OZONATOR VS UV Light BASICS
Let’s have a look at how one or both of these tools can help keep your water clean and safe, and save you money.
OZONATOR: A hot tub or pool ozonator splits passing-by oxygen molecules into two single atoms. Unhappy in this state, they quickly reform as oxygen (O2) OR a single atom attaches to an oxygen molecule, making an even more powerful ozone molecule (O3). Ozone then destroys and oxidizes bacteria, viruses and other organics in the pool or spa water.
UV Light: On the other hand, UltaViolet light, produced by the sun or in the case of a hot tub or pool, in a tubular bulb form, changes DNA in organisms so they can’t reproduce, thusly rendering them harmless.
A Corona Discharge (CD) Ozonator outperforms UV Light in one critical way: ozone cleans up its mess; UV Light does not.
UV Light sterilizer’s end result: water that is safe to swim in, but may appear cloudy.
Ozone’s end result: water that is not only safe to swim in, but also clearer.
Another bonus: Though a sanitizer (usually Bromine or Chlorine is still required to provide maximum bather protection), an Ozone or UVC system will reduce the amount of sanitizer needed to safely operate your spa or pool.
This is a good thing!
Maax hot tubs and swim spas provide both systems either as separate options or combined as CleanZoneUltra.
If you are currently operating a hot tub or swim spa without these products, chances are they can still be added on – no matter what brand of spa you’re using.
Call or email The Splash for more information.
