A great deal of the "Credit" for an appealing and successful "Bumper Boat" operation can be attributed to "Water Quality." Patrons often judge their willingness to participate based on the "Ponds" water quality. Clean water usually indicates a "Clean & Sanitary" environment.
Operators should strive to offer the customers "Clean, Safe" water quality along with maintaining water chemistry that protects their investment. It is IMPORTANT to understand that certain water chemistry is conducive to promoting a corrosive water environment. Be aware from the "Startup" of your of your Bumper Boat Pond that "Severe Damage" can and will happen in a very short period of time if Boats operate in corrosive water.
Potentially serious and costly damage to "Bumper Boat Engines" and "Lower Motor Housing" can be avoided by reviewing "Water Standards" and "Good Planning. "Remember... It is normally much more economical to avoid, rather than remedy problems after the fact.
A "Bumper Boat" pond for both the patrons and operators can be achieved by maintaining the proper balance of the following (4) Major Factors that affect water chemistry.
PH Level 7.2 to 7.5
ALK 120 P.P.M.
CH 250 to 300 P.P.M.
Chlorine 1/2 to 1 P.P.M.
A further explanation of the above factors can be explained as follows.
PH Level... The measurement of whether the water is acidic or alkaline. The scale runs (1-14, 7.5 is ideal)
Alkalinity... The sum total of all basic alkaline materials dissolved in the water (120 P.P.M. being ideal)
Calcium Hardness... The ideal level is 250-300 P.P.M. Too little CH can lead to corrosion of metallic motor parts. Too much can lead to scale and unsightly stains on the boats and pond surfaces.
Chlorine Residual... The amount of free chlorine in the water to oxidize dirt, break down oils and kill "Algae & Bacteria". NOTE: A properly designed filtration system allows for lower chlorine levels to be used.
Remember... "Water Chemistry" is extremely important to understand and maintain. If the water quality is ignored the results will not make you happy.
If you do not have "local" pool chemical suppliers to assist you, contact Foster Mfg. Although Foster does not sell chemicals we will provide you with names and phone numbers of suppliers that are Experts in their field and they will work with you.
