The ECOsmarte system creates two sanitizing agents, copper ionization and liquid oxidation. As water flows from your pump back to your pool it travels through the ECOsmarte ionization/oxidation chamber. While in the chamber, the water will either receive copper ions or become oxygenated depending on the setting of the switch on the controller.

Copper Ionization

Copper ionization was developed in 1967 for the Apollo Space Program to insure safe drinking water and to control scale in cooling systems during space missions. The ECOsmarte System incorporates this same technology. The copper ions created by the ECOsmarte System are safe and essential for humans, plants and animals, but are lethal to bacteria, algae and some viruses. By adding these ions to your pool or spa water, the ECOsmarte System basically kills bacteria, algae and certain viruses and prevents them from growing in the water. Copper ions are only added to the water for a few hours each week in swimming pools and only a few minutes each week or month in spas. The residual sanitizer in the water, produced by the ionization process, is recognized by the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Natural Non-Chemical Oxidation

ECOsmartes proprietary non-chemical method of oxidation is what separates it from other chemical reducing water purification systems on the market. Oxidation is achieved by water passing through the chamber while low voltage electrical current is sent to the coated titanium plates in the chamber. No ozone is generated. While in the oxidation mode, a proprietary process of electrolysis causes the electro-physical separation of water into oxygen and hydrogen. This separation forms free oxygen atoms and hydroxyl radicals (OH). [See the wikipedia explanation of Hydroxyl Radicals] This proprietary process creates a combination of the most powerful oxidizers available for water disinfection. These oxidizers, the oxygen atoms and hydroxyl ions, are responsible for eliminating body oils, tanning lotions and as well as the dead organic matter already killed by copper ions. The ECOsmarte system produces oxidizers, measured in grams per minute, at a level that is not available with ozone generating systems. Additionally, each ECOsmarte oxidizer is far more powerful yet far safer than sodium hypochlorite, the dominant form of chlorine. The combination of copper ionization and non-chemical oxidation produce pure, clear, clean water not available with other water sanitizing systems. The ECOsmarte Oxidation process also produces fresh Oxygen gas which promotes healthier breathing while in an ECOsmarte pool.

View the ECOsmarte Science Summary for more scientific specifics.