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White Water Mold and Disappearing CYA (w/ John Davidson) Aug 19, 2026 00:25:34 [00:00] - Intro [01:59] - The Montana Pool Season [04:39] - What White Water Mold Looks Like [06:02] - Breaking down CYA [10:12] - How to Prevent White Water Mold [13:57] - Chemistry of Breaking Down CYA [18:27] - Challenges of Pool Care in Montana [23:01] - Closing ______________________________Connect with us! Game Changing Pool Business Software:Pool Brain®Realize your full potential.Wate

I've joined Pool Brain. Here's Why. Aug 5, 2026 00:23:09 [00:00] - Intro [01:03] - Self Awareness [05:46] - Why I chose to join Pool Brain [08:47] - Addressing our industry's turnover problem [14:19] - Motivation when changing companies [17:57] - What I'll be doing at Pool Brain [20:48] - Closing ______________________________Connect with us! Game Changing Pool Business Software:Pool Brain®Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water ch

Understanding Parasites (w/ Roy Vore, Ph.D.) Jul 29, 2026 00:46:21 [00:00] - Intro [01:15] - What are parasites? [07:04] - How to kill parasites, and debunking myths [11:24] - The 2026 Cyclospora outbreak [22:06] - Comparing food-borne illnesses and severity [30:20] - Eric's near-death Cyclospora experience [33:04] - Cryptosporidium [37:58] - Best practices ______________________________Connect with us! Game Changing Pool Business Software:Pool Brain®Realize

Why Alkalinity Rises in Pools using CO2 for pH Management Jun 24, 2026 00:13:42 [00:00] - Intro [01:01] - How acid lowers pH [03:14] - Hypochlorite chlorines [04:20] - How hypochlorites are made [06:20] - Chlorines leave behind muriatic acid in water [07:28] - Excess hydroxides [09:50] - What can be done to limit the alkalinity rise? [12:01] - Closing ______________________________Connect with us! Game Changing Pool Business Software:Pool Brain®Realize your full potentia

Pool Chemistry Down Under (w/ David Watson) Jun 10, 2026 00:37:14 [00:00] - Intro [01:27] - David's background [05:38] - Better Understanding CO2 [10:12] - Runaway TA on CO2 Pools [15:25] - Why CO2 tanks freeze [19:11] - Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) [27:17] - What was the TDS limit pre-2005? [28:28] - Mutual friends with Richard Falk [32:01] - Closing Buy David's book on CO2 for pH management in pools: https://davidwatsonpoolconsulting.com/ _____________________

Acid Burning Through Alkalinity...and CYA? Jun 3, 2026 00:20:14 [00:00] - Intro [00:51] - Researching alkalinity since 2016 [05:27] - CYA contributes to TA, so does acid reduce CYA? [07:09] - Acid vs. Bicarbonate Reaction [09:08] - Sodium and Chlorides are Spectator ions [12:10] - Does acid burn through Cyanurate Alkalinity too? [15:04] - What about chlorinated isocyanurates? [17:20] - Closing ______________________________Connect with us! Game Changing P

Fiberglass Pool Chemistry (w/ Bill Khamis) May 20, 2026 01:06:21 [00:00] - Intro [00:38] - Bill's background [07:27] - Expanding education and manufacturing capabilities [14:44] - Clearance for fiberglass pool installation [17:28] - How to become a fiberglass pool installer [24:03] - Researching fiberglass "chalking" [31:36] - Selflessness [34:09] - Chalking looks like calcium silicate bound to to gelcoat polymers [37:40] - The LSI, and chelating calcium [40:04

Is the LSI actually an "Index"? May 6, 2026 00:11:26 [00:00] - Intro [01:44] - Wójtowicz Update to the LSI Formula [04:21] - Dr. Langelier's Original Index Formula [05:56] - What water wants vs. What air wants [08:18] - Closing ______________________________Connect with us! Game Changing Pool Business Software:Pool Brain®Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questions?Orenda®Questions? Comments? Or apply to sponsor

Service 2211: Essential Water Chemistry is now available on Watershape.org Apr 22, 2026 00:23:14 [00:00] - Intro [02:38] - S2211 - Unit A, part 2 ______________________________Connect with us! Game Changing Pool Business Software:Pool Brain®Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questions?Orenda®Questions? Comments? Or apply to sponsor the show:ruleyourpool@gmail.com Facebook: @ruleyourpoolYouTube: @rule-your-pool 

Water Chemistry vs. Natural Stone Apr 15, 2026 00:13:31 [00:00] - Intro [01:00] - What is natural stone? [02:42] - Calcite is a dense form of calcium carbonate [06:24] - Aggressive water seeks calcium, even in natural stone [08:04] - Other natural stones that contain calcium [11:22] - Closing ______________________________Connect with us! Game Changing Pool Business Software:Pool Brain®Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemis

Reverse Osmosis (RO) Filtration (w/ Matt Mueller) Apr 8, 2026 00:52:32 [00:00] - Intro [01:50] - Matt Mueller's Background [08:49] - Issues that Led to Reverse Osmosis [11:03] - Draining and Refilling Depends on Tap Water Chemistry [12:33] - The RO Process [17:17] - The RO Experience, from a Customer's Perspective [21:34] - Is Dilution the Solution to Pollution? [23:14] - Density Stratification [29:36] - How Low Should You Go? [34:32] - What is Osmosis? [36:09] - Is

186. NEW COURSE! C4633: Advanced Inflatable Watershape Installation Workshop Apr 1, 2026 00:02:36 You asked, so we answered. Thanks to feedback from students, instructors and sponsors like you, we are pleased to announce a new advanced construction course, addressing an underserved segment of the swimming pool industry. Construction 4633:Advanced Inflatable Watershape Installation Workshop (8) This eight (8) hour course packs in two days worth of information into one

Allergic to Chlorine? A Microbiology Lesson (w/ Roy Vore, Ph.D.) Mar 25, 2026 00:57:32 [00:00] - Intro [01:10] - Degrees of Chlorine Exposure [03:51] - Our Bodies Produce Chlorine [08:16] - Drinking Water is Chlorinated [10:27] - Combined Chlorine and other Disinfection Byproducts (DBPs) [16:07] - Prolonged Exposure to Chloramines and Bacteria [23:28] - Is Swimmer's Ear an RWI? [27:03] - Disinfection Contact Times (CT) and Cleaning Agents [28:13] - Organic and Inorganic Chloramines

AI: My Unsolicited Opinions Mar 11, 2026 00:19:27 [00:00] - Intro [00:55] - I remember when AI came out [03:03] - An uncertain future [04:23] - AI recognizes AI [06:24] - Truth and reality are blurred now [07:26] - The Trades are the future [09:07] - Humanity must prevail [10:46] - Mass disruption [12:05] - Automation is already here [14:27] - Closing ______________________________Connect with us! Game Changing Pool Business Software:Pool Br

Understanding Adjusted Alkalinity Mar 8, 2026 00:09:13 00:00] - Intro [00:36] - Adjusted Alkalinity on a Pool Store Printout [01:34] - Adjusted Alkalinity = Carbonate Alkalinity [03:10] - Cyanurate and Borate also contribute to Total Alkalinity [04:42] - Increasing CYA increases TA. About 1/3 of CYA is Cyanurate Alkalinity [06:14] - Is Adjusted Alkalinity the "Real" Alkalinity? [07:37] - One Breath Summary ______________________________Connect with us

Swim School Chemistry (w/ Olympian Davis Tarwater) Feb 25, 2026 00:30:18 00:00] - Intro [02:20] - Davis Tarwater's background [08:24] - Water quality challenges [18:20] - Swimmer irritation [24:31] - Embrace the pH rise and plan for it [26:56] - Closing ______________________________Connect with us! Game Changing Pool Business Software:Pool Brain®Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questions?Orenda®Questions? Comments? Or apply to spo

Dad Mode: Unlocked Jan 29, 2026 00:35:42 [00:00] - Intro[01:43] - New Baby and 2026 Goals[05:44] - Service 2211 has been recorded, and will soon be online[07:48] - 2026: A Building Year for Watershape U[09:01] - Watershape U = Education + Reinforcement and Networking[12:10] - The new WU Service Track[13:33] - Upcoming WU Classes at Shows[20:20] - Closing[21:27] - Service 2211: Essential Water Chemistry - Unit A, Part 1[24:49] - Learning

Winterizing Pools Against Crystals (w/ Rob Romano and Bill Drakeley) Dec 26, 2025 01:14:13 [00:00] - Intro[00:33] - Pool industry lifers[07:25] - How pools are winterized in the Northeast[11:51] - How cold is too cold to plaster?[16:50] - Calcium chloride in the plaster mix[22:06] - Freeze damage protection[27:40] - Dilution's impact on the LSI during the winter[33:51] - Testing fill water, and smart winterizing[36:10] - Company culture of learning[45:21] - Scale vs. calcium crystals[52

Protecting Pool Plaster (w/ Jeff Smith) Dec 17, 2025 00:26:16 ______________________________Connect with us! Game Changing Pool Business Software:Pool Brain®Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questions?Orenda®Questions? Comments? Or apply to sponsor the show:ruleyourpool@gmail.com Facebook: @ruleyourpoolYouTube: @rule-your-pool 

Reinforced PVC Membranes (w/ Tony Jordan and Jeremy Heersink) Dec 12, 2025 00:34:12 [00:00] - Preface - Education Vacation Recap[03:10] - Actual Introduction[09:13] - New WU Class - C3291: Reinforced PVC Membrane Workshop[14:35] - PVC membranes in cold climates[16:33] - Installation and costs[30:46] - Closing ______________________________Connect with us! Game Changing Pool Business Software:Pool Brain®Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questio

Essential Pool Equipment Taught by the Masters (w/ Rocco Russo) Nov 26, 2025 00:39:55 [00:00] - Intro[01:12] - Introducing Rocco Russo[06:15] - AI Displacement vs. Tribal Knowledge[08:49] - 2025 Trainer of the Year[20:50] - What to expect from S1311: Essential Pool Equipment - The Core Four[33:44] - Closing ______________________________Connect with us! Game Changing Pool Business Software:Pool Brain®Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questions?

Tile Mastery (w/ Jimmy Reed) Nov 14, 2025 00:25:57 [00:00] - Introducing Jimmy Reed[07:58] - Weeks of precise prep work before tile goes in[12:12] - The challenge is the point.[13:46] - The Art and Science of Tile Work[15:23] - C2611: Essential Tile Workshop[18:58] - Closing ______________________________Connect with us! Game Changing Pool Business Software:Pool Brain®Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questions

Hands-on Plastering Education (w/ Jon Temple) Nov 12, 2025 00:36:05 [00:00] - Intro[01:32] - Introducing Tempool[04:33] - Common denominator lately: Residue[06:21] - Easily distorted mix ratios[23:22] - Rock-to-Rock Pebble Finish Exposure[24:54] - Standardizing Systems[26:50] - Exposure problems and Hot starts ______________________________Connect with us! Game Changing Pool Business Software:Pool Brain®Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water

Shotcrete Science (w/ Charles Hanskat, P.E.) Oct 29, 2025 00:49:23 [00:00] - Introducing Charles Hanskat, P.E.[01:26] - Shotcrete History[06:39] - Shotcrete depends on velocity for compaction[09:44] - Wet mix vs. Dry mix. What's right for you?[11:38] - Water, Cement, and Time[15:39] - Slump[17:58] - Compressive strength[19:46] - Aggregates[21:25] - Standards and Minimums[24:36] - Shrinkage and Cracks[32:10] - Ideal conditions and Curing[39:21] - Weepers[42:29] -

Social Kick (w/ Bryan Lundquist) Oct 1, 2025 00:44:42 [00:00] - Introducing Bryan Lundquist[02:15] - Swimming Talk[15:48] - Cloudy water, from a swimmer's perspective[20:53] - Changing expectations of water quality[27:09] - ChloramineConsulting.com[29:33] - Showering before swimming, and not peeing in the pool[36:27] - Swimming in natural water (a lake)[40:24] - Unqualified Pool Advice ______________________________Connect with us! Game Changing

My statement of purpose. Sep 24, 2025 00:25:18 [00:00] - Intro[00:58] - To pool professionals.[05:41] - To you, the individual listener.[08:47] - To the industry in general.[11:28] - To homeowners.[18:30] - To me.[21:20] - Upcoming education events. ______________________________Connect with us! Game Changing Pool Business Software:Pool Brain®Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questions?Orenda®Questions? Com

Rebirth. Sep 17, 2025 00:24:02 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. ______________________________Connect with us! Game Changing Pool Business Software:Pool Brain®Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questions?Orenda®Questions? Comments? Or apply to sponsor the show:ruleyourpool

Thank you. Apr 2, 2025 00:22:42 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 ______________________________Connect with us! Game Changing Pool Business Software:Pool Brain®Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questions?Orenda®Questions? Comments? Or apply

What are chlorides? Jan 22, 2025 00:13:02 00:00 - Introduction01:21 - Halogens on the Periodic Table of Elements02:48 - Valence states06:17 - Chlorides and stainless steel09:44 - Closing ______________________________Connect with us! Game Changing Pool Business Software:Pool Brain®Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questions?Orenda®Questions? Comments? Or apply to sponsor the show:ruleyourpool@gmail.com

Los Angeles Wildfire Relief Jan 15, 2025 00:24:11 00:00 - Introduction01:07 - Close to home05:37 - Worse smoke and ash than forest fires11:37 - our condolences14:00 - How we are going to help21:39 - Closing_________________________Natural disasters like the wildfires in Los Angeles are painful reminders that no matter how much we think we have domesticated nature, nature is always more powerful than we are.Our deepest condolences to all affected

Water's Story (w/ Jim Lauria and Terry Arko) Jan 1, 2025 00:26:26 00:00 - Introduction01:52 - Jim Lauria and Mazzei07:53 - Leonardo da Vinci and water11:46 - Podcast: Water We Talking About?15:14 - The Blue Mind - Wallace J. Nichols20:13 - Water must be coaxed.23:10 - Closing ______________________________Connect with us! Game Changing Pool Business Software:Pool Brain®Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questions?Orenda®Questi

Can a pool heater have both corrosion AND scale? Dec 18, 2024 00:20:22 00:00 - Introduction01:18 - Non-LSI causes of corrosion 03:34 - Scenario 1: Chasing pH and range chemistry09:05 - Acid abuse vs. containing pH10:15 - Pouring undiluted acid can scale heaters?13:06 - Scenario 2: Stray current / electrochemical corrosion15:51 - Closing16:27 - Watershape University - Service 1211: Essential Water Chemistry Class ______________________________Connect with us! Gam

Understanding Metal Corrosion Dec 11, 2024 00:38:04 00:00 - Reminder: Watershape University Service 1211: Essential Water Chemistry class (8-hour certification)04:50 - What is corrosion?09:23 - Moisture, Condensation, and Corrosion14:39- Metallurgist's explanation of corrosion16:43 - What types of metals corrode?23:48 - Residential pool corrosion25:17 - Bonding against stray current30:05 - Black flakes in the pool31:44 - How to fix and prevent corr

The Three Constants Nov 27, 2024 00:23:02 00:00 - Introduction00:12 - New Watershape University Class: Service 1211 - Essential Water Chemistry05:42 - One big question each year08:59 - Constant 1: Water will always return to its natural state09:44 - Constant 2: Henry's Law10:37 - Constant 3: Gravity12:49 - Example of all three constants in one pool19:59 - The three constants are eternal21:52 - Closing ______________________________Connect

Scale and Scum Lines on Pool Furniture (w/ Mike Collins, TenJam) Nov 20, 2024 00:23:31 SUPPORT HURRICANE HELENE VICTIMS: https://www.wryker.com/collections/helene-disaster-relief . Check out with promo code HELENE. What you buy will be matched buy Wryker Supply. Enter your shipping address, but the promo code will ensure the products go on a pallet for delivery to Samaritan's Purse. 00:00 - Introduction00:49 - What is TenJam?04:08 - Water inside pool furniture07:33 - Why scum line

Integration with PaythePoolman (w/ Teresa Berry) Nov 6, 2024 00:27:37 SUPPORT HURRICANE HELENE VICTIMS: https://www.wryker.com/collections/helene-disaster-relief . Check out with promo code HELENE. What you buy will be matched buy Wryker Supply. Enter your shipping address, but the promo code will ensure the products go on a pallet for delivery to Samaritan's Purse. 00:00 - Introduction01:05 - Teresa Berry05:29 - The origins of PaythePoolman08:19 - Problems addres

The Undeniable Power of Water Oct 23, 2024 00:19:15 SUPPORT HURRICANE HELENE VICTIMS: https://www.wryker.com/collections/helene-disaster-relief . Check out with promo code HELENE. What you buy will be matched buy Wryker Supply. Enter your shipping address, but the promo code will ensure the products go on a pallet for delivery to Samaritan's Purse. 00:00 - Introduction03:03 - Hurricane Helene07:14 - How much rain and flooding?09:06 - Gravity is a

Cyanuric Acid Testing and its Limitations (w/ Joe Sweazy) Oct 16, 2024 00:23:29 00:00 - Introduction02:27 - Testing frequency05:11 - Melamine reagent for CYA testing08:32 - Diluting the sample13:32 - More testing precision at low CYA levels17:51 - The future of CYA testing21:17 - Closing ______________________________Connect with us! Game Changing Pool Business Software:Pool Brain®Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questions?Orenda®Question

Calcium Phosphate Scale Oct 9, 2024 00:22:57 00:00 - Introduction02:15 - Credit to whom it is owed03:14 - What is calcium phosphate?08:42 - Formula for calcium phosphate precipitation14:34 - Lab results (thanks Que Hales!)16:05 - How to identify and prevent calcium phosphate scale19:43 - Closing ______________________________Connect with us! Game Changing Pool Business Software:Pool Brain®Realize your full potential.Watershape Universi

Measuring Chemicals: Volume vs. Weight Oct 2, 2024 00:14:56 00:00 - Introduction02:29 - Three most profitable tools for pools06:16 - Dry scoop vs. Liquid measuring cup09:56 - Product percentages12:59 - Closing ______________________________Connect with us! Game Changing Pool Business Software:Pool Brain®Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questions?Orenda®Questions? Comments? Or apply to sponsor the show:ruleyourpool@gmai

Closing time, one last call for calcium Sep 11, 2024 00:30:13 00:00 - Introduction05:09 - Previous winterization podcast episodes06:22 - WHY do we winterize the Orenda way?07:44 - Three winterization fundamentals08:16 - Mechanical and physical closing processes11:18 - Water quality over winter14:14 - Closing kits16:26 - Our recommended closing chemicals18:24 - Water balance over winter24:15 - Vinyl liner and fiberglass winter damage25:35 - Pool cover types m

Understanding non-chlorine shock (w/ Terry Arko) Sep 4, 2024 00:17:20 00:00 - Introduction01:08 - Non-chlorine alternatives03:06 - Disinfection and sanitization (5 and 3-log reductions)05:16 - Affinity07:49 - Oxidation09:21 - What is non-chlorine shock?12:06 - Non-chlorine shock vs. combined chlorine?16:01 - Closing ______________________________Connect with us! Game Changing Pool Business Software:Pool Brain®Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Wa

Foam and Defoamers (w/ Terry Arko) Aug 28, 2024 00:31:28 00:00 - Introduction01:18 - Soap06:02 - Water temperature, soft water, and foam12:11 - Defoamer products17:16 - Proactive foam management: enzymes and chitosan24:14 - When to drain and refill a spa27:24 - Closing ______________________________Connect with us! Game Changing Pool Business Software:Pool Brain®Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questions?Orenda®Ques

AirBNB, VRBO, and other vacation rental pools and spas Aug 21, 2024 00:17:36 00:00 - Introduction01:27 - Unpredictable bather load? Get back to basics.03:05 - Back to the Four Pillars04:12 - Four Pillars Action Steps08:31 - We don't know what happens in these pools10:17 - Rapidly changing water temperature14:49 - Pool/Spa Combos16:22 - Closing ______________________________Connect with us! Game Changing Pool Business Software:Pool Brain®Realize your full potential.Wat

Automatic pool covers and water chemistry Aug 14, 2024 00:16:39 00:00 - Introduction01:29 - Why pool covers change pool chemistry03:09 - Rain and snow dilution03:48 - Auto-covers and plaster issues05:00 - Salt chlorine generators and covered pools09:11 - Breathable pool covers?10:08 - Trichlor feeders on pools with autocovers12:55 - Creative ways to off-gas CO2 from a covered pool14:43 - Closing ______________________________Connect with us! Game Changing

Saharan dust blowing across the Atlantic Ocean Aug 7, 2024 00:11:50 00:00 - Introduction00:58 - Saharan dust research02:07 - What is Saharan dust?03:15 - Why Saharan dust is important to our global ecosystem07:20 - How Saharan dust impacts swimming pools08:23 - Saharan dust is similar to wildfires and Haboob dust storms10:11 - Closing ______________________________Connect with us! Game Changing Pool Business Software:Pool Brain®Realize your full potential.Wat

Mid-summer update 2024 Jul 31, 2024 00:07:50 00:00 - Introduction03:29 - LaMotte integration with 601 discs04:41 - App login vs. Orenda Academy login06:28 - Watershape University course06:55 - Closing ______________________________Connect with us! Game Changing Pool Business Software:Pool Brain®Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questions?Orenda®Questions? Comments? Or apply to sponsor the show:ruleyourpoo

A Pulmonologist's Perspective on Indoor Air Quality, and Blood/Water Chemistry (w/ Mike Fields, MD) Jul 24, 2024 00:47:05 00:00 - Introduction01:01 - Why Dr. Fields contacted us04:58 - Indoor pools and HVAC design09:59 - What are weezing and asthma?14:25 - Medications for breathing issues20:22 - What is a pulmonologist?22:37 - Explaining chloramines and the pool smell32:13 - Contamination Sources34:56 - Blood and water chemistry42:55 - Closing ______________________________Connect with us! Game Changing Pool Bus

Sunlight, UV, clouds, and chlorine destruction Jul 17, 2024 00:27:40 00:00 - Introduction01:30 - Using chlorine vs. Losing chlorine06:42 - UV degradation (photolysis) of chlorine08:11 - Electromagnetic radiation and light from the Sun11:10 - Low and medium pressure UV disinfection systems14:32 - Fluence (focused intensity)17:54 - How sunlight destroys chlorine19:49 - Minimal CYA is necessary23:59 - Summary ______________________________Connect with us! Game Ch

The voice of Olympic Swimming (w/ Rowdy Gaines) Jul 10, 2024 00:49:04 00:00 - Introduction02:06 - Rowdy Gaines, from swimming to broadcasting04:56 - The evolution of competitive swimming16:18 - 2024 Olympic Trials22:37 - Water and air quality in pools28:43 - Step Into Swim foundation35:41 - Game: Unqualified Answers45:57 - Closing ______________________________Connect with us! Game Changing Pool Business Software:Pool Brain®Realize your full potential.Watershap

Orenda App version 5.0, LaMotte SpinTouch integration and our new Chemical Calculator Jul 3, 2024 00:34:02 00:00 - Introduction01:23 - What's new in the Orenda App version 5.0?05:43 - LaMotte SpinTouch integration13:43 - The new Chemical Calculator17:08 - Login is required for these new features22:07 - Demonstrating the new Chemical Calculator27:08 - The website Orenda Calculator™30:35 - Closing ______________________________Connect with us! Game Changing Pool Business Software:Pool Brain®Realize

Preventing Shoulder and Back Injuries (w/ Paul Cagle, MD) Jun 26, 2024 00:31:13 00:00 - Introduction02:10 - Dr. Paul Cagle, shoulder surgeon06:02 - Scenario: lifting heavy buckets in and out of a pickup truck bed11:32 - Protecting your back muscles17:27 - Preventative strengthening exercises21:06 - Most common shoulder injuries that lead to surgery25:47 - Brushing a pool safely ______________________________Connect with us! Game Changing Pool Business Software:Pool Brain

Full Transparency - Changes are Coming Jun 12, 2024 00:18:13 00:00 - Introduction02:20 - Updating bicarbonate's pKa from 6.14 to 6.2708:24 - Orenda app integration with a test kit08:51 - The new calculator15:02 - Account login16:37 - Closing ______________________________Connect with us! Game Changing Pool Business Software:Pool Brain®Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questions?Orenda®Questions? Comments? Or apply to spo

Understanding Cyanurate Alkalinity Jun 5, 2024 00:30:30 00:00 - Introduction05:50 - Does the Orenda Calculator™ adjust alkalinity for CYA?09:44 - pH buffering system: acids and conjugate bases12:49 - Hydrogens move around, but don't go away16:01 - pKa values19:05 - Cyanuric acid and Cyanurate ion22:13 - More CYA increases buffering capacity25:15 - Using chlorine vs. Losing chlorine28:52 - Closing ______________________________Connect with us! Game

Understanding pH buffering systems and pKa values May 22, 2024 00:25:35 00:00 - Introduction03:16 - pH buffering04:43 - Bicarbonate, cyanurate and borate06:41 - pH is based on H2O and hydrolysis09:56 - Carbonate alkalinity means dissolved CO2 determines pH11:51 - Bicarbonate converts into carbonate at 8.3 pH13:22 - High TA, more buffering capacity, more acid demand15:19 - Acids and conjugate bases18:16 - pKa values and buffering strength20:52 - What does pKa stand for

Cicadas (and other small dead animals) in Swimming Pools May 8, 2024 00:14:45 00:00 - Introduction02:25 - Cicada broods every 13 or 17 years05:44 - What do cicadas do?07:03 - Cicadas and swimming pools08:56 - What do cicadas introduce into swimming pool water?10:44 - How to get cicadas out of the pool11:29 - Other small dead animals in pools13:02 - Closing ______________________________Connect with us! Game Changing Pool Business Software:Pool Brain®Realize your full p

Tools for the Modern Pool Pro, with Skimmer + Orenda (w/ Niki Acosta and Jack Nelson) May 1, 2024 00:31:39 00:00 - Introduction01:06 - How did Niki and Jack get involved in Skimmer?06:08 - What's new with Skimmer?09:56 - State of Pool Service Report12:38 - Skimmer's Orenda Calculator integration18:03 - The modern pool pro20:06 - How does Skimmer want their customers to use this?22:22 - The LSI quantifies water balance25:42 - Tracking, Trending, and Forecasting ______________________________Connect with

Scaling Up your Pool Business with PoolBrain + Orenda (w/ Adam Beech) Apr 24, 2024 00:29:35 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! Game Changing Pool Business Software:Pool Brain®Realize your full potential.Wa

The case against column-pouring acid Apr 17, 2024 00:10:05 00:00 - Introduction03:25 - Column-pouring video in Eric's Pool06:51 - Explanation08:26 - Wrap up ______________________________Connect with us! Game Changing Pool Business Software:Pool Brain®Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questions?Orenda®Questions? Comments? Or apply to sponsor the show:ruleyourpool@gmail.com Facebook: @ruleyourpoolYouTube: @rule-yo

Self-Serving Pseudo-Science (w/ Terry Arko) Apr 10, 2024 00:51:53 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 surfa

Understanding Oxidation-Reduction Potential (ORP) Mar 15, 2024 00:20:47 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

Chlorine's pH impact in swimming pools (w/ Terry Arko) Feb 21, 2024 00:35:46 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

Is the Orenda Calculator™ true to the LSI formula? Or different? Feb 14, 2024 00:25:43 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 concep

From the booth at the 2024 Northeast Pool & Spa Show Feb 3, 2024 00:39:52 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! Game Changing Pool Business Software:Pool Brain®Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questions?Oren

Unnaturally Natural Jan 10, 2024 00:12:50 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: http

Chemical product percentages and molar weight ratios Dec 20, 2023 00:33:05 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 ----------------------

Recap of the 2023 Int'l Pool and Spa Show Dec 6, 2023 00:23:01 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 Ce

Top Questions of 2023 Nov 15, 2023 00:39:56 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:

Alkalinity's complicated relationship with chlorine Nov 1, 2023 00:19:49 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 chlo

The man who rules his pool Oct 25, 2023 00:30:08 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 - Alkalin

Commercial Swimming Pools (w/ Dennis Ingram) Oct 18, 2023 00:20:07 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

Indoor Air Quality, and Remembering Derek Ingram (w/ Dennis Ingram) Oct 4, 2023 00:36:15 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 Ce

Chemical Conflicts | Specialty Chemicals Sep 27, 2023 00:27:40 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 -----------------------------------

Chemical Conflicts | Alternative Sanitizers (w/ Terry Arko) Sep 20, 2023 00:12:59 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/Inst

Chemical Conflicts | Algaecides (w/ Terry Arko) Sep 13, 2023 00:22:34 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

Chemical Conflicts | Chlorine Aug 23, 2023 00:24:26 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:

Understanding Biofilms (w/ Darla Goeres, Ph.D.) Aug 16, 2023 00:52:11 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

Calcium and LSI in Fiberglass and Vinyl Pools (w/ Tyler Mills) Aug 9, 2023 00:14:59 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

Green and Yellow (Mustard) Algae (w/ Terry Arko) Jul 26, 2023 00:31:11 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 - Conclusi

Black Algae Jul 19, 2023 00:27:47 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 _

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