Poolsan uses ionisation as the basis
for its chemistry. However, unlike previous copper and silver
ionisation systems and products, PoolSan is a highly developed
and innovative product that is effective in commercial sites. There
are actually two different products making up the PoolSan operating
system, PoolSan and PoolSan Regenerator. Both are totally
chlorine free and safer to handle than chlorine and acid. It
is essential that both components are used together as per the
guidelines to ensure the efficiency of the system against bacteria.
The first UK based test was at the ISRM certificated Leatherhead
Leisure Centre. Water sanitised solely by PoolSan was tested
on a weekly basis during the two year public trial and the results
of the testing carried out by an independent health protection
laboratory showed it to consistently meet the BSI Code of Practise
PAS39:2003 — Management of Public Swimming Pools throughout the
testing period.
PoolSan has also been subjected to testing in various other countries
prior to being approved for use. The Norwegian Institute
for Public Health approved PoolSan as a total replacement for chlorine
in public pools and spas following a testing programme there. The
Spanish authorities approved PoolSan as a pool additive in October
2008 and water disinfected by PoolSan is subject to regular bacteriological
testing at pools both in the UK and other countries.
It's relatively simple. Existing
chlorine does not need to be removed from the pool nor does the
pool need to be drained. We install a PoolSan dosing unit
and if possible re-use your chlorine day tank to dose PoolSan Regnerator.
The PoolSan dosing unit is approx 30cm square and is fixed to the
wall. The
PoolSan is dosed from a five litre tank also wall mounted. The
changeover and training normally takes one day during which time
the pool remains open.
PoolSan can work in conjunction with
ozone and UV systems, replacing chlorine as the residual sanitiser.
However, given the cost of running and maintaining such systems,
our clients normally choose to run PoolSan alone and no longer
use ozone or UV in their pool.
At the recommended dosage levels the
water will be tasteless, odourless and not irritate or dry the
skin or eyes. Costumes are not damaged by it and it is non-corrosive.
PoolSan is very effective in spas.
Because it does not evaporate, it provides a steady residual sanitiser
and can resolve problems if a spa is prone to fluctuations and
swings.
Generally pH correction, although as
PoolSan and Regenerator together reduce the pH, often only pH
Plus although this does depend on your incoming water — hard
water areas may still require an occasional dose of pH Minus. PoolSan
will eliminate the need for an algaecide. If you currently
use a flocculant in your filter, we recommend you continue with
that. You will still need to monitor and control total alkalinity,
calcium hardness and TDS levels.
Generally no — PoolSan works
with most filters and, due to its de-scaling properties, can extend
the life of filter material. Balance tanks also generally stay
cleaner below the water line with PoolSan. However, your
normal cleaning schedule and maintenance should be adhered to and
if a balance tank clean or filter medium change is due, it should
be done prior to conversion.
Not dangerous or potentially fatal
like an overdose of traditional pool chemicals could be. If a significant
excess of PoolSan (more than two or three times the recommended
amount) is accidentally dosed into a pool, the worst effect will
could be a temporary blue/green tinge to the pool or costumes and
treated hair. Washing will remove this. A very significant level
of Regenerator, once again at least double or triple the recommended
maximum, can give the water a slight yellowish tinge and an weak
aroma. Backwashing normally resolves this very quickly.
As PoolSan doesn't evaporate, it is
very effective in outdoor pools, particularly those in full sun.
Operational procedures are as for indoor pools.
PoolSan is not as cheap as chlorine
— not much is — but the financial benefits outweigh the increased
cost for our clients. We offer fixed rate chemical contracts to
assist in budgeting and minimise any extra cost.
