Prepared by:		Kerry Crossley, (B.Agr.Sc) Tina Hines (B.Sc.Hons., M.Sc.)
Date Submitted:		February 3, 1999
Prepared on Behalf of:		Hydro Flexible Solutions

Topic:

Initial Trial Effect of HEAT$AVR Treatment on a Heated Indoor Swim-school Pool

Executive Summary

An on-site trial was conducted by Aqua Science Consultants Pty. Ltd. on behalf of Hydro Flexible Solutions, at a Victorian regional swim school, to determine the effects of "HEAT$AVR" in a commercial pool application.

The pool facility was investigated over a five week period. A conventional, accepted water treatment method was in operation throughout the trial.

The trial compared no HEAT$AVR, with the addition of HEAT$AVR. Existing operations, procedures and maintenance levels, were conducted thoughout the trial, including use of thermal blank in periods of non-use.

Applications of HEAT$AVR caused no detrimental effects to any of the general chemical water quality parameters investigated. Microbial quality remained exceptional both prior to and during HEAT$AVR addition.

Condensation levels were reduced by 10%, with the addition of HEAT$AVR. Gas consumption was consistently reduced by over 18%. The pool operator, in control of the pool will continue to utilise HEAT$AVR addition, to minimize future condensation problems and reduce heating costs.