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SPN AUG 2010 CommercialPools GRANTA SCHOOL’S SYSTEM FOLLOWS


CURRENT UV TREND FOR COMMERCIAL POOLS how easy UV systems are to operate and their low running and maintenance costs.” Ultraviolet treatment is an ideal solution


The well known Granta School in


Cambridge has replaced its existing ozone system with an atg UV ultraviolet system for its special needs hydrotherapy facility – as a solution for improving water quality and enhancing disinfection. The school took the decision due to the


high capital running costs and a number of operational issues. In comparison a simple, automatic


process that cannot be overdosed, lowers capital costs and performs the same oxidation and disinfection tasks at a fraction of ozone’s running costs. The Granta School project was managed


and installed by H20 Servicing Ltd (www.h2oservicing.co.uk), specialists in swimming pool design, refurbishment, service and maintenance. H20 installed an atg UV Inline ECL dual lamp system, which had been designed and manufactured in Wigan to client specifications on bather load and pool size. The atg system features an automatic


wiper to prevent the build-up of deposits on the quartz tube, protective strainer baskets, half to full power for increased efficiency during periods of low usage and UV monitoring to ensure the systems consistently run at an optimum level. Site Manager Joanna Clarke said; “The


UV system has had a tremendous impact on our water quality. We have had many issues relating to the complexity of our previous ozone system, including some safety concerns. What’s most impressive is


for improving swimming pool water and air quality. Using high output UVC lamp technology, atg UV’s ultraviolet treatment systems break down problem chloramines, resulting in a more pleasant and inviting leisure environment for customers, reducing ‘Red Eye’, skin irritations and chlorine smells. The elimination of chloramines also


produces crystal clear, sparkling water and vastly reduces the need for taxing shock treatments and backwashes. UV systems for larger commercial pools are set to become the norm rather than the exception. The impacts of the UV system have been


felt beyond the immediate issue of swimmer comfort. Pools which make the switch to UV find there has been a huge reduction in the amount of dilution water required. And when they take into account the increase in visitors combined with the reduction in costs for water, lost energy and chemicals, the savings are often considerable. The main purpose for installing the


systems was to control chloramines, which are responsible for the distinctive, and at times overwhelming,


associated with indoor chlorinated pools. i for fUrTHEr INforMATIoN


F ATG UV ( 01942 216161 : www.atguv.com


‘chlorine’ smell “Through a mix of planned maintenance,


efficient operation by trained staff and good housekeeping we have helped the client reduce their call out costs by 35%. This is a considerable saving during tough economic times and is a contributing factor to the chain’s success. “The programme is a schedule of visits once a


month, where various assessments are undertaken around the pool plant and wet-side area. By ensuring all plant is running at peak loading will help reduce energy consumption and will prolong the life of the equipment. Also ensuring aging plant is renewed before it breaks down will cut out facility downtime, which can be a huge inconvenience to the customer. Routine/planned preventative maintenance is always far too low on the priority list. We are still in the ‘fix it when it breaks’ culture which in the long run is more costly. “Having fully trained staff who understand the


functionality of the plant room is also key. A well maintained pool plant is a more efficient pool plant, the more staff training/awareness the better your facilities will be. Knowing how to do a simple task such as hoovering the pool or cleaning the scum line will keep your pool aesthetically pleasing to the customer and potential members.” We can see a trend developing in the industry


where our clients are moving more towards planned preventative maintenance and staff training programmes. Pool operators have been forced to look at controlling costs and these initiatives seem to be an effective solution. The new coalition Government’s targets to


dramatically cut costs by up to 25% means that leisure facilities are bound to be a target. A record number of local authority swimming pools face closure with councils unable to find the budgets to make essential repairs.


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