THE ALTERNATIVE APPROACH
Reducing The Need For Chlorine In Leisure Water Whether it’s through the use of chemicals or systems such as UV and Ozone, when it comes to the treatment of pool and spa water, there’s now a number of tried and tested low and no chlorine solutions on offer. With options often providing a much gentler wet leisure environment, it’s easy to see why they are increasingly popular and in this issue, we take a closer look at what’s available By Jon Wadeson
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ollowing feedback from pool and spa owners and operators particularly in commercial settings, manufacturers within the wet leisure industry have, over recent years, been put under pressure to come up with safe, trustworthy ands effective disinfection solutions that don’t rely solely on large doses of chlorine for effective sanitisation. As a result of this challenge, there is now a wide range of treatments available which do exactly that. Lowering the use of chlorine and in some cases, removing it completely, has been a popular solution within both domestic and commercial settings and provides a welcome answer for indoor pools to help with eradicating unwanted smells we often associate with pool water that’s been treated with chlorine. Of course, chlorine will always have its place in pool sanitation but reducing the levels or replacing it completely provides some great additional benefits and many pools across the UK have, or are in the process of adopting this approach. With numerous solutions and systems on offer, we take a look at just some of the options.
NORSUP’S LOW SALT CHLORINATOR FROM BOSTA UK The demand for alternative forms of pool water treatment continues to grow year on year. A tried and tested method of The Norsup Low Salt system from Bosta UK is enhanced compared to many chlorinators on the market as it can perform its function at a fraction of the normal salt dose
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achieving perfect water quality is through salt chlorination. Widely used in the USA, salt systems are the preferred choice. Therefore Norsup is proud to offer one of the best systems on the market. People who have been swimming in a salt chlorinated pool will immediately notice the vast difference in water quality. It is kind to skin as swimmers are not exposed to the irritants of direct chlorine dosing, plus the water feels soft to the touch. Children can play in the pool for hours without sore eyes and indoor pools will not have that familiar chlorine smell lingering in the air. The Norsup Low Salt system is enhanced compared to many chlorinators on the market as it can perform its function at a fraction of the normal salt dose. At just 1.5g per litre, it requires at least 60% less salt than other systems. That means it is kind to the user and to the pool equipment such as covers and indoor pool decoration. The system is simple to use, saves significant sums of money as owners and operators no longer have to buy expensive chemicals. It’s also very low maintenance as it regulates the pH levels in the pool too. In addition, the equipment is very long lasting and comes with a 4-year warranty on the salt cell thanks to the self-cleaning technology included. With all these benefits, the Norsup Low Salt Chlorinator is likely to be popular for all pool installers.
Available through SCP UK, Salt & Swim® 2.0 gives a visual indicator and changes colour depending on the control selection made – in particular for chlorine production
SALT & SWIM® 2.0 – HAYWARD’S NEW GENERATION SALT CHLORINATOR Available through SCP UK, Salt & Swim® 2.0 is a new generation salt chlorinator from Hayward and offers pool owners precise and user-friendly controls thanks to the product’s LED display. In addition, a transparent cell allows for visual checks on production and a gas detector is included as standard. Salt & Swim® 2.0 gives a visual indicator and changes colour depending on the control selection made – in particular for chlorine production – regardless of whether a pool has an open or closed pool cover and will then adjust production accordingly. Available in options which cover a wide range of chlorine production (8, 16, 22, 33 g/h/cl), five levels of chlorine production are possible: 20, 40, 60, 80 and 100%. A flow detector kit is available as an option and for peace of mind, the Salt & Swim® 2.0 comes complete with a two-year warranty. It is joined for the 2020 season by two additional salt chlorinator products from Hayward – the AquaRite Flo and AquaRite Flo Advanced – the latter of which is fully featured and will allow the control of additional pool equipment. Both AquaRite models come with a wide range of chlorine production capabilities and each includes a
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