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Trihalomethanes (THMs) are harmful disinfection byproducts (DBPs) found in drinking water and swimming pools. They can off-gas from swimming pools, which contribute to indoor air quality...
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Manufacturers of swimming pool Ultraviolet (UV) disinfection systems often disagree on which type of UV system is best for a given swimming pool. Specifically, the marketplace has...
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At the time of writing this, the world seems to be in chaos. Events are being canceled across the world, and the economic impact is undeniably real. NCAA championships are cancelled for...
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In natatoriums, When the air gets rough, the fans get blowing. And that's not always a good thing.
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Many natatorium design problems can be prevented if designers and contractors understand the swimmer's perspective. Swimmers see things designers don't.
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If combined chlorine levels get too high, the local health department might shut a commercial pool down. We have seen it happen before. But while pool closures are rare, high combined...
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We wrote a previous article about five common mistakes in natatorium design. Now let's talk about errors we see in the implementation and installation of pool dehumidification systems....
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Think of all the rooms you have been inside. Offices, classrooms, restaurants, your bedroom, etc.. Every indoor room probably had a ventilation system of some sort, and that system was...
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How do mechanical engineers know what to design for specific rooms, like natatoriums? What natatorium design resources do they use as guidelines? As it turns out, there are some...
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The old, obsolete approach to natatorium air quality sounded like "the solution to pollution is dilution." In other words, introduce excess outdoor air (OA)–and exhaust more air...
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Does the type of swimming pool filter really matter? Are the differences between pool filters even noticable? How do they impact water quality? Does filter type have any affect on indoor...
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Pool Dehumidifiers and air conditioners are not equal. Indoor swimming pools have variables and climate demands unlike any other type of commercial building or space. In particular, air...
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