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of erosion and do not require electrical components. Most include some

type of replaceable cartridge, that contains the copper, silver or zinc

materials.

24 - Biguanide: the generic name for a non-chlorine, non-bromine,

sanitizer that utilizes the polymer PHMB (polyhexamethylene bigu-

anide). It is used to totally eliminate the use of chlorine or bromine.

25 - Biofilm: a slippery coating of microorganisms that can develop in

poorly sanitized pools and spas.

26 - Brominator: feeding devices used to introduce bromine into pools

or spas. Most automatic types can be plumbed inline. Others are simple

floating varieties. All are intended to make the application of bromine

easier and more consistent.

27 - Calcium Carbonate: crystalline deposits (scale) that can form on

all under water surfaces, if the water is excessively high in calciumhard-

ness. High pH and high total alkalinity can worsen the problem.

28 - Oxidation: the chemical reaction by which organic matter is

“burned” or destroyed, by the action of chlorine, bromine, ozone, hy-

drogen peroxide or non-chlorine shock. Oxidation may cause miner-

als such as iron, manganese and copper to form discoloring stains and

precipitates, if not treated properly.

29 - Ozonator: a device for producing Ozone (O3), by either a UV (ul-

traviolet) light source or by electrical arcing (corona discharge). Used

for oxidizing and sanitizing purposes in both pools and spas.

30 - Ozone (O3): typically produced by an Ozonator installed in a pool

or spa. Ozone (O3) is a form of oxygen (O2) and is a powerful oxidizing

agent. It is used to destroy organic waste and byproducts and help in the

control of algae and bacteria. Ozone is not a stand alone sanitizer and

requires the supplementation of chlorine, bromine,

minerals, or ionization.

31 - Soft Water: is water that is low in calcium and magnesium hard-

ness. Such water can prove to be corrosive to masonry surfaces and

underwater metal parts. The calcium hardness level can be raised,

to the optimum range of 150-200 PPM, by the addition of appropriate

amounts of a calcium hardness increaser (calcium hardness).