WATER TREATMENTS & SYSTEMS
Water Treatments That Provide Peace Of Mind Providing a clean and safe water experience is a must for any pool or spa owner or operator, and whilst traditional methods of water treatment are still routinely used, newer technologies have gained in popularity. UV aside, there are numerous other products and systems available which tick all the necessary boxes to ensure water of the highest quality. With choices suitable for a variety of settings, we highlight just some of the options By Jon Wadeson
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or many, life has never been busier. There’s always something to do or see, in fact there’s a constant flow of ‘things’ that we all have to plan for and manage, or more often than not react to, meaning opportunities to just switch off appear to be increasingly scarce. When it comes to pools and spas, their enjoyment should be maximised and any stress and worry minimised, and that’s true for both commercial and residential settings. So what can pool and spa owners and operators do to lessen the burden of ensuring the water is in the best possible condition and of the highest quality? Well a good place to start is by implementing the right products for safe and effective water treatment systems to provide day-to-day peace of mind. Commercial facilities are pretty well set when it comes to procedures and utilising automatic water treatment options and with domestic consumers becoming increasingly more savvy, now is a good time to show them how to relax and enjoy their wet leisure investment whilst smelling the coffee and not the chloramines! Left: Elecro’s Quantum solution will give peace of mind to owners as dangerous organisms are destroyed by the photocatalytic process
Right: Utilising electrochlorination technology, Gaffey’s Hyprolyser® systems are manufactured in the UK to exacting standards
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QUANTUM HARNESSES TECHNOLOGY FOR CLEAR AND SPARKLING WATER A prime focus of scientific advances today is ceramic nano crystal technology, and it is this which is used in the Quantum to create one of the most powerful forms of sterilisation – photocatalytic oxidation. Manufactured by Elecro Engineering and available from Certikin, Lighthouse, Plastica and SCP UK, Quantum eliminates contaminants leaving water fresh and clean. Easy to install, Quantum gives peace of mind as dangerous organisms such as cryptosporidium and adenoviruses are destroyed by the photocatalytic process ensuring pool users are kept safe. Several natural processes occur as the pool water passes through the unit with only pure water returning to the pool. As a result of the processes occurring inside the Quantum, including the production of hydroxyl radicals, the treated water is free of all oil-based substances such as sun creams and all organics including urea are totally removed resulting in sparkling water.
Quantum also reduces the need for chemicals in the pool and helps eliminate the smell of chlorine. Once installed, this cost-effective solution requires no maintenance; it is equipped with an intelligent lamp life indicator so when the UV lamp which initiates the photocatalytic reaction needs to be replaced this is displayed. Quantum is compatible with both salt and sea water and is available in three sizes. Choose from Mini (35m3), Single (65m3) or Double (130m3) to meet the specific needs of the pool’s capacity.
GAFFEY OFFER A COMPELLING CASE FOR ELECTROCHLORINATION On site electrochlorination has been utilised for the disinfection of commercial swimming pools for decades, providing a sustainable and effective solution for safe, clean water for leisure applications worldwide. Electrochlorination is the on-site production of sodium hypochlorite by electrolysis of brine. The resulting generated hypochlorite solution contains <1% chlorine, which is below the hazardous threshold, providing sufficient health and safety and COSHH management benefits. Although corners of the disinfection industry remain heavily involved with conventional commercial sodium hypochlorite and drygranular / tablet calcium hypochlorite as a chlorine donor, the electrolysis of brine provides an unparalleled option for professionals seeking safe chlorine plant operations and hygienic swimming pools for bathers. With no hazardous chemicals to transport, store or handle on site, electrochlorination is the safest, most sustainable clean water generation process available. Generated liquid is clear, sediment-free and non-scale forming, so chemical injection points require infrequent cleaning and maintenance; adding to the long list of safety and sustainability benefits that electrochlorination offers. Not only is the process of electrochlorination fully compliant under GB BPR, it’s also the most effective and efficient solution for pool chlorination, offering a host of benefits
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