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Scaling Up your Pool Business with PoolBrain + Orenda (w/ Adam Beech)
Rule Your Pool - April 24, 2024 13:00 - 29 minutes00:00 - Introduction 02:06 - What is PoolBrain? 04:40 - The pains of running a large pool service business 06:48 - A lack of data 09:42 - The power of standardization and checklists 14:43 - Growing vs. Scaling 21:58 - PoolBrain + Orenda Calculator™ integration 25:55 - Closing -----------...
The case against column-pouring acid
Rule Your Pool - April 17, 2024 13:00 - 10 minutes00:00 - Introduction 03:25 - Column-pouring video in Eric's Pool 06:51 - Explanation 08:26 - Wrap up ------------------------------------ Connect with Orenda Technologies Website: https://www.orendatech.com Help Center: https://ask.orendatech.com Blog: https://blog.orendatech.com You...
Self-Serving Pseudo-Science (w/ Terry Arko)
Rule Your Pool - April 10, 2024 13:00 - 51 minutes00:00 - Introduction 03:13 - Myth 1: ANSI-11 Standards NEVER allow water chemistry outside the ranges 05:12 - 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 the...
Understanding Oxidation-Reduction Potential (ORP)
Rule Your Pool - March 15, 2024 13:00 - 20 minutes00:00 - Introduction 01:00 - ORP is a water quality subject 02:39 - Chlorine oxidizes by stealing electrons 04:25 - Why is ORP used in swimming pools? 06:26 - Is ORP measured as conductivity? 07:21 - Factors that affect ORP - pH, CYA, water temperature 08:23 - pH and ORP 11:19 - ORP accur...
Chlorine's pH impact in swimming pools (w/ Terry Arko)
Rule Your Pool - February 21, 2024 14:00 - 35 minutes00:00 - Introduction 01:12 - Old habits and beliefs about chlorine and acid 07:04 - Liquid chlorine (sodium hypochlorite) 11:07 - Our bodies produce HOCl too 12:13 - HOCl will become HCl (aka muriatic acid) 16:00 - Cal hypo (calcium hypochlorite) 21:30 - Sodium Dichlor (dichloro-s-triazine...
Chlorine's pH impact in swimming pools
Rule Your Pool - February 21, 2024 14:00 - 35 minutes00:00 - Introduction 01:12 - Old habits and beliefs about chlorine and acid 07:04 - Liquid chlorine (sodium hypochlorite) 11:07 - Our bodies produce HOCl too 12:13 - HOCl will become HCl (aka muriatic acid) 16:00 - Cal hypo (calcium hypochlorite) 21:30 - Sodium Dichlor (dichloro-s-triazine...
Is the Orenda Calculator™ true to the LSI formula? Or different?
Rule Your Pool - February 14, 2024 14:00 - 25 minutes00:00 - Introduction 01:35 - We have learned from past mistakes 04:40 - The history of the Orenda Calculator™ formula 05:51 - Dr. Langelier's original formula = pH - pHs 10:47 - Revisions to the LSI in 1942, 1964, 1965 and beyond 12:32 - Technology is not limited by reference charts 14:29 ...
From the booth at the 2024 Northeast Pool & Spa Show
Rule Your Pool - February 03, 2024 18:52 - 39 minutes00:00 - Introduction 00:16 - Christian Shirilla, River Pools 08:13 - Jarred's amnesia 08:44 - Terry Arko, HASA 14:42 - Jonathan Heller, MikvahTech 24:19 - Kevin Cooley, Goudy Pools 32:36 - Miguel Chavez, Orenda 38:27 - Closing ------------------------------------ Connect with Orenda Tec...
Unnaturally Natural
Rule Your Pool - January 10, 2024 14:00 - 12 minutes00:00 - Introduction 00:35 - Water will naturally balance itself 03:34 - Problems above 8.3 pH 04:46 - Chlorine breaks away from CYA at a higher pH 06:24 - Unnaturally Natural 07:56 - Orenda's Four Pillars 09:59 - 2024 learning objectives 11:37 - Closing ------------------------------...
Chemical product percentages and molar weight ratios
Rule Your Pool - December 20, 2023 14:00 - 33 minutes00:00 - Introduction 03:48 - Molecular weight 07:30 - Avogadro's Number - the mol 09:28 - Molar weights of pool chlorine products 11:11 - Trichlor percentages 14:52 - Dichlor percentages 17:14 - Calcium hypochlorite percentages 19:36 - Sodium hypochlorite (liquid bleach) percentages 23:0...
Recap of the 2023 Int'l Pool and Spa Show
Rule Your Pool - December 06, 2023 14:00 - 23 minutes00:00 - Introduction 01:10 - Podcast growth 02:11 - Int'l Pool & Spa Show 05:13 - Watershape University Essential Plaster class (C3611) 09:26 - Pool Nation Awards / HASA Afterparty 14:06 - Honest education remains our top priority 18:06 - Closing out 2023 19:36 - Routing Softwares 21:18 ...
Top Questions of 2023
Rule Your Pool - November 15, 2023 14:00 - 39 minutes00:00 - Introduction 03:19 - 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 pools 18:53 - Why does pH keep climbing on a new plaster pool? 22:25 - Fiberglass chalking vs. scale 24:08 - K...
Alkalinity's complicated relationship with chlorine
Rule Your Pool - November 01, 2023 13:00 - 19 minutes00:00 - Introduction 00:59 - Relationship 1: High alkalinity can lead to chlorine loss via sunlight 03:41 - Coincidence vs. Cause 04:32 - pH, chlorine and CYA graph 07:36 - Chlorine leaves CYA when the pH gets high enough 09:11 - How alkalinity is involved 11:32 - Relationship 2: Chlorine ...
The man who rules his pool
Rule Your Pool - October 25, 2023 13:00 - 30 minutes00:00 - 🎶 The man who rules his pool 02:36 - How I ruled my pool this summer 03:43 - Spreadsheet documentation 04:42 - Pool Volume: approximately 24,000 gallons 06:05 - May 9-14: Green pool cleanup 07:57 - May 14: Balance the LSI 12:08 - Leaves, debris, vacuuming and dilution 13:45 - Wee...
Commercial Swimming Pools (w/ Dennis Ingram)
Rule Your Pool - October 18, 2023 13:00 - 20 minutes00:00 - Brief introduction 00:41 - CV-600's eye-opening results in commercial pools 03:34 - Filter purge 05:59 - Scale issues 07:19 - Phosphates 10:54 - UV 12:20 - LSI in commercial pools 14:36 - pH and alkalinity, overdosing acid feeders 19:24 - Closing -----------------------------...
Indoor Air Quality, and Remembering Derek Ingram (w/ Dennis Ingram)
Rule Your Pool - October 04, 2023 13:00 - 36 minutes00:00 - Long introduction 02:23 - Remembering Derek Ingram 10:47 - Introducing Dennis Ingram 13:33 - Origins of the Paddock Evacuator 17:08 - Indoor pool chemistry 19:36 - Developing the Evacuator into the standard of care 23:53 - A paradigm shift in natatorium HVAC design 28:15 - Derek's...
Chemical Conflicts | Specialty Chemicals
Rule Your Pool - September 27, 2023 13:00 - 27 minutes00:00 - Long introduction and housekeeping 05:02 - What are specialty chemicals? 07:25 - Metal removers 10:17 - Citric acid (ascorbic or vitamin C) 12:09 - SC-1000 conflicts with chlorine initially 13:55 - Sequestering agents vs. phosphate removers 17:43 - Enzymes vs. polymers 18:44 - Enz...
Chemical Conflicts | Alternative Sanitizers (w/ Terry Arko)
Rule Your Pool - September 20, 2023 13:00 - 12 minutes00:00 - Introduction 01:01 - Biguanides 03:45 - Hydrogen Peroxide 05:37 - Bromine 07:06 - Secondary Systems 10:51 - Wrap up ------------------------------------ Connect with Orenda Technologies Website: https://www.orendatech.com Help Center: https://ask.orendatech.com Blog: https:/...
Chemical Conflicts | Algaecides (w/ Terry Arko)
Rule Your Pool - September 13, 2023 13:00 - 22 minutes00:00 - Introduction 01:03 - Types of algaecides 01:52 - Copper sulfate 04:54 - Quat and Polyquat (quaternary ammonia) 08:11 - Enzymes conflict with polyquat algaecide too 09:53 - Sodium bromide 13:35 - Mineral systems and ionized metals 16:09 - Ammonium sulfate and Dimethyl ammonium chlo...
Chemical Conflicts | Chlorine
Rule Your Pool - August 23, 2023 18:28 - 24 minutes00:00 - Introduction 04:54 - Rule 1: Never let chlorine touch any other chemical 07:16 - Rule 2: In commercial pools, pick ONE type of chlorine 09:11 - Rule 3: Keep acid stored with separate spill containment 11:44 - Rule 4: For residential pools, only one primary chlorine type, and possibly...
Understanding Biofilms (w/ Darla Goeres, Ph.D.)
Rule Your Pool - August 16, 2023 13:00 - 52 minutes00:00 - Introduction 04:07 - What is a biofilm? 07:36 - Biofilms encompass more than previously known 11:48 - Microbially-induced corrosion 17:14 - Are all biofilms bad? 20:26 - Biofilms are like Jell-o 24:32 - Biofilm ingredients and chlorine resistance 28:17 - Kill vs. Removal 32:23 - ...
Calcium and LSI in Fiberglass and Vinyl Pools (w/ Tyler Mills)
Rule Your Pool - August 09, 2023 15:35 - 14 minutes00:00 - Introduction 01:29 - pH rise should NOT be caused by cement finishes 05:08 - Is calcium needed in vinyl and fiberglass pools? 07:17 - Fiberglass gel coat degradation and chalking 09:25 - Vinyl liner fading 11:04 - LSI and calcium levels always matter, regardless of pool type ---...
Green and Yellow (Mustard) Algae (w/ Terry Arko)
Rule Your Pool - July 26, 2023 13:00 - 31 minutes00:00 - Introduction 01:53 - 30,000+ species of algae exist 07:45 - Planktonic and Filimentous algae types 09:48 - Organic slime protects algae 10:43 - Brushing helps prevent algae 13:44 - Why we advise against using algaecide products 14:48 - Why algae can have different colors 16:11 - H...
Black Algae
Rule Your Pool - July 19, 2023 13:00 - 27 minutes00:00 - Introduction 02-54 - Black Algae is actually cyanobacteria 06:02 - To have black algae, it has to be transmitted from elsewhere 08:24 - Black algae is protected by a non-living organic shield 12:48 - Softening the shield 15:43 - Black algae removal procedure 17:18 - Cleaning up aft...
Chelating vs. Sequestering, and Chlorinating after SC-1000
Rule Your Pool - July 04, 2023 13:00 - 15 minutes00:00 - Introduction 01:12 - Why SC-1000 reduces free chlorine 02:58 - How to use SC-1000 without zeroing out free chlorine 04:25 - How to chlorinate after SC-1000 05:29 - Sequestering vs. chelating 07:09 - The distinction between metals and minerals 08:06 - Phosphate-based sequestering ag...
Understanding Calcium: the bedrock of water balance
Rule Your Pool - June 28, 2023 13:00 - 29 minutes00:00 - Introduction 01:09 - Previous podcast episodes about calcium 03:08 - Calcium is the bedrock of water balance 05:02 - Quick LSI review 09:50 - Water will balance itself if it has to 11:12 - High alkalinity is more likely to cause scale than high calcium hardness 14:35 - Picking the ...
Understanding Bromine (w/ Terry Arko)
Rule Your Pool - June 21, 2023 13:00 - 31 minutes00:00 - Introduction 00:46 - Eric's nostalgia for the bromine smell, and collegiate swimming 04:02 - Halogens create salts 05:29 - Recharging bromide ions into HOBr 06:51 - Chlorine vs. Bromine 09:15 - Bromamines 10:55 - Back to the bromine cycle, it's a two-edged sword 11:44 - Enough sod...
Chemical Forecasting (w/ Tyler Mills)
Rule Your Pool - June 14, 2023 13:00 - 24 minutes00:00 - Introduction 01:38 - Does your local distributor stock ALL the products you need? 05:56 - Freight minimums and group purchasing 12:28 - How to forecast chemical usage 14:51 - Distributors can forecast better than any of us 17:09 - Seasonal demands 23:00 - Summary. Thanks for listen...
Minimalism: Addition by Subtraction
Rule Your Pool - June 09, 2023 17:37 - 19 minutes00:00 - Introduction 02:00 - What is traditional pool care? 04:36 - Pool chemical conflicts 09:08 - Contrast that with Eric's pool on the Orenda program 14:34 - Simplify, and subtract things from the water 17:26 - Success is a choice ------------------------------------ Connect with Or...
The Return of the King (w/ Harold Evans)
Rule Your Pool - June 02, 2023 22:38 - 32 minutes00:00 - Introduction 00:59 - Harold's global voyage 04:34 - Why Harold decided it was time to sell Orenda 07:03 - New advisory role 08:16 - Why HASA? 10:30 - Why chlorine and acid prices were increased 12:50 - Quality Control 14:13 - Control the controllables 16:53 - Why the 4x1 returnab...
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