Do it yourself ozonator install?

[pooch]

My new 2012 optima should be delivered in a couple weeks, it comes with ClearRay but no ozonator. Can I buy the appropriate unit online and install myself or does this void my warranty? It would be nice to save some money and skip the middle man and do it myself.

Should I even bother with the ozonator or will the UV system be fine? I want to use Dichlor/MPS/Nature2 as my sanitizing routine.

I appreciate any help or advice.

Thanks!

[wmccall]

My only slightly worthy advice is, get use to the tub first and see how you do with maintenance before installing the ozone.  To be honest, mine has probably not been working for years and I am not sure I am better or worse off for it.

[Jacuzzi Jim]

 If you install a after market ozonator on your spa your dealer may tell you it voided the warranty if you have a problem down the road.   Also unless you know what you are doing it is a bit of a chore getting a ozonator set up in your new spa.  It's not just a plug and play with the J1000 controller you will also have to plumb it inline before the ClearRay.   

   I would just leave it be and enjoy.   We have been selling Jacuzzi spa's with the ClearRay and no ozone and they have been working fine. 

[TwinCitiesHotSpring]

whether or not an ozone is even worth the money depends a lot on your usage (ozone can deplete chlorine levels), so like others have said get the tub first and then determine from there...

[Chas]

While I agree with what the others have posted above about the ozone systems themselves, I will add that most dealers should be willing to install the ozone free on delivery. I am referring to labor here. Of course, some will add an ozone system free or at reduced price to seal the deal. Perhaps, if you still interested in ozone but you have finalized the purchase of the spa - you might try asking for an ozone at a discount, and see if they will install while delivering? Can't hurt to ask.


 

[Dr. Spa™ Ret.]

If you install a after market ozonator on your spa your dealer may tell you it voided the warranty if you have a problem down the road.

Unless the dealer could prove that the damage was caused by the ozonator, this would be a violation of the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act of 1975

[pooch]

Thanks for the info guys, Ill wait and see how goes.