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The Advantage of Chlorine Gas
Swimming pool water needs to be chemically treated to keep it safe and
appealing. Chlorine is the chemical of choice because it is the most effective
in consistently destroying harmful bacteria, pathogens, algae
and other organic material in water. There is no process available in the world
that is as completely effective as chlorination.
Typically, swimming pools are treated with chlorine compounds -
liquids, tablets, granules or powders that are formulated by mixing pure
chlorine (a gas) and other salts and solids. When added to water, they dissolve
back into their original forms, releasing the chlorine component to disinfect
your pool. The remaining salts and other inert ingredients then accumulate in
the pool water, along with other normally occurring dissolved solids. This
increase in total dissolved solids (TDS) is commonly
called "hardening" - the buildup of inorganic material in your water.
There is only one method of chlorination that does not promote the
hardening of your pool water - the use of pure gas chlorine. Gas chlorine does
not add any unwanted solids to your pool; and is the most efficient way to
sanitize your pool water. It is the premier water sanitizing agent. Not only
does it effectively kill algae and bacteria, but it quickly destroys other
compounds in the water that cause unpleasant odors, and skin and eye irritation.
(Details follow under "Eye Irritation - Its Not the Chlorine")
Professional application is another advantage. Pure gas chlorine can
only be used by specially qualified service firms who maintain an EPA
registration for their product, and an EPA license on their repackaging
facilities. Gas chlorine cannot be purchased "over-the counter" by
either pool owners or non-qualified pool services. The specially qualified firms
that are allowed to use gas chlorine in residential swimming pools provide the
pool owner a service that includes balancing of pH and alkalinity in addition to
chlorination. This total chemical care package relieves the pool owner from
having to handle and store pool sanitizing chemicals in or around their homes.
Sophisticated Chemistry that Works for You
Pure
gas chlorination works for you in many ways. First, it keeps your pool safe and
sanitary in the same efficient manner that makes it the number one water
purifier in the world. Second, it is a stand-alone sanitizer and oxidizer,
proving very effective at keeping your pool free from the buildup of undesirable
bacteria infestations and algae blooms. Third, it greatly reduces the rate at
which your pool water hardens since it does not contain additional compounded
materials. Not only does this mean your pool water looks and tastes better, it
also may reduce the frequency of draining to reduce excessive hardness levels.
Fourth, gas chlorine, as a very potent oxidizer, can actually improve water
clarity and extend filter cycles as it readily destroys impurities and bacteria
that would otherwise cloud water and clog filters.
You can see that there are tangible benefits and cost savings over the
long term for the pool that is professionally treated with gas chlorine. The
proven performance of this sophisticated chemistry does work for you.
Effective Chlorination
The
chemistry of chlorination of pool water is still a widely misunderstood process.
Time after time, many people mistakenly blame chlorine for a multitude of
problems - from eye irritation to green hair. One of the most common problems in
water treatment is the fact that most people, including some pool services,
simply don't add enough chlorine to their water. This stems from the myth that "too
much chlorine" will cause problems. Pool owners will often undertreat
their pools, and then have to resort to expensive treatments to correct algae
infestations, cloudy water, or unsanitary conditions that result. Higher
chlorine residuals are not harmful, as most pool owners are led to believe. In
fact, higher chlorine residuals often eliminate most pool chemical complaints!
Effective chlorination requires the addition of enough chlorine to do
the immediate job of sanitizing and oxidizing, and then to provide enough
residual to satisfy future demand. Gas chlorine provides effective chlorination.
Of course, no water treatment is complete without adequate filtration,
circulation, and maintenance.
GAS CHLORINE FACTS
- Gas chlorine sanitizes most of our residential water supplies and protects
drinking water from deadly diseases like cholera and typhoid
- All chlorine compounds (bleach, tablets, powders, etc.) are made from gas
chlorine
- Chlorine is not a synthetic product - it is one of earth's most common and
useful naturally occurring elements, and it is the building block for the modern
chemical industry
- Gas chlorine has one of the finest safety records in the chemical industry
- Gas chlorine is available only to pool service companies that meet strict
registration and licensing requirements, which are not necessary for other
chlorine products - a major reason for gas chlorine's outstanding safety record
Safe, Professional and Proven Water Treatment
The
use of gas chlorination in swimming pools dates back to the mid 1950's and was
introduced by chemists and chemical engineers who sought to solve their own
backyard pool problems. This unique service has grown and today hundreds of
thousands of pool owners enjoy the benefits of pure gas chlorination, provided
by specially qualified firms throughout the nation.
The system is safe and approved by the Federal EPA, which issues the
product registration and site licences for these service companies. In addition
to other state and local agencies, the system is also recognized by the Chlorine
Institute, and the National Spa and Pool Institute (NSPI), as well as other
pertinent pool industry trade associations.
For more information on pure gas chlorination, please contact:
The National Association of Gas Chlorinators (NAGC)
30575 Trabuco Canyon Road, Suite 105
Trabuco Canyon, CA 92678-1058
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or just ask us.
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