Buccaneer
Frequently Asked Questions

Q.  What is the BUCCANEER Chlorine Generator?

A.  The  BUCCANEER is a volume dispensing system for calcium hypochlorite. It utilizes water as a vehicle to produce active chlorine sanitizer. It is practical for any situation where bacteria, fungal spores, viruses and protozoa need to be controlled. Applications range from food processing all the way through central kennel sanitation. It is useful anywhere that easy access to consistent, effective, sanitizing is desired.

Q.  What is calcium hypochlorite?
A.  Calcium hypochlorite, used in the KLORMAN and BUCCANEER Systems and trademarked as HYPOCHLOR, is a mild calcium based chlorine in a very stable dry tablet form.

Q.  Isn't calcium hypochlorite really the same as liquid bleach?

A.  No, the two are very different. The biggest difference is that liquid bleach is sodium hypochlorite rather than calcium hypochlorite. 

Q.  What makes HYPOCHLOR different from other calcium hypochlorites?

A.  HYPOCHLOR has been specifically designed to dissolve slowly and consistently. It is dispensed from a replaceable patented cartridge that is both easy to use and cost effective. When the cartridge is empty, which can be told with a simple glance at the unit, you just replace it with a full one.

Q.  How does the BUCCANEER work?

A.  The dispensing unit operates by contact of feed water with the HYPOCHLOR tablets. The HYPOCHLOR tablets, encased in the replaceable cartridge, are lowered into the water stream. As water flows across the cartridge it dissolves the tablets and carries the sanitizing solution out.

Q.  How is the chlorine concentration determined and controlled?

A.  The chlorine concentration is determined by:

    a) Water pressure, i.e. line pressure or back pressure.

    b) Water flow through the unit, i.e. gallons or liters per minute.

    c) Depth of the HYPOCHLOR cartridge into the stream of water.

The most consistent control of chlorine concentration, measured as parts per  million or ppm, has proven to be in installations where the water is at a constant flow rather than intermittent, i.e. spray bars that rum continuously vs. hose nozzle wash down. However, the BUCCANEER System is still very effective for intermittent applications where rigid control of chlorine concentration is not as critical.

Q.  How can I measure the amount of chlorine being produced?

A.  There are several ways in which chlorine concentration, measured as parts per million, can be assessed. The two most frequently used are chlorine test strips and the DPD titration system. Chlorine test strips  have proven to be an adequate and acceptable measurement of chlorine levels for process water applications. DPD  titration, while being more accurate, is also more involved to perform. It  is considered to be  very accurate for low levels of chlorine such  as those associated with potable drinking  water.

Q.  Can the BUCCANEER be used for potable drinking water?

A.  Calcium hypochlorite is a readily accepted method for disinfecting drinking water in the United States. The BUCCANEER can be used for disinfection of potable drinking water for human consumption. The BUCCANEER is designed to supply consistent levels of active chlorine to specific points in the production chain. The BUCCANEER is not for individual home use, but for sub-divisions and small municipal systems.

Q.  Will HYPOCHLOR harm my equipment?

A.  The unique ability of the BUCCANEER to dispense dry calcium hypochlorite (a solid dispensed into a liquid) insures controlled pH/ Most of the corrosion associated with hypochlorites occurs from the use of sodium hypochlorite (liquid bleach) and its excessive alkalinity. The self-buffering nature of HYPOCHLOR tablets prevents this high degree of alkaline corrosion.

CAUTION: Do not use petroleum based lubricants with any chlorine product.

Q.  What is the delivery time on a BUCCANEER?

A.  All standard products can be shipped from inventory, therefore most orders place before noon are shipped the next day. If for some reason an item is not in stock or is a special order, such as a custom manifold, you will be advised of a ship date when your order is place or confirmed.