The RC-50 generates copper ions by using low voltage on two electrodes. The ions get into the pool water and inhibit the formation of algae at concentrations as low as 0.15 milligramme/litre.
The technology is not new. The Ancient Greeks used copper to disinfect water. Copper is used even today in organic and conventional agriculture as a plant protection agent against fungal diseases.
Since copper is a vital trace element, the limit level in Swiss drinking water is 1.5 mg/l (10x higher than needed for algae control in the pool).
The RC-50 incorporates the award-winning ScaleBlaster, which uses sound wave frequencies and alternating polarity to prevent scale build-up in the pool piping and interacts positively with the copper ions.
The entire system is NASA, NSF and UL certified.
Advantages over similar products
- Replacement of electrodes without disassembly of piping (every 10-15 years).
- The system is suitable for pools up to 200'000 litres.
- The current flow can be regulated (0 mA - 600 mA), optimising electricity costs, electrode consumption and ion concentration.
In addition, the ion production can be significantly increased at the beginning of the bathing season so that the pool reaches the necessary concentration quickly. - A test kit for ions is included with the system and can be re-ordered if required.
- The maintenance costs are significantly lower than for all other systems.