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Swimming Pool Chemicals | Spa Chemicals | Hot Tub Chemicals
Algaecides
As you might expect – Algaecides are used to combat the growth of algae
in your pool or spa water. Swimming pool algae are small, often
unicellular, and either float freely in the water colouring it green,
or coat the sides of the pool with a green or brownish film.
Balance
“Balance” refers to water balance. It is essential to maintain the
correct water balance to create the right conditions for bather
comfort, chemical efficiency and equipment protection. The main
criteria affecting water balance are calcium hardness and pH (the level
of acidity/alkalinity). Treatments such as chlorine can also affect
water balance.
Cleaning Products
To clean the pool water, the fabric of the pool itself and areas
surrounding the pool.
Dispensers and Dosing Equipment
When
ever you use chemicals – for what ever application – they will only
work and produce the expected results if they are dosed in the correct
proportions. It is not always easy – or practical to achieve the
correct dosage levels by manual means. In those instances, equipment is
available to provide safe and effective dosage.
Flocculents
Swimming pools and spas
will always attract small particles of dust and other suspended matter
from the atmosphere and surrounding environment. These particles can
collect and increase to a level where they cause damage or malfunction
by eroding or fouling important equipment such as circulation pumps.
Flocculents are chemicals which coagulate very small suspended
particles together into larger particles which can be more easily
removed by the pool or spa filtration equipment.
Sanitisers
Sanitisers are chemicals
that actually kill bacteria growing in your pool or spa waters which
might otherwise grow to a level which could be a hazard to health.
This group of chemicals takes a number of forms which can be applied as
one off or continuous doses to suit any application or size of
installation.
Test Kits
As stated above in the
Equipment section, chemicals will only work and produce the expected
results if they are dosed in the correct proportions. What ever the
method of dosing you are using to apply the chemicals, you should
always back this up with regular testing of the swimming pool or spa
water to ensure that the ideal chemical conditions are maintained at
all times.
Summary
If you are new to the swimming
pool or spa world, all the above may seem somewhat daunting to you.
Don’t be put off! Our on-line service supplying the complete treatment
package to your door ensures that you can concentrate on what is most
important to you – enjoying your pool or spa and having the reassurance
that you are maintaining the safest environment for you, your family
and friends in the simplest and most effective way.
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