Testing FAQ, pool water chemistry testing and procedures,water balance
What chemical levels do I need to test for regularly?The four main tests to perform with a test kit are pH, chlorine (or other sanitizer residual), Total Alkalinity and Calcium Hardness. Cyanuric Acid levels, mineral content, Total Dissolved Solids and Acid or Base Demand tests may also be performed as needed.
Pool chemistry and water testing, water balance, water problems, sanitizing methods for pools
Water BalancingWater balancing is not such a complicated exercise. It is simply the relationship between different chemical parameters. Your water is constantly changing, year round. Everything from weather to oils, to dirt, and cosmetics affect you water balance. You will probably not change the water in your pool for many years. Continuous filtration and disinfection removes contaminants which keep the water enjoyable but this is does not balance your water. A pool that is "balanced" has proper levels of pH, Total Alkalinity, and Calcium Hardness. It may also be defined as water that is neither corrosive or scaling. This concept is derived from the fact that water will dissolve and hold minerals until it becomes saturated and cannot hold any more water in solution.
How potassium tetraborate, as used in proteam supreme, works to block algae usage of carbon dioxide
A chemical called sodium tetraborate sold under the name Proteam Supreme, this chemical is a EPA registered algaestat that also reduces eye and skin irritation. Proteam also claims to give water a softer feel and prevent pink algae, which is actually a bacteria. ProTeam is a helpful ingredient in a chlorine-free program, utilizing Nature2 Technology.
Vanson Pool Products, Sea Klear, pool clarifiers, water treatment
SEA -KLEAR...... Chitin (pronounced kite-in) came into being in the 1970's when the EPA ordered fishing companies to stop dumping the shells of crabs and lobsters back into the ocean. Researchers discovered that the chitin contained in the shells had properties that could be applicable in a variety of industrial uses. Similar to cellulose, chitin is a naturally occurring polymer. It is also the only naturally occurring polyelectrolyte.
Biguanides in swimming pools for sanitation and purification of pool water. Use and treatment.
Originally developed as a pre-surgery anti-microbial scrub, PHMB was patented in 1977, and marketed for pools and spas under the trade name Baquacil. This technology has the distinction and the EPA approval as the only non-halogen sanitizer available for pools and spas. Here's a page if you're looking here to find out how to convert back to chlorine or some other sanitizer.
How phosphates are food for algae, and how removing phosphates prevents algae from growing in your swimming pool
Phosphates are pollutants.....Phosphate became a household word in the 1970's. This is when people started to use low-phosphate and phosphate-free laundry detergents. This was to protect lakes, streams, wetlands and other runoff areas from the detrimental effects of excess phosphate. One of these effects is unwanted algae blooms.
How ozone is used in pools and spas for water disinfection and sanitation by ozonation
Ozone Water TreatmentOzone has been around since the beginning of time. Also called tri-atomic oxygen, ozone is a molecule consisting of three atoms of oxygen, formed when oxygen molecules are broken apart and rejoined again. The ozone layer in the stratosphere that seems to have an ever widening hole over Antarctica is a 6 mile thick layer of tri-atomic oxygen.
Nature 2 Start-Up and Installation Information, It’s easy as 1-2-3
Nature2 Installation It's As Easy As 1 - 2 - 3!1. Quick Installation of Nature2 Complete installation instructions are shown on the box, in the box, and on the unit. If you have a hacksaw and some PVC glue, you're halfway there! Simply cut the return pipe (after the filter and before any chemical dispenser), and glue the pipe ends in & out of the unit. Adapters allow for 1.5" and 2" pipe size.
Questions and answers about Cationic Sanitation of swimming pool water
How does Nature2 work? The purifier precisely directs water flow through a six-month, replaceable cartridge. Inside, a non-electrical reaction "activates" oxygen by breaking the molecule into its nascent atoms, atomic oxygen - one of Earth's most powerful sanitizers, to kill bacteria, viruses and algae. As if that weren't enough, the Purifier also releases trace amounts of natural, algaestatic and bactericidal minerals into the pool to help prevent bacteria and algae growth. This is known as Catalytic Sanitation.
How enzymes work in swimming pools to combat organic matter
How enzymes work in swimming pools to combat organic matterNatural Chemistry's line of enzyme products provide the modern pool with a natural method for combating organic matter in your pool water. These enzymes act as catalysts in specific chemical reactions; feeding on oils, fats, detergents, wastes and vegetative cellular matter (like dead algae cells). Enzymes are present in every living thing, and though they are not themselves "alive", they consume organic matter as if they were.