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| Water in its Natural State | 23 Sep 2026 | 00:18:28 | |
[00:00] - Intro [02:39] - My Upcoming Debate with Rudy Stankowitz [07:31] - Testing Natural Water [08:16] - Testing Ocean Water [10:55] - Testing a lake and two ponds [14:03] - High pH in water with algae: Eutrophication [15:29] - Takeaways ______________________________ Connect with us!
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| Soda Ash vs. Sodium Bicarbonate for Raising Alkalinity | 26 Aug 2026 | 00:13:05 | |
[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] - Closing
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| White Water Mold and Disappearing CYA (w/ John Davidson) | 19 Aug 2026 | 00:25:34 | |
[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 [13:57] - Chemistry of Breaking Down CYA [18:27] - Challenges of Pool Care in Montana [23:01] - Closing ______________________________ Connect with us!
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| I've joined Pool Brain. Here's Why. | 05 Aug 2026 | 00:23:09 | |
[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 changing companies [17:57] - What I'll be doing at Pool Brain [20:48] - Closing ______________________________ Connect with us!
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| Understanding Parasites (w/ Roy Vore, Ph.D.) | 29 Jul 2026 | 00:46:21 | |
[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-borne illnesses and severity [30:20] - Eric's near-death Cyclospora experience [33:04] - Cryptosporidium [37:58] - Best practices ______________________________ Connect with us!
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| Why Alkalinity Rises in Pools using CO2 for pH Management | 24 Jun 2026 | 00:13:42 | |
[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 water [07:28] - Excess hydroxides [09:50] - What can be done to limit the alkalinity rise? [12:01] - Closing ______________________________ Connect with us!
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| Pool Chemistry Down Under (w/ David Watson) | 10 Jun 2026 | 00:37:14 | |
[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 Dissolved Solids (TDS) [27:17] - What was the TDS limit pre-2005? [28:28] - Mutual friends with Richard Falk [32:01] - Closing Buy David's book on CO2 for pH management in pools: https://davidwatsonpoolconsulting.com/ ______________________________ Connect with us!
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| Acid Burning Through Alkalinity...and CYA? | 03 Jun 2026 | 00:20:14 | |
[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] - Sodium and Chlorides are Spectator ions [12:10] - Does acid burn through Cyanurate Alkalinity too? [15:04] - What about chlorinated isocyanurates? [17:20] - Closing ______________________________ Connect with us!
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| Fiberglass Pool Chemistry (w/ Bill Khamis) | 20 May 2026 | 01:06:21 | |
[00:00] - Intro [00:38] - Bill's background [07:27] - Expanding education and manufacturing capabilities [14:44] - Clearance for fiberglass pool installation [17:28] - How to become a fiberglass pool installer [24:03] - Researching fiberglass "chalking" [31:36] - Selflessness [34:09] - Chalking looks like calcium silicate bound to to gelcoat polymers [37:40] - The LSI, and chelating calcium [40:04] - Gelcoat molecular structure [46:15] - Thursday Pools' chemistry recommendations [52:49] - One chemistry strategy that gets everyone's needs met [57:00] - UV systems impact fiberglass chalking?! [1:01:39] - Closing ______________________________ Connect with us!
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| Is the LSI actually an "Index"? | 06 May 2026 | 00:11:26 | |
[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] - Closing
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| Service 2211: Essential Water Chemistry is now available on Watershape.org | 22 Apr 2026 | 00:23:14 | |
[00:00] - Intro [02:38] - S2211 - Unit A, part 2 ______________________________ Connect with us!
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| Water Chemistry vs. Natural Stone | 15 Apr 2026 | 00:13:31 | |
[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 [08:04] - Other natural stones that contain calcium [11:22] - Closing ______________________________ Connect with us!
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| Reverse Osmosis (RO) Filtration (w/ Matt Mueller) | 08 Apr 2026 | 00:52:32 | |
[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 [12:33] - The RO Process [17:17] - The RO Experience, from a Customer's Perspective [21:34] - Is Dilution the Solution to Pollution? [23:14] - Density Stratification [29:36] - How Low Should You Go? [34:32] - What is Osmosis? [36:09] - Is it Drinking Water Safe? [37:27] - Flow Rates [39:00] - How Much Does RO Filtration Cost? [41:19] - Biofouling [46:06] - What Can Be Removed from Water? [47:10] - Closing
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| 186. NEW COURSE! C4633: Advanced Inflatable Watershape Installation Workshop | 01 Apr 2026 | 00:02:36 | |
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, addressing an underserved segment of the swimming pool industry. Construction 4633: This eight (8) hour course packs in two days worth of information into one action-packed workshop. You will learn the five fundamental steps to selecting and installing an inflatable watershape. Learn how to select the right inflatable watershape for your clients to harmonize with the aesthetic of their home's architectural style and their landscape design. Apply our core design principles to WOW your clients and make their dream become reality.
What you will learn Installation techniques and best practices
Cost: $8,000 ...or just 8 easy payments of $1000, if you want to be like that. And oh yeah... Happy April Fools Day. ______________________________ Connect with us!
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| Allergic to Chlorine? A Microbiology Lesson (w/ Roy Vore, Ph.D.) | 25 Mar 2026 | 00:57:32 | |
[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 other Disinfection Byproducts (DBPs) [16:07] - Prolonged Exposure to Chloramines and Bacteria [23:28] - Is Swimmer's Ear an RWI? [27:03] - Disinfection Contact Times (CT) and Cleaning Agents [28:13] - Organic and Inorganic Chloramines [30:09] - Chemistry by Committee [39:43] - Our Industry Lacks Academic Research [42:20] - CMAHC [44:21] - Back to Bather Comfort and Irritation [47:55] - Signs of Trouble [50:00] - Closing
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| AI: My Unsolicited Opinions | 11 Mar 2026 | 00:19:27 | |
[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] - The Trades are the future [09:07] - Humanity must prevail [10:46] - Mass disruption [12:05] - Automation is already here [14:27] - Closing ______________________________ Connect with us!
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| Understanding Adjusted Alkalinity | 08 Mar 2026 | 00:09:13 | |
00:00] - Intro [00:36] - Adjusted Alkalinity on a Pool Store Printout [01:34] - Adjusted Alkalinity = Carbonate Alkalinity [03:10] - Cyanurate and Borate also contribute to Total Alkalinity [04:42] - Increasing CYA increases TA. About 1/3 of CYA is Cyanurate Alkalinity [06:14] - Is Adjusted Alkalinity the "Real" Alkalinity? [07:37] - One Breath Summary ______________________________ Connect with us!
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| Swim School Chemistry (w/ Olympian Davis Tarwater) | 25 Feb 2026 | 00:30:18 | |
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 [26:56] - Closing ______________________________ Connect with us!
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| Dad Mode: Unlocked | 29 Jan 2026 | 00:35:42 | |
[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 [09:01] - Watershape U = Education + Reinforcement and Networking [12:10] - The new WU Service Track [13:33] - Upcoming WU Classes at Shows [20:20] - Closing [21:27] - Service 2211: Essential Water Chemistry - Unit A, Part 1 [24:49] - Learning Outcomes and Introduction [27:13] - A.1 Hydrolysis, Saturation and Solubility [31:51] - A.2 Water Chemistry Ranges ______________________________ Connect with us!
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| Winterizing Pools Against Crystals (w/ Rob Romano and Bill Drakeley) | 26 Dec 2025 | 01:14:13 | |
[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 chloride in the plaster mix [22:06] - Freeze damage protection [27:40] - Dilution's impact on the LSI during the winter [33:51] - Testing fill water, and smart winterizing [36:10] - Company culture of learning [45:21] - Scale vs. calcium crystals [52:50] - Accountability [1:00:40] - Water and air physics [1:10:38] - Closing ______________________________ Connect with us!
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| Protecting Pool Plaster (w/ Jeff Smith) | 17 Dec 2025 | 00:26:16 | |
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| Reinforced PVC Membranes (w/ Tony Jordan and Jeremy Heersink) | 12 Dec 2025 | 00:34:12 | |
[00:00] - Preface - Education Vacation Recap [03:10] - Actual Introduction [09:13] - New WU Class - C3291: Reinforced PVC Membrane Workshop [14:35] - PVC membranes in cold climates [16:33] - Installation and costs [30:46] - Closing ______________________________ Connect with us!
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| Essential Pool Equipment Taught by the Masters (w/ Rocco Russo) | 26 Nov 2025 | 00:39:55 | |
[00:00] - Intro [01:12] - Introducing Rocco Russo [06:15] - AI Displacement vs. Tribal Knowledge [08:49] - 2025 Trainer of the Year [20:50] - What to expect from S1311: Essential Pool Equipment - The Core Four [33:44] - Closing
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| Tile Mastery (w/ Jimmy Reed) | 14 Nov 2025 | 00:25:57 | |
[00:00] - Introducing Jimmy Reed [07:58] - Weeks of precise prep work before tile goes in [12:12] - The challenge is the point. [13:46] - The Art and Science of Tile Work [15:23] - C2611: Essential Tile Workshop [18:58] - Closing ______________________________ Connect with us!
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| Hands-on Plastering Education (w/ Jon Temple) | 12 Nov 2025 | 00:36:05 | |
[00:00] - Intro [01:32] - Introducing Tempool [04:33] - Common denominator lately: Residue [06:21] - Easily distorted mix ratios [23:22] - Rock-to-Rock Pebble Finish Exposure [24:54] - Standardizing Systems [26:50] - Exposure problems and Hot starts ______________________________ Connect with us!
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| Shotcrete Science (w/ Charles Hanskat, P.E.) | 29 Oct 2025 | 00:49:23 | |
[00:00] - Introducing Charles Hanskat, P.E. [01:26] - Shotcrete History [06:39] - Shotcrete depends on velocity for compaction [09:44] - Wet mix vs. Dry mix. What's right for you? [11:38] - Water, Cement, and Time [15:39] - Slump [17:58] - Compressive strength [19:46] - Aggregates [21:25] - Standards and Minimums [24:36] - Shrinkage and Cracks [32:10] - Ideal conditions and Curing [39:21] - Weepers [42:29] - WU and ASA Shotcrete Certifications [46:15] - Closing ______________________________ Connect with us!
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| Social Kick (w/ Bryan Lundquist) | 01 Oct 2025 | 00:44:42 | |
[00:00] - Introducing Bryan Lundquist [02:15] - Swimming Talk [15:48] - Cloudy water, from a swimmer's perspective [20:53] - Changing expectations of water quality [27:09] - ChloramineConsulting.com [29:33] - Showering before swimming, and not peeing in the pool [36:27] - Swimming in natural water (a lake) [40:24] - Unqualified Pool Advice ______________________________ Connect with us!
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| My statement of purpose. | 24 Sep 2025 | 00:25:18 | |
[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!
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| Rebirth. | 17 Sep 2025 | 00:24:02 | |
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!
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| Thank you. | 02 Apr 2025 | 00:22:42 | |
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 us!
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| What are chlorides? | 22 Jan 2025 | 00:13:02 | |
00:00 - Introduction 01:21 - Halogens on the Periodic Table of Elements 02:48 - Valence states 06:17 - Chlorides and stainless steel 09:44 - Closing ______________________________ Connect with us!
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| Los Angeles Wildfire Relief | 15 Jan 2025 | 00:24:11 | |
00:00 - Introduction 01:07 - Close to home 05:37 - Worse smoke and ash than forest fires 11:37 - our condolences 14:00 - How we are going to help 21:39 - 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 evacuated, and many of whom have lost everything. Our prayers are with you. We are here to support you however we can, so please do not hesitate to call your local HASA rep if you need someone to talk to. ______________________________ Connect with us!
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| Water's Story (w/ Jim Lauria and Terry Arko) | 01 Jan 2025 | 00:26:26 | |
00:00 - Introduction 01:52 - Jim Lauria and Mazzei 07:53 - Leonardo da Vinci and water 11:46 - Podcast: Water We Talking About? 15:14 - The Blue Mind - Wallace J. Nichols 20:13 - Water must be coaxed. 23:10 - Closing ______________________________ Connect with us!
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| Can a pool heater have both corrosion AND scale? | 18 Dec 2024 | 00:20:22 | |
00:00 - Introduction 01:18 - Non-LSI causes of corrosion 03:34 - Scenario 1: Chasing pH and range chemistry 09:05 - Acid abuse vs. containing pH 10:15 - Pouring undiluted acid can scale heaters? 13:06 - Scenario 2: Stray current / electrochemical corrosion 15:51 - Closing 16:27 - Watershape University - Service 1211: Essential Water Chemistry Class ______________________________ Connect with us!
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| Understanding Metal Corrosion | 11 Dec 2024 | 00:38:04 | |
00:00 - Reminder: Watershape University Service 1211: Essential Water Chemistry class (8-hour certification) 04:50 - What is corrosion? 09:23 - Moisture, Condensation, and Corrosion 14:39- Metallurgist's explanation of corrosion 16:43 - What types of metals corrode? 23:48 - Residential pool corrosion 25:17 - Bonding against stray current 30:05 - Black flakes in the pool 31:44 - How to fix and prevent corrosion 35:07 - Closing ______________________________ Connect with us!
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| The Three Constants | 27 Nov 2024 | 00:23:02 | |
00:00 - Introduction 00:12 - New Watershape University Class: Service 1211 - Essential Water Chemistry 05:42 - One big question each year 08:59 - Constant 1: Water will always return to its natural state 09:44 - Constant 2: Henry's Law 10:37 - Constant 3: Gravity 12:49 - Example of all three constants in one pool 19:59 - The three constants are eternal 21:52 - Closing ______________________________ Connect with us!
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| Scale and Scum Lines on Pool Furniture (w/ Mike Collins, TenJam) | 20 Nov 2024 | 00:23:31 | |
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00:00 - Introduction 00:49 - What is TenJam? 04:08 - Water inside pool furniture 07:33 - Why scum lines and calcium scale forms on pool furniture 14:46 -Clean up and prevention 21:41 - Closing ______________________________ Connect with us!
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| Integration with PaythePoolman (w/ Teresa Berry) | 06 Nov 2024 | 00:27:37 | |
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00:00 - Introduction 01:05 - Teresa Berry 05:29 - The origins of PaythePoolman 08:19 - Problems addressed 11:35 - What constants can you rely on? 25:05 - Closing ______________________________ Connect with us!
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| The Undeniable Power of Water | 23 Oct 2024 | 00:19:15 | |
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00:00 - Introduction 03:03 - Hurricane Helene 07:14 - How much rain and flooding? 09:06 - Gravity is a constant 12:44 - Pools are just domesticated water 15:21 - Don't fight water. 16:53 - Announcing WU 1211: Basic Water Chemistry ______________________________ Connect with us!
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| Cyanuric Acid Testing and its Limitations (w/ Joe Sweazy) | 16 Oct 2024 | 00:23:29 | |
00:00 - Introduction 02:27 - Testing frequency 05:11 - Melamine reagent for CYA testing 08:32 - Diluting the sample 13:32 - More testing precision at low CYA levels 17:51 - The future of CYA testing 21:17 - Closing ______________________________ Connect with us!
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| Calcium Phosphate Scale | 09 Oct 2024 | 00:22:57 | |
00:00 - Introduction 02:15 - Credit to whom it is owed 03:14 - What is calcium phosphate? 08:42 - Formula for calcium phosphate precipitation 14:34 - Lab results (thanks Que Hales!) 16:05 - How to identify and prevent calcium phosphate scale 19:43 - Closing ______________________________ Connect with us!
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| Measuring Chemicals: Volume vs. Weight | 02 Oct 2024 | 00:14:56 | |
00:00 - Introduction 02:29 - Three most profitable tools for pools 06:16 - Dry scoop vs. Liquid measuring cup 09:56 - Product percentages 12:59 - Closing ______________________________ Connect with us!
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| Closing time, one last call for calcium | 11 Sep 2024 | 00:30:13 | |
00:00 - Introduction 05:09 - Previous winterization podcast episodes 06:22 - WHY do we winterize the Orenda way? 07:44 - Three winterization fundamentals 08:16 - Mechanical and physical closing processes 11:18 - Water quality over winter 14:14 - Closing kits 16:26 - Our recommended closing chemicals 18:24 - Water balance over winter 24:15 - Vinyl liner and fiberglass winter damage 25:35 - Pool cover types matter 27:13 - Closing ______________________________ Connect with us!
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| Understanding non-chlorine shock (w/ Terry Arko) | 04 Sep 2024 | 00:17:20 | |
00:00 - Introduction 01:08 - Non-chlorine alternatives 03:06 - Disinfection and sanitization (5 and 3-log reductions) 05:16 - Affinity 07:49 - Oxidation 09:21 - What is non-chlorine shock? 12:06 - Non-chlorine shock vs. combined chlorine? 16:01 - Closing ______________________________ Connect with us!
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| Foam and Defoamers (w/ Terry Arko) | 28 Aug 2024 | 00:31:28 | |
00:00 - Introduction 01:18 - Soap 06:02 - Water temperature, soft water, and foam 12:11 - Defoamer products 17:16 - Proactive foam management: enzymes and chitosan 24:14 - When to drain and refill a spa 27:24 - Closing ______________________________ Connect with us!
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| AirBNB, VRBO, and other vacation rental pools and spas | 21 Aug 2024 | 00:17:36 | |
00:00 - Introduction 01:27 - Unpredictable bather load? Get back to basics. 03:05 - Back to the Four Pillars 04:12 - Four Pillars Action Steps 08:31 - We don't know what happens in these pools 10:17 - Rapidly changing water temperature 14:49 - Pool/Spa Combos 16:22 - Closing ______________________________ Connect with us!
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| Automatic pool covers and water chemistry | 14 Aug 2024 | 00:16:39 | |
00:00 - Introduction 01:29 - Why pool covers change pool chemistry 03:09 - Rain and snow dilution 03:48 - Auto-covers and plaster issues 05:00 - Salt chlorine generators and covered pools 09:11 - Breathable pool covers? 10:08 - Trichlor feeders on pools with autocovers 12:55 - Creative ways to off-gas CO2 from a covered pool 14:43 - Closing ______________________________ Connect with us!
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| Saharan dust blowing across the Atlantic Ocean | 07 Aug 2024 | 00:11:50 | |
00:00 - Introduction 00:58 - Saharan dust research 02:07 - What is Saharan dust? 03:15 - Why Saharan dust is important to our global ecosystem 07:20 - How Saharan dust impacts swimming pools 08:23 - Saharan dust is similar to wildfires and Haboob dust storms 10:11 - Closing ______________________________ Connect with us!
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| Mid-summer update 2024 | 31 Jul 2024 | 00:07:50 | |
00:00 - Introduction 03:29 - LaMotte integration with 601 discs 04:41 - App login vs. Orenda Academy login 06:28 - Watershape University course 06:55 - Closing ______________________________ Connect with us!
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| A Pulmonologist's Perspective on Indoor Air Quality, and Blood/Water Chemistry (w/ Mike Fields, MD) | 24 Jul 2024 | 00:47:05 | |
00:00 - Introduction 01:01 - Why Dr. Fields contacted us 04:58 - Indoor pools and HVAC design 09:59 - What are weezing and asthma? 14:25 - Medications for breathing issues 20:22 - What is a pulmonologist? 22:37 - Explaining chloramines and the pool smell 32:13 - Contamination Sources 34:56 - Blood and water chemistry 42:55 - Closing ______________________________ Connect with us!
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