NOTICE: The Texas weather emergency in February in addition to the ongoing demand increase for pool products from the Covid pandemic have caused industry-wide shortages with products. We're allowing items to be purchased so that customers who choose to wait will have their order shipped when product arrives. Many times there are long shipping delays on the few products we do have in stock. Please contact us to ask about availability. Live Chat and email are the best. Please keep trying back via chat and email as we can't answer them as fast as they come in but we are here, so keep trying! We're currently 13+ days behind on returning email (email is the best way to get a reply when all chat associates are busy).
Ionization Systems
Electrolytic mineral ion systems, such as copper-silver ionization, are a proven, effective, non-chemical method to help control bacteria, algae and viruses. Advantages include improved water quality, effective algae and bacteria control, improved sanitation, reduced chemical usage, automated operation and an environmentally friendly method of water sanitation.
How it Works: This is a very basic explanation of how copper and silver work. Both have some algaecidal and bactericidal properties. Copper has the ability to pierce the protective outer membrane of a cell and disrupt enzyme balance, as well as allowing other bactericides and algaecides access to the susceptible parts of the organism.
Silver is effective because of its capabilities of interfering with DNA production and accelerating the death phase. Although lethal to bacteria and algae, this process is completely safe to humans. A multitude of scientific tests have been done showing the effectiveness of copper-silver ion systems in different areas including swimming pool and spa applications.
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Both Ozone and UV systems are more natural, environmentally friendly alternatives to chemicals and their resulting bi-products. They are effective, safe and reliable methods of water sanitation. But what is the difference between Ozone and UV? And how do you know which one to choose when shopping for an alternative sanitizer?
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