Let the games begin...copper-silver ionization

[red-beard]

Swimming Pools Contain Dangerous Chlorine Disinfection Byproducts – Here’s How to Make Them Safer (scitechdaily.com)

Not much meat. And I doubt it works in real life. So much junk on the market...

 

[Newdude]

In regards to the author :

 

[JoyfulNoise]

This is, in my mind, the definitive post (Post #15 by @chem geek ) on the subject of metal ions & sanitation-

converting my ecosmarte system to chlorine

I have a 20,000 G inground pool. I bought a house and the pool came with it. Right now the water is nice and clear. But after reading that even though it looks clean, it might not be. Is it easy? Can I just unplug my eco-smarte box and add the stuff I need?

www.troublefreepool.com

 

[JoyfulNoise]

Also, if pool owners are creating “dangerous disinfection by-products” in their outdoor swimming pools, it’s because they are not properly maintaining their pool. Blaming chlorine for pool chemistry issues is a lot like blaming the gun for an armed robbery ...

 

[red-beard]

I want to make sure people here understand I am not promoting this idea. TFP methods are the way. This was in my news feed and thought I'd pass it on.

 

[JJ_Tex]

I want to make sure people here understand I am not promoting this idea. TFP methods are the way. This was in my news feed and thought I'd pass it on.

Sure... I bet your beard was blonde before you started using your copper and silver voodoo magic.

 

[red-beard]

No red anymore either...But it was when the internet was new...

 

[red-beard]

Also, if pool owners are creating “dangerous disinfection by-products” in their outdoor swimming pools, it’s because they are not properly maintaining their pool. Blaming chlorine for pool chemistry issues is a lot like blaming the gun for an armed robbery ...

Exactly. If you are allowing people to pee in your pool, you should expect some issues. Also note the article said that there was a huge difference between indoor and outdoor pools and the byproducts sticking around.

Another low information/bad information new feed subject.

 

[AUSpool]

I can never understand the alternative rational. ‘Bleach is so bad so lets use copper instead’... Serious, copper? Copper is now banned In a multitude of applications due to its serious environmental impacts but go ahead and let the kids swim in soup full of it! No thank you.

 

[YippeeSkippy]

Another aspect not considered is the effect on the pool itself. Shouldn't all product manufacturers take the equipment and pool into consideration as damage to them just to save a bit of chlorine is hardly responsible.

Maddie

 

[red-beard]

Today someone in my neighborhood asked (on-line) about a UV system for his pool. Then he said he didn't have a salt water pool. I told him to forget the UV system and he should spend the money on changing to salt water. And to come here!

 

[red-beard]

I'm not sure why this is in "agree to disagree". Everyone is in agreement!

 

[Newdude]

I'm not sure why this is in "agree to disagree". Everyone is in agreement!

There is a fine line between discussing and what a future reader, skimming through without studying, may perceive as a TFP endorsement.

 

[thefloatqueen]

I’m just here for the comments. Don’t mind me.

 

[red-beard]

I'm not sure #Chemgeek is even here anymore

 

[Newdude]

I'm not sure #Chemgeek is even here anymore

Rumor has it he is busy trying to convince the powers that be to join us in this new century. He checked in yesterday and does from time to time.

 

[thefloatqueen]

I'm not sure #Chemgeek is even here anymore

He is.

 

[kellyfair]

Oh that’s awesome! I understood about every fifth word when he would weigh in, but that guy knows his stuff!

 

[red-beard]

More of the same Crud

How copper, silver can make swimming pools safer

US-based researchers found that copper-silver ionization can decrease disinfection byproducts and cell toxicity of chlorinated swimming pool water.

www.mining.com

 

[YippeeSkippy]

Well, of course that is in their best interest to say such things, Red-beard. Right?