Pools are Starting to See the Light

Ultra Violet Light

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Ultra violet light systems have been used for different types of applications. Most of the bottled water on the market today has probably seen ultra violet light. Wastewater treatment plants use it to treat their discharge water. It has been only recently that UV has found its way into the commercial pool market in the United States. Europe has been using UV for many years with great success. Most if not all of the ultra violet systems are manufactured overseas. That is until now. Engineered Treatment Systems ( ETS) are to start manufacturing units in the USA in 2008.

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ETS Designs utilize medium pressure single or multiple lamp chambers. Our medium pressure (polychromatic) lamps produce UV wavelengths throughout the entire UV range from 200 to 315 nm. Medium pressure UV produces all the wavelengths ideal for breaking down mono, di, & trichloramines. This energy band makes medium pressure lamps the most suitable for chloramine destruction. Low pressure (monochromatic) lamps only provide one wavelength and require many times more lamps. It can take ten low pressure lamps to treat a flow addressed by a single medium pressure lamp.

Unit flow rates range from 60 gpm to 7000 gpm. There is an ETS system to fit every need from the small hotel / motel pool to the 1.3 million gallon Olympic pool in Flushing Meadows/ Corona Park NY.

Ultra violet works well with any type of an oxidizer you are currently using. UV leaves behind no residual in the pool and it will not affect your pH or chlorine levels when sized properly.

Applications / Benefits of Ultraviolet Light

UV System Ultraviolet Light (UV) provides a non-chemical, environmentally friendly treatment option for reducing chloramines in swimming pools and spas. Chloramines are responsible for the odor, irritation, and enhanced corrosion often found at indoor aquatic facilities. UV Is also effective against chlorine resistant pathogens like Cryptosporidium and Giardia. UV is a continuous, proactive way to address both chloramines and chlorine resistant pathogens. This technology is highly effective and reliable, and it is fully automated and requires minimal routine maintenance.

The ECF unit is the latest, state-of-the-art UV treatment system. Our objective for the product was simple - to be the best on the market, no compromise. The ECF offers the flexibility of a horizontal or vertical installation application.

Utilizing our proven medium pressure lamp technology, the ECF type UV systems offer a high quality 'high specifications' product at a very competitive price. Suitable for all pools and whirlpools with flows from 560-7000 gpm and flange sizes from 6"-14'.

Treatment Chamber

The new ECFI UV treatment chambers are designed for installation into the piping after the filters and heaters, but before any chemical dosing. The UV chamber is manufactured from polished 316L stainless steel, with ANSI 150 RF flanges for easy installation. Temperature probes, UV monitor probes, and automatic quartz wipers are included. A pressure rating for the unit is 150 psi, and pressure drop through the chamber is minimal.

Control System

The control system is located in a NEMA 12 (IP54) rated cabinet.

As a standard, it is supplied with a 15' cable for connection to the treatment chamber. The power supply (PSU) and control cabinet is powered with the latest SPECTRA microprocessor control unit. Three levels of operation allow easy, uncomplicated operation of the unit by an operator. Included is a sophisticated password protected engineering section for integrating the unit with other system devices.

For more information on Engineered Treatment Systems please contact If It's Water, Inc.