A : In the process of using your pool, some contaminants are added such as suntan oil, bugs, dust body fluids etc, that are not affected by minerals. These contaminants will tend to cloud the water if left untreated. One or two chlorine tablets in the skimmer basket once a week is usually sufficient to deal with these contaminants keeping the water clean and crystal clear.

Q : Will I need to add any other chemicals then?.

A : Most of the time the other chemicals are required to stabilise the pool from the effect of adding Chlorine, however you may find due to the frequency of use, your water type, water temperature etc that you need to correct pH or Alkalinity every once in a while - A simple tip is to get your swimmers to "hose off" before firstly getting in the pool, this will greatly reduce the amount of contaminants.

Q : Do I have to run my circulation pump for longer?

A : No, you don't need to make any changes to your cleaning regime, just don't add the chemicals you used to.

Q : But I have a salt water pool, surely this doesn't apply to me... ?

A : Well actually even though you are adding salt to your pool water, Chlorine is still being generated and used in your pool as the steralising agent, its just more controlled thats all... Once the level of Copper in your water reaches the recommended limit, you can turn your chlorinator right down, or even turn it off and just add the chlorine tablets to the skimmer basket as discussed elsewhere.

Q : How do I know its safe?

A : The concentration of mineral ions in the pool is about 1/3 the concentration recommended by the EPA - making the pool water treated with the Solapure safe enough to drink - compare this with the known dangers of Chlorine and it is a no contest decision. Many public swimming facilities are installing alternative methods of water treatment other than chlorine around the world, why should we not do the same with our own domestic swimming pools.

Q : If Ionisation is so safe and effective at treating my swimming pool, why don't pool shops sell it?

A : The answer to this one unfortunately is down to economics, pool shops depend on you continuing to purchase chemicals for your pool - if they sold the Solapure, that business would all but disappear overnight!. We are currently in talks with a couple of retail stores regarding stocking and selling the Solapure - watch this space.

Q : I have a pool cover - can I still use the Solapure?

A : As the Solapure is an all year around device, it does need to be exposed to the sunlight to work - either cut a small hole in your cover, or just fold back a corner to accommodate the solapure.

Q : What size of pool does the Solapure suit?
A : The Solapure device can go in any pool up to 50,000L in size (width x length x average depth (in metres) x 1000). If your pool is larger than this, you can simply use 2 Solapure devices to get the optimum protection.

Q : Can I tether the device in one place so it doesn't get sucked in front of the skimmer vent?

A : Yes this is no problem, tie a piece of string to the spring under the device, and secure the other end to stop the Solapure floating around the pool, your pump circulation cycle will do the rest.

Q : I am noticing stuff falling off the central core - what is this?

A : This is just a natural part of the ionisation process, the central core is slowly being consumed while the ions are being released from the device, you can take the unit out of the pool and just hose these off, It is recommended to take the unit out of the pool and use the brush provided to remove these anyway.

Q : Can I leave the Solapure in my pool all year round?

A : If your pool volume is more than 40,000L (width x length x average depth (in metres) x 1000), then the unit can stay in the pool, any less than this, keep testing the water every 2-4 weeks to maintain the optimum ion concentration.

Q : What lifespan can I expect from my Solapure?

A : Other than the sacrificial central core, there is nothing else on the Solapure that wears out - as long as the unit is not mistreated, and maintained then it should last upwards of 7 to 10 years. The core will need to be replaced every 2 to 3 years, and can be purchased from our website as a spare part.

We offer a full 24 month manufacturers warranty (conditions apply).

Remember we also offer a 90 day money back trial offer (conditions apply).

Q : OK - I am intrigued - so how does it really work?

A :As soon as the Solapure device is assembled and placed in your pool, The solar cell collects energy from the suns rays, and converts this into low voltage electricity which drives a chemical reaction between the central copper core of the solapure, and the silver spring that surrounds it. The water assists the transfer of ions (hence ionisation) between the two dissimilar metals. This electrical reaction causes the central core to release Copper (Metal) ions into the water, which are totally non toxic and safe to humans and animals to swim in.

These Copper ions however are fatal to bacteria and algae. As they are positively charged, they attract the microorganisms and pierce their way through the outer protective cell wall, which disrupts the enzyme balance of the microorganism rendering it unable to grow and multiply.

This does not expend the Copper ion however, it is effective for several weeks continuing to destroy the microorganisms.

About Us

The Solapure pool purification device is supported and backed up by PROSOL Limited, a locally owned business that has been operating for over 10 years in New Zealand, PROSOL sells a wide range of flow, control and electrical components within New Zealand (see our website www.prosol.co.nz for more details).

Please feel free to contact us if you have any further questions

Email : sales@solapure.co.nz

Phone : 021 913 805

Mail : PO Box 300-003, Albany 0752

Terms and Conditions

All goods sold from this website remain the sole property of PROSOL Ltd until such time it is deemed that they are fully and completely paid for, at that time ownership will be transferred to the customer. Any collection and/or legal costs incurred by PROSOL for non payment of said account will be the responsibility of the customer to pay.

All prices quoted on this website are in NZD, inclusive of GST. Unless stated, all prices include freight to any New Zealand destination. Freight outside these territories will be negotiated up on between PROSOL and the buyer.

PROSOL offers a 24 month guarantee on the Solapure device. This warranty does not cover the Electrode which will need to be replaced every 2 to 3 years as a normal operation of the device. The guarantee will also not apply if the unit Solapure device has been misused (according to the supplied instructions), or willfully damaged. This guarantee is not transferable, and is only valid between PROSOL and the original buyer of the device. On receipt of the faulty device, PROSOL will supply another device in equal or better condition back to the buyer. This replacement device will be covered by its own 24 month guarantee.

PROSOL offer a 90 day money back guarantee on the Solapure device, For the buyer to receive a full refund, the Solapure device must be returned in its original packaging, cleaned and undamaged within the 90 days. Authorisation to return the device must be sought before dispatch. The 90 day full refund policy only applies to units sold within New Zealand, other areas will be negotiated.

Articles and Other Interesting stuff...

How does Chlorine work to steralise the water in your pool?

So how does the Solapure Ionisation system work then, and why is it better than Chlorine?

Discovery Channel Article on a possible link between cancer and chlorine in swimming pools

A Natural Health analysis of Chlorinated swimming pools

Did you know...

The principles of ionisation for water purification have been around for thousands of years

The ancient greeks were the first to discover the sanitising power of copper (Link to article with further information), and the Egyptians kept their water in silver containers to prevent contamination.

During the great migration west, some of the early Americian pioneers used to put copper, and silver coins in their drinking water casks. With the motion of the wagons, enough agitation caused the coins to discharge some of their ions into the water which assisted in keeping the water fresh (Link for more)

Copper push pads for doors are used in some hospitals as scientific studies show it an effective means in bacteria control (Link to Daily mail article)

NASA has successfully developed and used the ionisation process to steralise water aboard the Apollo Spaceships. The ion generator used was about the size of a matchbox.

How Does Chlorine Work to clean swimming pools?

Excerpt from the website "HowStuffWorks.com"

How does chlorine work to clean swimming pools?

Chlorine is the chemical most often used to keep swimming pools and
Jacuzzis free of bacteria that can be hazardous to humans.
Chlorine
kills bacteria though a fairly simple chemical reaction. The chlorine
solution you pour into the water breaks down into many different
chemicals, including hypochlorous acid (HOCl) and hypochlorite ion (OCl-).
Both kill microorganisms and bacteria by attacking the lipids in the cell
walls and destroying the enzymes and structures inside the cell,
rendering them oxidized and harmless. The difference between
HOCl and OCl- is the speed at which they oxidize. Hypochlorous acid is able to
oxidize the organisms in several seconds, while the hypochlorite ion may take

up to 30 minutes.

The levels of HOCl and OCl- vary with the pool's pH level, If the pH is too high,

not enough HOCl is present and pool cleaning can take much longer than normal.

Ideally, the level of pH in the pool should be between 7 and 8; 7.4 is ideal -- this is

the pH of human
tears. Once the HOCl and OCl- are done cleaning the pool, they either combine

with another chemical, such as ammonia, or are
broken down into single atoms. Both of these processes render the
chlorine harmless. Sunlight speeds these processes up. You have to keep
adding chlorine to the pool as it breaks down.
While the bacteria-killing properties of chlorine are very useful, chlorine also
has some side effects that can be annoying to humans, and possibly even
hazardous. Chlorine has a very distinctive smell that most find
unpleasant, and some find overwhelming. There is also the "itch factor"
-- chlorine can cause certain skin types to become itchy and irritated.
The hypochlorite ion causes many fabrics to fade quickly when not rinsed
off immediately after exiting the pool. This is why your swimsuit looks
faded and worn so early in the summer....

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STOP THE GREEN

Thats right - purchase and put your Solapure in your pool before the spring warmth causes the green algal explosion that is just so darn hard to get rid of, and I guarantee you - it just won't happen.

Getting your pool ready for summer no longer needs to be a day of effort scrubbing walls, adding stinky (and expensive) chlorine, raising pH, stabilize, lowering pH, raise alkalinity, clarify, stabilize ...... it just goes on and - I should know because I used to do it!!!.

Now, when the weather is warm enough to swim, I just adjust my circulation cycle to summer mode, add 3 or 4 chlorine tablets to the skimmer basket.....

AND THATS IT. there is no green to clean.

But don't delay, the Solapure will need about 4 to 6 weeks to fully be able to combat the algae explosion, so now, July/August is the best time to get it in the water.

With our 90 day money back warranty, this is an easy decision,

if I am right then you will save yourself all that time, effort and money -

if I am wrong then just send me an email, then send the unit back within 90 days for a full refund

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