Disinfection:
As you are well aware there are many nasty bugs and diseases that can develop in a untreated body of water. Most of which come from bathers them selves using it! There for there are Australian standards and guidelines to follow to disinfect all swimming pools to maintain a safe and healthy environment. There are Australian standards AS3633 required primary saturation levels set by the APVMA for private swimming pools that state 120-160 ppm for pools. The “only” APVMA approved primary saturation is chlorine and bromine. This is mainly due to the ability of the chlorine or bromine to remain in the water for a length of time.
All other types of disinfection are considered secondary and” not approved as a sole disinfection method”.. Public aquatic facilities are required to have a secondary disinfection method as standard!
So this requirement has people using a combination of disinfection methods to obtain their required safe but soothing water feel and taste. Now days you would be crazy not to get a system that is self dosing and level self monitoring, as this is where the troubles can start if you don’t.
PRIMARY METHODS:
Salt Chlorinator:
A salt chlorinator transforms the bags of salt crystals you manually dissolve into the water and turns it into chlorine gas via an electric charge between the cell plates. The standard salinity level in a pool is typically around 2700-3400 ppm. Ocean salt levels are typically around 35,000 ppm so its nowhere near the same. The dissolved salt/magnesium/mineral crystals in the water, which you choose to add to your water for desired taste and feel, can last up to 6 months without topping up. so essentially you are manufacturing your own chlorine without a cost!
Low Output Salt Chlorinator:
There are now low output salt chlorinators that can run the salinity level as low as 950ppm which can be a fantastic option for indoor pools because obviously the salt is corrosive in the air and can damage metal components within the room and also for those trying to get to the freshest water possible. Also the dissolved salt/magnesium/mineral crystals in the water can last up to 6 months without topping up. so essentially you are manufacturing your own chlorine without a cost!
Liquid Chlorine:
Liquid chlorine with a dosing system is a slightly cheaper popular choice for indoor pools but requires drums of liquid chlorine to be monitored and topped up. Having the correct amount of chlorine in the water at all times using the dosing system is a pleasant swimming option that many people turn away from simply because they have had a bad experience with an “over chlorinated” pool.
SECONDARY METHODS:
Ironizer:
UV Ozone:
Corona Discharge Ozone:
Duel Ozone:
