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In Episode 174 of The Deep End Pool Podcast, Frank and Jackie bring you their first-ever video podcast! They dive deep into the science of water chemistry, focusing on the Langelier Saturation Index (LSI) and how it affects your pool’s water balance. Learn how to adjust your pool’s pH, alkalinity, and other vital chemistry factors to maintain a perfectly balanced pool. Plus, Frank shares practical tips for managing water temperature and avoiding scaling or aggressive water conditions. Don’t miss out on the knowledge, and get a closer look at the Orenda app to help keep your pool in top shape!
🔹 Topics covered include:
- Understanding the LSI and its impact
- Tips for keeping pH and alkalinity balanced
- The importance of adjusting your pool chemistry based on water temperature
- Real-life examples of water balance adjustments
📅 Join us for this educational and fun video version of our podcast, and don’t forget to hit subscribe for more pool tips and tricks!
0:00 – Introduction: Welcome to the Deep End Podcast – Surprise Video Edition
1:26 – Personal Updates: Easter Weekend and Tax Day
2:47 – Parker Grace’s Birthday: Granddaughter turns 10
5:31 – Green to Clean Story: Draining and Cleaning a Dirty Pool
7:05 – Copperhead Alert: Safety in North Texas
8:29 – Business Expansion: Partnering and New Territories
9:33 – Discussing Pool Critters: Duck-Off and Yeti Removal
13:48 – Water Balance & Chemistry: Introduction to the Orenda App
15:08 – Water Balance Basics: Understanding Saturation and pH
15:17 – Using the Orenda App: Demonstrating Water Balance Adjustments
17:11 – Adjusting Alkalinity & pH: The Importance of Proper Water Chemistry
21:41 – Impact of Water Temperature: How Temperature Affects Pool Balance
23:49 – Alkalinity Adjustments: Lowering Alkalinity for Warm Water
25:11 – Calcium and pH Management: Balancing Chemical Levels
30:11 – Adjusting for Seasonal Changes: Temperature and pH Swings
33:43 – Scaling vs. Aggressive Water: The Effects of pH on Pool Surfaces
38:24 – Using the Orenda App: A Deep Dive into App Features and Benefits
39:44 – Monitoring Alkalinity & Calcium: Tracking and Adjusting Pool Chemistry
42:37 – Sponsors Shout-Out: Thanking Pool Works, Jandy, Blu-ray XL, and others
43:35 – Business Updates: Flower Mound Location and Retirement Announcement
44:48 – Conclusion: Wrap-Up and Easter Greetings
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The Deep End Pool Podcast focuses on residential pool maintenance and may not cover commercial pool requirements. Please consult the CDC and local authorities regarding the code requirements for commercial pool maintenance.
Do you have a pool question for Frank? You can email him at [email protected]. He just might read and answer your question on air!