Frequently Asked Questions

The Enviroswim ES-3 is a revolutionary breakthrough in swimming pool technology that sanitises water without adding chemicals, except for pH balancing requirements. Using a powerful combination of silver and copper electrodes, ionization and ultrasonics, the system removes all the “nasties” from your pool and leaves you with pure, clean water.

Copper is an algaecide. Silver is an anti-bacterial agent. But they don’t have oxidizing properties. If you try to run a pool just on copper and silver, you don’t have anything to break down the organic compounds. So what we use for the oxidisation part of the process is a combination of electronic oxidisation and ultrasonics.

The ES3 is less harmful, less expensive to maintain and more effective than conventional chlorine-based swimming pool systems.

The ES3:

• Kills bacteria in water that chlorine does not
• Vastly reduces chemical usage
• Eliminates chemical odours
• Eliminates the need to add chlorine
• Increases pump life
• Uses less electricity in all facets of pool operation
• Eliminates almost all consumables

Perfectly safe. In May 2009 the ES3 system was granted NSF 50 certification in the USA. NSF certification is only granted to products that pass stringent tests, which include reliability, microbiological efficacy, safety and pool surface stain resistance. But if you want to know how safe it is, just take a look at what our customers have to say.

Yes. The ES3 has a 2 Year warranty.

The ES3 has two consumables: the copper/silver electrodes, which need to be replaced on average once every 18 to 24 months, and the oxidiser plates which can last over 6 years, provided the correct water balance is maintained. You can order them directly from this web site.

The growing list of serious health issues associated with exposure to chlorinated water is now overwhelming. The danger comes from chemical by-products in chlorinated water known as trihalomethanes, or THMs. When swimming, your body absorbs the harmful THMs threefold, through the skin, inhaling and ingestion. The ES3 was developed to eliminate people’s exposure to the hazards of chlorine in pools, spas and water features. We encourage you to do your own research.

Fantastic Water to swim in!

Very easy to maintain

Reduces all associated costs including electricity, chemical and equipment replacement

Eliminates most of the regular consumables including salt, chlorine, hydrogen peroxide and stabiliser

Freshwater prolongs life of all equipment and reduces staining and corrosion on pool surface, fixtures, glass fencing, landscaping and outdoor stainless steel kitchens

Residual sanitiser and algaecide lasts for weeks, ensuring you will never come home to a green pool

Works with all types of pumps and filters

Ensures air quality for indoor pools.

Health & environmental benefits:

Eliminates most chemicals known to cause serious health issues

Non irritating to skin and eyes

Beneficial for asthmatics, psoriasis and eczema sufferers

Pool and backwash water can be recycled without diluting for use in gardens, holding tanks, and grey water systems, subject to local council regulations

Assurance benefits:

The ES3 system is the only Australian water purification system to have obtained world-renowned industry accreditation

Unique, patented technology, designed with government support here in Australia

Independently verified by NATA certified laboratories here and overseas

No, copper is an essential element, necessary in various proteins and enzymes. Balance studies on adults suggest an essential daily intake of 1-5 mg. The copper level at which the Enviroswim system operates is only 30% of the maximum recommended Queensland drinking water concentration. You would need to ingest between 3 – 15 litres of pool water to get the recommended daily intake of copper. The copper concentration in the Enviroswim backwash water contains less copper than the waste water from some household municipal water suppliers. The silver content is also well below drinking water guidelines.

Chlorides in pool water will produce some chlorine through the process of electrolysis while passing through the Enviroswim treatment cell. To minimise this reaction, Enviroswim uses freshwater that is very low in dissolved salts and solids. It also eliminates the requirement to add stabiliser (sunblock), another chemical of concern, designed to hold the chlorine in the water for longer. So the amounts of chlorine created by the system are minimal and quickly dissipated. The freshwater feel is immediately evident when entering Enviroswim water and is the number one feedback we get from new customers.

Yes, the Enviroswim System is used in some of the world’s most innovative and eco-friendly spas and resorts in the world.

All the difference in the world. The salt chlorinator, while often marketed as a better alternative to chlorine, actually creates chlorine to sanitise the pool.

Only at levels in excess of 1ppm. The ES3 system operates at 0.25-0.4ppm. If the system is unattended for some time (more than a month) and not set appropriately you might have some staining. However, it can be easily removed with citric acid, a commonly used pool stain remover, and causes no permanent damage. With this as with any other concerns you may have, please get in touch with us and we can answer any questions in greater detail.

The swimming pool industry, like many industries, is resistant to change. Vested interests and a traditional mindset mean that outdated technologies and products dominate the market. Pool builders may have agreements and incentives in place with suppliers to promote a particular brand. In these circumstances their recommendations are often more for their own benefit than yours. Fortunately for pool owners, attitudes are beginning to change. Pool builders in Australia, New Zealand and the USA are embracing the Enviroswim system. These builders are learning that the ES3 is easy to install, simple to commission and unlike salt and chlorine the Enviroswim system does not damage pool surfaces or equipment. Ask your pool builder to contact us directly and we will do our best to address their concerns.

Yes. Our system can be easily retrofitted to existing pools. We do not need to replace your pump/filter etc. A comprehensive installation guide is available which will enable you to do the installation yourself or we can fit it on your behalf. If you look at the how-to video, you can tell which way you want to go. Or get in touch – we are happy to advise.