Does anyone here swim in a pool with an ozonator or other Chlorine/bromine alternative? and if so, how do you like it?
pros cons?
I am trying to convince the YMCA I swim at (which is in the middle of re-doing much of the facility) to try an alternate disinfection system for their pool. I know it's a pipe dream, but I figured I'd try anyway so I'd like to know if anyone has any experience with these?
Thanks!
J.
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I like it because it reduces the amount of chlorine/bromine needed for the pool, so the pool smells better, in my opinion, and there's less residual with your skin and hair later on. In large fitness centers you can usually tell if there's a pool just by opening the front door, this greatly reduces that effect.
On the other hand, if it's not set correctly it can cause some throat and breathing irritation.
Someone else could comment on whether it's hygenically advantageous or not. I also don't know if there's any long-term hazard associated with prolonged ozone exposure in these cases.
DV
I like it because it reduces the amount of chlorine/bromine needed for the pool, so the pool smells better, in my opinion, and there's less residual with your skin and hair later on. In large fitness centers you can usually tell if there's a pool just by opening the front door, this greatly reduces that effect.
On the other hand, if it's not set correctly it can cause some throat and breathing irritation.
Someone else could comment on whether it's hygenically advantageous or not. I also don't know if there's any long-term hazard associated with prolonged ozone exposure in these cases.
DV
