Episode 131: Utilizing Salt & UV as Alternative Sanitizer Solutions with John Rotundo & John Watt of Pentair

Pool Chasers Podcast

In this episode, we welcome John Rotundo & John Watt of Pentair to discuss the utilization of salt and UV systems as alternative sanitizer solutions. As our industry continues to navigate through the chlorine tab shortage, it’s good to look at other proven methods of pool and spa sanitization.

We break down how exactly salt systems work, when and how to clean a salt cell, including important safety measures to be aware of, why calcium flakes happen, and how they are intended to be used with automation. The guys also discuss the differences between the IntelliChlor and iChlor and the many benefits of switching to a salt pool, such as the level of safety and efficiency and the surprisingly soft feeling the salt gives to your skin and hair.

We then detail how UV systems work and how to properly maintain UV bulbs and the BioShield UV System, as well as how this system can be used to eliminate harmful chloramines in the water. UV sanitization is not only a growing trend in our industry but one that is being heavily utilized all over the world.

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Chapters

1. Episode 131: Utilizing Salt & UV as Alternative Sanitizer Solutions with John Rotundo & John Watt of Pentair (00:00:00)

2. Introducing John Rotundo & John Watt of Pentair (00:01:17)

3. 2021 projections during a chlorine tab shortage (00:02:48)

4. Prior shifts away from chlorine tabs in the commercial market (00:05:08)

5. How salt cells work and the benefits of switching to a salt pool (00:06:31)

6. Chlorine tab thieves (00:10:49)

7. Salt cell maintenance (00:11:47)

8. The differences between IntelliChlor and iChlor (00:12:43)

9. How salt cells integrate with automation and breaking down ORP (00:19:12)

10. Recommendations for installing a salt cell (00:22:09)

11. Why salt cells shut down in cold water (00:24:45)

12. When and how to clean a salt cell (00:26:10)

13. Sizing salt cells correctly (00:31:06)

14. Recommendations for adding salt into your pool for the first time (00:32:01)

15. Do’s and don’ts of adding chlorine tabs to a salt pool in the summertime (00:34:25)

16. Benefits of UV pool sanitation and how it works exactly (00:37:09)

17. The harmful effects of chloramines and how UV can eliminate them (00:40:17)

18. Recommendations for installing the BioShield on the equipment pad (00:45:20)

19. UV system and bulb maintenance (00:46:29)

20. Using chlorine with UV plus misconceptions of using UV (00:52:02)

21. UV sanitization is gaining traction all over the world (00:54:04)

22. BioShield’s warranty and flow switch (00:55:47)