Pool
Ionizers
ThomsonTec combines ancient knowledge of the cleansing
power of copper with modern technology to bring your pool
the highest quality, most effective water purification
system on the market. Years of research and development
have led to many advanced and innovative features that
make ThomsonTec products truly unique.
Each
System Includes:
-Flow Cell
- Control
Panel
- Transformer
- Anode
- Test
Kit
- Installation Instructions |
Weekly
Maintenance:
- Follow
water balance procedures as normal
- Maintain
copper level of .3 / .4
- Install
a floater basket with 2-3 tablets of Trichlor
- Maintain
chlorine residual of .3-.5ppm
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Startup
Procedures:
- Run
unit for 24 hours at 50-99
- Run
until copper level is .3ppm
- Once
copper level is .3ppm, reduce control dial to 20
- Follow the weekly maintenance routine
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TruTec
Features
- The three-inch flow cells are stainless steel for long-term reliability
and beauty.
- The "tee" is on a 90° elbow flow cell for easy installation
in any system.
- Controller is a compact 3½" by 3½" by 1½".
- Ten models to choose from.
- All models meet or exceed UL/CSA requirements.
- User friendly touch pad operation.
- Operational duty cycle metering
- Ionization cycle indicators.
- Electrode operation indicators.
- Remote mount configuration.
- Output 24VDC
- 10 Year Limited Warranty
More TruTec Features
Solid Stainless Steel Flow Vessel (400, 600 and 1000
MPC) The 3-inch-diameter flow vessel does not restrict water flow,
and unlike most which are made of plastics, will last forever.
Remote Control
The touch pad, with 99 electronic duty cycle settings, works on any
pool or spa with great accuracy.
Auto Current Regulated
The unit works in virtually any water conditions from low to high
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), with ideal conditions from 200 to 1500
parts per million.
Easy Fingertip Access to Anode
The quick mount sanitary clamp makes checking and periodic replacement
of the anode a snap!
2-inch Fittings
Install easily on pool filtering systems using either 1½"
or 2" fittings. Power 110V, 50/60hz.
Self Cleaning
Eliminates scale and debris buildup on the anode because the independent
cycling maintains full power in both forward and reverse cycles. Weather
Tight, Potted Electronics
These are located in the cap, where they remain cool, dry and safe
from the elements, to last a lifetime.
The Science of Ionization
Electrolytic mineral ion systems, such as copper-silver ionization,
are a proven, effective, non-chemical method to help control bacteria,
algae and viruses. Advantages include improved water quality, effective
algae and bacteria control, improved sanitation, reduced chemical
usage, automated operation and an environmentally friendly method
of water sanitation.
Applications: Copper-silver ion systems are proven
effective in many applications. Included are pools, spas, ponds, fountains,
cooling towers and other similar closed loop applications.
Background: The principal of using metals for water
purification goes back hundreds of years. Silver’s effectiveness
dates back to the middle ages; it was used in the viaducts and water
vessels. Settlers used coins in water barrels to keep their water
pure. It was apparent this worked, but no one really knew why. The
first reasonably modern attempts to use this ionization process were
made in the 1930's. Then, in the 1960's and early 1970's, the Johnson
Space Center conducted a research program aimed at the development
of a small, lightweight water purifier that required minimal power
and no human monitoring. This program produced an electrolytic silver
ion generator, slightly larger than a pager and weighing only nine
ounces. One or more units, mounted at various locations in the potable
water supply and waste water system of a spacecraft, would dispense
silver ions sufficient to eliminate bacteria and sanitize the water
within hours. NASA made this design information available to the industry
and from this beginning, one of the world’s most advanced water
purification systems was developed. It is capable of handling water
volumes into the millions of gallons and is used in many different
applications. Pools, spas, decorative water applications, cooling
towers, injection molding systems all routinely use ionization as
a means of water sanitation.
Design: In basic terms, these types of ion systems
typically consist of an anode and cathode (electrodes) made of a proportion
of copper and silver, placed in a chamber that is mounted in the existing
water recirculation system. An electronic controller sends low-voltage,
DC current to the electrodes. This voltage causes some of the outer
atoms of the electrodes to lose an electron, therefore, turning these
into positive ions. These ions attempt to flow from one electrode
to another (from anode to cathode), but instead, are carried to the
pool or spa by the flow of water. To measure the copper level in the
water, a test kit is provided with the system. The user adjusts the
controller to maintain a correct level. Full system installation and
operation is described in an accompanying operations manual.
How it Works: This is a very basic explanation of
how copper and silver work. Both have some algaecidal and bactericidal
properties. Copper has the ability to pierce the protective outer
membrane of a cell and disrupt enzyme balance, as well as allowing
other bactericides and algaecides access to the susceptible parts
of the organism. Silver is effective because of its capabilities of
interfering with DNA production and accelerating the death phase.
Although lethal to bacteria and algae, this process is completely
safe to humans. A multitude of scientific tests have been done showing
the effectiveness of copper-silver ion systems in different areas
including swimming pool and spa applications.
Supplemental or Dual Stage Methods of Sanitation: Ion systems can be used in conjunction with other methods of sanitation
including chemical, ozone and ultraviolet systems for improved performance.
A report written on a dual stage method of sanitation shows the improved
performance that can be achieved from chlorine by combining it with
an electrolytic ion system.
The Science of Ionization
During the ionization process, an element gains and loses ions.
An ion is an atom or group of atoms that contain an electrical charge.
An atom contains a nucleus in the center and one or more negatively
charged electrons orbiting around the outside.
The nucleus contains positively charge particles called protons.
An atom usually has an equal number of protons and electrons.
ThomsonTec systems function by passing a low-voltage direct current
through a copper/silver anode positioned in the water circulation
system.
The low-voltage charge causes other atoms of the anode to lose electrons.
They become positive ions that attempt to flow across the space between
the anode and cathode and are carried into the water by force of flow.
Once copper ions are released, they create a natural algaecide and
bacteriacide helping you enjoy algae and bacteria-free water every
time you use your pool or spa.
In residential pools, there is no legal requirement to use chlorine
at all. In fact, many ion users don’t. They use a non-chlorine
shock or ozone and are very happy. However, we are not suggesting
or recommending the ion system is an alternative to chlorine alone.
There are reports that show that a low level of chlorine and the use
of an ion system is a much better way to sanitize than either method
alone.
We are in favor of any method or combination of methods that will
insure safe, sanitary water and at the same time provide exceptional
water quality with virtually none of the down sides associated with
standard sanitizing chemicals. In this combination the chlorine level
is very low (<.5ppm) so it is basically unnoticeable, plus the
ion system is much more effective because of the presence of this
low level of halogen providing constant oxidation. This provides the
best of both worlds.
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