The chlorination of swimming pools : a comprehensive understanding of the process

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Metz, Larry R.
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1971
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The writer has not found available a comprehensive book or booklet, concerning the field of chlorination of swimming pools. There are several materials, but they are either directed in a very simple short nature for those interested in only enough information to run a home pool, or the material is discussed in terms that only a chemist could understand. The writer has had the opportunity of operating a small Y.M.C.A. pool for the past three years, during which time a thorough knowledge of the chlorination process was necessary, due to the problems of conducting a heavily used facility. Due to lack of experience, the writer tried to obtain an understanding of the basic factors in pool chemistry, as well as an advanced knowledge of the relations, to combat the severe swimmer irritation that was generally present. There were several months of searching and questioning, before the problem was solved, but with a single complete source of information concerning the chlorination process, the process could have been understood sooner, and the pool problem overcome. The writer is making an attempt to compile such an organized source of information so that, first, a clear understanding of the basics of chlorination is understood, secondly, that clearer understanding is possible by considering some chemistry principles, and thirdly, that resources are listed, so that an interested reader may seek more detailed information.Inorder to thoroughly discuss the subject, the writer has limited this paper to chlorination and its' related relationships, although realizing the importance of the filtration system, circulation system, pool maintenance, algae problems, and other related areas that are definitely of importance to the pool operator.The paper is created on the basis that with a thorough knowledge of the chlorination process it is possible to operate a relatively problemless, attractive, non-irritating pool. This of course is based on the premise that in any pool operation there will be a few complaints, perhaps just because the pool is there. Some people having little experience of swimming would consider their eyes irritated by chlorine, when in fact they are just experiencing water in their eyes for the first time. Also there are a few persons who are actually allergic to chlorine,, causing severe reactions as skin irritation or eye problems. Thus the word relative must be used in speaking of the ideal non-irritating pool.

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