Every day there seems to be a new application popping up to make our lives a bit more fun or in some cases, a little easier. In this case, the arduous task of taking care of our swimming pool now has a new application. This application can be run from our PC, iPod, iPhone or even our iPad.
For a while we have been able to purchase automated chemical management systems for our residential swimming pools. These systems are similar to the ones that are used in commercial pools, hotels, housing complexes and even water parks. They are programmable chemical feeders that will automatically dispense chemicals into to the pool to help keep it clean, clear and safe to use.
We all know how important it is to have a suitable swimming environment for our bathers and now this process is simpler. For example, let’s use the Pentair IntelliChem™ as an example. This system has a sensing device that will test the water for pH and ORP (Oxidation-Reduction Potential). ORP monitors the effectiveness of the sanitizer. The level of sanitizer in the pool must be maintained in order to keep bathers comfortable. At the same time the pH level of the water needs to be maintained to make sure the sanitizer is working effectively. You do not want any of the chemicals to damage the equipment or build up scale on the interior of the pool, and you can see how difficult this may be for someone to properly maintain their pool water. Automation to the rescue!
Okay, to put this in the simplest terms, after the water passes though the filter, it is directed to the flow cell where the pH and the ORP are tested. The IntelliChem system is already programmed with the ideal chemical readings that the swimming pool should meet. The system, by way of an algorithm (a mathematical equation) determines if your pool water is in balance. (For more information on this algorithm search the internet for Langelier Saturation Index.) Based on the final reading, the system knows whether your pool needs to add any chemicals. The needed chemicals are then added by the automatic chemical feeder.
If the pH registers high, muriatic acid will be added and if the chlorine is out of whack it will also be adjusted. If you are running a salt system the Pentair IntelliChlor® will calculate the adjustments needed to keep the pool water properly sanitized.
The great part about this is now there are applications that you can install on your PC, iPod, iPhone or even your iPad to monitor your pool from anywhere. Some of these applications even allow you to control your heater, lights and other devices in your backyard oasis.
Be sure to ask one of our Design Consultants how you can get a free iPad for your new swimming pool. :-)
Happy Monday!
By: Sharon Davidson
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