• Ozone is "Active Oxygen", natures special molecule (an ozone molecule consists of three oxygen atoms.
• Ozone is created in nature by the combination of oxygen in the air and ultraviolet rays or by the electrical discharge during a lightning storm.
• Ozone is a natural purifier (meaning no harmful chemical by-products are created during purification.
• Ozone has a clean, fresh scent noticed after a rain storm.
• Ozone is the most powerful oxidizer that can be safely used in a swimming pool or spa.
• Ozone is the alternative water purifier to traditional pool/spa chemicals such as chlorine and bromine.

Ozone is healthy:

• Ozone leaves no chemical by-products in water - it converts into life giving oxygen.
• Ozone leaves no chemical taste or smell.
• Ozone will not irritate or dry out skin, nose, or ears.
• Ozone will not leave a chemical film on material or skin.
• Ozone will not discolor or damage hair or clothing.
• Ozone rids water and air of disease-causing microorganisms.
• Ozone is NOT a carcinogen.

Ozone is safe:

• Ozone is safe for the environment and pool/spa equipment.
• Ozone cannot explode.
• Ozone is not a fire hazard in the doses required for excellent water purification.
• Ozone, when used properly, does not produce harmful fumes.
• Pool and spa manufacturers recommend the use of ozone because it is so gentle on their equipment.

• Ozone does not need to be purchased or stored. Ozone is generated on-site and is introduced into the water automatically.
• Ozone does not affect the pH balance of the water, thus minimizing pH adjustments.
• Ozone helps reduce total dissolved solids in the water.
• Ozone eliminates much of the routine maintenance because it does such an effective job of keeping the water clean. it does this by:
  • Oxidizing oils and other organic compounds which make the "ring" around the pool have a harder time adhering.
  • It actually removes particles from the water (moving it closer to its natural state) without having to add more chemicals .
  • MAKES MORE FREE CHLORINE AVAILABLE TO SANITIZE,

Frequently Asked Questions

Look for a green light on the front of the unit for DELZONE Eclipse models.

Ozone is a strong sanitizer that oxidizes substance in a swimming pool or spa (up to 3000 times) quicker than chlorine. Ozone is usually the primary sanitizer but still requires a residual algaecide (chlorine, bromine, mineral or salt type system). Ozone does NOT eliminate the need for an algaecide.

When ozone is first introduced into a pool for the first time, a process called micro-flocculation occurs. This process enables the oxidized matter in the pool to form long molecular chains which are removed by the pool's filter. These chains create cloudy water and can take up to a week to filter out based on local water chemistries.

No. Ozone is not smog and is safe for use in pool and spa water. "Smog" is air pollution created by combustion polluters. While smog contains small amounts of ozone, it is largely composed of harmful chemicals such as carbon monoxide. In fact, smog and other pollutants may contribute to the damage of the ozone layer.

No. Because ozone reacts so quickly with contaminants in water and air, it converts back to oxygen within minutes or even seconds. Any ozone molecules that break free from the pool or spa water will convert to oxygen and never reach the atmosphere.

No! In the quantities necessary to be effective, ozone is very gentle to humans and equipment in the water. However, you should never breathe concentrated ozone gas.

Yes, depending on concentration, the odor ranges from slightly sweet to moderately antiseptic.

Yes, it is one of the most effective, complete bactericides of all earth's measurable elements.

Yes, Ozone kills virtually all known forms of viruses in water and air.

In the quantities needed for water purification, it has no noticeable odor, taste or color. It is not irritating to humans or equipment. Ozone purifies water and air very quickly and efficiently, 3,000 times faster than chlorine. Ozone leaves no by-products except pure oxygen. In contrast, chlorine leaves a chemical by-product called hypochloric acid and additional salts in water applications.

Ozone is produced by passing air through a high voltage electrical discharge, or corona. A minimum of 5,000 volts of electricity is necessary to create the corona. Air or concentrated oxygen dried to a minimum of -60°C dew point passes through the corona which causes the O2 bond to split, freeing two O1 atoms which collide with other Ox molecules to create ozone. The ozone/gas mixture discharged from the CD ozone generator normally contains 1% to 3% ozone when using dry air, and from 3% to 6% ozone when using high purity oxygen as the feed gas.

We have found, over the past 10 years, any ozonated system still needs a small residual algaecide or oxidizer to effectively kill algae. Ozone is used as both an oxidizer and sanitizer but lacks the residual of other sanitizers since its half-life is around 22 minutes in water. Ozone, in the quantities needed for killing algae in the pool, would be cost prohibitive to the consumer.

Ozone and Salt Chlorinators.

DEL's automated Eclipse ozone generators and salt chlorinators work well together. Salt chlorinators typically work by providing a steady rate of chlorine into pools. When pool bather load or high amounts of contaminants are present, the salt chlorinator adjusts the chlorine output so that enough chlorine residual is left in the water. When an ozone generator is introduced into the pool system, the salt chlorinator does not realize a high load because the ozone is oxidizing the contaminants in the pool. The result? Reduced salt generator consumption/maintenance and clearer, cleaner and healthier pool water.

Ozone and Mineral Algaecide systems:

The mineral system will act as a backup algaecide and bactericide. It will insure that the water is always clean in case one of the other systems goes out (i.e. you forget to add chlorine or your ozone system is not operating). The use of the mineral system with ozone will further support the use of minimal levels or residual chlorine.

Using ozone along with a chlorine/mineral system will make for the healthiest possible swimming environment that still feels like it is "chemical free." The water will be completely clear and sanitary without turning our hair green and bleaching your swimsuit. Chlorine levels are kept to a minimum (similar to tap water chlorine levels), chloramines are eliminated, and algae growth inhibited. This is swimming the way it is meant to be!

Ozone used in conjunction with mineral systems helps prevent scaling and reduces consumable usage.

pH and Ozone:

Ozone is pH neutral in your swimming pool or spa. When ozone is used as the primary sanitizer residual algaecides (i.e. chlorine, bromine or salt systems) are greatly reduced from 60-90%. It is readily known that chlorine, bromine or other salt systems are not pH neutral. When balancing your pool, you must add acidic or basic chemicals to bring the pH levels back to neutral. Note: When ozone is used as the primary sanitizer, less pH balancing is required because the amount of the residual algaecides are reduced.