“LSI Balance and Calcium Management is the first of Orenda’s Four Pillars. This is arguably the most important of the Four Pillars because it is about understanding water and how it behaves. We need to come together and understand how calcium behaves in water. Let’s start by debunking a myth in the pool business: calcium is NOT […]
“Swimming pool temperature impacts the water chemistry in a big way. This article will outline a few reasons why. Pool Temperature and Water Quality Let’s divide “water chemistry” into two different categories, and start with water quality: Warmer water means more chlorine demand. This is not due to sunlight degradation of chlorine, though summertime does […]
“Have you ever asked “what’s the difference between pH and alkalinity? Many of us in aquatics confuse total alkalinity and pH. It’s understandable, given how blurred the line is between words like “alkaline” and “alkalinity.” Indeed, alkalinity and pH in water chemistry are closely related, but they are not the same. This article will distinguish […]