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create better and safer swimming environments for all and the level of interest and enthusiasm people have for a chlorine-free pool is very high. PWTAG, an independent organisation does not
endorse non-chlorine products. In the meantime non-chlorine alternative
systems are gaining in favour and loyalty. One manufacturer said: “There is a bandwagon
that’s rolling – and sooner or later the industry has to become more serious about it.” In the meantime pool owners who have tried
out alternatives to chlorine tend to be enthusiastic about them. The Aligator Swimming Pool Water Purification
System is a product available to swimming pool owners which makes a point of stressing its benefits to allergy sufferers. It now is a system which has a loyal following. Aligator sales growth has been to existing pool
users who have had enough of skin rashes, asthma, red eyes and itchy skin, all caused by a reaction to chemicals used in the swimming pool chlorine, bromine and salt. The Aligator system reduces chemical usage by
ABOVE: PoolSan contains a combination of elements which eliminates the need for chlorine, algaecides and flocculants
BELOW: AquaFinesse allows users to enjoy their hot tubs by reducing the need for harsh chemicals by up to 70%
up to 80% and the company claims pool users are now looking for an alternative that will be friendlier to allergy sufferers. The company has testimonials from pool users saying how delighted they are with the performance of the Aligator and that the children have no further problem. The natural elements of silver, copper and zinc
in the system reduce the chlorine related skin rashes, sore eyes, asthma and bleached hair. Complete Pool Controls are a leading
independent company supplying swimming pools and spas with chemical treatment and related dosing equipment products. Within its range CPC offers its Aquablanc non-chlorine (non-halogen) products, suitable for consumers with sensitivities to chlorine or bromine or those wanting an odour free bathing environment. Aquablanc Active for instance is for use in treated swimming pools and hot tubs to provide pure, gentle and safe water, without the attendant smells associated with chlorine. Available through Biolab, BAYROL’s ‘Active
Oxygen’ systems are based on the combination of two components that supplement each other: component one for disinfection and component two to prevent algae growth, to activate component one and clarify the water. Benefits of using the active oxygen systems
include products that are much kinder to the skin, hair and eyes. Soft & Easy, a granular product within the
range, gives complete water care in a dual sachet. One sachet includes algaecide, clarifier and stabiliser and the other active oxygen. DuoTab combines three different treatment
steps; water disinfection, algae prevention and clarifier. Made up of a two part white and blue tablet, DuoTab is a straight forward and convenient product to use.
Liquid products are also available, such as the
Softswim and Softswim Starter. If a shock dose is needed, BayroShock is a non-
chlorine treatment which is highly concentrated, giving higher levels of disinfection. The benefits of using this liquid product is that it has an immediate effect against water turbidity, algae growth and formation of decay and decomposes without residue. Another alternative product with a loyal
following and one which quotes many successful case studies with larger commercial pools is PoolSan, a chlorine-free water additive that is hypoallergenic and non-corrosive. It is described as a saturated complex ionic aqueous solution containing copper, silver, zinc, aluminium, gold, manganese, nitrogen and iron, a combination which eliminates the need for chlorine, algaecides and flocculants. These ions bring about a change in the enzyme processes of algae and bacteria, breaking down their DNA structure and cell walls. “PoolSan is documented as effective, with
several years of independent trialing supporting its performance in public pools,” adds Celina Brown, Managing Director of PoolSan Direct, the company that supplies the product to the hotel and leisure industry. “Our corporate clients have made the decision that using it is a better option than traditional chemical treatments. It meets the strict requirements for keeping pools clean and enables ethically responsible companies to minimise their carbon footprint and environmental impact. “PoolSan treated water is tasteless, odourless,
non-corrosive and gentle on the skin. Conversion to PoolSan is simple and low cost, especially when compared with UV or ozone, alternatives that still require chlorine. As commercial pool operators look to improve the quality and safety of their sites and water, they choose PoolSan in preference to chlorine, secure in the knowledge it is effective and safe. “Expert opinion on the future of chlorine is
divided at present. Whilst some still feel there is no safe alternative to chlorine, there are others who feel very differently. “The advocates of our product come from
outside the chlorine industry and its dependants. “We work with Environmental Health
Enforcement Officers who inspect and test chlorine-free PoolSan pools and spas in their boroughs. These are people who have actual experience of what can be done without any chlorine and these are people who support us.” Another growing theme in dealing with
bacteria free water is the different approach needed for hot tub water treatment. Hot tub owners have to be educated to treat
water maintenance with even more care than a swimming pool. Heavy user loads and movement in and out of hot tubs causes chemicals to dissipate faster than swimming pools and so the water management needed is even more important.
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