It can get confusing when it comes to pool chemistry but the principal behind a sacrificial anode is relatively simple. Instead of electricity flowing through your pool water to other metal components in your pool it will be attracted to the zinc anode. The zinc anode will break down over time and sacrifice itself so that nothing else that is metal in your pool is affected by electrical corrosion. In a pool the metal components that an anode will protect includes a ladder, steps, pool heater components or anything at all that is metal and submersed in the salt water. Zinc anodes have been used for decades in the marine industry for many different applications including electrical sacrifice. The simple function that an anode has is to corrode or sacrifice itself before other metals that are part of the same underwater electrical system. This system could be as large as a lake or as small as a water heater but we can be sure that our swimming pools are protected from electrical corrosion. We will be installing them in all of our pool equipment rooms. Zinc Anode Typical Installation
Tankless Water Heater: We have started to replace our traditional water heaters with tankless units in the satellites. Tankless water heaters are a great addition for creating a more energy efficient facility. Unlike standard water heaters, which continuously heat and reheat water so that it is always hot, tankless heaters generate hot water instantly with high-powered gas burners or electric coils. Yes, this instant heating requires more power, but because the water does not have to be reheated again and again, like in a standard “tank” model, tankless systems use less energy overall. According to Consumer Reports, which studied these appliances extensively, gas-powered tankless water heaters are approximately 22% more efficient when compared to traditional water heaters. LONGER LIFESPAN In addition, tankless water heaters feature a longer life cycle when compared to traditional tank water heaters—up to two times longer, in fact. While a traditional water heater has a lifespan of 10-12 years, a tankless water heater can last up to 20 years.
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