Ozone 101: What is Ozone?  How does it work?
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Ozone, sometimes referred to as energetic oxygen, is a powerful oxidizer
of contaminants in water.  It is made available for hot tubs and spas through
the use of devices called ozone generators (ozonators).  Ozone is formed
when three atoms of oxygen are bound together (O3), instead of the normal
two (O2).  If you have ever detected a faint, sweet smell in the air after a
lightning storm, that was ozone!

What Does Ozone Do for Spas?

    •        Reduces need for high chemical doses
    •        Helps destroy bacteria, yeasts, viruses, algae
    •        Oxidizes other contaminants
    •        Reduces odor and chloramines
    •        Prolongs equipment life
    •        Reduces maintenance time & cost
    •        Ozone purifies naturally

On the Molecular Level - How Ozone is Made

Ozone in the spa is formed when individual molecules of oxygen are split
apart into two free oxygen atoms by corona discharge in an ozonator.  
When a newly freed oxygen atom collides with another oxygen molecule, it
joins up, forming ozone, which consists of three oxygen atoms, instead of
the customary two. However, the third oxygen atom has a weak bond,
which enables it to split and oxidize contaminants.

Ozone is a much stronger oxidizer of contaminates than oxygen because
the extra oxygen atom is loosely bound, and breaks loose when it comes in
contact with bacteria or other contaminants, oxidizing and thereby
destroying them in the process.  Below is a visual of what the oxidation
process looks like when utilizing ozone.
1  Oxygen molecules (O2)
2  Molecule is broken
apart by electrical
discharge (corona
discharge)
3  New ozone molecules
(O3) formed
4  Contaminants oxidized
by ozone.
Other Benefits

Ozone also oxidizes soap, deodorant, hair spray, cologne, makeup,
perfume, body lotion, hand cream, sun tan lotion, saliva, and urine. Used in
concert with your sanitizer, ozone helps kill pathogenic bacteria, germs, and
viruses and helps to oxidize organic contaminants. Ozone frees up
combined chlorine and bromine, thus freeing them to be continuously
reused. Ozone ultimately enhances the performance of chlorine and
bromine.

Less chlorine or bromine may be needed to maintain a residual. The quality
of water will be dramatically better with the combination of ozone and
chlorine or bromine than with chlorine or bromine alone.
The ozone not only destroys microorganisms, it also breaks down harmful
chemicals, and causes total dissolved solids to clump together for easier
removal by the filter. The result is water which is cleaner, clearer, and
smoother feeling to the skin.

Perfectly Compatible with Alternative Sanitizers

Ozone is 100% compatible with all alternative purification systems.  Ozone
also help to prevent the calcium in spa water from chelating, and thus it
conditions the water.  This is good for equipment and more enjoyable for
you.  Users say that the water actually feels softer to the skin!
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