Does anyone have one or both setup on their pools? I am looking for the ionizer to help prevent algae by raising copper levels (clear blue ionizer) then a UV lamp to also help treat the water as it passes through the system.
I'm hoping this helps my sanitizer work more efficiently and can be reduced to .5 or 1ppm chlorine, and then I've switched to oxy shock (non chlorine) for weekly / bi-weekly shocking.
I also have a chlorine feeder I toss 4-5 chlorine pucks so there's a constant feed of chlorine for the pool all week.
I'd appreciate any feedback on if this is a good lower maintenance plan and will help keep the pool treated and balanced easier?
Ionizers have come a long way and clear blue prevents staining and the copper levels aren't too high but stop algae from growing. The oxidizer shock helps break down organics, then chlorine feed keeps sanitizer added routinely but should work more efficiently, and UV and ionizer help with bacteria. Chemical costs and manual effort should both come down too. Less chlorine the better too.
Thanks,
I'm hoping this helps my sanitizer work more efficiently and can be reduced to .5 or 1ppm chlorine, and then I've switched to oxy shock (non chlorine) for weekly / bi-weekly shocking.
I also have a chlorine feeder I toss 4-5 chlorine pucks so there's a constant feed of chlorine for the pool all week.
I'd appreciate any feedback on if this is a good lower maintenance plan and will help keep the pool treated and balanced easier?
Ionizers have come a long way and clear blue prevents staining and the copper levels aren't too high but stop algae from growing. The oxidizer shock helps break down organics, then chlorine feed keeps sanitizer added routinely but should work more efficiently, and UV and ionizer help with bacteria. Chemical costs and manual effort should both come down too. Less chlorine the better too.
Thanks,