Q: What does all this NSF stuff mean? How exactly does being NSF-listed benefit pool owners and the pool industry in general?
A: When Aquatherm made the decision to subject our products to rigorous safety, durability, and toxicity testing by NSF International, we did so for a few reasons:
First and foremost, peace-of-mind for the hundreds-of-thousands of pool owners and swimmers who benefit from our solar pool heating systems every day. Our NSF-50 listing assures Aquatherm system owners that the only thing coming out of their solar pool heater is warm, comfortable water.
“NSF International helps protect consumers by certifying products and writing standards for food, water, and consumer goods. As an independent, not-for-profit organization, our ongoing public health commitment is to encourage everyone to live safer” – National Sanitation Foundation (NSF)
After public safety, comes quality. After running our collectors and components through the gamut of testing by NSF, we are more confident than ever to say we manufacturer “the most trusted brands in solar pool heating.”
With every step of the manufacturing process performed under one roof at our 50,000 sq ft factory in Lakewood, NJ, we have total control over the quality of every last component we ship. Even our proprietary dual-durometer EPDM couplers (no radiator hose, here) have been tested by NSF to ensure they will not rupture, burst, leak, or sustain any kind of permanent deformation.
Lastly, having the only NSF-listed solar pool heating system in the world gives our Dealers & Distributors a huge selling advantage over their competition – particularly in the commercial pool and aquatics facilities sector. Did you know that NSF-50 is actually required for recreational water products in most of the U.S.? With the health and safety of their swimmers being a top priority for commercial pool owners and operators, it’s easy to see why our NSF listing helps close the deal.
Q: What is the difference between NSF-50 and NSF-61?
A: Though NSF Standard 61 is commonly known as the standard for potable water applications, actual testing methodology goes no further than testing for acceptable levels of contaminants per drinking water standards.
NSF Standard 50 goes far and beyond to ensure a product is safe and durable enough for recreational and commercial swimming pool water applications. Each of these tests ensure the collectors and fittings will not rupture, burst, leak, or sustain any kind of permanent deformation.
