Southwest Spa Ozone System
Standard Ozone Unit $495.00
Platinum Deluxe Ozone $795.00
Ozone purification, less chemicals,less hassle, crystal clear water.
Corona Discharge Ozone What is Ozone?
Ozone is active oxygen, O3. It occurs naturally in the earth's atmosphere to protect us from the sun's harmful rays.
What are some uses of ozone?
Some common uses are: pool and spa water purification, drinking water purification, waste water purification,
and air freshening.
How long has ozone been used to purify water?
Since the late 1800's.
How long has ozone been used to purify pool and spa water and remove odours from the air?
Over 50 years.
How does the ozone used for water purification affect the air we breathe?
The amount of ozone produced by an ozone generator is insignificant to the normal atmosphere we live in.
When dissolved in water, ozone is extremely safe. Excess ozone quickly converts back to oxygen.
Note: do not breathe concentrated ozone gas..
Will ozone hurt me?
No! In the quantities necessary to be effective, ozone is very gentle to humans and equipment in
the water. However, you should never breathe concentrated ozone gas.
Does ozone have an odour?
Yes. Depending on the concentration, the odour ranges from slightly sweet to moderately
antiseptic.
Will ozone kill bacteria?
Yes. It is one of the most effective, complete bactericides of all earth's measurable elements.
Will ozone kill viruses?
Yes. Ozone kills virtually all known forms of viruses in water and air.
How is ozone different from chlorine?
In the quantities needed for water purification, it has no noticeable odour, taste or colour.
It is not irritating to humans or equipment. Ozone purifies water and air very quickly and efficiently,
3,000 times faster than chlorine. Ozone leaves no by-products except pure oxygen. In contrast,
chlorine leaves a chemical by-product called hydrochloric acid and additional salts in water applications.
Will Ozone reduce scum lines and foaming in spas?
Yes. With proper filtration it should completely eliminate them.
How is ozone produced?
Ozone can be produced by ultraviolet (UV) light or by corona discharge (CD).
How does Corona Discharge Ozone Generation work?
Ozone is produced by passing air through a high voltage electrical discharge, or corona. A minimum
of 5,000 volts of electricity is necessary to create the corona. Air or concentrated oxygen dried to a
minimum of -60°C dew point passes through the corona which causes the O2 bond to split, freeing
two O1 atoms which then collide with other O2 molecules to create ozone. The ozone/gas mixture
discharged from the CD ozone generator normally contains from 1% to 3% ozone when using dry air,
and from 3% to 6% ozone when using high purity oxygen as the feed gas.
Can ozone damage my pool or spa equipment?
No. In fact, it is very gentle to spas, pools, and equipment. Applied properly, ozone is gentler than
any other water purifier in existence.
Can the ozone in my pool irritate skin or eyes like chlorine in pools?
No! Ozone is very gentle to skin and eyes.
Will water temperature affect ozone?
Wide variations in pool water temperature will affect how well ozone works. An ozone generator
should be designed and sized for maximum water temperatures and bather load.
Will ozone affect my pH?
Ozone is pH neutral. It will not adversely affect the pH.
Do I still have to filter the water as often?
Yes. Because impurities are constantly being introduced into the water and the ozone is constantly
destroying them, the microscopic remains will need to be filtered out of the water.
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