Diamonds are forever

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1 Diamonds are forever

2 Combining the perfect hygiene of the classic swimming pool, with the comfort of chlorine-free water The innovative Aqua Diamante soda treatment uses diamond electrodes to activate the oxygen in water. In contrast to a traditional salt disinfection, it uses oxygen as the active agent, rather than chlorine. Aqua Diamante is the first and only system that guarantees a truly chlorine-free water treatment.

3 crystal clear Experience the vitality of pure, water. Red, irritated eyes and chlorine-smelling skin are now things of the past. Aqua Diamante leaves the water as pure and fresh as a mountain spring. Experience the freedom to open your eyes comfortably under water.

4 Dive in

5 Elegance Pure and Simple Aqua Diamante is a must-have for indoor pools. Keep your house free of the unpleasant odour of chlorine with this pure water treatment. Even outdoors, dining at poolside the sharp smell of chlorine will never ruin your appetite again.

6 Forever Priceless An annual service will guarantee the cell an unlimited lifespan. With regular maintenance and replacement of any under-performing components, regardless of age your cell will never lose its value.

7 Factbook Diamond Electrodes - Technical Description Treating drinking and waste water with diamond electrodes has only in the last few years started to be understood and explained. Boron-enriched diamonds provide a conductive surface that enables the production of short-lived hydroxyl radicals. When in contact with organic impurities these oxidize into carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) and water. Surplus hydroxyl radicals stabilize as secondary particles by reacting with water and AD-soda to become oxidation agents (active oxygen). The resulting percarbonate and peroxide gently disinfect the pool, inhibiting the growth of unwanted microorganisms and germs. The Pro Aqua Diamond Electrodes The Aqua Diamante cell is exclusively equipped with high quality Pro Aqua diamond electrodes; the only in the world to be produced in a high-temperature/ pressure process using solid boron-enriched diamonds. Using these high-value diamonds gives the electrodes a practically unlimited lifespan. Aqua Diamante cannot be compared with conventional diamond electrodes, which with a boron-enriched diamond layer of just a few μm (CVD/synthetic-diamond), have a very limited lifespan and are susceptible to mechanical wear and tear. Even a tiny crack in a CVD-Diamond can cause gases to develop under the diamond layer, forcing the coating to flake off. Pro Aqua diamond electrodes are comprised of solid single crystal diamond: it is the hardest known material and does not degrade.

8 Factbook How does the patented Aqua Diamante soda technology work? Diagram AD Untreated pool water Oxidation agent Electrode contacts Diamond electrodes Electrode contacts Cleaned and oxygen enriched pool water In order to create the optimal conditions for your skin and for the function of the diamond cell, the pool water is softened through an ion-exchange (hardness < 4 dh), then soda is added bringing its conductivity to 2.5 ms ms using AD-soda. Once set the conductivity and hardness will only change when the pool water is topped up. A simple conductivity meter is supplied to monitor the water, though it normally remains constant over the bathing season with no adjustments required. Taste and smell We all know the uncomfortable odour of a chlorinated swimming pool. Aqua Diamante poolwater is completely odour-free and tastes fresh. Unlike chlorine which is a soluble gas, the active substances in Aqua Diamante are dissolved salts, which do not break down into a gaseous state. This means there is never any loss of active substances. Do I have real diamonds in my cell? Yes. However they are not natural diamonds. They are specially manufactured using a high temperature/pressure process and contain boron. So, in contrast to natural diamonds they are excellent conductors. Corrosion In a classically-treated swimming pool when the phlevel of the water is too low, metal parts such as pool ladders, stainless steel jets and lamp fittings often develop rust. The same problem also occurs in stainless steel pool basins, and can markedly reduce the lifespan of pumps and fittings. Particularly in chlorinated pools, due to the regular ph adjustments using ph-reducing products (containing hydrochloric or sulphuric acid), any metal in contact with the water is constantly being corroded. In AQUA DIAMANTE pools no acid-induced corrosion occurs; the reliable ph-buffering of levels over ph 8 consistently prevents corrosion. ph regulation is no longer necessary! With an Aqua Diamante pool the ph is adjusted automatically due to the composition of the pool water. No ph regulator or measuring is required, as it is always over ph 8, the optimal range for an Aqua Diamante pool. If somehow chlorine accidentally ends up in the pool, at ph 8 it is harmless, as it can no longer react. Whereas if a chlorinated pool is ph 8 the treatment process no longer works. Robots, sandfilters, skimmers The diamond cell offers perfect water treatment, however particles that fall into the pool must still be removed mechanically. The pool is like any other living space and regular vacuuming is required. It is possible to use a poo-cleaning robot similar to a vacuum cleaner, or a combination of sandfilter and half-automated systems. Do the pumps have to stay on? Unlike biological treatment systems the pumps do not have to stay on 24 hours a day, though the running time should not drop below 12 hours per day. Chlorinated pool Salt electrolysis pool Chlorine odour no yes yes ph regulation needed no yes yes Salt taste no no yes CHC1 1 producing no yes yes Water replacement needed no yes yes Steel corrosion no yes yes Skin friendly yes no no 1 see Wikipedia:

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