Introduction

Owning a pool is a joy and relaxation, but also a responsibility for maintaining water cleanliness and quality. Traditional, manual pool chemical dosing can be time-consuming, inconvenient, and often lead to fluctuations in water parameters. Fortunately, there is a solution: automatic pool chemical dosing. In this article, we will take a closer look at this solution, its advantages, and the various systems available.

Why Automate Pool Chemical Dosing?

Automating pool chemical dosing is an investment that offers many benefits. Here are the most important ones:

• Consistent water quality: Automatic systems continuously monitor water parameters and dose the appropriate amounts of chemicals, maintaining stable pH, chlorine levels, and other key indicators.
• Time savings: Eliminates the need for regular water testing and manual dosing of chemicals.
• Chemical savings: Precise dosing prevents overdosing, resulting in lower chemical consumption.
• Convenience: Enjoy clean water without the effort and stress associated with pool maintenance.
• Safety: Automatic systems minimize the risk of contact with concentrated chemicals.

How Do Automatic Dosing Systems Work?

Automatic pool chemical dosing systems consist of several basic components:

• Measuring probes: Measure pH, chlorine levels (free and total), alkalinity, and other water parameters.
• Control unit (controller): Analyzes data from the probes and, based on this, calculates the required chemical doses.
• Dosing pumps: Precisely dose the appropriate amounts of chemicals into the pool water.
• Chemical tanks: Store a supply of chemicals such as chlorine, pH regulator, and algaecide.

Operating Process

1. Measuring probes monitor the pool water parameters.
2. Data from the probes is transmitted to the control unit.
3. The control unit compares the measured values with the programmed target values.
4. If the parameters deviate from the norm, the control unit activates the dosing pumps.
5. The pumps dose the appropriate amount of chemicals to restore the water parameters to the optimal level.
6. This process is repeated cyclically, ensuring consistent water quality.

Types of Automatic Dosing Systems

Various types of automatic dosing systems are available on the market, differing in functionality, precision, and price. The most popular ones are:

• pH and Redox systems: Basic systems that control pH and chlorine levels (Redox is the oxidation-reduction potential, indirectly indicating chlorine concentration). These are the most commonly chosen and most economical solutions.
• Systems with free chlorine measurement: More advanced systems that directly measure the concentration of free chlorine, ensuring even greater dosing accuracy.
• Multi-parameter systems: The most advanced systems that monitor many water parameters such as pH, free chlorine, alkalinity, temperature, and conductivity. They allow for comprehensive water quality management.

How to Choose the Right Dosing System?

Choosing the right system depends on several factors:

• Pool size: Larger pools require higher-capacity systems.
• Frequency of use: More frequently used pools require a more precise and advanced system.
• Budget: Prices of automatic dosing systems range from several hundred to several thousand dollars.
• Individual needs: If you want comprehensive water quality management, choose a multi-parameter system.

Before purchasing, it is worth consulting a specialist who will help you choose a system suitable for your needs and capabilities. HardBox offers advice on the selection and installation of automatic pool chemical dosing systems. Our container pools can be equipped with such a system right away!

Benefits and Costs of Automatic Dosing

Automatic pool chemical dosing is an investment that yields tangible benefits. In addition to saving time and chemicals, you also gain the assurance that the water in your pool is always clean and safe. However, costs should also be considered:

• Initial costs: System purchase and installation.
• Operating costs: Chemical consumption, electricity, probe calibration.
• Service costs: Potential repairs and parts replacement.

Despite the costs, the benefits of automatic dosing usually outweigh the expenses, especially in the long run.

Summary

Automatic pool chemical dosing is a modern and convenient solution that allows you to enjoy crystal-clear pool water effortlessly. With precise dosing, you save time, chemicals, and care for the health of yourself and your loved ones. By choosing the right system and servicing it regularly, you can enjoy trouble-free pool use for many years.