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 lines and calcium scale forms on pool furniture14:46 -Clean up and prevention 21:41 - Closing ------------------------------------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.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda

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 addressed11:35 - What constants can you rely on?25:05 - Closing ------------------------------------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.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda

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 constant12:44 - Pools are just domesticated water15:21 - Don't fight water.16:53 - Announcing WU 1211: Basic Water Chemistry ------------------------------------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.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda

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 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.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda

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 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.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda

00:00 - Introduction02:29 - Three most profitable tools for pools06:16 - Dry scoop vs. Liquid measuring cup09:56 - Product percentages12:59 - Closing ------------------------------------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.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda

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 matter27:13 - Closing ------------------------------------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.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda

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 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.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda

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 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.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda

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 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.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda

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 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.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda

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 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.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda

00:00 - Introduction03:29 - LaMotte integration with 601 discs04:41 - App login vs. Orenda Academy login06:28 - Watershape University course06:55 - Closing ------------------------------------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.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda

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 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.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda

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 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.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda

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 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.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda

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 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.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda

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 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.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda

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 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.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda

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 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.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda

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?23:05 - Closing ------------------------------------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.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda

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 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.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda

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 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.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda

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 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.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda

00:00 - Introduction03:25 - Column-pouring video in Eric's Pool06:51 - Explanation08:26 - 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/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda

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 surfaces and metals20:12 - Myth 5: In a pool using chlorine and cyanuric acid, keeping the pH in the acceptable range is not important. Chlorine is controlled by the CYA.29:03 - Myth 6: To control algae, it is important to maintain a certain ratio of CYA to free chlorine33:54 - Myth 7: Chlorine lock36:15 - Myth 8: Chlorine demand is caused by high phosphates and nitrates37:45 - Myth 9: Using bleach in a pool does not raise pH48:00 - 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/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda

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 to increase ORP19:23 - 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/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda

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 (Cl2)33:16 - Closing ------------------------------------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.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda

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 concept19:19 - The most precise LSI calculator in the world22:55 - 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/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda

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 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.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda

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: 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 ------------------------------------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.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda

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 ------------------------------------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.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda ------------------------------------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.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda

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 Center: https://ask.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 ------------------------------------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.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda

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 interruption33:04 - Price increases. Are you accounting for them?38:14 - Closing ------------------------------------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.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda ------------------------------------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.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda

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 chlorination15:59 - Chlorine hydroxide byproducts17:41 - Summary ------------------------------------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.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda ------------------------------------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.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda

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 - Alkalinity: maintained thanks to liquid chlorine?21:47 - Other products used24:24 - Summary26:43 - Chlorination  ------------------------------------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.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda ------------------------------------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.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda

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://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 ------------------------------------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.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda

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 Center: https://ask.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 ------------------------------------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.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda

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 ------------------------------------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.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda ------------------------------------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.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda

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/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda ------------------------------------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.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda

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://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.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda ------------------------------------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.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda

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: 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 is guilty20:33 - Chlorine "conflicts" in water22:41 - Summary  ------------------------------------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.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda ------------------------------------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.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda

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 to prevent biofilms in pools48:15 - Where to learn more about biofilms  ------------------------------------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.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda ------------------------------------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.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda

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://ask.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 ------------------------------------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.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda

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 - Conclusion. Thanks 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.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda ------------------------------------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.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda

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 ------------------------------------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.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda

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 after SC-100005:29 - Sequestering vs. chelating07:09 - The distinction between metals and minerals08:06 - Phosphate-based sequestering agents10:17 - Cold water temperature11:33 - Use SC-1000 in the spring, not the fall12:32 - Recap13:42 - Closing, and new HASA Feedback email, [email protected] ------------------------------------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.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda ------------------------------------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.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda

00:00 - Introduction01:09 - Previous podcast episodes about calcium03:08 - Calcium is the bedrock of water balance05:02 - Quick LSI review09:50 - Water will balance itself if it has to11:12 - High alkalinity is more likely to cause scale than high calcium hardness14:35 - Picking the right calcium hardness level18:45 - Our thought process behind these numbers22:46 - What is calcium hardness, specifically?27:10 - Conclusion ------------------------------------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.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda ------------------------------------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.com/orendatechnologies/Swim Across America | Team Orenda: https://www.swimacrossamerica.org/goto/orenda