We started representing Ultra Pure Water Quality Inc. who
manufacturers Ozone Generators called Automatic Water Cleaners. So we wanted to take some time to explain the
benefits of Ozone treatments and help folks understand how it works because it
can be pretty confusing!
Ultra Pure Automatic Water Cleaners produce the strongest
oxidizer available, (Ozone), to do the oxidation work normally attempted by
chlorine or bromine. It works faster and
is much stronger than chlorine. It also
acts as a coagulation agent which will increase the performance of your filter.
You will lower your chlorine usage by 60% to 70% on your
pool and 80% to 90% on your spa, while lowering the usage of your pH adjusting
chemicals! As you lower the usage of
pool chemicals, the Automatic Water Cleaners pay for themselves while you get
to enjoy a Nature Fresh Bottled Water bathing experience.
By bottled water bathing experience, we mean just that! The bottled water you may be drinking right
now, has been required to go through Ozone treatments by the US EPA. Ozone doesn’t just sanitize, it purifies, leaving you with a healthy,
crystal clear and often times “azure” blue body of water.
Get To Know Ozone
Water sanitation involves three things. First, biocide action or disinfection which is the killing of viruses, bacteria, and algae on contact. The second part of sanitation is Oxidation. Oxidation is the burning or breaking up of nonliving things like organics (lotions, cosmetics, creams, ect) and nitrogen containing compounds (urine and sweat). The last component is Residual; this is the amount of free available biocide in the water that ensures disinfection is complete. Ozone turns into normal oxygen and the cycle is finished.
Water sanitation involves three things. First, biocide action or disinfection which is the killing of viruses, bacteria, and algae on contact. The second part of sanitation is Oxidation. Oxidation is the burning or breaking up of nonliving things like organics (lotions, cosmetics, creams, ect) and nitrogen containing compounds (urine and sweat). The last component is Residual; this is the amount of free available biocide in the water that ensures disinfection is complete. Ozone turns into normal oxygen and the cycle is finished.
Ozone, also known as O3, consists of three oxygen atoms
which make this a very reactive gas, as a normal oxygen molecule has two atoms
(O2). It must be produced on site using
an ozone generator. The two types of
generators are: Ultraviolet (UV) and Corona Discharge (CD).
UV Ozone Generation
UV ozone can be produced by passing ambient air over a UV
lamp. The free oxygen atoms (O) combine
with the other oxygen molecules (O2) from the airstream to form ozone
(O3). These systems cost less than CD
systems because they don’t require special air preparation and cooling systems.
CD Ozone Generation
During this method, ozone is produced with a high voltage electrical
discharge. A controlled spark, called a corona,
splits the oxygen molecules as a prepared feed gas is passed across an air
gap. As the spark splits the oxygen
molecules, nitrogen molecules (N2) present in the airstream split too. The generated nitrogen oxides (NOx) can
combine with moisture in the air to produce nitric acid which can damage the
internal parts of the generator and restrict the flow of ozone. Contaminated parts should be handled with
safety equipment.
A good CD system consists of two or three parts: ozone
generator, air-preparation, and a cooling system. This is better suited for larger water
treatment applications because of the high ozone output and the air preparation
and cooling systems.
Why Choose Ozone Over Other Systems?
Many pool and spa owners will use chemicals like chlorine
and bromine to protect their family from contaminated water; however, chlorine
and bromine produce byproducts like chloramines and trihalomethanes. Ozone will break all of this down & will improve
your family’s swimming experience altogether!
Ozone will eliminate red eyes, green hair, and skin
irritation all caused by pool chemicals.
You won’t have to deal with that “chlorine smell” or take showers
afterwards because you’re already swimming in FRESH water. Ozone is natural and a very environmental
friendly way to keep your pool clean and fresh.
You will virtually eliminate:
· Clarifiers
· Algaecides
· Filter aids
· Scale inhibitors
· Scum line cleaners
· Scents
· Filter degreasers
How It Works
When the pool pump is on, ambient air containing oxygen (O2)
is drawn across our special short wave length UV lamps. The UV emissions breaks the oxygen molecules
into individual oxygen atoms. These
atoms form O3, ozone.
The ozonized air is pulled into the suction side of the pump
as it works. The impeller creates tiny
bubbles and the Ozone is pressurized into the water in the pipe between the
pipe and the filter. The filter acts as
a reaction vessel in which the Ozone breaks down organic compounds (lotions,
oils, ect.) and alters ammonia compounds (urine and sweat) making them unable
to combine with and use up chlorine.
The only added element by the Ozone generator is oxygen,
nothing like chloramines created by using chlorine. Once the process is complete, you’ve simply
added oxygen to your water!
Want to use Ozone? Ask Us How!
For more articles and advice on Ozone, see Ultra Pure’s Source page
Barry Nelson,(August 2008). Ozone’s Role in Pool and Spa Sanitation. Retrieved from http://www.waterquality.net/upload/2008_Ozones_Role_in_Pool.pdf
Deborah Kon, (August 2005). The Power of Ozone. Retrieved from http://www.waterquality.net/upload/fmarticlest/The_Power_of_Ozone_4.pdf
Kon, Deborah. (Date Unavailable). Ozone Q&A. Pool and Spa News. Retrieved from http://www.waterquality.net/upload/fmarticleso/Ozone_Q___A_5.pdf
Ultra Pure. (2012). Product and Parts Book. [Brochure]. Ontario: Ultra Pure Water Quality Inc.
