Ecolab Aqua Balance Pool and Spa Program
Having helped develop the remotely monitored Aqua Balance Pool and Spa Program that Ecolab offers to hospitality customers, I can rightfully say that I know a little about it. First, I'll say that offering automated ORP/pH control systems to the world over the last 20 years has been a good thing as it has brought the awareness of this technology to the forefront of this industry. This has had a huge impact on making pools and spas much safer to swim in.
It is a known fact that ORP/pH controllers can be very effective in not only producing excellent water quality and efficiency, they also are very effective at preventing the spread of waterborne bacteria and viruses. I believe that Ecolab with their Aqua Balance Pool and Spa Program has done more than any other company to promote this technology and therefore providing much safer aquatic facilities to the public.
This technology has been around since the mid 1970's but was very expensive, little known and typically found only in larger pools and aquatic complexes. Even by the 1990's, the vast majority of people in the pool and spa business wanted nothing to do with this technology even though it benefits the operator as well as the swimmer. Now that people are much more aware of ORP/pH controllers and the swimming pool industry has been forced to adopt this technology or risk becoming obsolete, it has helped the industry take a big step forward.
Now back to the Ecolab Aqua Balance Pool and Spa Program. This program is still a viable way for facilities to obtain this technology at a low up front cost but is not the most economical means over time. Until recently, ORP/pH controllers have been out of reach for some owners but now thanks to ControlOMatic, the cost of high quality, automated chemical controllers has become economically feasible with a very quick return on investment for any facility. ControlOMatic can also provide installation, training and support for any facility looking to become self sufficient and save a substantial amount of money on their swimming pool and spa operation. We have over 20 years of experience in chemical automation including design, manufacturing, installation and service.
by Lance Fitzsimmons
Notes from ControlOMatic. Lance worked for Service First Pools and Spas in 1993 and on and was the first customer for Acu-Trol. After installing quite a few AK1000's for Service First Lance was hired by EcoLab to work the Los Angeles area to help develop the pool and spa market. Lance was able to introduce to EcoLab the technology that Acu-Trol had with multi-pool control systems with data monitoring.
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