First year as a pool owner (parents had one growing up so I have a little background). I’m concerned on my chlorine usage. My levels have never been high according to my test strips but it seems like I’m going through a ton of chlorine tabs. I have the nature2 in-line chlorinator and I fill the chlorine holder once about ever 1.5-2 weeks. Is that normal usage? The pool is clear and doesn’t smell over-chlorinated. Thanks.
Nature2 chlorine usage
- Thread starter Mjfitzner
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- Jun 22, 2014
- 47,754
- Pool Size
- 17888
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- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
Welcome to TFP! 
As for your situation, I'll let you know now a couple things that you'll see/hear oftener here at TFP:
1 - Test strips are simpy junk. We always recommend owners obtain a proper test kit. See Test Kits Compared. The TF-100 is the better value in my opinion. With a proper test kit, post a full set of numbers so we can see what's happenig in your water.
2 - Nature2 is a mineral system and is also not recommended. It's adding metals to your water with each cartridge. If you don't have a salt water generator (SWG), it's best to simply add the required amount of liquid chlorine (aka regular bleach) to the water each day. No side effects. See ABCs of Pool Water Chemistry for more details.
Nice to have you on the forum.
As for your situation, I'll let you know now a couple things that you'll see/hear oftener here at TFP:1 - Test strips are simpy junk. We always recommend owners obtain a proper test kit. See Test Kits Compared. The TF-100 is the better value in my opinion. With a proper test kit, post a full set of numbers so we can see what's happenig in your water.
2 - Nature2 is a mineral system and is also not recommended. It's adding metals to your water with each cartridge. If you don't have a salt water generator (SWG), it's best to simply add the required amount of liquid chlorine (aka regular bleach) to the water each day. No side effects. See ABCs of Pool Water Chemistry for more details.
Nice to have you on the forum.
Latest model I believe. I’m filling up the canister with 1” tablets
There are about 5 models of the Nature2. You most likely have the Nature2 Fusion. It holds about 4 lbs of 1" tablets.
What size is your pool?
What size is your pool?
The link below is the one we have....it’s the vision pro. 24’ round
www.shopthegreatescape.com
Nature2 Vision Pro Vessel w/ Mineral Cartridge - Nature2 Sanitizers & Parts - The Great Escape
Nature2 is an eco-friendly mineral sanitizer that delivers sparkling clean pool water that is pure, fresh, and gently soothing. Nature2 is proven...
That one holds about 4 lbs of tablets too.
Your pool holds about 13,000 gallons of water so that means your using about 2 to 3 ppm per day. Which is perfectly normal.
Now I refer you back to Pat's post. You'll be better off if you follow his advice.
Your pool holds about 13,000 gallons of water so that means your using about 2 to 3 ppm per day. Which is perfectly normal.
Now I refer you back to Pat's post. You'll be better off if you follow his advice.
Thanks guys. The unit came with the the pool package we got. Can we keep the in-line chlorinator and just not use a mineral cartridge then since it isn’t the best idea?
- May 3, 2014
- 58,300
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Take a read through this
How to Chlorinate Your Pool
Before chlorinating your pool, you should know these simple tips. Learn the best way to add chlorine to your pool.
www.troublefreepool.com
of course the other issue here is the constant rise in cya of 40-50ppm per month. that quickly becomes unsustainable .
According to the calculations based on the amount of trichlor you've been using, you're raising your CYA by about 40ppm per month. Unless you have a large leak, you might want to test it again. If that number is coming from a pool store test, we find that most do a terrible job with getting the CYA level correct. Just something to be aware of.