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Soda Ash vs. Sodium Bicarbonate for Raising Alkalinity

[00:00] - Intro [02:20] - Soda ash vs. Sodium bicarbonate [04:51] - Alkalinity article by Kim Skinner (onBalance) [07:51] - Orenda Chemiculator® accuracy [10:26] - Cl

Aug 26
13 min

White Water Mold and Disappearing CYA (w/ John Davidson)

[00:00] - Intro [01:59] - The Montana Pool Season [04:39] - What White Water Mold Looks Like [06:02] - Breaking down CYA [10:12] - How to Prevent White Water Mold [1

Aug 19
25 min

I've joined Pool Brain. Here's Why.

[00:00] - Intro [01:03] - Self Awareness [05:46] - Why I chose to join Pool Brain [08:47] - Addressing our industry's turnover problem [14:19] - Motivation when chang

Aug 5
23 min

Understanding Parasites (w/ Roy Vore, Ph.D.)

[00:00] - Intro [01:15] - What are parasites? [07:04] - How to kill parasites, and debunking myths [11:24] - The 2026 Cyclospora outbreak [22:06] - Comparing food-bor

Jul 29
46 min

Why Alkalinity Rises in Pools using CO2 for pH Management

[00:00] - Intro [01:01] - How acid lowers pH [03:14] - Hypochlorite chlorines [04:20] - How hypochlorites are made [06:20] - Chlorines leave behind muriatic acid in w

Jun 24
13 min

Pool Chemistry Down Under (w/ David Watson)

[00:00] - Intro [01:27] - David's background [05:38] - Better Understanding CO2 [10:12] - Runaway TA on CO2 Pools [15:25] - Why CO2 tanks freeze [19:11] - Total Diss

Jun 10
37 min

Acid Burning Through Alkalinity...and CYA?

[00:00] - Intro [00:51] - Researching alkalinity since 2016 [05:27] - CYA contributes to TA, so does acid reduce CYA? [07:09] - Acid vs. Bicarbonate Reaction [09:08]

Jun 3
20 min

Fiberglass Pool Chemistry (w/ Bill Khamis)

[00:00] - Intro [00:38] - Bill's background [07:27] - Expanding education and manufacturing capabilities [14:44] - Clearance for fiberglass pool installation [17:28]

May 20
1 h 06 min

Is the LSI actually an "Index"?

[00:00] - Intro [01:44] - Wójtowicz Update to the LSI Formula [04:21] - Dr. Langelier's Original Index Formula [05:56] - What water wants vs. What air wants [08:18] -

May 6
11 min

Service 2211: Essential Water Chemistry is now available on Watershape.org

[00:00] - Intro [02:38] - S2211 - Unit A, part 2 ______________________________ Connect with us! Game Changing Pool Business Software: Pool Brain® Realize your f

Apr 22
23 min

Water Chemistry vs. Natural Stone

[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 in natural stone

Apr 15
13 min

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

[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 Chemistry [12:3

Apr 8
52 min

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

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

Apr 1
2 min

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

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

Mar 25
57 min

AI: My Unsolicited Opinions

[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 now [07:26] -

Mar 11
19 min

Understanding Adjusted Alkalinity

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

Mar 8
9 min

Swim School Chemistry (w/ Olympian Davis Tarwater)

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 plan for it [2

Feb 25
30 min

Dad Mode: Unlocked

[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 Watershape U [

Jan 29
35 min

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

[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] - Calcium chlori

Dec 26 2025
1 h 14 min

Protecting Pool Plaster (w/ Jeff Smith)

______________________________ Connect with us! Game Changing Pool Business Software: Pool Brain® Realize your full potential. Watershape University® Water chemis

Dec 17 2025
26 min

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What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

Orenda Technologies’ podcasts are a must-listen for anyone in the pool industry or passionate about water chemistry! They break down complex topics into simple, practical insights that are easy to understand and apply. I appreciate the real-world examples, the focus on education and their commitment to helping pool professionals like me maintain safer, more efficient pools. Each episode is packed with valuable information, and I’ve gained a deeper understanding of water balance and how to apply the LSI method effectively. Highly recommend this podcast to pool pros and homeowners alike!

samuELservin · Jan 2025

All Pool Owners and Pro’s should listen to this show. So informative and fun. The episode with Rowdy Gains was Awesome

C grams · Jul 2024

Pool pro here- This podcast has some of the best information and explanations on water chemistry that you are going to find out there, free of charge. Eric not only has an extensive understanding and knowledge of water chemistry, but he explains it in a way that almost anyone can understand. You can tell he is passionate about the subject. I must say he has a great voice for podcasts as well. I hope this show gains popularity and recognition because the folks over at Orenda truly do want what is best for your pool water. Their products are also bar none some of the best in the industry. I support Orenda and their mission and will continue to treat our pools with their products. Nobody asked me to leave a review here, but it is well deserved! Thank you Eric and the rest of the Orenda team!

bbbretttt · Nov 2022

I started using Orenda’s proactive pool care philosophy about 5 yrs ago. Heard about it from my pool guy. I’m a residential pool owner in New Jersey. I’d been taking care of our pool for 10 yrs before hearing about Orenda and the LSI. I’m not exaggerating when I say Orenda’s philosophy has changed EVERTHING. I used to dread taking that pool cover off in spring and doing reactive pool care all summer. I actually enjoy the pool now that I know how to proactively take care of it and give the water what it needs. I’m writing in response to your latest podcast with the Pool Chaser guys. I cannot agree more with one of the pool chaser guys who said that you should talk about your products more! Make no apologies for doing it. If somebody has a product that solves my problem, I want names, I want details!! I understand you not wanting the podcast to be one long commercial but I think you can find a balance between sounding like an infomercial (which I don’t think you ever have), and telling us about an Orenda product that might help with our problem. That’s my 2 cents. You’re doing a great job and filling a need in the pool world not only with Orenda products but with the education you make available. Thanks guys!

Tami.z · Oct 2022

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