When looking into Solar Pool Ionizers, many pool owners in Queensland ask, “Are they any good?” In this blog, we look into what Solar Pool Ionizers are, how they work, and if they are effective. What are Solar Pool Ionizers? Solar Pool Ionizers are a popular pool maintenance device that helps to keep your pool clean by controlling and reducing algae and bacteria and assist with many Queensland pool owners’ maintenance.
Solar Pool Ionizers work by releasing copper ions into the pool water. Copper is used as it is well known for eliminating algae and bacteria. The way that this is accomplished is that within the Solar Pool Ionizer, there is a metal rod or coil made from copper that acts as a copper anode, and as water passes over the anode, it releases small amounts of copper ions into the pool water. Individuals will often see that there is a solar panel on top of the Solar Pool Ionizer; this is what powers the Solar Pool Ionizer. The solar panel collects the energy from the sun to power the ionization process that allows the Solar Pool Ionizer to release the copper ions into the pool water and act as a natural sanitiser against algae and bacteria.
Are Solar Pool Ionizers any good? Solar Pool Ionizers are effective for algae and bacteria reduction, as the copper ions released into the pool water not only act as an algaecide but also possess antibacterial properties, providing Queensland Pool owners clearer and cleaner pool water. Depending on your pool needs, a Solar Pool Ionizer may be effective in minimising pool chemical usage, as the ionization process may allow Queensland Pool owners to lower concentrations and frequency of chlorine or other pool sanitisers, and finally, Solar Pool Ionizers are considered to be an environmentally friendly option, besides the process of the copper ions, Solar Pool Ionizers are powered by solar rather than the use of external power sources.
Now knowing what Solar Pool Ionizers are and how they work, here are some things for Queensland pool owners to consider if they are on the market for a Solar Pool Ionizer. As effective as they are for removing algae and bacteria, Solar Pool Ionizers are not a complete and sole solution for pool maintenance as Queensland Pool owners still need to monitor the pH, alkaline, and calcium levels of the pool water. Along with monitoring the pH, alkaline, and calcium levels of the pool water, Queensland pool owners will additionally need to monitor the copper levels released into the pool water as too much may result in staining the pool, resulting in a costly repair or replacement.
So to answer the question, “Are Solar Pool Ionizers any good?” The answer is yes. They are a great solution for Queensland Pool owners looking to reduce their usage of pool maintenance chemicals as they are a great device to control algae and bacteria growth. However, if they are the right solution for you depends on the individual’s needs as well as their ability to set aside time to monitor the copper levels released into the pool water. If you have any questions or would like to have a personalised discussion to help decide if a Solar Pool Ionizer is right for you, please call our Sunlover Queensland team on 1800 814 388.