Swim Pro is Kentucky’s only authorized distributor for the Accu-Tab chlorination system. The leader is SAFER, SIMPLER and MORE ACCURATE. The custom manufactured, NSF listed systems combine calcium hypochlorite tablets, patented chlorinators, and engineered systems to provide a safer chlorination alternative to liquid chlorine.
An excellent alternative to liquid chlorine, the Accu-Tab system does not require special containment measures or elaborate safety equipment.
Accu-Tab three-inch tablets are easy to handle and store. The chlorinators contain no moving parts or small openings to clog, keeping operation simple and maintenance to a minimum.
More consistent than bleach, the Accu-Tab system automatically delivers the precise level of chlorine you need.
| Accu-Tab® | 12% Chlorine Bleach | Chlorine Generator | Trichlor Tablets | Chlorine Gass | Peroxyacetic Acid | Chlorine Dioxide | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Risk Management | Solid chemical - no dual containment required | Dual containment required for conectrated liquid solution | Salt Handling | Tablet odor is strong and pungent | Major gas leak concerns | Spill and leak concerns | Spill and leak concerns |
| Handling and convenience | Easy to add tablets in 55-lb pails; only one person needed | Cumbersome to handle and maneuver; 55-gallon drums weigh 555 pounds | Large quantities of salt required | Package sizes range from 7-lb to 100-lb pails | Hard to maneuver cylinders require 2 people, special handling and training are needed | 500-lb drums or totes are hard to maneuver; require large storage space and possible containment pad | Multiple precursor chemicals need to be purchased for CIO2 generation; large space required for generation equipment and chemical storage |
| Equipment and maintenance | Chlorinators typically require cleaning and maintenance once per year. | Feed pumps need constant repair and tubing leaks regularly. Gas locking of pump is not uncommon. | Must replace costly cells every two to four years | Low maintenance | Eductors, regulators have small orifices that are prone to plugging | Troublesome metering pumps required | High capital and maintenance costs associated with complex generation equipment |
| Chlorine strength | Consistent strength allows for reliable control; minimal strength degradation when stored properly | Unstable liquid is difficult to control; rapid strength degradation especially in hot weather | Must maintain ~ 3,000–9,000 ppm salt concentration in the pool; salt is converted to chlorine as it passes through the cells | 90% available chlorine; frequent monitoring of pH and calcium needed to maintain proper water balance | Consistently 100% chlorine | Loss of strength makes control difficult | Delicate balance between precursor chemicals needed for efficient generation |
| Material compatibility | Relatively dilute 100-300 ppm hypochlorite solution; more neutral pH (~10.5), less corrosive | Concentrated (120,000 ppm) hypochlorite solution, high pH (~13.0) is very corrosive | Stray voltage from generator cells can cause corrosion | Low pH (~2.9) is highly corrosive; reduces life of equipment and surfaces | Low pH (~3.0), very corrosive | Low pH (~2.8), very corrosive | Low pH (2.8 - 3.5), very corrosive |