Chlorine pool conversion to freshwater

Chlorine has been used to sanitise and disinfect swimming pools for many, many years. For a long time, a chlorinated pool was the go-to for pool cleaning, but people have been looking for more natural and less harmful alternatives in recent years. If you have an existing chlorine pool, you may be finding that the chemicals in the water cause skin problems, sore red eyes and exacerbate breathing difficulties in people with asthma. All of this can be avoided by converting your chlorine pool to a natural freshwater swimming pool. So if you’re looking for alternatives to chlorine for swimming pools, contact the team to learn more about installing a freshwater pool.

The difference is crystal clear

Chlorine has been the traditional method to sanitise water and has been used since the early 1900’s. Although chlorine has been deemed sufficient to sanitise both domestic and commercial swimming pools, swimmers are susceptible to all kinds of skin reactions and respiratory allergies.

Pool chlorine is a salt of hypochlorous acid, i.e., a “hypochlorite” salt, which is added to pool water to keep it healthy for swimming. That chemical reacts with the molecules that make up your skin: Your skin is made from proteins and fats/oils; those compounds are susceptible to reacting with chlorine. Chlorine’s chemical reaction with your skin can cause irritation, such as itching or burning.

 

Additionally chlorine dissipates quickly, which in turn has a direct effect on the water balance of the pool and the costs associated to rebalance. Other harmful chemicals are needed to hold the chlorine for longer periods of time (cyunaric acid), which is commonly sold off the shelves of pools shops as “sunblock” or “sunscreen”.

Swimmers are also deterred from chlorinated pools simply from the foul odour and taste of the water. It is also common for bathers and towels to deteriorate far quicker in a chlorine based pool, as well as the pool equipment itself.

Another problem is that chlorine is extremely hard to wash off of your hair and skin. Because chlorine bonds to your hair and skin, it gets stuck there and does not wash away in the shower. Not with soap. Not with shampoo. Not with body wash. Those products do not break chlorine’s bond to your skin.

The truth about salt and mineral pools

We often hear people say that they don’t have chlorine in their pool because it’s a ‘salt or mineral’ pool. The fact is that these are still chlorine-based pools ‘hypochlorite’. You can find out more about salt-water pools here.

The hybrid NKD-R Freshwater System is made up of a digital control unit that supplies and manages current to the electrode assembly (OXI & ION Cell). Electrolysis passes through the oxidiser and copper and silver anodes, releasing the ions into the water. The silver disinfects the water controlling bacteria and the copper prevents algae growth. The oxidiser destroys organic matter while the minerals left in the water form a residual that continues to sanitise the water.

The end result is the water you’re swimming in contains less chlorine than your household tap. Healthier for you, easier to manage and better protects your long-term investment for your home and family.

Pool chlorine alternatives

While alternatives such as salt water pools and mineral pools have been favoured in recent years, both options still require a high level of chemicals added to your pool. For a safe and natural feeling pool, convert your pool with a freshwater system. We’ve designed an innovative way to clean and disinfect your pool easily. It’s nicer to swim in, better for your health, and better for the environment surrounding your pool.

The benefits of a Naked Pool

With a Freshwater Pool System instead of a highly chlorinated swimming pool, you can expect lower running costs, longer-lasting pool equipment and health benefits for you, your family and the environment.

No red eyes or
irritated skin

Perfect for asthmatics,
psoriasis and eczema

Up to 50% saving on
running costs

Longer lasting equipment
and pool surrounds

No need to wash swimwear
or shower after swimming

Easy to set up
and manage

Recycle the water direct to
your garden or holding tank

Natural, rejuvenating
and refreshing

Transform  your chlorine pool into a crystal clear freshwater pool

With Freshwater Pool System, you can convert your existing chlorine pool into a silky smooth freshwater pool. Not only is chlorine harmful to your health and expensive, but a chlorine pool is also difficult to maintain. When all you want to do is relax in a refreshing, crisp, clean pool, the last thing you need is to worry about balancing and adding copious amounts of dangerous chemicals. With a Freshwater Pool System, you can save up to 50% on upkeep costs and free up your time from maintenance. While a freshwater pool is not a 100% chemical-free swimming pool, it comes pretty close! The chemical and chlorine levels are so low in a freshwater pool that it’s equivalent to household tap water.

Reinvigorate yourself in a freshwater pool

The NKD-R freshwater system can be installed to convert your existing chlorine pool or installed with a brand new pool build. Speak with the team today to learn how you can transform your backyard (or front yard) into a freshwater oasis. Your new pool will be silky smooth, odour free, clean, fresh, sanitised, safe and healthy. Maintenance for your pool will be minimal and the costs less than a chlorinated pool. After a swim in your freshwater pool, you’ll feel refreshed and reinvigorated, and you won’t even need to shower afterwards! Embrace the fresh-thinking alternative to chlorine pools and dive right in!

Contact us today to learn more about our freshwater pool systems.