Abstract: A self-cleaning oxidation-reduction potential (“ORP”) probe system includes an ORP electrode (11), a flow cell (12) surrounding the ORP electrode, and a plurality of cleaning beads (17) contained in the flow cell in a manner in which they are free to contact the ORP electrode when fluid is passed through the flow cell. The self-cleaning probe system may also or alternatively include a pH probe electrode, or another fluid-testing probe, in the flow cell.

Abstract: A method for treating a recirculating water system which comprises introducing into said water system a multifunctional, multilayer tablet, wherein the multilayer tablet comprises a fast dissolving layer and a slow dissolving layer, wherein said fast dissolving layer releases a combination of active ingredients including a member selected from the group consisting of lithium hypochlorite, calcium hypochlorite, trichloroisocyanuric acid (TCCA), anhydrous sodium dichloroisocyanurate, sodium persulfate, potassium persulfate, potassium monopersulfate, sodium monopersulfate, and mixtures thereof, and at least one of a clarifier, chelating agent, sequesterant, algaestat, water softener, algaecide, corrosion inhibitor, scale inhibitor, flocculent, disintegrant, dispersant, colorant, dissolution control agent, fragrance, or surfactant and, wherein said slow dissolving layer includes a member selected from the group consisting of trichloroisocyanuric acid (TCCA), calcium hypochlorite, 1,3-dichloro-5,5-dimethylhydantoi

Abstract: A powdered halogenated hydantoin product having the following size distribution: (a) 70-100% halogenated hydantoin particles sized between 80 mesh and 200 mesh; (b) 0-20% particles sized larger than 80 mesh; and (c) 0-10% particles sized smaller than 200 mesh. The powdered product has superior dissolution and flow characteristics, while avoiding dusting where the product is used. Bromochlorodimethylhydantoin is the preferred halogenated hydantoin.

Abstract: A method of providing a solid oxidizer to a tank of water, while also providing a way to indicate when it is time to add more oxidizer. The preferred method includes providing the solid oxidizer in the form of an oxidizer shell with a coloring agent disposed therein. The coloring agent is substantially color stable when stored in the oxidizer shell, and the oxidizer shell is formed and shaped to enclose the coloring agent in a manner in which the coloring agent is prevented from dispersing into the water until the oxidizer shell is substantially dissolved.

Abstract: A method of improving the rate of dissolution in water of low solubility compounds by combining a low solubility compound with a rheology additive that is made of platelets or particles which orient together with ionic or hydrogen bonds. The inventive method also may improve the hydrolytic stability of hydraulically unstable low solubility compounds.