E-clear produces powerful natural oxidizers through an advanced electrolysis of water (H2O) technology.

The e-clear natural oxidation technology is combined with a trace amount of copper ionization to provide 100% protection against waterborne pathogens.

Saturated levels of Oxygen and a small copper ion residual in the pool ensures there is an effective sanitizing residual in the pool at all times, even when the pumps are not running. This feature enables e-clear pools to operate 100% chlorine free.

Chemical oxidation. Usually added as chlorine gas or as calcium hypochlorite.

Within a sealed chamber, the natural oxidizers OH-, O1-, H2O2 and O2 are generated from the water (H2O) molecule through an advanced electrolysis process.

Saturation levels of dissolved O2 and copper ions provide a long-lasting, stable and healthy sanitizing residual in the pool.

For some applications also combines UV.

In water, chlorine gas, Sodium- and Calcium Hypochlorite forms the oxidizer Hypochlorous Acid (HOCL).

 

Powerful natural oxidizers with High ORP Values (click here for ORP Table):

OH- (2.05), O1- (1.78), H2O2 (Liquid Oxygen - 1.3) and O2 (0.94)

Average ORP Values (click here for ORP Table):

HOCL (1.1), Chlorine Gas (1.0), Sodium Hypochlorite (bleach) (0.69) and Bromine (0.57)

Very high and constant oxidation output.

Small Stack O2 anodes generates ~40,000g oxidation/hr.

Commercial Multiple Stack anode systems are custom made to match bather load.

Highly variable depending on bather load, ie chlorine reacting with organic matter reduces available HOCL levels.

Minimum chlorine residual of 1ppm required with most commercial pools maintained at 2ppm free chlorine.

 

No, e-clear is 100% non-toxic. It relies mainly on a natural oxygen technology and produces only a trace amount of copper ions.

Copper levels are carefully regulated to ensure levels remain within drinking water standards.

E-clear's powerful oxidizers are produced in a sealed chamber away from the swimmer.

In the swimming pool water, dissolved Oxygen and Ionization provide water that is sanitized yet healthy and therapeutic, soft and gentle.

No corrosion, red eyes, dried out hair or skin.

Yes, chlorine is toxic and harmful to the swimmer.

HOCL, an aggressive and corrosive oxidizer, is produced in the swimming pool itself.

HOCL is absorbed through the skin and produces harmful reactive O1- radicals within living cells.

HOCL is harmful and attacks the skin, hair and eyes of swimmers, leaving eyes red and skin and hair dried out and brittle.

No DBPs are formed.

Yes, a highly reactive gas, chlorine rapidly binds organic matter in water to form harmful organo-chlorines or DBPs such as the Trihalomethanes (THMs) and chloramine gas.

The predominant THM is Chloroform (Class 2A carcinogen) and Bromoform in salt pools.

Chloroform is volatile and absorbed mainly through inhalation and the skin.

THMs in water is linked to increased risk of bladder and other cancers and birth defects.

No odours and no gasses are generated

Yes, generates strong odour from Chloramine gas, a toxic gas that is produced when chlorine binds sweat, urine and organic matter.

Chloramines are highly aggressive and toxic when inhaled and significantly increases the risk of developing bronchiolitis, asthma and allergies.

Yes.

Does not generate any persistant organic pollutants (POPs)/ DBPs and no greenhouse gas emissions.

Water is free from harmful chemicals and pollutants so swimming pools can be back washed directly to irrigation.

Energy and Water efficient.

Not ECO-Friendly.

Chlorine is a greenhouse gas.

DBP gases formed by chlorine and organic matter, such as chloroform is a greenhouse gas.

Also generates DBPs that are POPs and harmful to the environment.

Not water wise. Due to toxicity and pollutants can not back wash directly to irrigation.

Very efficient.

Due to the high oxidation output e-clear is highly efficient in heated water, even at temperatures exceeding 32oC.

Copper ionization, which is unaffected by heat, provides a lasting residual even in warm water.

Not efficient.

Chlorine does not sanitize efficiently at temperatures exceeding 32oC, with increased levels of chlorine required in heated water.

No, e-clear sanitation is not affected by sunlight (UV) and requires no stabilizing chemicals.

Yes, chlorine is destroyed by sunlight (UV) and requires stabilizing chemicals such as cyanuric acid.

Yes, pH must be managed and maintained at neutral pH, ie pH6.8 - 7.2.

pH is very stable due to high levels of Dissolved Oxygen and absence of chemicals in the water, so e-clear pools require ~10x less HCL than chlorine pools.

Oxidation efficiency decreases above pH7.2. Acid management is required to maintain pH below 7.2. Pool acid, a food grade HCL or citric acid is recommended. Since the pH reaction goes to completion immediately water remains chemical free.

No alkaline management required. Even if pH drops to 6.8 water remains soft, gentle and non-corrosive since water is chemical free.

Yes.

pH sensitive with optimal range between pH 7.2 and 7.6.

Requires acid and alkaline management.

Above pH7.6 oxidation efficiency decreases rapidly due to reduction in HOCL oxidizer levels.

Below pH 7.2 water becomes highly aggressive, corrosive and burning, due to increase in HOCL levels.

Not corrosive.

e-clear produces oxygen in the water. Oxygen converts calcium in the water to a bicarbonate form which softens the water.

Chlorine pools produce HOCL oxidizers in the water which are very corrosive.