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Swimming pool water should be clear and free of algae, harmful bacteria, and odors. Unfortunately, this is sometimes not the case.
Generally, quality problems in swimming pool water are not isolated. If swimming pool water is cloudy, it is likely to have more frequent outbreaks of algae and it will almost certainly require an inordinately large amount of chlorine to be sanitized.
Fortunately, Orb-3 Pool & Spa Products can help to restore the clarity of your swimming pool water and reduce the need for chemicals.
Finding the Source of Cloudy Water: Chemical Imbalances
A number of factors play a part in swimming pool water becoming cloudy, so it is useful to ascertain the source before deciding on a treatment plan.
A pH that is too high or too low will result in cloudy water. Chemical imbalances are a common cause, too much stabilizer or too little chlorine the common culprits. A high level of calcium hardness, high levels of dissolved solids, high levels of metals, algae, damaged or malfunctioning filters and microscopic particles can all contribute to the problem. Most of these problems can be avoided by the use of Orb-3 Pool & Spa Products.
Finding the Solution: Enzyme Products
Switching to natural solutions to improve water clarity makes sense. They are easy to use, cost effective and take effect quickly.
Enzymes are relatively new in swimming pool maintenance but they have proven themselves to be effective. They can be applied on any scale from a small spa to a full-sized commercial water park.
Orb-3 Pool & Spa Products are particularly effective at bringing water quality back under control because they are comprised of a blend of enzymes that target the full spectrum of water quality problems. While many enzyme products contain a few specific enzymes targeted at common contaminants, Orb-3 Pool & Spa enzymes contain thousands of enzymes and are effective against a much wider variety of contaminants. A swimming pool that is treated with Orb-3 Pool Enzymes will not only be clearer, it will be cleaner and it will smell better too.
In order to understand why Orb-3 Pool Enzymes have such a dramatic effect on water quality, it is first necessary to understand how enzymes work. Enzymes are highly complex chemical compounds that have very specific effects. Enzymes are naturally occurring but with modern science, it has become possible to produce enzymes in commercial quantities.
Orb-3 Pool Enzymes work by using a number of enzymes to address factors that affect water quality. Coincidentally, most of the factors that affect water quality also affect water clarity. Cloudy water is a symptom of water quality problems.
Microscopic Particles
Microscopic particles have a big part to play in water clarity.
If a swimming pool is frequently used, there is likely to be a great deal of organic waste in the water. Dead skin, urine, body oils, sweat and body lotion all find their way into swimming pools. As these particles build up, a pool will become cloudy.
It is possible to eliminate these organic compounds with chlorine but massive amounts of chlorine are required to complete the task. Also, using chlorine does not have any ongoing effect in preventing the buildup of such compounds. Organic compounds will build up again and then massive amounts of chlorine will be required again. Treating organic compounds with Orb-3 Pool Enzymes requires only regular treatments.
Organic compounds will be safely eliminated by Orb-3 Pool & Spa Products and without the need for harsh chemicals to do the job. This treats perhaps the most common cause of water clarity problems.
pH Imbalance
Another cause of water clarity problems is pH imbalance. If the pH is too high or too low, water becomes cloudy.
Orb-3 Pool Enzymes can help to stabilize the pH of the water. The use of Orb-3 Pool & Spa Enzymes dramatically reduces your need to use a number of chemical products that can adversely affect pH. The benefits of balanced pH are tangible: the water is clearer, it can be used more often, and maintenance time is decreased.
Algae and Water Clarity
Algae have a marked affect on water clarity and tend to be a compounding factor in other water quality problems. Orb-3 Pool & Spa Products simplify the treatment of algae. Orb-3 Phosphorus Reduction Agent (PRA) binds with phosphorous in the water, thereby eliminating the phosphorous as a food source for algae. The algae then begin to starve and are killed off by the chlorine in the swimming pool.
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Chlorine Deficiency
It is commonly stated that not having enough chlorine can lead to cloudy water. The problem is usually not a lack of chlorine but a lack of available chlorine that is causing the cloudiness.
The difference might seem semantic but it is not. One thing that many users find is that they will have more free available chlorine in their swimming pools after using Orb-3 Pool & Spa Products. Oftentimes, this allows people to reduce their chlorine usage.
In many swimming pools, the free available chlorine is tied up dealing with other water quality problems. For chlorine to begin to sanitize water, the water must be free of organic matter. Orb-3 Pool Enzymes eliminate the organic matter that ties up free available chlorine. Thus, a smaller amount of chlorine has a greater effect both on water clarity and on water quality.
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Decrease Costs of Pool and Spa Maintenance
With the use of Orb-3 Pool & Spa Products, many swimming pool owners find that their cost of maintenance decreases. A great deal less work is required to keep the swimming pool water clear and in good swimming condition.
Enzymes are much safer than harsh chemical agents and have the added benefit of being easier to use.
Each of the enzymes in the product performs a highly specific function. They are combined so that a broad spectrum of water problems can be treated with a single product. This is not possible with chemical agents which may treat some water problems but actually compound others and have a detrimental effect on water quality and alter the pH of the water.
With Orb-3 Pool & Spa Products, a swimming pool will need a regular dosage of enzymes and regular chlorine treatments in order to keep the swimming pool water beautifully clear and suitable for swimming.
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 | Orb-3 Pool Enzymes conditions water to naturally purge itself of body oils, lotions, cosmetics, urine, and other organic materials, leaving pools crystal clear and odorless. It is totally compatible with—and reduces the need for—any chemical treatments you might use. It helps stabilize pH levels, avoid water upsets, retards the growth of slime and algae, and it’s effective on scum lines. | Available in 12x1-pt Case, 12x1-qt Case, 4x1-g Box, 5-g Pail, 15-gal Drum, 55-g Drum, 275-g Tote |  |
 | Orb-3 Spa Enzymes augments the natural decomposition of organic materials in either commercial or residential spas while it helps stabilize pH levels to reduce skin & eye irritation, keep spa filters cleaner, decreases unpleasant chemical odors, and controls scum lines. It’s totally compatible with whatever chemical spa treatments you might use, and its natural cleansing action washes away algae and slime, allowing conventional sanitizers to work more effectively. | Available in 12x1-pt Case, 12x1-qt Case, 4x1-g Box, 5-g Pail, 15-gal Drum, 55-g Drum, 275-g Tote | |
 | Orb-3 PRA Residential naturally reduces PO4 levels in residential pools and spas without affecting pH or generating an excess of suspended solids. Its active ingredients naturally drop out both soluble and insoluble PO4 at the molecular level, leaving it virtually invisible. Orb-3 PRA Residential safeguards against excess PO4 without harming the environment. | Available in 12x1-qt Case, 4x1-g Box, 5-g Pail, 15-gal Drum, 55-g Drum, 275-g Tote | |
 | Orb-3 PRA Commercial - Liquid quickly brings PO4 to a managable level in pools, spas and water features. This safe alternative outperforms standard clay and aluminium phosphorus additives naturally. Orb-3 Commercial PRA - Liquid allows for water reuse even in most extreme PO4 situations. | Available in 4x1-g Box, 5-g Pail, 15-gal Drum, 55-g Drum, 275-g Tote | |
 | Orb-3 PRA & Enzymes for Pools is a reliable combination product designed to reduce and maintain low PO4 levels in pools while improving overall water quality. The pairing of the Orb-3 phosphorus reduction agent with our proprietary enzyme solution attracts PO4 on a molecular level and binds it as it reduces floating oils in pool water. Orb-3 PRA & Enzymes for Pools can be used regularly or as an acute treatment product to safely and effectively manage phosphorus levels. | Available in 12x1-qt Case, 4x1-g Box, 5-g Pail, 15-gal Drum, 55-g Drum, 275-g Tote | |
 | Orb-3 PRA & Enzymes Commercial applications is a highly concentrated blend designed to reduce and maintain low PO4 levels in pools with varying traffic rates and at the same time remove body oils, lotions and other organics while improving overall water quality. The Orb-3 phosphorus reduction agent with our proprietary commercial grade enzyme solution binds PO4 naturally. Orb-3 PRA & Enzymes Commercial can be used regularly or as an acute treatment product to safely and effectively manage phosphorus levels. | Available in 4x1-g Box, 5-g Pail, 15-gal Drum, 55-g Drum, 275-g Tote | |
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