| Introduction
Algae
spores are present in the atmosphere constantly. Algae are primitive
plants that behave like bacteria and propagate by division and algae
spores. Algae contain chlorophyll and emit oxygen, it is present in
suspension and forms film, growing and spreading to turn the pool
green. Rain is a main factor in carrying these spores down into pool
water, and encouraging them to grow.
Algae growth is accelerated when phosphate and nitrate content is
high which is the case for a fish pond. Direct sunlight is also a
key factor that speed up the growth of algae. Algae in a fountain
or pond without creatures are easy to be removed. Chlorine dosing
or algaecide are two of the typical solutions.
AquaKLEAR
- Algae
Eliminator
or AquaKLEAR
for short is
an ideal solution to remove algae in a reliable, cost effective and
environmental friendly way.
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Technology
AquaKLEAR
produces continues flocculation effect as illustrated. The electrical
signal applied to the water by AquaKLEAR
is
sinusoidal and will charge algae with a charge according to the state
of voltage at the time.
Segments
of water are generated inside the ferrite ring that are charged alternatively.
Water molecule as illustrated above is bi-polar, the hydrogen atoms
have lost their electrons to the oxygen atom thus becoming positively
charged, the oxygen has gained electrons thus becoming negatively
charged. All charged algae will be surrounded by water molecules as
illustrated above. Charged algae attract each other with opposite
charge. The water molecules as arranged are pure water with a very
low conductivity (38 billion ohm/cm at 0° C.), this prevents the
charged algae being inversely charged. Large flock can be thus maintained
and removed by ordinary sand filter.
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Applications
AquaKLEAR
can
be installed in any places where algae problem is your concern. Fountains,
fish ponds and cooling towers are typical examples. Flocculated algae
is then removed by sand filter which is commonly used in pond and
fountain.
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Benefits
AquaKLEAR
is a proven solution for algae found in pond and fountain. The benefits
that an AquaKLEAR
can bring
to you is numerous and summarised as below:
-
Eliminated Use of Chemicals
No
more chlorine or algaecide is used to eliminate algae from a pond
and fountain.
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Reduced Water Consumption
Backwashing
is done in order to clear the debris from the filter, and dispose
of it as waste. By doing this, the pressure is reduced that has
built up due to the debris blocking gaps.
To
get rid of the debris that has been trapped by the sand (in a
sand filter) the flow of water through the filter is reversed.
This lifts and stirs the sand in a bubbling motion at the surface,
and releases the debris from the gaps. The dirty water can usually
be seen through a glass dome at the top of the filter, or a clear
section of pipe from the tank.
With
AquaKLEAR
fitted the fine suspended particles are flocculated together with
large particles and are thus stopped above the sand. The sand
is not filled with fine debris and the characteristic increase
of pressure will not occur until much later. This can save large
quantities of water thus saving the cost of water.
- Reduced Maintenace
Cost
As
the duration of backwashing is shortened and the interval between
backwashing is extended, the required labour is also reduced.
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Low Power Comsumption
AquaKLEAR
normally consumes less than 20W for its operation. The electricity
cost of it is negligible for continuous operation.
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Ease of Installation
AquaKLEAR
is not an intrusive method and installation can be completed within
an hour provided that a single phase power socket is available.
There is no change in the pipework and the original equipment.
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Minimal Attention Required
AquaKLEAR
built on latest low power solid state technology and its typical
power consumption is less than 20W. There is no problem of fatigue,
wear out, over-heating and fast aging. It is maintenance free and
the only attention to it is to make sure the two LEDs on the control
unit are lit up.
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Environmental Friendly
No chemical and less water is used with the application of AquaKLEAR.
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