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Total Alkalinity (TA):
1. The total Alkalinity is a measurement of all the alkalis in your pool water such as Carbonates, Bicarbonates and Hydroxides, and their ability
to resist change in the pH.
2. When adjusted within the acceptable levels, TA acts as a pH buffer, resisting rapid changes to pH. The recommended TA level of your pool
is from 75 to 170ppm depending on the pool finish. A typical level is in the 80 ppm range.
Calcium Hardness:
1. This test is ignored frequently, but is very important for the proper maintenance of your pool.
2. The hardness of your pool water is very important in controlling scale and the corrosive effects of water. A low calcium level may cause pool
water to become corrosive, even if the pH is within its recommended range. A telltale sign of this is a build up of calcium deposits inside
your Chlorine Generator Cell
3. A high calcium level may cause pool water to deposit scale even if the pH is within its recommended range.
4. Generally a level of 50 to 200ppm is recommended, with a level of 100ppm considered ideal.
Nitrates:
There should be no nitrates in your pool water. Most often Nitrates are associated with fertilizers. A high level of nitrates may cause a higher than
normal demand on Chlorine, often lowering the Chlorine level down to zero. This is not a common problem.
NOTE: THE OZONE SYSTEM WILL PRECIPITATE ANY NITRATES.
Metals:
Certain metals may either stain the pool and/or cause chlorine levels to decrease. If testing shows a presence of metals in your pool, consult a pool
professional for methods of removal. OZONE WILL REMOVE IRON AND MANGANESE FROM WATER.
NOTE: THE OZONE SYSTEM WILL PRECIPITATE ANY METALS, HELPING TO SOLVE THIS WATER QUALITY ISSUE
CYANURIC ACID – CHLORINE STABILIZER
1. The sun’s ultraviolet light breaks down the Chlorine in your pool’s water within approximately 2 hours, and therefore the pool’s water content
requires, particularly in sunny climates, the use of Chlorine stabilizers.
2. The Prozone Ozonator/Salt Generator System has been developed to be a chlorine stabilizer, and is sized to be used in accordance with
your pool systems requirements.
3. Either a cyanuric acid system, or the Prozone Ozonator/Salt Generating system, when used in the pool water to achieve levels of between
50 to 80ppm, will effectively reduce the breakdown of Chlorine by UV light.
