How to Buy a Swimming Pool Ionizer

Disinfecting a swimming pool with ionization offers a viable alternative to chlorine without the additional cost of maintenance. Swimming pool ionizers work by releasing positively charged copper and silver ions into the water. These ions bond to negatively charged contaminants, rendering them harmless.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Note how much water your pool contains when it's filled up. You must buy an ionizer that is suited to the size of your pool in gallons.

2. Decide whether you want to check the levels of pH and alkalinity yourself or have a professional maintenance company do so. Select a model with an easy-to-read display of test results if you decide to monitor the levels yourself. The ionizer also should have an easy method for altering the power settings to accommodate changes in levels.

3. Decide how much you want to spend on the quality of the electrodes before you buy a particular model of swimming pool ionizer. More expensive models of swimming pool ionizers come with electrodes made of higher grade metals. which last longer than less expensive models, but are quite a bit larger. Better quality electrodes also mean that you won't have to supplement the ionizing function with any chlorine, as the electrodes are significantly more powerful.

4. Buy an ionizer that is easy to clean and maintain. Over time, the ionizer will become dirty with residue and other unwanted byproducts of the ionizing process, so you'll want to establish a regular cleaning maintenance schedule.

Tips & Warnings

• If you keep your swimming pool's temperature above 90 degrees F, it might be necessary to maintain a small amount of chlorine to combat specific bacteria and other contaminants that become present in warmer waters. Small amounts of chlorine might also be needed if you notice any algae in your pool; swimming pool ionizers have a harder time combating dense algae formations.
• Chlorine, the most common chemical used to clean swimming pools, has been shown to be harmful to humans who ingest it or are exposed to it in large quantities. Swimming pool ionization is rapidly gaining popularity as an alternative method for cleaning swimming pools.

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[rustyh]

on 1/19/2009 My father has used a swimming pool ionizer for years. He used the power ionizer and I don't recall ever hearing him once complain about it.