Ozone & UV Systems Reduce Chemical Use by 60-90% and Remove Unpleasant Chlorine Smells Ozone & UV sanitation provides you with the cleanest, clearest water available for pools and spas, with a reduction in chlorine use that translates into less money, less time balancing water chemistry, fresher water and reduced environmental impact. These systems produce and release extremely powerful antimicrobial oxidizing agents that are much more powerful than chlorine and kill up to 99.9% of bacteria, viruses, algae and moulds (including E-Coli & Cyptosporidium); yet they are 100% environmentally friendly. UV & Ozone allow users to dramatically lower the Chlorine level to the barest minimum, and the systems also kill the chlorine byproducts (chloramines) which are responsible for the strong unpleasant chlorine smells and skin/eye irritations. UV & Ozone can also be used on other chemical dosing systems such as Active Oxygen, Salt Chlorination, Baquacil and Bromine. What is Ozone and how does it work? Ozone (O³), also known as active oxygen, is a naturally occurring element. Just as the ozone in the earth’s atmosphere protects us from the sun’s harmful rays, ozone in your pool protects you from all known microorganisms, including bacteria and viruses in the water. It reduces traditional chemical (chlorine/bromine) use by up to 90%, therefore reducing overall chemical costs. Ozone won’t irritate your eyes, dry your skin, or fade swimwear. It even destroys oils, solids and other contaminants in the water, without causing any harmful by products. Eclipse Eclipse Discharge Ozone Generators feature ‘plug and play’ operation, meaning they are easily installed by your pool professional, and are also easy to maintain. These can be installed in new and existing pools and are designed for simple and reliable operation. They are connected to your main electrical system, so each time your circulation turns on, ozone will automatically be introduced into the water, keeping your water clean, clear & perfectly refreshing. UV Systems UV Systems have similar benefits to Ozone systems but differ slightly as they directly kill microorganisms by radiation generated from Medium or High UV-C Lamps. UV-C radiation destroys the genetic structure of micro-organisms and inhibits their ability to multiply, rendering them harmless. Bacteria and viruses in the water, air and on surfaces are effectively inactivated. An important advantage of UV-C radiation is its ability to eliminate viruses permanently; which cannot be done by conventional chlorination processes. UV Systems are becoming very popular for Commercial Swimming Pools due to the dramatic chemical savings and disinfection benefits. However, domestic systems are also available. Please contact the office for further details.