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January 30, 2020Biguande PHMB PolyHexaMethylene Biguanide is a non-chlorine bactericide developed for use in private swimming pools. It is not recommended for use in pools fitted with an ozone device. Special versions exist for spa/hot tub use.…Continue Read -
January 09, 2020Bromine In Swimming Pools Bromine is like chlorine in the way that it will kill the bacteria and harmful chemicals, but bromine and chlorine react in different ways in swimming pool water. Bromine Is used more to sanitize spas and hot…Continue Read -
December 11, 2019Here is how you would test for the different types of chlorine with DPD 1 & 3 Tablets( Free and Combined Chlorine) in water. Free Available Chlorine The DPD No. 1 tablet, which contains the NN Diethyl p…Continue Read -
October 24, 2019What is Total Dissloved Solids (TDS)? This is the sum of the dissloved compounds-hardness salts. treatment chemicals e.c.t. in the water. Its importance has been recognised over the years as giving an indication as to whether the pool…Continue Read -
September 18, 2019DPD Method For Ozone What is Ozone? This is a toxic gas and conesquently in larger installtions, must been removed from the water before it is returned to the pool after treatment. But in spa pools,…Continue Read -
June 27, 2019Water Treatment for Hot Tubs- The Basics Water Treatment for Hot Tubs It’s important to ensure that the water in your hot tub is clear, clean and hygienically safe, this is because there could be harmful…Continue Read -
June 17, 2019Calcium Hardness In Pool Water Calcium Hardness is another imporarnt test that you need to keep your water balanced(the other two being pH & total alkalinity). So when you are testing for calcium hardness you will be measuring how…Continue Read -
June 04, 2019How To Use Pool Test Strips? These days test strips are becoming more popular to use than photometers or liquid test kits. This is because they are quicker and easy to use as you will not need to mess around with adding drops of…Continue Read -
May 28, 2019How to use the Lovibond Scuba II Pool Tester ? Here are 10 simple steps on how to use the Lovibond Scuba II Pool Tester 1. To switch the unit On press the ON/OFF button.Continue Read -
May 28, 2019What is Total Alkalinity? Total Alkalinity is the measurement of the concentration of all alkaline substance that dissolve in water. Total alkalinity is used as a measure of how much alkaline there is…Continue Read