-10,00010:45 - Frequently Asked Questions14:57 - Summary. Thanks for listening! ------------------------------------Connect with Orenda TechnologiesWebsite: https://www.orendatech.comBlog: h...
2022-05-1116 minRule Your PoolHow to do an Orenda Purge, and Why00:00 - Intro01:23 - What is an Orenda purge? It is a deliberately strong initial dose of enzymes and phosphate remover (and sometimes chelant) to reset your water. It gives your water the most reduced chlorine demand possible.03:58 - The entire purpose of an Orenda Purge is remove chlorine-resistant contaminants. 07:45 - SC-1000 chelates metals and prevents oxidation and staining, but most pools do not need it every year. It will stay in for a very long time.09:00 - PR-10,000 is a fast-acting, one-and-done product. It leaves behind no residual. And it works v...
2022-05-0423 minRule Your PoolHow to Adjust Alkalinity00:00 - Intro00:58 - To reduce alkalinity, use acid. But there are a few types of acid. And what, exactly, does acid do? It converts alkalinity into carbonic acid (dissolved CO2).04:17 - The amount of dissolved CO2 in your water determines the pH.04:36 - Clarifying "carbonate alkalinity" vs. "total alkalinity". 07:45 - The Orenda App adjusts alkalinity automatically for you when you update the CYA level.08:45 - How to actually add acid to reduce alkalinity: do not column pour! Dilute dilute dilute.13:55 - How to deal with tap water w...
2022-04-2726 minRule Your PoolSwim Across America (w/ Rob Butcher)Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda00:00 - Intro01:23 - Introducing Rob Butcher, the CEO of Swim Across America02:02 - Who is Swim Across America? 2022 is the 35th anniversary of SAA.05:52 - The boat for the original swim sank, and it's still on the bottom of the Long Island sound.10:06 - Fighting cancer is personal to Rob.12:32 - The first Intermission in RYP Podcast history. We hereby invite you to join our team.16:26 - The energy of a SAA swim i...
2022-04-2040 minRule Your PoolSpring Cleaning00:00 - Intro02:01 - Two categories to talk about: year-round uncovered pools, and pools that were closed/covered/winterized.09:57 - What should be done first? Remove debris.13:32 - What sequence of operations should you follow? In what order?17:35 - One-stop openings are more challenging, but still doable.18:13 - Have mercy on your pool company. It's beyond hectic.24:00 - SC-1000 throws a wrench in the opening process because it wipes out chlorine. When should you add it?29:20 - Summary. Thanks for listening! ------------------------------------
2022-04-0630 minRule Your PoolHow to Implement the Orenda Program00:00 - Intro03:12 - What is the Orenda Program? It's a philosophy, not a list of products.04:45 - The history of Orenda10:42 - It's never profitable to be reactive. Being proactive is much better.12:42 - No chemical conflicts21:05 - No long-term byproducts left behind26:19 - What is an Orenda pool? What does that mean?27:54 - Ten Steps to implement the Orenda Program35:52 - Recap of steps 1-3: dilute as needed, establish higher calcium hardness and reduced total alkalinity levels.36:19 - Steps 4-6...
2022-03-3048 minRule Your PoolWhat Causes Calcium Hardness to Change?00:00 - Intro01:29 - The amount of calcium carbonate is calcium hardness. How saturated that calcium carbonate is is measured using the LSI.02:45 - If calcium rises, it's coming from somewhere. If calcium falls, it's going somewhere.03:21 - What increases calcium hardness?05:03 - What reduces calcium hardness?07:02 - Evaporation and accumulation08:53 - If the calcium seems to move much more than it should, it's probably a faulty test10:16 - Two-breath recap. Thanks for listening! ------------------------------------Connect with Orenda Technologies
2022-03-2312 minRule Your PoolHow Salt Chlorine Generators Actually Work00:00 - Intro01:07 - Giving credit where credit is due02:25 - Saltwater pools ARE chlorine pools04:13 - Salt (NaCl) dissolves in water and the sodium (Na) separates from chloride (Cl-). That chloride is what the salt system converts into chlorine04:43 - What a salt cell is and how it works08:45 - Electrolysis converts 2Cl into Cl2, and Eric attempts to read through the three chemistry formulas in order...13:51 - Because Hydrogen gas (H2) does not dissolve, it bubbles off and creates aeration, which leads carbon dioxide (CO2) to...
2022-03-1626 minRule Your PoolPreparing for Spring Openings in 202200:00 - Intro00:59 - What is 2022 going to look like? What can we expect with the supply chain shortages?05:10 - What can you do NOW to make openings smoother in a few weeks? 08:57 - Most pools with mesh covers (or no covers) will have lower calcium and higher pH than they winterized with.12:55 - A hard reset in the spring is a very good practice. What can you decide to remove from your water?16:22 - We can start removing phosphates and non-living organics now. Addressing metals will have to wait u...
2022-03-0219 minRule Your PoolThe Power of Standardizing Pool Chemistry and Practices00:00 - Intro....by Jarred?02:35 - What is a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)?07:34 - The root of the word "decide".17:18 - When people do their own thing in a service business, they are incentivized to cover up their mistakes.21:07 - Collective intelligence24:00 - Step 1: Gain control of CYA levels.27:20 - Step 2: Create an LSI floor (foundation) with calcium hardness, and a ceiling with total alkalinity.34:23 - Step 3: Write down your clearly-defined SOP for chemistry and behaviors. Written down processes, such as using a measuring cup and...
2022-02-2352 minRule Your PoolWays to Reduce Employee Turnover00:00 - Intro01:43 - Swimming is an individual sport AND a team sport. Individual athletes racing the clock are part of a bigger team. This translates to pool companies as well.04:02 - Let's focus on people. Not the job, not the skills, the people. People are always the most important aspect of a business.04:32 - The benefits of a baseline, such as water chemistry minimums. Standards lead to collective intelligence, the team becomes more cohesive.10:09 - Build a family and team atmosphere. Gather input from employees. They know things you do not.
2022-02-0926 minRule Your PoolOrganic Staining and Tannins00:00 - Intro01:44 - Drinks made from plants have natural color from Tannins. Wine, coffee, tea, etc.06:10 - Nothing replaces the importance of physically cleaning organics out of the pool. Leaves, acorns and other droppings will overwhelm chlorine if you do not regularly remove them.10:25 - Tannins can be soaked out of decaying organics. They either stain the surface or discolor the water, or both.12:48 - If you don't clean off mesh covers, decaying organics will release tannins into the pool below the cover. It's not pretty.14:20 - Cleaning up...
2022-01-1922 minRule Your PoolUneven Carbonation & other Plaster Discoloration | Calcium Issues, pt. 500:00 - Intro01:49 - Most people mistake this problem for scale. But it's not scale.05:05 - This is a chemistry issue, not specific to brand of finish or pigment. This is not a cement or pigment failure, it's a water chemistry problem that can be prevented.06:01 - How this occurs during plaster application, exposure and startup.15:36 - How this occurs months or years later, from aggressive water over time.21:04 - When we get calls about these issues, the answer is not always good news. We are not in the business o...
2022-01-0531 minRule Your PoolCalcite Crystals | Calcium Issues, pt. 400:00 - Intro04:18 - Calcite crystals are not the same thing as scale10:49 - Jarred describes photos of crystals14:18 - Jarred explains how to prevent crystals, and explains it better than Eric. Well done, Jarred.25:16 - We know of 4 types of crystals. Each has a different difficulty of removal.32:35 - Jarred summarizes, and summarizes better than Eric. Now you're just showing off, Jarred. ------------------------------------Connect with Orenda TechnologiesWebsite: https://www.orendatech.comBlog: https://blog.orendatech.comY...
2021-12-2937 minRule Your PoolCalcium Nodules | Calcium Issues, pt. 300:00 - Intro02:00 - Look up "nodule" on blog.orendatech.com, and you will find articles that show photos of calcium nodules. You can also do an online search of nodules and find plenty of information.04:32 - This is the Orenda podcast, and we believe you should hear both opinions on nodules. First, the NPC's position.08:08 - Now, the onBalance position.12:42 - Both sides acknowledge nodules are not scale. They are minerals from within (or behind) the plaster surface that come to the surface.17:12 - Water chemistry itself cannot stop n...
2021-12-2221 minRule Your PoolCarbonate Clouding and Dust | Calcium Issues, pt. 200:00 - Intro00:36 - Welcome to the team, Ryan Rickaby!01:20 - Review of calcium hardness (amount of calcium carbonate) vs. LSI (saturation of calcium carbonate)04:30 - Soda ash clouds the water instantly12:10 - Sharing Eric's screen (alkalinity equilibrium), which can be found on the Orenda Blog, search for Alkalinity14:21 - When the pH is high enough, carbonate ions (CO3- -) perfectly match with calcium ions (Ca++) to form calcium carbonate (CaCO3).19:10 - If you put 11+ pH soda ash into the water, it will convert bicarbonate into carbonate...
2021-12-1538 minRule Your PoolWhat is Scale? | Calcium Issues, pt. 100:00 - Intro01:57 - Definition of scale: Scale is the hardened deposit of a calcium compound that has precipitated out of solution. 02:30 - Analogy of sugar in a drink. This analogy explains the difference between the saturation of calcium carbonate (LSI), and the amount of calcium carbonate (calcium hardness). 06:33 - Calcium carbonate (CaCO3) is the most common form of scale, by far. But there are other forms of scale: calcium silica, calcium sulfate, calcium phosphate, and probably some other obscure ones we have yet to encounter. They are more difficult to deal with....
2021-12-0834 minRule Your PoolDraining and Diluting a Pool00:00 - Intro01:42 - Dilution is not always the solution. But it can be the most practical answer to get certain chemistry levels reduced.06:54 - Evaporation will not lead to dilution, because the dissolved solids stayed behind. Things will accumulate because tap water adds more dissolved solids to the water.07:09 - Dilution is not so much about high Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), it's about what's in that TDS. Specifically high cyanuric acid, and high calcium hardness.09:55 - You don't have to dilute all at once, it can be done over several weeks o...
2021-12-0116 minRule Your PoolWays to suppress pH from naturally rising00:00 - Intro02:01 - Recap of Henry's Law of differential pressures. Any gas dissolved in a liquid will equalize with that same gas above the liquid.04:36 - If you exceed the pH ceiling, the atmosphere will literally push CO2 back into the water.04:57 - Where does CO2 come from when adding acid? It converts bicarbonate into carbonic acid (dissolved CO2).07:50 - We don't want bicarbonate ions to convert into carbonate ions (at 8.3 pH or higher) because carbonates are attracted to calcium ions, creating calcium carbonate.12:12 - How can we stop...
2021-11-1727 minRule Your PoolWater Chemistry Testing: 20100:00 - Intro01:11 - Things can go wrong in water testing, so let's review the common mistakes and interferences.05:07 - Reagent expiration dates mean nothing if the kit is not stored properly. All test kits have a finite shelf life.09:10 - Bleaching reagents (very high chlorine) can distort other tests too.15:08 - Cold water interferes with accuracy too. Warm the sample before testing.18:48 - Mistakes are common when collecting a sample and taking it somewhere. Grab the sample from below the water surface, fill the clean bottle completely without a...
2021-11-1028 minRule Your PoolWater Chemistry Testing: 10100:00 - Intro - Joe's back!01:44 - Water chemistry testing is important because without it, managing swimming pools well becomes impossible.05:55 - Water testing is not difficult, but it takes practice and some effort to get good at it. It helps to keep a log of your test results!06:31 - How often should you test? It depends on the factor(s), but some should be every week, other should be once a month. Free chlorine may be a few times a week in some cases.13:10 - If you track your results, managing...
2021-11-0329 minRule Your PoolIntroducing the Orenda Help Desk in Pool Service Software (PSS)00:00 - Intro00:49 - Today's episode is about addressing problem pools in the most efficient way02:02 - Introducing Gus Velez, founder of Pool Service Software04:36 - PSS users are pool service professionals07:35 - They had a few chemistry support tickets come in, and they are not chemistry experts. So they went out looking for a partner who can help their users with water chemistry. They found Orenda.10:28 - When you call Orenda, it's most helpful if you give us the right info about the pool. Photos, chemistry history, age of...
2021-10-2723 minRule Your PoolPPM and PPB00:00 - Intro01:59 - PPM = parts per million. It's the density of a given substance dissolved in water. It's the ratio of that substance compared to water. 1 PPM means the dissolved substance is one-millionth of the volume of water.03:47 - PPM = mg/L. Converting from the metric system it makes sense. 1 cubic meter of water contains 1000 Liters. Each liter contains 1000 mL. Then we switch to solids, because we're talking about dissolved substances. 1 mL = 1000 mg.07:00 - Brief overview of chemistry targets that use PPM 10:16 - Phosphates are measured in PPB, not PPM. Parts pe...
2021-10-2014 minRule Your PoolConcrete Pool Shell Problems | Weepers, Efflorescence, and Calcium Nodules00:00 - Intro02:54 - Water chemistry did not cause these problems. These are structural issues.03:54 - Three main problems: weepers, efflorescence, and calcium nodules.04:09 - Weepers are active leaks in concrete, where water is flowing through concrete. Usually this is from behind the concrete shell due to groundwater pressure. But it can also be on a raised wall where the pool itself pushes through a weakness in concrete.06:23 - Shotcrete is applied pneumatically, and the density of it is important. Minimum 4000 PSI.08:07 - Concrete is not waterproof, it's porous.
2021-10-1330 minRule Your PoolPool Covers and Winterization00:00 - Intro02:35 - Jarred is wearing a Slytherin shirt. He's more of a Ravenclaw, TBH.04:12 - Type of pool cover impacts your winterization chemistry (dilution, pH rise)06:51 - Other types of pool covers that are not for winterizing: thermal and solar blankets. They are not safety covers and are not appropriate for winterization.08:40 - Safety covers are designed to support a lot of weight to keep animals and people (and cars) out of pools.10:54 - Mesh covers allow transfer of water and gas through it. This means dilution, and...
2021-10-0627 minRule Your PoolClosing your pool the Orenda way00:00 - Intro, reconnect with nature04:48 - Water would naturally seek balance if you just shut your pool off. But that is not advised, because water would correct itself at the expense of your pool.08:04 - Err to the high side of calcium hardness going into the winter. LSI balance at the coldest temperature is the main priority.08:23 - The second priority of winterizing is keeping the water clean. But winterization kits have nothing to do with LSI...they are mainly chlorine, algaecides and a sequestering agent. Do you really need them?10:11...
2021-09-2920 minRule Your PoolWildfires and Swimming Pools00:00 - Intro01:10 - Wildfires burn through forests and convert plant life into basic elements...primarily carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus.02:15 - The closer you are to the fire, the more contamination will get in your water. If you can smell smoke, it's getting into your pool too.03:45 - Prepare for the smoke, ash and debris when fires start. Be proactive.03:59 - Rare instances: helicopters borrowing water from your pool, and fire extinguisher chemicals getting into your pool. Most likely this is a drain and refill.05:47 - Nothing replaces physically cleaning...
2021-09-0810 minRule Your PoolPool Party Chemistry00:00 - Intro01:44 - Biggest difference between normal pool days and a pool party: bather load.05:28 - Visit our Second Pillar of proactive pool care, about non-living organics.08:21 - Holy trinity of pools: Circulation, Filtration, and Chemistry. All three suffer during a pool party.13:08 - Prepare water and clean it up afterward. Homeowners have an advantage because they know when the party is going to happen, and they can prepare. Service professionals visit once a week, so they do not have that luxury.17:27 - Best practices: handle the oxidant demand...
2021-09-0124 minRule Your PoolEvaporation and Accumulation00:00 - Intro02:21 - Evaporation is the process of liquid water converting into water vapor (gas). And this process takes energy (heat) to occur.03:40 - Humidity in the air and the difference between air and water temperature (delta T) are the two main factors that determine evaporation rate.05:03 - How evaporation affects water chemistry. An average pool loses roughly its entire volume of pool water in a given year.06:28 - Difference in temperature between water and air matters a lot. Cold air and warm water evaporates more. 08:58 - Anything in ta...
2021-09-0119 minRule Your PoolContaining pH vs. Controlling pH00:00 - Intro01:30 - Controlling pH is not possible. pH moves with anything that happens to the water. It's a reactionary chemistry.04:07 - Many ways for you to balance the LSI. Use the Orenda App and find out what works for you. 05:45 - Disclosure for commercial pool operators with pH limit of 7.8, and those with chemical automation/acid feeders.10:26 - White rings around aggregate means the loss of calcium hydroxide (aggressive water stole calcium). From the ITZs.12:33 - Example using the Orenda app. Let's do this together so you can s...
2021-08-2532 minRule Your PoolCalcium Flakes in Saltwater Pools00:00 - Intro03:15 - Calcium flakes and other deposits in salt pools are very common. You're not alone if your pool has them.05:00 - Our first question when someone calls about calcium flakes: "what is your alkalinity?"10:33 - How salt cells work, from the inside out12:16 - What does the salt cell do throughout the day? What to the percentages of output actually mean?14:12 - Reversing polarity (changing direction of electricity) in between on/off cycles of salt cells. This fractures calcium carbonate into flakes, which blow into your pool.
2021-08-1832 minRule Your PoolCombined Chlorine 201: How to reduce combined chlorine00:00 - Intro02:15 - How do we get rid of combined chlorine? Do we just let chlorine do its thing?02:49 - Two categories of how to reduce combined chlorine: chemically and physically.03:30 - Two chemical options: breakpoint chlorination and supplementing chlorine with enzyme or a non-chlorine oxidizer shock. But enzymes and non-chlorine oxidizers do not directly reduce combined chlorine...only chlorine can.15:06 - Physically removing combined chlorine is done with secondary systems. Oxidizers and UV sanitizer. Ozone and AOP are oxidizers that destroy both nitrogen compounds and formed chloramines. UV can only de...
2021-08-1127 minRule Your PoolCombined Chlorine 101: What are chloramines?00:00 - Intro00:59 - This will be complex chemistry, but very simplified.02:07 - What is combined chlorine? What does chlorine "combine with"?05:32 - Combined chlorine is an indicator of your chlorine falling behind, and the byproducts are the cause of bather discomfort, irritation and sickness.06:00 - The pool industry uses the term "chloramines" generally to describe all of these combined chlorine byproducts.12:06 - Chloramines, far more than pH, are behind bather discomfort, eye and throat irritation, etc.16:12 - Even if you have a bromine pool, similar chemistry occurs...
2021-08-0430 minRule Your PoolMuriatic acid alternatives: Sulfuric Acid, Sodium Bisulfate and CO200:00 - Intro01:33 - We're in an muriatic acid shortage. Thanks, COVID.02:21 - Two specialty acids: modified Muriatic Acids for less fuming: AcidBlue and AcidMagic. 03:06 - Muriatic acid is a diluted form of Hydrochloric acid (HCl). It is 31.45% HCl or less.04:14 - Sulfuric acid (H2SO4) is sold in 38.5% concentration. It is comparable in dosing to standard 31.45% HCl. It takes just 2% more sulfuric acid to equal muriatic by volume.09:36 - Sodium bisulfate (NaHSO4) is sold in 93.2% concentration. It is also known as "dry acid", or in pool retail stores, "pH d...
2021-07-2828 minRule Your PoolWays to optimize chlorine efficiency00:00 - Intro02:57 - How to we make use of the limited chlorine we have?03:33 - The chlorine shortage explained (by Joe, so it's better)06:58 - Chlorinate at a time that direct sunlight does not hit the liquid chlorine. Either in shade or at night.09:06 - Don't hoard liquid chlorine. It degrades over time, and don't be that person. Your peers and neighbors need chlorine too. 10:22 - What else can be done? Secondary oxidation/sanitization can supplement chlorine.12:34 - What about deliberately slowing down chlorine? (Intentionally raising CYA)
2021-07-2124 minRule Your PoolHow to Use Less Acid: Stop Chasing pH00:00 - Intro01:23 - Acid shortage.03:18 - Why do we chase pH? Because the textbooks tell us to.04:01 - Chlorine speed (%HOCl) and pH06:18 - pH and bather comfort? Fake news.07:03 - We have been conditioned to look to acid for help09:31 - LSI first, range chemistry second.10:24 - Containing pH instead of trying to control it12:28 - Physics and pH rebound13:42 - Equilibrium between water and air15:09 - Henry's Law18:26 - Carbonated beer19:47 - pH...
2021-07-0232 minRule Your PoolMinimalist Pool Care, with Harold Evans00:00 - Intro01:20 - Orenda is more of a philosophy than a product line04:12 - Chemical conflicts14:43 - No long-term byproducts left behind (Papaw's Law)19:29 - Minimalist pool care31:40 - The love affair with chlorine and acid is a bad habit, and it has consequences37:24 - A trusted source of information for all levels of pool owners/operators------------------------------------Connect with Orenda Technologies Website: https://www.orendatech.comBlog: https://blog.orendatech.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/u...
2021-06-2343 minRule Your PoolThe Golden Rule, with Harold Evans00:00 - Intro03:48 - Our strategy at Orenda: a minimalist approach, proactive pool chemistry06:24 - What has changed in the pool industry culture?09:00 - The aptitude in the industry has improved, and is essential for our future09:47 - Old habits still dominate...but change is already occurring in a good direction 14:03 - Cynicism in pool forums is hurtful to our industry18:20 - Give the customer the service you would want if you were the customer26:25 - Customers buy things online and ask service pros to install i...
2021-06-1643 minRule Your PoolHow to Fix 3 Types of Green Pools00:00 - Intro01:31 - Green water from calcium/alkalinity imbalance. Add calcium.03:08 - Copper. Figure out where the copper is coming from (and stop it), then remove copper.04:51 - SC-1000 is not a stain or metal remover. It is a chelating agent that needs to be used in conjunction with a citric/ascorbic acid and a metal filter/remover.07:17 - Algae. Chlorine (HOCl) is the best algaecide. Orenda does NOT make any algaecides.14:20 - Remove debris from a green pool, because piles underwater can protect algae from chlorine.18:45...
2021-06-0935 minRule Your PoolWhy is My Pool Green?00:00 - Intro01:43 - This pool wasn't an opaque green, it was translucent, tinging green.02:09 - We know of at least three reasons pools turn green.03:11 - We could safely rule out copper for this customer.03:43 - Jarred is a popular guy (phone rings).04:50 - The next day, the water was perfectly clear and blue, by increasing calcium relative to alkalinity.05:48 - We don't know why, but if you have too little calcium hardness relative to alkalinity, the water can turn green (but clear).06:18 - Dr...
2021-06-0228 minRule Your PoolPillar 4: Minimal Cyanuric Acid (CYA) | Orenda's Four Pillars00:00 - Intro01:19 - What is CYA and why do we use it?04:54 - Hot temperatures do NOT mean you need more CYA. Temp has nothing to do with sunlight protection and CYA. But chlorine does get used up faster because it works better.10:52 - You do not need a lower pH to have strong chlorine (%HOCl) when you have CYA in your water.12:00 - Percentages of HOCl without CYA are pH-dependent. With CYA, that no longer applies.15:57 - Overstabilization = too much CYA relative to Chlorine19:39 - Oversabilization...
2021-05-2628 minRule Your PoolPillar 3: Phosphate Removal | Orenda's Four Pillars00:00 - Intro01:21 - Why do we need to remove phosphates? Do they really matter?03:59 - What do phosphate test kits actually measure? 04:40 - What are phosphates? And what variations of phosphates are there?06:25 - Why are there phosphates in our drinking water? 09:34 - Environment and bathers11:03 - Most metal sequestering agents are phosphate-based14:32 - Time your phosphate removal treatments appropriately15:59 - You don't need a lot of phosphate remover. Or you could just throw a lot more chlorine at the problem if you ign...
2021-05-1918 minRule Your PoolPillar 2: Non-living Organics | Orenda's Four Pillars00:00 - Intro01:54 - Chlorine's responsibilities02:48 - More of an oxidant demand than a sanitizer demand03:02 - Three categories of oxidants: metals, nitrogen compounds, and non-living organics03:19 - What does oxidation mean?05:11 - Nitrogen compounds: ammonia and urea, and combined chlorine07:54 -The bulk of chlorine's responsibilities (over 90%) are non-living organics10:23 - Secondary oxidizer systems (ozone, AOP, and hyper-dissolved oxygen)11:21 - Our not-so-shameless plug: enzymes are used to supplement chlorine against non-living organics13:49 - Enzymes are not required, but beneficial, especially with larger ba...
2021-05-1219 minRule Your PoolPillar 1: LSI Balance | Orenda's Four Pillars00:00 - Intro01:32 - Origins of the Orenda App's LSI calculator02:47 - Traditional "RANGE CHEMISTRY" vs. the LSI04:31 - Why pools in different areas may need different chemistry parameters to satisfy the LSI05:03 - What is the Langelier Saturation Index (LSI), and its six factors?06:20 - What does the LSI actually tell us?08:00 - Calcium hardness is NOT the leading factor that causes scale16:18 - What does colder water temperature do?16:54 - You can have ideal range chemistry and still be out of LSI ba...
2021-05-0527 minRule Your Pool4 Types of Chlorine | Trichlor and Dichlor00:47 - Where's Jarred? Oh yeah, we lost that recording... oops.01:18 - "Stabilized" refers to two different things: sunlight protection for chlorine, and safer storage and handling.03:10 - What are the dangers of having too much Cyanuric Acid (CYA)?06:15 - Advantages of dichlor over trichlor?07:49 - How much CYA does trichlor put into the water? Answer: 6 to 6.5 ppm per pound, per 10,000 gallons of water. Two 3" tabs = one pound of Trichlor.09:23 - Do you even know how high your CYA is? If you're over 100 ppm, did you take the time to...
2021-04-1517 minRule Your Pool4 Types of Chlorine | Calcium HypochloriteOf all types of chlorine, Calcium Hypochlorite (Cal Hypo) might be the strongest, but it is also the most volatile to handle. Even its fumes can rust just about anything in your garage or storage container.
In this episode, Eric and Jarred discuss Cal Hypo and the strategies you may need to adopt to properly manage this powerful chemical. If you are having issues with cal hypo because of calcium drift up, high pH, or otherwise, our boys have your back.
BE AWARE: Different types of chlorine are volatile if exposed to each other. They can cause fires and literally...
2021-03-1032 minRule Your Pool4 Types of Chlorine | Liquid Chlorine/Sodium Hypochlorite00:00 - Intro02:22 - Is bleach the same thing as chlorine?04:04 - What is the pH of chlorine? And How does it affect the pool?05:47 - What byproducts does bleach leave behind? Why does liquid chlorine increase TDS?07:20 - What do you do differently in a liquid chlorine pool compared to a salt pool?12:12 - How much CYA do you need in a liquid chlorine pool?14:06 - Where should I keep my alkalinity when using liquid chlorine? Where should I keep my calcium?19:06 - Final Tip...
2021-02-2422 minRule Your Pool4 Types of Chlorine | Saltwater Pools00:00 - Intro01:50 - Salt pools are chlorine pools03:06 - Chlorine handling disclaimer04:25 - Salt chlorine generation byproducts13:37 - How CYA affects saltwater pools15:27 - Managing salt pools in the offseason17:48 - Acid tip18:22 - Final thoughts------------------------------------Connect with Orenda Technologies Website: https://www.orendatech.comBlog: https://blog.orendatech.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OrendaTechnologiesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/orendatech/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orendatechnologies/
2021-02-1022 minRule Your Pool4 Types of Chlorine | IntroIt's a short episode this week as we dive into a new topic: different kinds of chlorine. The next few episodes will focus on liquid chlorine, calcium hypochlorite, trichlor, and salt generated chlorine in that order.
As a point of order, we should also tell you this: NEVER mix or store different kinds of chlorine together.
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2021-01-1322 minRule Your PoolWhy Prices Are Going Up in 202100:21 - Introduction02:48 - How COVID affected the pool and spa industry05:20 - How COVID affected the supply chain10:11 - How COVID affects shipping13:02 - What are pool service prices going to be in 202114:30 - Why are sanitizer prices going up?18:43 - What are some alternatives to trichlor?27:19 - Wrap up..................................................................................................Rule Your Pool is a podcast by Orenda Technologies. This show was created for pool owners, operators, and service pros who want the best water quality possible. If you want to...
2020-12-2334 minRule Your PoolThe Orenda Startup Procedure00:25 - How to do the Orenda Startup03:28 - Day One06:11 - Considerations if the water is trucked in09:18 - How to balance the water chemistry for startup12:24 - What to do if your alkalinity is low13:22 - What to do when your alkalinity is higher than your calcium16:52 - Why chelate calcium?21:46 - How much water is flowing out of the barrel24:15 - When is it appropriate to do a bicarb startup instead of calcium?31:57 - Day Two32:20...
2020-12-0950 minRule Your PoolCement Cures Ugly | Orenda Startup Philosophy00:28 - Topic Introduction02:33 - Setting Expectations of What A Startup Can and Can't Do06:54 - What is Plaster Dust?10:14 - Why You Always Need To Test The Tap Water13:22 - Why are The First 30 Days So Important17:42 - What Can't A Startup Fix?20:55 - Why Are Hot Starts Bad?
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2020-11-2535 minRule Your PoolWinter Is Coming00:19 - Episode Takeaways02:52 - How to Prepare Your Pool for The Winter08:18 - Origin Story of the Orenda Winterization procedure.11:50 - Considerations for Mesh Covers17:32 - Considerations for Solid covers 21:19 - Consequences for Bad Winterization26:37 - How do you prevent a pool from turning brown and disgusting during the winter time?
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2020-11-1330 minRule Your Pool6 Bad Habits | Part 202:30 - Bad Habit #3: Not taking care of your test kit.11:23 - Bad Habit #2: Chasing pH16:57 - Bad Habit #1: Acid Abuse
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2020-11-1225 minRule Your Pool6 Bad Habits | Part 102:16 - Bad Habit #6: Not Measuring Chemicals06:05 - Bad Habit #5: Not Knowing The Volume of Your Pool12:42 - Bad Habit #4: Not Checking the Pool's Temperature
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2020-10-1418 minRule Your PoolThe LSI | Cyanuric Acid (CYA)01:09 Episode Takeaways02:30 How CYA Affects the LSI05:59 CYA and Alkalinity09:20 Where Does CYA Come From14:54 Why You Shouldn't Put Chlorine Tabs In A Skimmer15:48 How Do You Reduce CYA?------------------------------------------------------------------------ResourcesHow to Reduce Cyanuric Acid (CYA) in a Swimming PoolFive things to know about Cyanuric Acid (CYA)Chlorine, pH and Cyanuric Acid RelationshipsMinimal CYA (Pillar 4)The Orenda App [App Store] [Google Play]Connect with Orenda Technologies WebsiteBlogYouTubeFacebookInstagram
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2020-09-3020 minRule Your PoolThe LSI | Total Dissolved Solids01:03 Episode Takeaways02:52 What does "Dissolved" mean anyway?06:12 Mineral Systems: Just Sexy Metal?06:44 There's a difference between being in solution and being in suspension07:38 are phosphates part of TDS? 09:36 TDS (total dissolved solids) Limits12:01 What is "In Suspension"14:19 Accumulation and Evaporation16:25 TDS actually lowers the LSI 22:02 TDS meters are not that expensive. (Total dissolved solid meter cost)24:48 Wrap Up--------------------------------------ResourcesUnderstanding TDSWhat Causes Cloudy Pool Water?Evaporation and AccumulationOrenda Calculator (App Store) (Google Play)...
2020-09-1627 minRule Your PoolThe LSI | Calcium Hardness01:01 - Episode Takeaways03:12 - What does calcium hardness do for a pool?05:58 - Calcium Hardness in Desert Climates09:35 - Calcium Hardness Testing13:56 - How Calcium Hardness Affects Scale15:58 - How Much Calcium Does Calcium Hypochlorite Add?18:07 - Advantages of High Calcium Hardness20:35 - Calcite Crystals24:43 - How To Lower Calcium Hardness27:33 - How To Increase Calcium Hardness33:54 - How Often Should You Test Calcium Hardness ResourcesEvaporation and AccumulationUnderstanding Calcium HardnessCalcium Hardness: The Most Misunderstood C...
2020-09-0236 minRule Your PoolThe LSI | Water Temperature00:00 - Intro02:52 - Episode Takeaways 06:45 - Demonstration of temperature's effect on the LSI using the Orenda App11:16 - Why do pools get more damaged in the winter?17:55 - How does water temperature affect the LSI?21:08 - Temperature determines where scale forms22:18 - Acid and trichlor damage23:39 - Why do salt pools scale up so much?27:39 - Why you need to dose acid correctly.29:50 - The Orenda Scale Removal Regimen31:39 - Water temperature affects testing Connect wit...
2020-08-1937 minRule Your PoolThe Langelier Saturation Index (LSI)00:11 - Episode Takeaways01:51 - Water Balance vs Sanitization05:38 - What is the LSI09:58 - The six factors of the LSI11:56 - Water temperature: the most ignored factor?15:17 - Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) 18:20 - A (Very) Brief History of the LSI Connect with Orenda Technologies WebsiteBlogYouTubeFacebookInstagram Relevant Blog EntriesUnderstanding the LSILSI and Calcium ManagementORP and LSI: The Futu...
2020-08-1220 minRule Your PoolUnderstanding pH00:00 - Intro02:22 - How Carbon Dioxide and pH are related04:55 - What Causes a High pH in a Swimming Pool05:06 - What is Henry's Law?08:59 - What are the factors that make pH go down? 10:10 - pH chart with common pool chemicals listed15:48 - Controlling vs Containing pH16:22 - Chart demonstrating CYA and pH relationship.17:44 - pH and scale formation18:42 - What makes pH go up?23:18 - Henry's Law continued27:24 - How to proactively manage pH
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Rule Your PoolUnderstanding Alkalinity00:00 - Intro02:27 - Alkalinity buffers against reduction in pH05:27 - Where should my alkalinity be?08:33 - How much acid does it take to bring a pool from 8.0 pH to 7.4 pH?11:16 - What is Buffering Capacity?14:40 - Sodium Carbonate (Soda Ash) vs Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda)19:03 - How to pH and Calcium interact?19:52 - Hot Starts or Zero Alkalinity Startups21:23 - Why testing your water is important24:59 - The Orenda LSI Calculator28:53 - How to run a low alkalinity pool
2020-08-1133 minRule Your PoolpH vs. Total Alkalinity, and Their Roles in Pool Chemistry00:00 - Intro01:32 - What is pH?02:30 - pH is an equilibrium07-58 - Negative logarithm of Hydrogen08:43 - Let's not try to control pH. Physics is going to raise the pH in swimming pools.09:50 - Henry's Law of the Solubility of Gases12:23 - Buy a pH probe to find out your exact pH.12:37 - Your pH can raise from algae, vanishing edge pools, spas, spillover, or salt cell.18:53 - Problems occur when pH lowers the LSI and water is starving for calcium
2020-06-2930 minRule Your PoolIntroduction to Rule Your Pool Podcast by Orenda TechnologiesAbout Orenda Technologies Water is a precious resource, and we strive to make it clean and beautiful. Orenda has a philosophy of minimalism, and proactive pool care. Why be proactive? Because prevention is always easier than correction, and we want to help educate the pool industry and pool owners about it. The vast majority of pool issues are preventable, and that's why we published our Four Pillars of Proactive Pool Care.For many years, Orenda was primarily a speciality chemical manufacturer, building a business on quality, professional-grade products and reputation. We have since evolved into an...
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