My Pool Made Easy

1. MODULE 1 – Welcome & Course Introduction

   4 lessons

   1. Welcome to My Pool Made Easy
   2. How this Course Works
   3. Overview of the 3 Pillars
   4. Let's Get Started!

2. MODULE 2 – The 3 Pillars of Pool Maintenance

   17 lessons

   1. Understanding the Three Pillars of Pool Maintenance
   2. How to Use the Course and Maintenance Log
   3. My Skin :)

   1. Pillar 1: Sanitation - Keeping Your Pool Safe and Clear

      1. What Sanitizers Do
      2. Chlorine Types (Liquid, Tablet, Granular, Shock)
      3. How Much to Use and How Often
      4. What Does it Mean to Shock Your Pool?

   2. Pillar 2: Filtration & Circulation

      1. The Power of Movement
      2. Filter Types (Cartridge, Sand, D.E.)
      3. How Filtration affects Water Quality
      4. Cleaning and Maintaining Filters
      5. Pump Run Times and Flow Rates

   3. Pillar 3: Water Balance (Overview)

      1. Protecting Your Pool & Equipment
      2. pH, Alkalinity, Calcium Hardness (Overview)
      3. Ideal Ranges (Industry Standard)
      4. LSI (Langelier Saturation Index) = True Water Balance
      5. Using the Orenda App to Stay in Balance

3. MODULE 3 – Water Testing & Chemistry Explained

   10 lessons

   1. Understanding Test Kits and How to Use Them
   2. Chlorine (Everything You Need To Know)
   3. pH (Fully Explained)
   4. Why Does the pH Rise On It's Own?
   5. Alkalinity
   6. Calcium Hardness
   7. Cyanuric Acid (aka: Conditioner & Stabilizer)
   8. TDS (Total Dissolved Solids)
   9. Phosphates
   10. Using the Orenda App to Calculate Dosages

4. MODULE 4 – Weekly Pool Maintenance Routine

   9 lessons

   1. The “10-Minute Weekly Routine”
   2. Skimming, Emptying Baskets, and Cleaning Bags
   3. Testing Water The Right Way
   4. What We Test Every Week
   5. What We Test Less Often
   6. Adding Chemicals Safely and Effectively
   7. Keeping Records and Using The Weekly Log
   8. Identifying Problems Early (Algae, Cloudiness, Odor, etc.)
   9. Shocking Your Pool - When and Why

5. MODULE 5 – Seasonal Pool Care - Let's Dive In!

   5 lessons

   1. Spring Start-Up – Getting Your Pool Ready
   2. Summer Care – Peak-Season Maintenance
   3. Fall Maintenance – Fighting Leaves & Debris
   4. Winter Pool Care – Keeping It Easy and Protected
   5. Special Situations: Vinyl, Above-Ground, or Freezing Climates

6. Module 6 - Chemicals You May Use - How To Add Them

   10 lessons

   1. Baking Soda (Sodium Bicarbonate)
   2. Soda Ash (Sodium Carbonate)
   3. Liquid Acid (Muriatic Acid)
   4. Calcium Hardness (Calcium Chloride)
   5. Cyanuric Acid (Conditioner)
   6. Liquid Chlorine (Sodium Hypochlorite)
   7. Granular Chlorine (Sodium Dichlor)
   8. Shock (Calcium Hypochlorite)
   9. 60% Algaecide ( PolyQuat 60)
   10. Copper Algaecide

7. MODULE 7 – Dealing with Problems (and Preventing Them)

   9 lessons

   1. A Green Pool - What to do
   2. Killing Mustard or Yellow Algae
   3. Killing Black "Algae"
   4. Any Algae - Prevention Tips
   5. Cloudy Water – What’s Really Going On?
   6. Low Chlorine, High Conditioner, or High Phosphates (Which one is causing the issue?)
   7. Pets, Pool Parties, and Heavy Swimmer Loads
   8. Evaporation and Water Temperature - What they effect
   9. Calcium on Tile, above Water Line

8. MODULE 8 – Equipment Care & Optimization

   8 lessons

   1. Proper Storage of Chemicals
   2. Understanding Pool Equipment Layout
   3. Pool Pump Types – Single, Two-Speed, Variable
   4. Cleaning Your Filter (Cartridge, D.E., or Sand)
   5. Maintaining Your Heater and Salt System
   6. Robotic Cleaners and Caretaker Systems,
   7. Preventing Leaks, Noise, and Equipment Failures
   8. Choosing Energy-Efficient Replacements

9. Bonus 1 – Water Enhancements & Additives

   4 lessons

   1. Phosphate Removers – When and How to Use Them
   2. Enzymes and Why They Help
   3. Stain Prevention and Metal Control (Chelating/Sequestering Agents)
   4. Using Algaecides the Right Way (Why “Algaecide 60” Works Best)

10. Bonus 2– Advanced Pool Topics

    6 lessons

    1. Saltwater Pools – What’s Different and Why pH Rises
    2. Cleaning the Salt Cell
    3. Ozonators and Alternative Systems
    4. Plaster Problems and Stain Removal
    5. Leak Detection and Drain Precautions
    6. Final Wrap-up