Going Green is an option more people are looking into for the home. And with swimming pools being a popular addition to many backyards, people are looking toward alternatives to the chemicals needed to keep a pool clean and healthy.
photo credit: Coppell Pools
Swimming pool Ionizers are one answer to a “Greener Backyard.” Ionizers are a way to keep pools clean and healthy and reduce the dependency on chemicals.
Ionizers utilize copper, silver and zinc to safely kill water-borne algae and bacteria in swimming pools. An ionizer is considered an environmentally friendly alternative to the disinfecting chemicals used in many pools. Chlorine and muriatic acid, two such cleaners, can leave swimmers with red eyes, discolored eyes and dry skin. Many people will develop allergies to these chemicals in time.
A swimming pool ionizer sanitizes the pool through the use of a low-voltage electrical current. This current disperses positively charged metal ions in the water. Algae and bacteria are negatively charged so they bond with the copper, silver and zinc ions and are rendered harmless.
Most ionizers plug into the regular electrical outlets. But there are a few solar powered ionizers available. The solar units are usually about a foot long and float in the pool. They have a small solar panel that produces the current needed to discharge ions of copper, silver and zinc.
If you are considering purchasing a swimming pool ionizer, make sure that the model you select is designed for the size of your pool. Your local pool supply center will be able to help you determine the correct size you need.
Swimming pool ionizers typically cost anywhere from $200 to $1,500. And in the long run, ionizers are a less expensive option for keeping pools clean than chemical disinfectants. Another advantage of an Ionizer is it requires less frequent water testing. The positively charged metal ions will not evaporate or dissipate so keep a more balanced pool.
Ionizers will also eliminate chemical odors, dry skin, bleached hair and red, itchy eyes that swimmers often complain about in a chlorinated pool. But keep in mind; swimming pool ionizers will not completely eliminate the need for chlorine, especially in pools with temperatures in excess of 90 degrees. Ionizers have a difficult time combating dense growths of algae, which thrive in hotter climates so chlorine may have to be occasionally added to keep the pool sparkling clean.
So if the use of chemicals bothers you or you have a person sensitive to chlorine, you may want to check into the use of a swimming pool Ionizer. A healthier environmentally friendly pool will just add to the comfort of your backyard oasis retreat.
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