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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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00:25:18

My statement of purpose.

Rule Your Pool ·

2025/09/24

[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!Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questions?Orenda®Questions? Comments? Or apply to sponsor the show:ruleyourpool@gmail.comFacebook: @ruleyourpoolYouTube: @rule-your-pool

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00:24:02

Rebirth.

Rule Your Pool ·

2025/09/17

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!Realize your full potential.Watershape University®Water chemistry questions?Orenda®Questions? Comments? Or apply to sponsor the show:ruleyourpool@gmail.comFacebook: @ruleyourpoolYouTube: @rule-your-pool

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00:22:42

Thank you.

Rule Your Pool ·

2025/04/02

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 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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00:13:02

What are chlorides?

Rule Your Pool ·

2025/01/22

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

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00:24:11

Los Angeles Wildfire Relief

Rule Your Pool ·

2025/01/15

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 by these fires. These hit close to home, as so many of our customers and HASA employees have been

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00:26:26

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

Rule Your Pool ·

2025/01/01

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 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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00:20:22

Can a pool heater have both corrosion AND scale?

Rule Your Pool ·

2024/12/18

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 Orenda TechnologiesWebsite: https://www.orendatech.comHelp Center: https://ask.orendatech.comBlog:

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00:38:04

Understanding Metal Corrosion

Rule Your Pool ·

2024/12/11

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 corrosion35:07 - Closing ------------------------------------Connect with Orenda TechnologiesWebsite:

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00:23:02

The Three Constants

Rule Your Pool ·

2024/11/27

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 with Orenda TechnologiesWebsite: https://www.orendatech.comHelp Center:

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00:23:31

Scale and Scum Lines on Pool Furniture (w/ Mike...

Rule Your Pool ·

2024/11/20

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 -

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00:27:37

Integration with PaythePoolman (w/ Teresa Berry)

Rule Your Pool ·

2024/11/06

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

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00:19:15

The Undeniable Power of Water

Rule Your Pool ·

2024/10/23

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:

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00:23:29

Cyanuric Acid Testing and its Limitations (w/ Joe...

Rule Your Pool ·

2024/10/16

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:

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00:22:57

Calcium Phosphate Scale

Rule Your Pool ·

2024/10/09

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:

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00:14:56

Measuring Chemicals: Volume vs. Weight

Rule Your Pool ·

2024/10/02

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 |

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00:30:13

Closing time, one last call for calcium

Rule Your Pool ·

2024/09/11

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:

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00:17:20

Understanding non-chlorine shock (w/ Terry Arko)

Rule Your Pool ·

2024/09/04

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:

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00:31:28

Foam and Defoamers (w/ Terry Arko)

Rule Your Pool ·

2024/08/28

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 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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00:17:36

AirBNB, VRBO, and other vacation rental pools and spas

Rule Your Pool ·

2024/08/21

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:

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00:16:39

Automatic pool covers and water chemistry

Rule Your Pool ·

2024/08/14

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:

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