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Some � copper/silver ions for example � fell at
the first hurdle: they didn�t pass the
microbiological effectiveness test.
DESJOYAUX INTRODUCE AUTOMATIC
Asthma was the cloud hanging over the
section of the conference that dealt with
WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM TO UK
disinfection by-products. Two separate papers
from CREAL in Barcelona suggested first, that The Desjoyaux JD Sel is a compact new water
lung damage was by no means as clear-cut as treatment system specifically designed to
Belgian studies had suggested. make pool water treatment simple and
Second, a survey of over 3,000 school-age consistent throughout the season. The units
children could find no association between are now available from Desjoyaux UK.
swimming and asthma. On the other hand, At the start of the season a small amount
toxicological work from Germany did of salt is added to the water in the pool (4
suggest a link. And there was interesting data g/litre). As the water is filtered, it is then
from an Italian study comparing the lifetime treated by the JD Sel electrolysis system
exposure to disinfection by-products in which converts the salt into a powerful
competitive, frequent and occasional sterilising agent, killing off all algae,
swimmers. bacteria and oxidising any organic residues.
Celina Brown from PoolSan who market an This unique system provides unrivalled
environmentally safe product as an bathing comfort.
alternative to chlorine based lines says more The duration of the water purification
pool owners than ever before are concerned process is programmable, and can be This water treatment system is automated
about using chlorine. adjusted to compensate for the hardness of and designed for ease of operation and low
�The recent headlines in the UK press have the water. The simple �self-test� lets you maintenance. It is easy to maintain and
resulted in worried parents questioning their check the electrolyser�s operations in only a eliminates the need for pool chemicals.
local facilities about chlorine levels � the few seconds. There are three models to choose from.
latest research shows a five-fold increase in
the risk of children developing asthma when
they swam regularly in a chlorinated pool.
�Obviously as a retailer of a commercial
copper/silver product this information is WATERCO RESPOND TO DEMAND
relevant to us.
�It casts more doubt on a defence of
WITH TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS
chlorine than has been offered in the past,
namely that the rise in asthma is linked Consumer awareness on the way technology production. This results in a 100%
somehow to the activity of swimming rather should be improving water quality is raising compliance of the end product with the
than the environment in which it is carried out. standards throughout the industry. specifications.
�I see worrying parallels in the response to Waterco have always been dedicated in The design and manufacturing process of
the results of these and other studies by some providing the swimming pool and spa the whole vessel utilising the latest filament
sections of the industry.  Deeming them industry with a product range of the winding machines, incorporation of non
inconclusive or unproven is not enough � the highest quality and design by listening to metallic fittings plus reinforced manhole
pool industry cannot ignore this issue.   It feedback and comments from all sectors of openings and bulkheads with proprietary
brings to mind how the results of early the industry which has led to the success of methods, is unique to Waterco.
research into the effects of asbestos and the Waterco range of Micron SMD and The SMD and SMDD filters range from
cigarette smoke were ignored for many SMDD bobbin wound filters as well as 750mm to 2350mm in both lateral and
years.  Public health suffered because Lacron filters. nozzle plate under drains. Also
powerful industries chose to ignore the health �Despite the recent economic climate incorporating side service hatches, a unique
risks of their products and that cannot be Waterco have enjoyed an unprecedented internal air release system, sight glasses,
allowed to happen again.  increase in its range of commercial products pressure ratings ranging from 2.5bar � 8bar
The second stage of research into the effect and in particular the range of Waterco and ensures that the Waterco range of filters are
of chlorine and asthma has established that Lacron commercial filters... and this trend suitable for almost all applications and
swimming in outdoor chlorinated pools looks set to last,� comments Tony specifications.
appears to increase the odds a child will Fisher, Managing Director, �A common issue raised by
develop the illness. Waterco Europe. a number of customers
Other studies have linked chlorine and Micron fibreglass in recent months has
asthma but the new findings published in the filters embody the been the long lead
European Respiratory Journal cast doubt on latest in fibreglass times associated with
the idea outdoor pools are safer than indoor winding technology. commercial filters
ones where chlorine vapours remains trapped Waterco�s digitally from a number of
inside an enclosed space. controlled filament manufacturers,�
�The more you swim, the higher the risk,� winding machines comments Tony. As a
said Alfred Bernard, a toxicologist at Catholic faultlessly winds result Waterco in 2009
University of Louvain in Brussels, who led the continuous strands of took the decision to
study. �What is new in this study is that we high quality fibreglass increase stock levels of
looked at outdoor pools for the first time.� filament under all commercial filters
Asthma, which affects more than 300 controlled tension to stocked in the UK and
million people worldwide, is the most create a seamless one� now at any one time
common pediatric chronic illness. Symptoms piece vessel with stock holdings are
include wheezing, shortness of breath, refined consistency and between 100-120
coughing and chest tightness. superior quality. commercial filters. �This
The debate will certainly step up this year. Waterco�s internal quality has paid real dividends
New products on the market and traditional control procedures ensures already as in many cases we
views seem likely to be tested but the weight that the structural requisites of have been able to turn orders
of the REACH review document may the product are achieved at every stage of around with in 24 hours where needed.�
overshadow everything. spn
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