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is in place. It offers a range of floating chemical dispensers, as well as the self-contained ‘FROG’ – ‘water treatment centre’.
The ‘FROG’ does not use electricity and is installed as an in-line cleaner with no need for extra plumbing. It provides the added advantage of having a ready mixed mineral reservoir capable of holding Trichlor tablets for a low level chlorine back-up. The company’s Swimmer range of more traditional products offers a straightforward approach to getting the pool water prepared. There’s the Swimmer Filter Cleaner which is a pre- season filter cleaner to cleanse the filter media, a Swimmer Algae Destroyer which eliminates any winter build-up of algae in the pool water and finally Swimmer Tidemark Cleaner – inhibiting the potential for metals and minerals naturally found in the water to stain pool interior surfaces and damage pool equipment.
If a whole pool area needs some after-winter attention Golden Coast has ‘303 PFC’, a patio furniture cleaner that safely soaks in and lifts soils and stains so they can be wiped off or rinsed away. Golden Coast’s brand of Swimmer Chemical line up includes a starter pack for above-ground pools. The pack includes a 500g pack of chlorine granules; 500g pH increasers and 750g pH de- creasers, 500g algaecide and 50 insta-test strips to check water quality.
To counteract the effects of contaminants that lead to hazy water, yet allowing the pool or spa to be used an hour after treatment, Golden Coast has introduced a shock-dose ‘Swimmer Oxidiser’ and ‘Spa Refresh’.
SO WHAT SHOULD YOU BE AIMING AT FOR YOUR NEW SEASON WATER QUALITY?
Maintain pH levels within the ideal range 7.2-7.6. If the level is not in this range, keep adjusting till you reach it
Keep free chlorine residuals in the 1- 3mg/l (ppm) range. Shock or oxidising the water either weekly or fortnightly with a maximum of 10mg/l (ppm) for a full shock treatment
Always check the wind direction before broadcasting a chemical on the water surface.
Repeat dose/application if necessary to achieve desired level
After shock treatment, allow the chlorine to drop below 5mg/l before bathing recommences, and in any event wait for at least 30 minutes
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There are three larger packs sizes of calcium hypochlorite granules at 10kg, 25kg and 40kg, whilst for the first time the Swimmer range includes ‘Flowmore’ calcium hypochlorite tablets, also available in 10kg and 25kg packs.
AUTOMATED IONISATION SYSTEM PROVIDES THE ALTERNATIVE VIEW Fully automated ionisation systems are set to appeal to more pool owners this spring than ever before.
As an option to chlorine systems ionisation has been around for many years but is now becoming more popular and in demand.
Aligator Systems, based in Colchester, Essex, has targeted new dealers to use their system which has been upgraded to be fully automated. The ionisation system allows the pool owner to reduce chlorine by up to 80%, sanitising the swimming pool with copper and stop the growth in algae and silver to eliminate bacteria. These two natural elements that keep a pool free from algae and bacteria make it perfect for children and allergy sufferers. The automated system reduces pool down time, maintenance, and gives measurable cost saving on chemicals. The intelligent system will also tell you when the electrodes need attention or changing and you have the facility to programme the pool size in gallons or litres.
PoolSan is a chlorine-free water additive that is hypo-allergenic and non-corrosive and which has recently become the popular choice for high profile hotel pool managers. It uses traditional
chemistry with a ionic aqueous solution containing copper, silver, zinc, aluminium, gold, manganese, nitrogen and iron, a combination which eliminates the need for chlorine, algaecides and flocculents. These ions bring about a change in the enzyme processes of algae and bacteria, breaking down their DNA structure and cell walls. These charged particles then flock together so they can be trapped more effectively by the filter. The ions maintain a stable residual in the water until they are used up by this process, and the product has a lower toxicity than chemicals such as chlorine or bromine. It is also possible to swim in the water immediately after the additive has been applied, as it does not need time to dissipate in the manner of traditional chlorine treatment. PoolSan can improve the quality of the water whilst reducing the exposure of swimmers to chlorine, which some consider to be an irritant.
PoolSan’s manufacturers also consider that it has a distinct advantage to owners and operators opening up their pools in spring, as it retains a residual level of sanitiser over the colder months. This means that the water stays algae-free, requiring only a top-up before the pool is used once again.
Other alternatives available include PoolSafe’s AquaKlear electronic water treatment system, which will help reduce cleaning time and provides a number of additional benefits, including less chlorine use, reduced backwashing and the elimination of the need for coagulants. spn
i FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
F ALIGATOR ( 01206 543485 :
www.aligator.com F ARCH WATER ( 01977 714100 :
www.fi-clor.co.uk F CPC ( 0871 222 9082 :
www.cpc-chemicals.co.uk F CERTIKIN INTERNATIONAL ( 01993 778855 :
www.certikin.co.uk F FILA UK ( 01584 877286 :
www.filachim.com F GOLDEN COAST ( 01271 378100 :
www.goldenc.com F POOLSAN DIRECT ( 020 8500 4847 :
www.poolsandirect.co.uk F TOPLINE ( 01323 440760 :
www.topline.uk.net
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