- What is the difference between a Chlorine system and an e-clear System?
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Chlorine – you cannot protect the health of your family or friends using chlorines or other chemical purification systems.e-clear – has no harmful chemicals, does not effect the health of your family or friends, it is pure clear water.
- What health hazards are there connected with Chlorine and e-clear?
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Chlorine water contains chemical compounds called trihalomethones which are known carcinogens, linked to a possible cause of breast cancer, bladder cancer and bowel cancer. Chlorine has also been linked to aggravation of the following conditions-
- Asthma
- Acne
- Psoriasis
- Seborrhea
- Eczemas
- Dental Enamel
- Red Eyes
e-clear system produces pure, clear water with no side effects.
- Will my pool or building smell of chlorine gas all the time?
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Chlorine –Yese-clear - No
- Is the water that is disposed of through the backwash cycle safe for other uses?
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Chlorine- No, in some cased permission is required to dispose of chlorinated swimming pool water to protect the eco system.e-clear – Yes, the water can be used for a number of things and discharged into “Grey Water Systems”for watering the garden, flushing toilets ect. It can also be emptied into the eco-system with no permission required.
- Can animals drink pool water?
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Chlorine – No, it effects the digestive system and lungs, sometimes within 4 years depending on the frequency of drinking.e-clear – Yes. with no side effects.
- How effective are the systems in destroying bacteria and viruses?
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Chlorine – Many strains of bacteria are resistant to Chlorine, and it has no effect on certain viruses.e-clear – kills all know bacteria and viruses, with no residue for more to develop.
- What about Algae?
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Chlorine – Algecide required in regular doses.e-clear – No Algecide required.
- What about operating costs?
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Chlorine - cost of chlorine (hazardous chemical) required on regular basis. cost of Algecide (hazardous chemical) required on regular basis.e-clear – Chlorine not required = very small electrical cost. (pence per day) - Algecide not required = No Cost.
