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Rule Your Pool

Rule Your Pool is a podcast by Orenda Technologies. This show was created for pool owners, operators, and service pros who want the best water quality possible. If you want to know what"s really going on with your swimming pool chemistry, this might be the podcast for you. Each week, we"ll cover a new topic related to swimming pools, water chemistry, or indoor air quality. With our help, you"ll be able to rule your pool without over-treating it with chemicals and wasting money.

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00:11:50

Saharan dust blowing across the Atlantic Ocean

Rule Your Pool ·

2024/08/07

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:

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00:07:50

Mid-summer update 2024

Rule Your Pool ·

2024/07/31

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

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00:47:05

A Pulmonologist's Perspective on Indoor Air Quality,...

Rule Your Pool ·

2024/07/24

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:

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00:27:40

Sunlight, UV, clouds, and chlorine destruction

Rule Your Pool ·

2024/07/17

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:

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00:49:04

The voice of Olympic Swimming (w/ Rowdy Gaines)

Rule Your Pool ·

2024/07/10

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:

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00:34:02

Orenda App version 5.0, LaMotte SpinTouch integration...

Rule Your Pool ·

2024/07/03

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:

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00:31:13

Preventing Shoulder and Back Injuries (w/ Paul Cagle,...

Rule Your Pool ·

2024/06/26

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:

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00:18:13

Full Transparency - Changes are Coming

Rule Your Pool ·

2024/06/12

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:

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00:30:30

Understanding Cyanurate Alkalinity

Rule Your Pool ·

2024/06/05

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:

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00:25:35

Understanding pH buffering systems and pKa values

Rule Your Pool ·

2024/05/22

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:

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00:14:45

Cicadas (and other small dead animals) in Swimming Pools

Rule Your Pool ·

2024/05/08

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:

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00:31:39

Tools for the Modern Pool Pro, with Skimmer + Orenda...

Rule Your Pool ·

2024/05/01

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:

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00:29:35

Scaling Up your Pool Business with PoolBrain + Orenda...

Rule Your Pool ·

2024/04/24

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:

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00:10:05

The case against column-pouring acid

Rule Your Pool ·

2024/04/17

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:

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00:51:53

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

Rule Your Pool ·

2024/04/10

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

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00:20:47

Understanding Oxidation-Reduction Potential (ORP)

Rule Your Pool ·

2024/03/15

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

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00:35:46

Chlorine's pH impact in swimming pools

Rule Your Pool ·

2024/02/21

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:

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00:25:43

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

Rule Your Pool ·

2024/02/14

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

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00:39:52

From the booth at the 2024 Northeast Pool & Spa Show

Rule Your Pool ·

2024/02/03

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:

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00:12:50

Unnaturally Natural

Rule Your Pool ·

2024/01/10

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:

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