Crazy Pool Care Technique, Is This Real

[Yev]

Someone pointed out something to me called the Pool Tiger found at *****. Seems like one of those stupid as seen on TV type of things. But this person swears by it. Apparently it works based upon something called "principle of Hydraulic Harmonics".

Can anyone jump in here to give me some actual information on what this device is, and it my gut feeling of "garbage" is accurate.

Thanks in advance. (PS Ive tried to search the forums here for posts on this, but haven't found a good search term to limit out posts not directly about this product, so sorry, but I did try to search for the answer on my own)

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[domct203]

Looks like $900 of snake oil to me.

There are only three EPA approved sanitizers, chlorine, bromine, & Baquacil. Ask the distributor what their EPA registration number is, I bet they don't have one.

They claim the unit will be:

Killing bacteria, algae, viruses and parasites – allowing you to reduce your usage of harmful chemicals
Eliminating organic and inorganic particles that build up on pool walls and make pool water look hazy
Balancing pH and controlling acidity levels for a healthier, more comfortable swimming experience
Infusing the water with healthy negative ions to improve mood, focus and energy levels
Breaking down harmful organic compounds to limit health risks
Removing all traces of urine and feces

I dunno, my $3 bottle of bleach does just fine.......

 

[Yev]

I am happy with my technique of bleach, etc, and have had no pool issue other than a temperamental pump (unrelated) but when someone pointed this to me as new, I was curious as to what the inside scoop is for it. I am extremely skeptical.

 

[Anonymous]

Both before and after pics are the same... just green, then blue water. The shadows and blades of grass are EXACTLY the same in both pics! I smell PhotoShop! Maybe it only works in Austin, TX... cause that's where the 3 reviews are all from.

 

[BasicTek]

pretty website, but strangely enough no bbb site to be found, no external reviews to be found, no manuals, nothing but blah blah blah theory... everything you google goes only to that site the website so absolutely no reputation. The website is registered under Polar Vortex LLC which is in Massachusetts, but again no bbb, nothing. It looks like a SWCG and even needs replacement "cell" every 3 years, nothing I would mess with.

 

[domct203]

I am happy with my technique of bleach, etc, and have had no pool issue other than a temperamental pump (unrelated) but when someone pointed this to me as new, I was curious as to what the inside scoop is for it. I am extremely skeptical.

Be skeptical... save your $$. While I can't dispute that it may do some of the things it claims, it is totally unnecessary for proper pool care. Chlorine kills it all, when used in the proper manner. It does not cause you to grow a third eye.

Oh yea, I found a much more economical way to eliminate urine from the pool...... Stop peeing in it LOL!

 

[pabeader]

My favorite line is: "For all of these reasons we simply cannot make the claim that Pool Tiger completely eliminates the need to use chemicals like chlorine."

 

[borjis]

to be fair, they are not claiming you shouldn't use sanitizer:

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But still I wonder if there is any benefit at all...probably not.

 

[domct203]

I like this one:

If I buy a Pool Tiger, can I fire my pool service guy?

We would not advise it. Pool chemistry is complex. Pool service technicians are trained to know how the various contaminants interact with each other and how they may affect the health of pool users.

 

[Susiejax]

I'm still LOL-ing about "ions to improve mood". hahahahah My mood is mostly improved by not dealing with cruddy pool store water.

 

[Donldson]

I'm not surprised. People put magnets on their car fuel lines to "align the molecules for improved combustion" so why would I be surprised people buy in to this stuff?

 

[camueller]

Their FAQ page says they've only been in business since March 2017. They seem to be an Austin, TX based company. I'm curious, but no way I'd install or buy one.

 

[Richard320]

I'm not surprised. People put magnets on their car fuel lines to "align the molecules for improved combustion" so why would I be surprised people buy in to this stuff?

That's exactly what I was thinking of when I looked at this device.