Here at Total Chemical Solutions we know that imparting our knowledge to our trade customers to support them in managing their customer expectation is priceless, within our blog section, your see a varying amount of articles covering a wide range of topics from Chlorine Vs Bromine, Chlorine Dioxide and its effective water management application, a wide range of topics on pH water balancing, Total Alkalinity the buffer for your pH, BPR – Biocidal Product Regulations, Hot Tubs Chemicals and so many more topics.
We update our blogs and our FAQ section on a weekly basis to be able to enhance our trade customer’s journey and for them to confidently manage their retail customers water management needs. If by any chance there’s a section currently not covered and you would like us to put together a blog that covers your area of concern please drop us a note.
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Your hot tub and pool pH levels are important to maintaining for a number of reasons. Not only will it keep your water looking and feeling great, but it will also help extend the life of your equipment. Let’s take a look at why pH levels are so important, and how you can make sure yours are balanced.… Read More
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It’s important to keep your pool and hot tub alkalinity and pH levels in balance. If they’re too high or too low, it can cause problems with the water quality and how your hot tub functions. In this blog post, we’ll talk about why it’s important to maintain these levels and how to do it.… Read More
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You’ve probably heard of calcium hardness if you have a swimming pool. But what is it exactly? And why is it important?
Calcium hardness measures the water’s ability to resist changes in pH. The higher the calcium hardness, the less likely the water will experience sudden pH changes.… Read More
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Should a manufacturer, distributor, or retailer that sells biocidal products don’t comply with BPR regulations, then the United Kingdom by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) can assess hefty fines on the violator, and it doesn’t stop there. The violator chain goes up through the manufacturer to the distributor to the retailer that provides the non-BPR-regulated products.… Read More
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The Biocidal Product Regulations 2008 (BPR) are a set of European Union law designed to strengthen the Biocidal Products Regulation which was enacted in 2004. The Biocidal Product Regulations 2008 (BPR) implement a new approval system, which simplifies the approval process for biocidal products.… Read More
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Total alkalinity is important in hot tubs and pools because it maintains the ideal pH level. Total Alkalinity, or TA, helps to prevent brown stains from forming on your pool walls and floor tiles. It also prevents these pesky corrosion problems that can suck all of the chemicals out of your system.… Read More
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Industrial biocides like Bromine are used in many industries, but specifically in pools and hot tubs because they kill bacteria, algae, and other organisms that may disrupt the cleanliness. Bromine is a very popular choice for these two industries because it is one of the most effective and economical.… Read More
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What are the advantages of using chlorine tablets:
– Chlorine tablets will help maintain a healthy environment in your pool or spa, preventing bacteria and algae from growing.
– Chlorine is less expensive than other sanitizers, making them the most cost effective option for maintaining a healthy environment for your pool or spa.… Read More
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The Total Chemical Solutions team often gets asked what the difference is between these two recommended forms of chlorine, and which one should be used. For years now, bromine has been a popular proactive option for on-site water sanitation due to its non-chlorine properties that are advantageous in hot tubs or spas because it does not cause dry skin like some chlorinated pools can.… Read More
