Rule Your Pool

By Orenda Technologies, Eric Knight

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... more

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June 15, 2022 Why Orenda's Advice sometimes Conflicts with Industry Standards, Textbooks and Pool Stores
00:00 - Intro
01:51 - Not all of our advice conflicts with industry standards and texbooks. We just don't believe in the dogma of range chemistry.
02:56 - What is range chemistry?
04:31 - Water never read the textbook. Just like Jarred.
07:07 - Why are people more concerned with scale than etching?
08:39 - Aggressive water looks good. Just like Jarred.
16:08 - Being blind to the LSI is expensive, and it means you're going to fight your water to conform to ranges it doesn't want to conform to.
19:09 - Chasing pH is not profitable, nor is it beneficial for the pool.
21:07 - Be proactive and Rule Your Pool. Regardless of what the pool store's software says, because it's based on range chemistry. You can be focused on the LSI, which reigns supreme.
23:22 - Jarred's summary: we teach this way because it helps you treat water the way water wants to be treated.
23:50 - Eric's summary: Prescription without diagnosis is called malpractice. (Jarred's summary was better).

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June 08, 2022 How to use SPA-500
00:00 - Intro
00:52 - What is SPA-500?
02:50 - How to use SPA-500
04:41 - Recap
05:51 - Closing the shortest episode we've ever done. Thanks for listening!

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June 01, 2022 How to use CE-Clarifier
00:00 - Intro
00:27 - What is a clarifier?
01:28 - What is chitosan?
04:38 - What does CE-Clarifier do?
06:08 - How to use CE-Clarifier
09:23 - Frequently asked questions
11:49 - Summary. Thanks for listening!

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14min
May 25, 2022 How to use CV-600 and CV-700 Enzymes
00:00 - Intro
00:58 - What is an enzyme?
03:28 - Enzymes vs. sunscreen
05:54 - How to use CV-600 and CV-700
08:29 - Enzyme dosing
10:47 - Differences between CV-600 and CV-700
12:44 - FAQs
15:11 - Summary. Thanks for listening!

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17min
May 18, 2022 How to use SC-1000 Scale & Metal Control
00:00 - Intro
01:56 - What is a sequestering agent?
05:55 - What is a chelating agent?
08:09 - How to use SC-1000
09:14 - We are not in the stain-removal business. But SC-1000 can help soften and remove scale.
12:49 - SC-1000 considerations to be aware of. First, water temperature matters.
14:27 - Second consideration: SC-1000 wipes out chlorine until it can do its job.
16:32 - SC-1000 is biodegradable, but that requires bacteria that cannot survive in a swimming pool. So it has staying power.
17:33 - Frequently asked questions about SC-1000
19:24 - Wrap up, summary, and thanks for listening!

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22min
May 11, 2022 How to use PR-10,000 Phosphate Remover
00:00 - Intro
00:58 - What is PR-10,000?
01:32 - What does PR-10,000 do in the water?
04:26 - Heavy doses of PR-10,000 are easier when using enzymes, because oils and organics can stick to the dust fallout and make it more difficult to clear the water.
05:31 - How to add PR-10,000
07:07 - Higher doses (special doses) of PR-10,000
10:45 - Frequently Asked Questions
14:57 - Summary. Thanks for listening!

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17min
May 04, 2022 How to do an Orenda Purge, and Why
00:00 - Intro
01:23 - What is an Orenda purge? It is a deliberately strong initial dose of enzymes and phosphate remover (and sometimes chelant) to reset your water. It gives your water the most reduced chlorine demand possible.
03:58 - The entire purpose of an Orenda Purge is remove chlorine-resistant contaminants.
07:45 - SC-1000 chelates metals and prevents oxidation and staining, but most pools do not need it every year. It will stay in for a very long time.
09:00 - PR-10,000 is a fast-acting, one-and-done product. It leaves behind no residual. And it works very well in tandem with enzymes.
10:42 - Every Orenda purge is based on CV-600 or CV-700 enzymes. Enzymes are the foundation of the purge.
12:51 - Oils and organics float, while dust falls. So if you are trying to clear the pool after using PR-10,000, use enzymes so that oils do not keep the dust suspended in the water.
17:01 - CV-600/700 and SC-1000 purge doses are the exact same amount: one quart per 10,000 gallons.
21:13 - Summary. Thanks for listening!

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April 27, 2022 How to Adjust Alkalinity
00:00 - Intro
00:58 - To reduce alkalinity, use acid. But there are a few types of acid. And what, exactly, does acid do? It converts alkalinity into carbonic acid (dissolved CO2).
04:17 - The amount of dissolved CO2 in your water determines the pH.
04:36 - Clarifying "carbonate alkalinity" vs. "total alkalinity".
07:45 - The Orenda App adjusts alkalinity automatically for you when you update the CYA level.
08:45 - How to actually add acid to reduce alkalinity: do not column pour! Dilute dilute dilute.
13:55 - How to deal with tap water with high alkalinity (150+ ppm) or very high alkalinity (200+ ppm).
17:16 - Reduce alkalinity slowly. Do not remove more than 20 ppm at a time. Aim for 10-15 ppm of alkalinity reduction at a time. The more dilution, the better.
18:12 - To reduce risk of 'tanking the pH' while reducing alkalinity, aerate the water. And there are other ways of stirring up the water without circulating it through the system.
20:00 - How to raise alkalinty: Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and Sodium carbonate (soda ash). Bicarb is more appropriate for raising alkalinity because it barely raises pH, whereas soda ash will raise the pH significantly for the same alkalinity addition.
23:49 - Summary. Thanks for listening!

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27min
April 20, 2022 Swim Across America (w/ Rob Butcher)
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00:00 - Intro
01:23 - Introducing Rob Butcher, the CEO of Swim Across America
02:02 - Who is Swim Across America? 2022 is the 35th anniversary of SAA.
05:52 - The boat for the original swim sank, and it's still on the bottom of the Long Island sound.
10:06 - Fighting cancer is personal to Rob.
12:32 - The first Intermission in RYP Podcast history. We hereby invite you to join our team.
16:26 - The energy of a SAA swim is incredible.
19:29 - When SAA makes a gift to a cancer institution or hospital, SAA has a scientific and medical board who helps decide where best to allocate those funds. In particular, patient research for experimental, cutting edge treatments.
29:39 - Olympic swimmers show up at almost every swim, and they volunteer their time to be there. In fact, they pay to swim and help raise money.
31:49 - We lost an employee last week, Kelly. We want to honor her and she is already sorely missed. She kept our business running and made sure we were able to ship on time, even during the supply chain chaos of COVID. By the time she found out she had cancer, it was too late. It had already spread everywhere.
36:10 - SAA is directly in our industry. The pool industry is predicated on the fact that people need to learn how to swim. It's a life skill.
37:26 - Not many people in the industry were competitive swimmers. But you don't have to be a swimmer to be a part of this. You can volunteer, donate, and tell others about it. We'll swim on your behalf.
Join your own event, or join our team. It's 100% tax deductible. Thank you for listening!
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41min
April 06, 2022 Spring Cleaning
00:00 - Intro
02:01 - Two categories to talk about: year-round uncovered pools, and pools that were closed/covered/winterized.
09:57 - What should be done first? Remove debris.
13:32 - What sequence of operations should you follow? In what order?
17:35 - One-stop openings are more challenging, but still doable.
18:13 - Have mercy on your pool company. It's beyond hectic.
24:00 - SC-1000 throws a wrench in the opening process because it wipes out chlorine. When should you add it?
29:20 - Summary. Thanks for listening!

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