Cleaning Your Ionization Cells

Like everyone says “there’s more than one way to skin a cat” and in cleaning your copper silver ionization cell(s) it’s no different.  After Turning down your amps and powering down your controller you may then unbolt and pull out your cell.  You may soak the electrodes in a chemical ...
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Maximizing the Efficacy of Enrich / Tarn-Pure Copper-Silver Ionization

To go alongside our monthly service trip to Baltimore, I thought I'd share some information on getting the most out of Enrich / Tarn-Pure copper-silver ionization systems. At Enrich products, we feel it is important to educate any potential users to maximize the efficacy of their systems. Depending on the conditions ...
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Legionella Control with Enrich / Tarn-Pure Copper-Silver Ionization

An important key to Legionella control is to achieve and then sustain disinfection levels of copper and silver ions sufficient to control Legionella.  Over the last decade, Enrich Products has put a lot of resources towards determining how long it takes to achieve the copper and silver ions necessary for ...
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What should I do if I think I was exposed to Legionella bacteria?

What should I do if I think I was exposed to Legionella bacteria? Most individuals who become exposed to the bacteria do not become ill. However, if you have reason to believe you may have contracted the bacteria, talk to your doctor or local health department. Be sure to mention any ...
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The Spread of Legionnaires’ Disease

The Spread of Legionnaires’ Disease Legionnaires’ disease cannot be spread from person to person. Outbreaks occur when two or more people contract the bacteria in the same place at about the same time, most often in hospitals. Hospital buildings have complex water systems, and many patients and employees in hospitals are already ...
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Treatments for Legionnaires’ Disease

Treatments for Legionnaires’ Disease Legionnaires' disease can be quite serious and has been known to cause fatalities in 5% to 30% of all diagnosed cases if not treated in a timely manner. Most cases are treated successfully with antibiotics, and healthy people usually recover from infection over time.
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Who are targets for this disease?

Who are targets for this disease? People most at risk of contracting the bacteria are seniors  (65 years of age or older), smokers, or those who have a chronic lung disease, such as emphysema. Individuals with weak immune systems caused by diseases like cancer, diabetes, or kidney failure are also more likely ...
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How is Legionnaires’ disease diagnosed?

How is Legionnaires’ disease diagnosed? In many cases, the disease is diagnosed through the use of chest x-rays or by clinical diagnosis. The most commonly used laboratory test for diagnosis is the urinary antigen test, which detects Legionella bacteria from a urine sample. If the patient tests positive for pneumonia, then the patient ...
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Where does Legionella bacteria come from?

Where does Legionella bacteria come from? Legionella bacteria are typically found in warm water (hot tubs, cooling towers, hot water tanks and large plumbing systems).
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Symptoms of Legionnaire’s Disease

Symptoms of Legionnaire’s Disease Legionnaires' disease symptoms are most similar to those of pneumonia, so it can be difficult to diagnose early on. The most common symptoms of the disease include: a high fever, chills, and a cough.      Other common symptoms include recurring muscle aches and headaches. Chest X-rays are often used ...
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