Rule Your Pool

00:00 - Introduction 02:11 - We are still relatively unknown, and so is our message 03:53 - We cannot teach water chemistry properly without first understanding water itself 05:08 - The equilibria of both water and air 07:37 - Traditional range chemistry 08:18 - Startup example - stop chasing pH 11:38 - Has range chemistry ever worked? 12:15 - Water doesn't have a voice....or does it? 14:19 - The...

00:00 - Introduction, and introducing Shaun Mulhall, our Southeast regional manager 00:52 - Introducing Kathryn Varden, our Western regional manager 02:01 - Our top 5 topics on this podcast all have a common theme 05:49 - We got to teach two classes at the NESPA show, and 2 more in Spanish 07:21 - Jarred admits the podcast is actually worthwhile (but he still doesn't listen to it) 09:04 - Please g...

00:00 - Introduction 02:43 - What does "helicopter parenting" mean in regard to a swimming pool? 05:23 - Patience is a virtue in pool care 06:46 - Let physics do their thing 08:14 - Physical thresholds like pH ceiling take time 10:01 - One pool to focus on vs. many 11:27 - Make an informed plan to rule YOUR pool 12:23 - Closing. Thanks for listening!   ------------------------------------ Connect...

00:00 - Introduction 01:22 - Exploring the main menu and features of the Orenda App 03:14 - Blogs, procedures and videos are all shareable on the app 03:50 - App settings allows you to select language, units of measurement, and toggle borate on/off 05:48 - How to use the Orenda Calculator 08:05 - Real-time LSI and color codes 08:28 - How the Orenda Calculator dials work 10:01 - How to get chemical...

00:00 - Introduction 00:59 - What are phosphates? 02:59 - Where do phosphates come from? 03:09 - Chemically raising phosphates 05:42 - Phosphates in drinking water 08:22 - Environmental factors that introduce phosphates 09:14 - What lowers phosphates in pools? 09:18 - Reverse Osmosis (RO) filtration 10:58 - Rain and snow dilution 11:31 - Phosphate remover products 13:11 - Summary   ---------------...

00:00 - Introduction 00:35 - What is combined chlorine? 03:20 - What raises combined chlorine? 04:15 - Nitrogen sources in commercial pools 07:29 - Nitrogen sources in residential pools 08:34 - What lowers combined chlorine? 08:59 - Chemical ways to reduce combined chlorine 12:46 - Mechanical ways to reduce combined chlorine 15:03 - Summary - after nitrogen is oxidized...   -----------------------...

00:00 - Introduction to our new seven-part series 00:30 - What is TDS? 02:39 - Myths about TDS 04:32 - What raises TDS? 06:29 - What lowers TDS? 07:05 - Reverse Osmosis filtration 07:34 - Summary   ------------------------------------ Connect with Orenda Technologies Website: https://www.orendatech.com Help Center: https://ask.orendatech.com Blog: https://blog.orendatech.com YouTube: https://www.y...

00:00 - Introduction 00:54 - What is Cyanuric Acid (CYA)? 03:33 - CYA controls the speed of chlorine 05:04 - Minimal CYA is our Fourth Pillar of proactive pool care 06:25 - What raises CYA? 08:18 - What lowers CYA? 11:05 - Summary. Thanks for listening!   ------------------------------------ Connect with Orenda Technologies Website: https://www.orendatech.com Help Center: https://ask.orendatech.co...

00:00 - Introduction 00:47 - 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 Technologies Website: https://www.orendatech.com Help Center: https://ask.orendatech.com Blog: https://blog.orendatech.com YouTube: https://www...

00:00 - Introduction 00:35 - What is alkalinity? 02:45 - The purpose of alkalinity 03:42 - pH determines the types of alkalinity in your water 04:48 - What raises total alkalinity? 06:47 - Why alkalinity rises in pools with CO2 injectors 09:07 - What lowers total alkalinity? 11:58 - Summary. Thanks for listening!   ------------------------------------ Connect with Orenda Technologies Website: http...

00:00 - Introduction 00:38 - Overview/recap of what pH is and what it means 02:30 - pH dogma in the swimming pool industry, debunked 05:24 - 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 suppression 15:13 - Summary. Thanks for listening!   ------------------------------------ Co...

00:00 - Introduction to our new seven-part series 01:37 - We need to get back to the basics, thanks to the questions we are getting from you 02:38 - You are the reason we keep producing this podcast. Thank you for listening!   ------------------------------------ Connect with Orenda Technologies Website: https://www.orendatech.com Help Center: https://ask.orendatech.com Blog: https://blog.orendate...

00:00 - Intro 03:13 - 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 hardness 08:34 - 2) When and where to add SC-1000 13:57 - 3) Let the cement dry for a few hours before turning the water on 17:...

00:00 - Intro 01:21 - We met the Pool Chasers in their studio before COVID 02:20  - Podcasts are catching on, but Pool Chasers were one of the first 08:38 - 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 information 16:10 - We don't talk about our products and that annoys Greg. 24:03...

00:00 - Intro 03:08 - Let's start with pool damage, electrical and physical 05:26 - Electrical Hazards 06:31 - Contamination, physical and chemical 07:48 - Biohazards 09:20 - How to clean up a pool after a Hurricane 11:59 - Chemistry and chlorination after circulation is up and running 14:21 - Brief summary 16:44 - Drinking water contamination 17:42 - Summary. Thanks for listening!   -------------...

00:00 - Intro - We're doing it LIVE 01:54 - Orenda help line rings with people asking about winterization 03:19 - The type of safety cover affects water chemistry 05:20 - Winterization is like bear hibernation 06:21 - Sanitizing and Balance: two separate things 08:28 - Winterization kits miss the point 11:38 - Even sitting next to each other looking at the same laptop, Jarred is still somehow not...

00:00 - Intro - Jarred is a Debbie Downer 02:23 - Jarred printed the show notes for this episode 03:17 - Criticism: Orenda downplays the importance of pH 07:09 - Criticism: Orenda advocates for alkalinity below 80 ppm, but that will destroy a pool 08:38 - Criticism: Orenda says 50 ppm CYA or less, but you can't hold chlorine for a week with such low levels 09:54 - Criticism: Phosphates don't matte...

00:00 - Intro...Jarred is the host this time 01:12 - 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 great 06:45 - What is your added value to the pool owner? 11:04 - Traditional pool care 16:04 - Relying on chlorine to do too much 18:30 - Ways to add additional value 20:20 - Do not be fearful of educating...

00:00 - Intro 01:34 - Tempool plaster school 03:21 - We learned a LOT by physically plastering a pool 06:23 - Plasterers are artisans. There's both an art and a science to this trade 07:57 - We learned the entire process from waterproofing/prep, to plastering, to exposing 12:57 - Water to cement ratio. The mixer matters! 14:53 - The pro's at Tempool moved differently than us newbies 16:17 - Finish...

00:00 - Intro 02:18 - 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 Test 07:43 - Our first white bucket t...

00:00 - Introduction with Bill Drakeley, Watershapes University 01:47 - Cement cracks 05:43 - Concrete issues cause plaster issues 07:55 - What are "structural cracks"? 08:48 - Calcium nodules 12:46 - Concrete core samples 15:45 - Lack of bonding / delamination 17:21 - Bill pounds on his desk when talking about concrete 21:13 - Start with the pool foundation when diagnosing plaster problems 21:58...

00:00 - Introduction to Bill Drakeley 02:22 - 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 control 13:08 - Is waterproofing necessary when you have a prop...

00:00 - 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 chl...

00:00 - Intro 02:18 - Housekeeping: WU class 3611 at the Int'l Show, and swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda. 04:55 - The Orenda Philosophy 07:38 - Algaecides (except chlorine) leave behind long-term byproducts that will eventually conflict with chlorine 11:33 - Pools per gallon, starting with Orenda products 11:56 - CV-600/700 pools per gallon 15:45 - PR-10,000 pools per gallon 18:27 - CE-Clarifier...

00:00 - 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 - Bicarb...