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A Review of Swimming Pool Sanitization Methods

- February 27, 2022

A Review of Swimming Pool Sanitization Methods Many homeowners struggle while trying to select sanitization systems for their swimming pools because they have many options to choose from. The truth is: no single system is best. Different swimming pools call for different systems. You should therefore consider a number of variables when selecting a sanitization system, including initial costs, maintenance costs, maintenance tasks, climate, and number of swimmers. In this article, I briefly discuss five popular swimming pool sanitization methods and list advantages and disadvantages of each. Chlorine Chlorine has historically been the most widely-used chemical for swimming pool sanitization, though several alternative sanitation methods have recently gained popularity. It kills bacteria by undergoing a simple chemical reaction. In this chemical reaction, chlorine breaks down into hypochlorous acid and hypochlorite ions, which then oxidize bacteria until they are neutralized or destroyed

Why UV could be a better Sanitizer?

- February 27, 2022

UV-C light is a very powerful germicide. It deactivates and renders harmless waterborne pathogens that are completely unaffected by chlorine based disinfectants. Examples of dangerous pathogens (viruses and cysts) neutralized by UV-C light are Cryptosporidium parvum and Giardia lamblia; chlorine will not affect these. UV-C is effective against all microorganisms for example also the Pseudomonas, papillomavirus and e-coli. A secondary disinfectant must be added to the water to ensure that the water actually in the pool is disinfectant as well as disinfected. The most commonly used secondary disinfectants are chlorine based chemicals. UV-C kills destroys the chloramines (The smell of pool water changes to better. This is because of the lack of chloramines in the pool). As a by-product of the disinfection process, chlorine combines with bathers’ body fluids in the pool water and form chloramines. Chloramines are unpleasant substances that cause eye, skin and nose irritation, breathing d

More Reasons for You to Dive into Pool which is a Great Calorie Burner

- June 02, 2019

More Reasons for You to Dive into Pool which is a Great Calorie Burner Looking to brief up your exercise routine? Bored with the gym? Hit the pool instead. Swimming is an amazing calorie burner: Depending on things like gender, body type, and weight, hitting the pool for an hour can burn almost 1,000 calories! 1. Swimming is a low-impact exercise Some popular forms of exercise, like running, can be hard on the joints. Not so with swimming—this exercise burns calories , but at the same time, it’s low-impact enough that astronauts use underwater training to simulate zero-gravity space conditions. This makes swimming an ideal form of exercise for seniors, people recovering from injuries, and people with conditions such as arthritis that make them particularly vulnerable to joint damage. 2. Swimming is also a great whole-body workout You may not feel like you’re working hard as sunshine spills on your face and cool pool water laps against your skin. But swimming is defini

Rain and your skimmer box

- August 22, 2018

So it is raining, which is good for the farmers and topping up your pool. However, did you know if your pool is too full, it may stop your skimmer box from working? It is recommended you have your water level between one-third and one-half up the skimmer box opening. If the level it higher is may slow or even stop debris being pulled into the skimmer box through the plate or valve , meaning floating debris will be left on your pool water surface. Please ensure you check your water level regularly, even during winter, and drain or backwash to ensure your pool surface is bug and dirt free.