Rule Your Pool

Water Chemistry vs. Natural Stone

15 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

[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...

Reverse Osmosis (RO) Filtration (w/ Matt Mueller)

08 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

[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...

186. NEW COURSE! C4633: Advanced Inflatable Watershape Installation Workshop

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

You asked, so we answered.  Thanks to feedback from students, instructors and sponsors like you, we are pleased to announce a new ...

Allergic to Chlorine? A Microbiology Lesson (w/ Roy Vore, Ph.D.)

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

[00:00] - Intro [01:10] - Degrees of Chlorine Exposure [03:51] - Our Bodies Produce Chlorine [08:16] - Drinking Water is Chlorinated [10:27] - Combine...

Personalized Pool Chemistry (w/ Keegan Rivera)

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

[00:00] - Intro [01:12] - Keegan's Background [03:45] - Using Engineering to Simplify Pool Care Advice [05:43] - The Reality of Algaecides [07:07] - A...

AI: My Unsolicited Opinions

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

[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...

Understanding Adjusted Alkalinity

08 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

00:00] - Intro [00:36] - Adjusted Alkalinity on a Pool Store Printout [01:34] - Adjusted Alkalinity = Carbonate Alkalinity [03:10] - Cyanurate and Bor...

Swim School Chemistry (w/ Olympian Davis Tarwater)

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Dad Mode: Unlocked

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

[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 W...

Winterizing Pools Against Crystals (w/ Rob Romano and Bill Drakeley)

26 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

[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] - Ca...

Protecting Pool Plaster (w/ Jeff Smith)

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

______________________________Connect with us! Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questions?Orenda®Questions? Co...

reinforced PVC Membranes (w/ Tony Jordan and Jeremy Heersink)

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

[00:00] - Preface - Education Vacation Recap[03:10] - Actual Introduction[09:13] - New WU Class - C3291: Reinforced PVC Membrane Workshop[14:35] - PVC...

176. Essential Pool Equipment Taught by the Masters (w/ Rocco Russo)

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

[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 expe...

Tile Mastery (w/ Jimmy Reed)

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

[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 Sci...

Hands-on Plastering Education (w/ Jon Temple)

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

[00:00] - Intro[01:32] - Introducing Tempool[04:33] - Common denominator lately: Residue[06:21] - Easily distorted mix ratios[23:22] - Rock-to-Rock Pe...

Shotcrete Science (w/ Charles Hanskat, P.E.)

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

[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 ...

Social Kick (w/ Bryan Lundquist)

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

[00:00] - Introducing Bryan Lundquist[02:15] - Swimming Talk[15:48] - Cloudy water, from a swimmer's perspective[20:53] - Changing expectations of wat...

My statement of purpose.

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

[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....

Rebirth.

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You asked for more podcasts and great information.  But instead, we brought Eric back.The new email address is [email protected] notes opti...

Thank you.

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 learne...

What are chlorides?

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Introduction01:21 - Halogens on the Periodic Table of Elements02:48 - Valence states06:17 - Chlorides and stainless steel09:44 - Closing _____...

Los Angeles Wildfire Relief

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 - C...

Water's Story (w/ Jim Lauria and Terry Arko)

01 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 - Wa...

Can a pool heater have both corrosion AND scale?

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 -...

Understanding Metal Corrosion

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Reminder: Watershape University Service 1211: Essential Water Chemistry class (8-hour certification)04:50 - What is corrosion?09:23 - Moisture...

The Three Constants

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Introduction00:12 - New Watershape University Class: Service 1211 - Essential Water Chemistry05:42 - One big question each year08:59 - Constan...

Scale and Scum Lines on Pool Furniture (w/ Mike Collins, TenJam)

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

SUPPORT HURRICANE HELENE VICTIMS: https://www.wryker.com/collections/helene-disaster-relief .  Check out with promo code HELENE.  What you buy will ...

Integration with PaythePoolman (w/ Teresa Berry)

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

SUPPORT HURRICANE HELENE VICTIMS: https://www.wryker.com/collections/helene-disaster-relief .  Check out with promo code HELENE.  What you buy will ...

The Undeniable Power of Water

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

SUPPORT HURRICANE HELENE VICTIMS: https://www.wryker.com/collections/helene-disaster-relief .  Check out with promo code HELENE.  What you buy will ...

Cyanuric Acid Testing and its Limitations (w/ Joe Sweazy)

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Introduction02:27 - Testing frequency05:11 - Melamine reagent for CYA testing08:32 - Diluting the sample13:32 - More testing precision at low ...

Calcium Phosphate Scale

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Introduction02:15 - Credit to whom it is owed03:14 - What is calcium phosphate?08:42 - Formula for calcium phosphate precipitation14:34 - Lab ...

Measuring Chemicals: Volume vs. Weight

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Introduction02:29 - Three most profitable tools for pools06:16 - Dry scoop vs. Liquid measuring cup09:56 - Product percentages12:59 - Closing ...

Closing time, one last call for calcium

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Introduction05:09 - Previous winterization podcast episodes06:22 - WHY do we winterize the Orenda way?07:44 - Three winterization fundamentals...

Understanding non-chlorine shock (w/ Terry Arko)

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Introduction01:08 - Non-chlorine alternatives03:06 - Disinfection and sanitization (5 and 3-log reductions)05:16 - Affinity07:49 - Oxidation09...

Foam and Defoamers (w/ Terry Arko)

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Introduction01:18 - Soap06:02 - Water temperature, soft water, and foam12:11 - Defoamer products17:16 - Proactive foam management: enzymes and...

AirBNB, VRBO, and other vacation rental pools and spas

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Automatic pool covers and water chemistry

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Introduction01:29 - Why pool covers change pool chemistry03:09 - Rain and snow dilution03:48 - Auto-covers and plaster issues05:00 - Salt chlo...

Saharan dust blowing across the Atlantic Ocean

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Mid-summer update 2024

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Introduction03:29 - LaMotte integration with 601 discs04:41 - App login vs. Orenda Academy login06:28 - Watershape University course06:55 - Cl...

A Pulmonologist's Perspective on Indoor Air Quality, and Blood/Water Chemistry (w/ Mike Fields, MD)

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Sunlight, UV, clouds, and chlorine destruction

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Introduction01:30 - Using chlorine vs. Losing chlorine06:42 - UV degradation (photolysis) of chlorine08:11 - Electromagnetic radiation and lig...

The voice of Olympic Swimming (w/ Rowdy Gaines)

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Introduction02:06 - Rowdy Gaines, from swimming to broadcasting04:56 - The evolution of competitive swimming16:18 - 2024 Olympic Trials22:37 -...

Orenda App version 5.0, LaMotte SpinTouch integration and our new Chemical Calculator

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 - L...

Preventing Shoulder and Back Injuries (w/ Paul Cagle, MD)

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Introduction02:10 - Dr. Paul Cagle, shoulder surgeon06:02 - Scenario: lifting heavy buckets in and out of a pickup truck bed11:32 - Protecting...

Full Transparency - Changes are Coming

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Understanding Cyanurate Alkalinity

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Introduction05:50 - Does the Orenda Calculator™ adjust alkalinity for CYA?09:44 - pH buffering system: acids and conjugate bases12:49 - Hydr...

Understanding pH buffering systems and pKa values

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Introduction03:16 - pH buffering04:43 - Bicarbonate, cyanurate and borate06:41 - pH is based on H2O and hydrolysis09:56 - Carbonate alkalinity...

Cicadas (and other small dead animals) in Swimming Pools

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 int...

Tools for the Modern Pool Pro, with Skimmer + Orenda (w/ Niki Acosta and Jack Nelson)

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 - ...

Scaling Up your Pool Business with PoolBrain + Orenda (w/ Adam Beech)

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 sta...

The case against column-pouring acid

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Introduction03:25 - Column-pouring video in Eric's Pool06:51 - Explanation08:26 - Wrap up  ______________________________Connect with us!&nbs...

Self-Serving Pseudo-Science (w/ Terry Arko)

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Understanding Oxidation-Reduction Potential (ORP)

15 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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:...

Chlorine's pH impact in swimming pools (w/ Terry Arko)

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Introduction01:12 - Old habits and beliefs about chlorine and acid07:04 - Liquid chlorine (sodium hypochlorite)11:07 - Our bodies produce HOCl...

Is the Orenda Calculator™ true to the LSI formula? Or different?

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Introduction01:35 - We have learned from past mistakes04:40 - The history of the Orenda Calculator™ formula05:51 - Dr. Langelier's original ...

From the booth at the 2024 Northeast Pool & Spa Show

03 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Introduction00:16 - Christian Shirilla, River Pools08:13 - Jarred's amnesia08:44 - Terry Arko, HASA14:42 - Jonathan Heller, MikvahTech24:19 - ...

Unnaturally Natural

10 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Chemical product percentages and molar weight ratios

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Introduction03:48 - Molecular weight07:30 - Avogadro's Number - the mol09:28 - Molar weights of pool chlorine products11:11 - Trichlor percent...

Recap of the 2023 Int'l Pool and Spa Show

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Introduction01:10 - Podcast growth02:11 - Int'l Pool & Spa Show05:13 - Watershape University Essential Plaster class (C3611)09:26 - Pool Natio...

Top Questions of 2023

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Alkalinity's complicated relationship with chlorine

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Introduction00:59 - Relationship 1: High alkalinity can lead to chlorine loss via sunlight03:41 - Coincidence vs. Cause04:32 - pH, chlorine an...

The man who rules his pool

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Commercial Swimming Pools (w/ Dennis Ingram)

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Brief introduction00:41 - CV-600's eye-opening results in commercial pools03:34 - Filter purge05:59 - Scale issues07:19 - Phosphates10:54 - UV...

Indoor Air Quality, and Remembering Derek Ingram (w/ Dennis Ingram)

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Long introduction02:23 - Remembering Derek Ingram10:47 - Introducing Dennis Ingram13:33 - Origins of the Paddock Evacuator17:08 - Indoor pool ...

Chemical Conflicts | Specialty Chemicals

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Long introduction and housekeeping05:02 - What are specialty chemicals?07:25 - Metal removers10:17 - Citric acid (ascorbic or vitamin C)12:09 ...

Chemical Conflicts | Alternative Sanitizers (w/ Terry Arko)

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Introduction01:01 - Biguanides03:45 - Hydrogen Peroxide05:37 - Bromine07:06 - Secondary Systems10:51 - Wrap up ------------------------------...

Chemical Conflicts | Algaecides (w/ Terry Arko)

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Introduction01:03 - Types of algaecides01:52 - Copper sulfate04:54 - Quat and Polyquat (quaternary ammonia)08:11 - Enzymes conflict with polyq...

Chemical Conflicts | Chlorine

23 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 - R...

Understanding Biofilms (w/ Darla Goeres, Ph.D.)

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Introduction04:07 - What is a biofilm?07:36 - Biofilms encompass more than previously known11:48 - Microbially-induced corrosion17:14 - Are al...

Calcium and LSI in Fiberglass and Vinyl Pools (w/ Tyler Mills)

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Green and Yellow (Mustard) Algae (w/ Terry Arko)

26 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Introduction01:53 - 30,000+ species of algae exist07:45 - Planktonic and Filimentous algae types09:48 - Organic slime protects algae10:43 - Br...

Black Algae

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Introduction02-54 - Black Algae is actually cyanobacteria06:02 - To have black algae, it has to be transmitted from elsewhere08:24 - Black alg...

Chelating vs. Sequestering, and Chlorinating after SC-1000

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Introduction01:12 - Why SC-1000 reduces free chlorine02:58 - How to use SC-1000 without zeroing out free chlorine04:25 - How to chlorinate aft...

Understanding Calcium: the bedrock of water balance

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Introduction01:09 - Previous podcast episodes about calcium03:08 - Calcium is the bedrock of water balance05:02 - Quick LSI review09:50 - Wate...

Understanding Bromine (w/ Terry Arko)

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Introduction00:46 - Eric's nostalgia for the bromine smell, and collegiate swimming04:02 - Halogens create salts05:29 - Recharging bromide ion...

Chemical Forecasting (w/ Tyler Mills)

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Introduction01:38 - Does your local distributor stock ALL the products you need?05:56 - Freight minimums and group purchasing12:28 - How to fo...

Minimalism: Addition by Subtraction

09 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Introduction02:00 - What is traditional pool care?04:36 - Pool chemical conflicts09:08 - Contrast that with Eric's pool on the Orenda program1...

The Return of the King (w/ Harold Evans)

02 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Introduction00:59 - Harold's global voyage04:34 - Why Harold decided it was time to sell Orenda07:03 - New advisory role08:16 - Why HASA?10:30...

Clean water with a slice of Humble Pie

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Introduction01:39 - Fixer upper03:23 - Why not just drain the pool and clean it out?07:44 - Mistakes were made09:46 - White bucket test...with...

Top Ten things Kathryn has learned from Orenda

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Introduction00:19 - Kathryn's background03:48 - 10. Trade shows can be laid back06:46 - 9. Paper still matters, but sharing digital marketing ...

Breaking Bad Water

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Introduction02:05 - Bad water03:20 - Can chlorine handle everything in a pool?04:21 - Resetting water quality06:28 - Green pool cleanups with ...

Orenda App 4.0 - Updates, integrations, and the future

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Introduction02:48 - The evolution of our mobile app04:36 - Cleaning up the code06:17 - Cross-platform07:40 - Bugs you have helped us find (and...

Team Orenda and our integration with HASA (w/Terry Arko)

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Introduction02:01 - Introducing Team Orenda10:08 - Introducing Terry Arko, from HASA13:35 - Terry's role at HASA16:01 - Bob Lowry's Pool Chemi...

New company ownership, same tolerable podcast

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - 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 ...

Understanding Calcium Sulfate Scale Crystals

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Introduction01:29 - How we first discovered crystals in pools02:51 - What the definition of "scale"?04:51 - onBalance already knew about calci...

How to Manage Pollen in Pools

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Introduction01:47 - What is pollen?03:44 - How does pollen spread?06:21 - Pollen, tannins, and organic staining07:25 - Spring pollen vs. Fall ...

How to Contact Us at Orenda (the Right Way)

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Introduction01:33 - There are a finite number of hours in the workweek03:10 - Phone help line and emails07:18 - Voicemail09:25 - Use our help ...

What Water Wants

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Introduction02:11 - We are still relatively unknown, and so is our message03:53 - We cannot teach water chemistry properly without first under...

Live from the NESPA Show in Atlantic City

27 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Introduction, and introducing Shaun Mulhall, our Southeast regional manager00:52 - Introducing Kathryn Varden, our Western regional manager02:...

Stop Helicopter Parenting your Pool

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Introduction02:43 - What does "helicopter parenting" mean in regard to a swimming pool?05:23 - Patience is a virtue in pool care06:46 - Let ph...

How to use the Orenda App

24 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Introduction01:22 - Exploring the main menu and features of the Orenda App03:14 - Blogs, procedures and videos are all shareable on the app03:...

7/7 - What raises and lowers Phosphates?

21 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Introduction00:59 - What are phosphates?02:59 - Where do phosphates come from?03:09 - Chemically raising phosphates05:42 - Phosphates in drink...

6/7 - What raises and lowers Combined Chlorine?

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Introduction00:35 - What is combined chlorine?03:20 - What raises combined chlorine?04:15 - Nitrogen sources in commercial pools07:29 - Nitrog...

5/7 - What raises and lowers Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)?

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Introduction to our new seven-part series00:30 - What is TDS?02:39 - Myths about TDS04:32 - What raises TDS?06:29 - What lowers TDS?07:05 - Re...

4/7 - What raises and lowers Cyanuric Acid (CYA)?

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Introduction00:54 - What is Cyanuric Acid (CYA)?03:33 - CYA controls the speed of chlorine05:04 - Minimal CYA is our Fourth Pillar of proactiv...

3/7 - What raises and lowers Calcium Hardness?

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Introduction00:47 - Happy Thanksgiving!02:54 - What is calcium hardness?03:50 - What raises calcium hardness?06:49 - What lowers calcium hardn...

2/7 - What raises and lowers Total Alkalinity?

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - Introduction00:35 - What is alkalinity?02:45 - The purpose of alkalinity03:42 - pH determines the types of alkalinity in your water04:48 - Wha...

1/7 - What raises and lowers pH?

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Intro - What Raises and Lowers specific chemistry factors? (7-part series)

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Cold Water Startups

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

00:00 - 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 ...