Does a Fresh Water Pool mean chemical free swimming?
/Is there such thing as a chlorine-free or even chemical-free pool? The short answer for all of us that already have pools is no.
Existing pools need some level of sanitisation to remain in the water at all times to prevent algae and bacteria growth.
Most residential swimming pools use either chlorine (granular, tablets, or liquid) or salt/mineral water chlorinators to produce chlorine.
As our industry diversifies and invests more in research and development, more environmentally and healthy products are now available for pool owners to enjoy.
One such product is the Australian-owned and manufactured Naked NKD1 Ioniser System.
Naked systems require 90% less salt or minerals than traditional pools. Ideal levels of salt/TDS in a Naked pool is as low as 800ppm (compared to 3500-4000ppm of a regular saltwater pool) but once diluted to under 2000ppm you can allow the rest to dilute naturally over time to attain optimal levels.
What is an Ioniser you ask? This clever product combines the minimal sanitation requirement of chlorine with bacteria-fighting copper and the water purification of silver. This eliminates the need for additional chemicals such as stabilizer (Cyanuric acid), chlorine-free oxidisers, and copper-based algaecides. With all other chemical requirements being reduced too, in fact, the only product that you need to add to your pool, between instore water analysis, is Hydrochloric acid.
The innovation that a Naked Hybrid System provides eliminates user error. The unit’s working parameters are directly related to the volume of water your pool holds, so upon installation, the volume of your pool is entered and the manufacturers guarantee that this unit will never over infuse copper into your pool.
The Ancient Greeks found that water kept in silver containers mysteriously purified, and algae didn’t grow in copper water pots. In the late 19th Century, water that was passed through various porous materials impregnated with silver which created positive ions and therefore purifying it. The Naked hybrid swimming pool system utilises a similar concept by releasing silver and copper.
Benefits of a Naked Pool System
Great for Eczema, Psoriasis & asthma sufferers
With the extremely low chemical levels combined with elements the Naked Pools introduces, your pool water will feel softer, be non-irritating, and have no chemical odour with clients likening the water quality to that of a freshwater stream.
Taking into account one in three Australians have some kind of skin condition such as eczema, dermatitis, or suff er from asthma, freshwater systems like Naked Pools, are becoming increasingly more popular.
These systems can also save up to 60% on running costs by being customized to the needs of your swimming pool by reducing the running time and therefore power consumption.
The water has minimal salinity and much fewer chemicals so the backwash water is no longer bad for the environment and could be recycled on your lawn and gardens.
The water will have a less detrimental effect on the pool surfaces and equipment as the water has very minimal corrosive and oxidising chemicals present, reducing the money spent on repairs and replacements over the life of your pool.
So what is The Naked Hybrid System?
The Naked Hybrid System
It is an Ioniser, infusing the pool water with copper and silver to purify with water and eliminate bacteria.
The Naked Hybrid System is made up of a Digital Control Unit which supplies and manages current to the electrode assembly (OXI & ION Cell).
Electrolysis passes through the Copper and Silver anodes, releasing the ions into the water. The Silver disinfects the water, controlling any bacteria and the Copper prevents algae growth.
The digital unit regulates the required amount of Copper and Silver so as to prevent over-dosing of the pool which can cause staining of the pool surface.
In addition, oxidisation is used as water passes over the Titanium plates, producing a small almost untraceable amount of chlorine, ensuring organic matter and other contaminants are eliminated from the water.
The Naked Pool system will work with any type of new pool and can be retrofitted to existing pools and spas.
Naked Swim NKD1 Product information
Suits any size of pool
Ioniser with low salt/mineral oxidiser
Tariff 33 compatible
Chlorine level 1.5ppm
pH level 7.2 - 7.6
Total Alkalinity 90 - 120
Stabiliser level required is 0!
Calcium level 150 - 250ppm
Copper level 0.2 - 0.4
Ideal TDS 500ppm - 700ppm
Warranty:
3 years on the Power Pack, Oxidiser Cell, Ioniser Rods, In-field warranty support.
YOU DO NOT NEED TO ADD:
Stabilizer, copper based products, flocculants, pH Increaser (like Soda-ash) or granular chlorines
* Filter media can only be sand or glass
** Only use liquid chlorine when required
***Naked Swim not kept in stock – order as required
Naked Swim NKD1 in-store display at rode pools the gap
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