Unit Component Information

Chemistry Controllers

A chemistry controller usually will automate the process of testing the water for Chlorine and pH and will adjust these levels based upon pre-programmed “set Points” that are entered into the units programming. Manual testing is still required.

Benefits are:

• reduced maintenance – For facilities operating their pools “manually”  the pool operator must be constantly check chemical levels, and adjustment Chlorine and pH manually; a time consuming process.
• increased water quality with consistent monitoring/corrections – there is a valid mantra about dosing chemicals;“use less chemicals more often, and more chemicals less often”This is the primary function of the chemistry controller. It takes readings constantly, and, as soon as it starts to detect that a trend is forming, it will take corrective action. It will also dose the appropriate chemicals in very small regulated doses  with small doses of chemical keeping the chemical swings to a minimal, resulting in more finite control than an operator would have time for.
• automatic data logging (to supplement hand test logs) –most chemistry controllers allow for data logging. This is immensely helpful when trying to track pool trends throughout the week and during “off hours”.
• 24/7 monitoring of the pool – most controllers today offer remote monitoring by sending emails when there are alarms for high/low pH, chlorine, temp. and lack of flow.  This feature has become very popular with pool operators and maintenance staff who cannot be at the pool all day, or, who are on-call over the weekend.

Chlorine Generators

Chlorine Generators are mechanical devices that, utilizing the process of Electrolysis break down a mild level of NaCL (salt) mixed in a solution of pool water into 100% Free Available Chlorine – Ordinary Chlorine that comes from a container has to be stabilized, for transportation and shelf life. Liquid Chlorine is about 12 % chlorine while granular or tablet Chlorine is about 60+% available Chlorine The naturally produced chlorine that is made with a chlorine generator is 100% Free Available Chlorine, and because of the recycling process of the salt in the water, you will not “run out” of chlorine.

Benefits of using these devices are:

• on demand production – correctly “sized” chlorine generators, are able to produce the enough chlorine to keep up with the “demand” due to bather load.
• greener – reduced on site chemical storage of chemicals , therefore there is reduced need for the mass production of chlorine at a factory trucks to transport the chlorine, and packaging to store the chlorine on shelves. The use of chlorine generators results in less waste and consumption of resources, making your facility more environmentally friendly and effectively more “green”.
• active “cleaning” of water as it passes through an energized Electrolytic cell, breaking down other compounds in the water,  such as Chloramines, oils and bather waste aiding the filtration system and increasing overall water clarity.
• cost effective –because the salt is recycled, over and over, and due to the low cost of salt the cost to operate a chlorine generator is effectively, the cost of electricity. There is a cost of cell replacement over the systems life span, but compared to the ever rising cost of ordinary  chlorine the  ROI (return on investment)  is typically quite attractive.
• bather attraction – it is  common knowledge that the resulting water from these devices is softer, and more gentle on the eyes, skin and hair of bathers. In fact Chlorine Generators are the most popular residential pool product in US history