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® LG SOUNDInnovation based on knowledge
LG SONIC
ULTRASONIC
ALGAE AND BIOFILMCONTROL
®
® LG SOUNDInnovation based on knowledge
After more then 9 years of experience
with the usage of ultrasonic devices in
controlling algae and biofilm, LG Sound ®now proudly presents the LG Sonic
®solution. The LG Sonic devices are a
new generation of ultrasonic devices,
which inhibit algal growth on an
environmentally friendly basis without
chemical additives.
LG Sound believes in constantly expanding her knowledge on water quality and
ultrasonic techniques. With a better understanding of all biological and chemical
processes in watery ecosystems, LG Sound aims to keep innovating the product
to our customers needs. LG Sound offers biological and chemical knowledge to all
her customers before and after sales.
Innovation based on knowledge
Besides advising our clients on their water quality, our
biologists spend their time performing practical laboratory
and literature studies to expand their knowledge about
algae and their related problems. In this manner our clients
can be certain to get the best scientific feedback for their
water reservoir.
All sales employees for LG Sound are trained biologists.
LG Sound makes sure that the devices reach our clients in
perfect condition! Before a device leaves the company to one
of our clients, it goes through several quality controls to make
sure that the devices have no technical or designing flaws,
nor any other imperfections. LG Sound offers her customers
a two-year guarantee on all products.
LG Sound cares about quality.
Clients from LG Sound can be guarantied the best service!
From helping a client with a telephone call to examining
water samples from their private pond, LG Sound will always
provide the best service to keep her clients satisfied.
Service is one of our highest priorities.
How does the LG Sonic solution work?
he LG Sonic solution consists of
different devices, which are all made to Tfit it’s own purpose. Although all ®LG Sonic devices have different strengths
and are made for different appliances, the
technique relies on the same basis.
he ultrasound waves are produced in ®our electrical box. Our LG Sonic Ttransducer emits sound waves through
the water in a radius of nearly 180°. Algae,
within the range of the transducer, will start
oscillating at the frequencies of the sound
waves. When brought in resonance an algal
cell will not be able to sustain some
compartments within the cell, these effected
compartments can damage or even rupture,
causing severe stress to the algal cell. The
exact reaction of an algal cell to ultrasound
depends on the type of algae. A very common
differentiation between algae is between green
algae and blue-green algae, also known as
cyanobacteria.
reen algae share many characteristics
with plant cells. As in plants, green Galgae posses a vacuole surrounded by
a tonoplast, a cell membrane attached to a cell
wall and chlorophyll, in charge of
photosynthesis. As an effect of ultrasound, the
tonoplast of green algae can rupture, releasing
the contents of the vacuole to the inner cell.
Besides this, the adhesion of the cell
membrane and the cell wall can damage.
lue-green algae are in fact one of the
oldest bacteria. These bacteria share
some characteristics with a plant cell as Bwell. For example, the capability to produce
energy by absorbing light, called
photosynthesis. Blue-green algae are capable
of travelling through the water vertically due to
their possession of gas-vesicles. The ®ultrasound waves from the LG Sonic rupture
these gas vesicles, making the blue-green
algae sink to the bottom and possibly die by
lack of (sun)light.
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Before APHANOCHAETE After
ARCELLA
OEDOGONIUM
Before and after ultrasonic treatment®with the LG Sonic solution
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A long range up to 186 meters.
Low energy consumption of
maximal 16 Watts.
Dual core multi frequency technology.
Three years
Guarantee.3YEARS
Guarantee
can be mounted to a solar panel.
Aluminium box for a better protection against influences of the weather.
Low Power – Bright Signal technology with a lower power consumption and a stronger signal.
LpBs
LG SONIC
DC-MF
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The formation of algae, biofilm and the occurrence of
high bacterial concentrations are a concern for the
treatment of a cooling tower. Algae grow in the
cooling tower itself and on the grids. In addition to
micro-organisms and biofilm, they reduce the
efficiency of the cooling tower. Furthermore, the risk
of spreading Legionella is a serious factor to be
reckoned with. Besides reducing algal growth ®efficiently, the LG Sonic solution has also proven to
reduce bacterial concentrations and the formation of
biofilm.
Cooling Towers
Wastewater is any water that has suffered in
quality by human intervention. Often,
wastewater is treated for re-use as drinking
water or for other purposes. As high levels of
nutrition are available in these waters, algae
can grow to high concentrations. Also the
growth of other micro-organisms such as
bacteria can increase drastically. Besides ®fighting the algae, the LG Sonic solution
provides an additional method for the
reduction of Nitrates, sulphates, phosphates
and many other components. Due to the
reductions of these components, the ®LG Sonic solution has already proven it’s
effectiveness in waste water treatment.
Waste water treatment.
Benefits:
o Reduces and controls the amount of unicellular and blue-green algae in the water in an efficient, cost-effective manner.
o Prevents further algal growth.o Stimulates bacteria in clearing the water of
unwanted components.o Reduces certain bacterial concentrations. o Reduces physico-chemical components.o Reduces biological components.o Reduces sludge.o Does not harm the environment.o Chemical treatment can be reduced.
Benefits:
IrrigationWater used for irrigation
contains, whether naturally
or after reclaiming it from
waste water, high levels of
nutrients. These are
beneficial to the plants
watered, but also to the
growth and bloom of algae.
The algae can clog the
irrigation system and
spread over the irrigated ®area. LG Sonic removes
algae on an efficient and
environmentally friendly
basis where traditional
methods are either
insufficient, cumbersome,
environmentally unfriendly
or all of these.
o Reduces and controls the amount of unicellular, blue-green, and some filamentous algae, in the water in an efficient, cost-effective manner.
o Prevents further algal growth in water.
o Diminishes the foul odours caused by cyanobacteria by prevention and/or reduction of the formation of geosmins produced by cyanobacteria.
o Enhances the effect of UV installations and reduces their power consumption.
Aquaculture, or aqua farming, is the cultivation of aquatic
organisms, such as fish or shrimps, in a controlled
environment. When this happens in a closed water
container, algae may occur that pollute the water and
damage the organisms grown. By inhibiting algal growth, ®the LG Sonic solution establishes a healthier water
quality in fish ponds which makes it possible to reach a
higher biomass of the fish.
Aquaculture
o Does not harm fish, zooplankton, prawns, shrimps, water plants,and other types of life present in the water.
o Reduces and controls the amount of algae in the water in an efficient, cost-effective manner.
o Improves the taste of fish, prawns, shrimps etc. by prevention and/or reduction of the formation of geosmins produced by cyanobacteria.
o Reduces toxins by enhancing the degradation rate of toxins produced by the blue-green algae (cyanobacteria), but primarily by the control of blue-green algae itself.
o Reduces competition in the water (for example for oxygen) which reduces stress levels for the animals grown.
o Enhances the growth of fish as they will find their food easier, due to clearer water.
Benefits:
Benefits:
Swimming pools
A swimming pool should be
clear and look fresh. Algae
colour the water green and
can become a health risk to
its owner because of the
toxin production of some
blue-green algae. The
usage of chlorine in a
swimming pool removes
the algae but has its own ®health risks. The LG Sonic
successfully fights algae
and biofilm on an
environmentally friendly
basis without giving a bad
odour to the water.
o Reduces and controls the amount of unicellular and blue-green algae in the water in an efficient, cost-effective manner.
o Prevents further algal growth in the water.
o Diminishes the need for chemicals and large quantities of chlorine.
o Does not harm the environment.o Low energy consumption.o Easy to install and maintain.
Benefits:
(Fish) pondsPonds, whether man-made or all natural, are
characterized by stagnant water. Where water
doesn't move, algae may occur. Besides the fact that
algae look unattractive in ornamental ponds they
can also be harmful for the existing plants and fish,
in addition many traditional methods of fighting
algae may also harm the plants and fish when ®chemical treatment is involved. The LG Sonic
provides a safe and environmentally friendly
approach to remove algae efficiently from a pond.o Reduces and controls the amount
of algae in the water in an efficient, cost-effective manner.
o Prevents further algal growth.o Does not harm water plants, fish,
frogs, zooplankton, prawns, shrimps and other types of life present in the water.
o Does not harm the environment.o Chemical treatment can be
reduced.
Benefits:
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LG SONIC
Features:
The models are the most recent
models manufactured by LG Sound. These models
have been designed to run on solar power and
alternating current as well. Although the units have
lower power consumption than the standard products, their ultrasonic signal is brighter
and they have a longer range. With these advantages
the units remove algae and biofilm
more efficiently and can be installed anywhere without
the need for an electric socket.
®LG Sonic
®LG Sonic
®LG Sonic plus
plus
DC-MF
180
LpBs
Features:
DC-MF
180
Specifications
AC input voltage (V)
Energy consumption (W/h)
Type of electric plug
Control mode
Operation mode
220 - 240V AC, 50Hz110 - 125V AC, 60Hz
Variable
Chip on motherboard
Dual core Multi frequency (Dc-Mf)
Transducer cable length (m) 17
Float
16
Yes
®
LG SONIC
XXL
Specifications
AC input voltage (V)
DC input voltage (V)
Energy consumption (W/h)
Type of electric plug
Control mode
Operation mode
100V-240V AC, 50/60Hz36V DC
Variable
Chip on motherboard
Dual core Multi frequency (Dc-Mf)
Transducer cable length (m) 17
Lp-Bs
13
Yes
Range 150m
Range 186m
The developers of the XXL made it
their goal to set the benchmark performance in
algae extermination. Its state of the art electronics
were designed by computer specialists and are
continuously updated with the latest technology. Its
effective range and its speed of operation are the ®highest available. The LG Sonic XXL, has a
range of 492 feet (150 m). This makes usage in
large water basins and natural ponds possible.
®LG Sonic
Float Yes
Weight 5.7 kg
Weight 6.2 kg
PLUS
3YEARS
Guarantee
3YEARS
Guarantee
XXL
®LG SONIC XL
The XL was the first of the long range
ultrasonic output devices developed by LG Sound
and will handle ponds up to a maximum of 2.0
acres (8.000 m2) with a range of 328 feet (100 ®meters). Though the LG Sonic XL unit has now
®been surpassed in size by the LG Sonic XXL
unit, it has remained a popular solution for smaller
ponds and other water basins based on its well
earned reputation and moderate price.
®LG Sonic
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LG SONIC TANK
Features:
DC-MF
180
Features:
DC-MF
180
LpBs 3YEARS
Guarantee
Specifications
AC input voltage (V)
DC input voltage (V)
Energy consumption (W/h)
Type of electric plug
Control mode
Operation mode
100V-240V AC, 50/60Hz36V DC
Variable
Chip on motherboard
Dual core Multi frequency (Dc-Mf)
Transducer cable length (m) 17
Lp-Bs
13
Yes
Range 100m
Float Yes
Weight 5.7 kg
Specifications
AC input voltage (V)
Energy consumption (W/h)
Type of electric plug
Control mode
Operation mode
220 - 240V AC, 50Hz110 - 125V AC, 60Hz
Variable
Chip on motherboard
Dual core Multi frequency (Dc-Mf)
Transducer cable length (m) 17
Float
12
Yes
Range 50m
Weight 6.2 kg
®
LG SONIC POOL
Features:
The uses ultrasound emissions to
inhibit algal growth that exists in swimming pools, on an
environmentally friendly basis. The
can reduce chlorine treatment in swimming pools, often
with 40 to 60%. As high levels of chlorine can cause
irritation to eyes, damage to swim wear and hair, and
leave an unpleasant smell, the usability of the pool by
swimmers is also greatly enhanced. For bio-swimming
pools the is highly suitable, here
chemicals cannot be used at all, which makes the
indispensable for adequate algae control.
®LG Sonic Pool
®LG Sonic Pool
®LG Sonic Pool
LG
®Sonic Pool
180
2YEARS
Guarantee
®
LG SONIC SSS
Features:
The was designed to maintain the
health of private (fish) ponds by using ultrasonic
techniques to keep these ponds clean. Thus owners
have more time to simply enjoy their gardens, as
frequent pond cleaning and algae removal become
unnecessary without having to use nature damaging
chemicals. The is specifically
tailored for private use. It is economical to operate, with
a power consumption rate on the same level as a
refrigerator light bulb.
®LG Sonic
®LG Sonic SSS
SSS
180
Specifications
AC input voltage (V)
Energy consumption (W/h)
Type of electric plug
Control mode
Operation mode
220 - 240V AC, 50Hz110 - 125V AC, 60Hz
Variable
Chip on motherboard
Single-Core
Transducer cable length (m) 10
11
Range 10m
2YEARS
Guarantee
*under optimal conditions
10Weight 3.5 kg
Float No
Specifications
AC input voltage (V)
Energy consumption (W/h)
Type of electric plug
Control mode
Operation mode
220 - 240V AC, 50Hz110 - 125V AC, 60Hz
Variable
Chip on motherboard
Dual core Multi frequency (Dc-Mf)
Transducer cable length (m) 10
Float
12
No
Range 50m*
Weight 6.2 kg
DC-MF
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® LG SOUNDInnovation based on knowledge
þAn environmentally friendly solution for algal and biofilm
problems.
þUp to date, scientific feedback of trained biologists.
þhigh quality products designed to the needs of our clients.
þUser-friendly devices which are easy to install.
þExcellent service before and after sales.
þDirect contact with biologists from LG Sound.
þSolar system available.
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