Ionisation
Tarn-Pure™ customers report the following advantages and disadvantages with our patented Tarn-Pure™ copper-silver ionization systems fitted to both hot and cold water systems, and other cold water applications such as water features, vehicle wash plant etc.
Advantages
- Scientifically endorsed as most effective method of legionella control.
- Effective in practice, with consistent reduction of CFU counts to Log-6.
- Total elimination of biofilms.
- Reduction of hot water temperature eliminates scalding risk, reduces scaling, removes requirement for thermostatic mixing valves.
- Better disinfection of infrequently used facilities.
- Long-lasting residual effect continues to be effective for days after dosing.
- Long-lasting residual gives supplementary disinfection in the built environment.
- Demonstrable savings on maintenance and energy costs.
- Effective back-up, operator training and maintenance from T P Technology trained personnel and distributors.
- The most environmentally responsible solution.
Disadvantages
- Apparent initial cost of equipment.
Summary
Many of our customers turn to Tarn-Pure™ ionisation when thermal and chemical treatments have failed, or following a legionella outbreak. Not only have Tarn-Pure systems kept new-builds free of infection, but they have succeeded in dealing with the failures of the other regimes.
The cost issue we sometimes encounter stems from a reluctance to allocate capital expenditure for the initial installation, which is not required for the commonly used thermal regime. However, our assessment of maintenance, chemical and energy savings demonstrates the true value of Tarn-Pure equipment.
Some of our customers have taken advantage of our added-value leasing and maintenance packages.
In common with any disinfection system, Tarn-Pure™ ionisation is not a fit-and-forget solution. Continual monitoring of legionella and water quality is a requirement of any disinfection regime. Tarn-Pure equipment and cell design makes on-going maintenance and monitoring as simple as possible.
See our case histories of a hospital and a care-home that switched to Tarn-Pure™.
For further information about ionisation, please contact us.
