by PHTA Recreational Water Quality Committee The purpose of this article is to provide a basic explanation of how electrolytic chlorine generators (ECGs) work. Electrolytic chlorine generators are sold for the treatment of swimming pools. SUMMARY OF CHARACTERISTICS – Often referred to as electrolytic chlorine generators, electronic chlorine generators, saltwater chlorinators or saltwater generators (SWG) […]

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Ongoing shortages continue to beleaguer the pool construction and pool service industry Pool supply shortages continue to create real problems for the industry as we move further along into the 2021 pool season. One unexpected side effect to the Covid-19 pandemic last year was a renewed interest in swimming pools. For the first time ever, […]

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Borates are highly recommended for pools. Adding borate is a one-time thing. Borate does not decompose, get used up or expire. Borate is only lowered by water loss – splash out, drag out, leaks, and filter backwashing , or draining. So, you add it once, and unless you are losing a lot of water, you […]

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