Electronic Water Purification
Carefree Clearwater, Ltd.
Automation is a fast growing trend in our society. It has given us more time to enjoy our
lifestyles while streamlining some of the workload. Now more than ever before pool and spa
owners are looking for alternatives. Technology does exist that makes pools more enjoyable
and easier to upkeep.
Less than two decades ago, automatic pool vacuums first came out. Today you probably won't
find a pool without an automatic vacuum. Why work at vacuuming your pool when you can let a
robot do it! The same goes for sanitizing a pool. Why work daily at dosing and handling
chemicals when it can be done automatically with the Carefree Clearwater system using safe
mineral ions.
Copper and silver have been used for centuries to sanitize water. Copper is a well know
algicide and silver is a powerful bactericide. In the ancient Greek civilization, the royalty
used to drink from silver goblets and their water was stored in silver urns in order to
purify their drinking water. As the pioneer settlers moved west across the American continent,
they insured safe drinking water by putting silver coins in their barrels of water and milk.
In the 1960's, NASA developed an electrolytic silver ionizer to purify the astronauts drinking
water for use on the Apollo missions. Today silver is used in medications for treatment of
burn patients to prevent infections, for newborns to prevent blindness, to make bacteria free
cosmetics, in drinking water filters, and for filling cavities in teeth to help prevent further
decay. Copper based algicides have long been used in swimming pools, fountains, lakes and ponds
to safely control algae problems.
- WHAT IS IONIZATION?
- The process of an atom gaining or losing electrons is called ionization. The
Carefree Clearwater system generates copper and silver ions in minute
quantities for water purification.
- IS IT SAFE?
- Yes! Copper is a needed micronutrient in our diets. In fact, in order to meet
the recommended minimum daily requirements, you would have to drink a gallon
of your ionized pool water per day. (But there are better ways to get your
proper nutrition!) The EPA standard for our drinking water is 1.3 ppm of
copper. Less than one-fourth of this amount is all that's needed to purify
your pool!
- HOW DOES IT WORK?
- A safe low DC current like that of several flashlight batteries is passed
through a set of copper and silver alloy anodes. As the water passes through
the sealed chamber, metallic ions are generated to purify the water. The
microscopic action of the ions with the algae and bacteria are twofold. First,
the algae and bacteria are destroyed through a change in their enzyme
processes. Second, all these charged particles floc together and then they are
more effectively pulled out by the filter. The ions maintain a stable
sanitizer residual in the water until they are used up by this process.
- WHAT ELSE DO YOU HAVE TO DO?
- The Carefree Clearwater system maintains superior water quality using a
minimal halogen level. Occasionally though you will need to oxidize the water
to help break down excess organic debris from suntan oils, rain and wind etc.
Using a non-chlorine oxidizer allows you to swim shortly after application.
Water balance is easy to maintain since the ion system is pH neutral. Normal
water testing and adjustments are all that's needed.
- WHAT MAKES THE CAREFREE CLEARWATER SYSTEM
DIFFERENT?
- Since 1985, Carefree Clearwater has set the standard as the leading
manufacturer of ionization technology. We pride ourselves on our reputation
for excellent quality and customer service. One of the main design differences
is the Carefree Clearwater system reads the changing conditions of the anode
and water chemistry and adjusts the power output appropriately. This means
assurance of accurate metering of the ion flow. Also our exclusive metallurgy
and anode design provides self cleaning, ease of maintenance and better water
quality.
- HOW ECONOMICAL IS THE CAREFREE CLEARWATER
SYSTEM?
- It actually saves you money. It operates on less than a penny a day
electricity. And the savings continue as long as you own your pool. When you
consider your high level chemical costs (chlorine, bromine or polymeric
biguanide, stabilizers, algicides and clarifiers) and your indirect costs
(premature aging of the pool equipment and pool surfaces – a new liner or
replastering; bleached swim wear and destruction of plants, your skin, eyes
and hair etc.), it pays for itself quickly and from there on it saves you
thousands.
SO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF SPACE AGE TECHNOLOGY
AND
ENJOY SWIMMING IN A CAREFREE CLEARWATER POOL!
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Carefree Clearwater, Ltd.
www.carefreeclearwater.com
P.O. Box 204
Cornelia, Georgia 30531
Phone (800) 364-5710 or (706) 778-9416 ¦ Fax (706) 778-0423
Email
sales@carefreeclearwater.com
