copper ionization

[Micah]

Has anyone experimented with copper ions.  Either in the liquid form or in the form of a digital ionizer.  I purchased several units at the Aqua show to try out and so far I am impressed.  The water is so clear and no chlorine at all.

[solo]

When I owned a pool I ran a water purification system from Nature 2 that emitted Silver and Copper ions into the water.  All I had to do was maintain trace amounts of chlrorine.  It was great.

But the cartridge that Nature 2 makes for spas doesn't use copper.  There has got to be a reason for this.  I would bve cautious in trying copper for that reason.  

[brandnew1019]

for the pool version, the copper is used as a algicide. since algae is not typically an issue is tubs, this is not included in the nature 2 cartridge (which i am a fan of). from what i understand, the copper in the water may not hurt anything, but you do run the risk of the metal falling out of solution which would cause staining to your tub.

[Trenden]

I’ve been using Rainforest Blue for the last eight months or so with good results.  It’s copper sulfate.   That and a weekly diclor shock is all that’s required.

[TheSpaExpert]

There is a insane man in Colarodo that prefers this method. His science is sound, but he is socially retarted.  I would use another method so as not to be associated with his teachings.