First off. We are very pleased with this product. A tip about the wing nylon screw. Cut it in half (roll it) with a sharp knife on a hard surface. I snapped a wing nut once. You can carefully drill the broken piece out with a smaller than size drill bit. Mine backed right out. Have not had that happen since. And. You can buy metric phillips nylon heads at Home Depot and others.
Hi David. I first off want to say a big thank you for all your videos, they are amazing. I have learned so much. You really need a patreon or something so we can support your channel and say thank you for all the work that you do. I have a question. What is the difference between the solar ionizer and the PoolRx. My understanding is they both introduce copper to control algae. Is the difference that PoolRx reduces chances for copper staining? I’m thinking of first using the Culator for a month to clear out any excess copper and metals, and then introducing some copper via either an ionizer or PoolRx. What would you recommend in your expert opinion? Thanks, Andrew
if using a well to fill pool definitely would try to watch all metal levels . Also I better watch low ph cause the copper will come out into pool quick
It works, and I want to love it, but the plastic screw holding in the basket is the weakest I've seen of similar products and breaks after the 2nd or 3rd cleaning. It's barely in (and far from where it needs to be to hold the basket) before it's failing. I went with Remington because the replacement anodes were cheap, but it's a hassle not having those wing screws available. I'd look to a different product unless someone can tell me what I've been doing wrong. Seems others have this issue too.
You don't need the entire length of the screw. Cut the screw in half with a knife so that only about three threads go into the copper rod. The problem is that plastic is too soft.
Why would somebody consider this Remington solar ionizer when PoolRx+ can is half the price, maintenance free and no electronics to break? They both need periodic anode replacement. Is there ANY advantage to the Remington product?
There are some advantages. The anode collects calcium and iron from the pool water. For the pools with a Multi-cyclone the PoolRx minerals cannot be distributed. The only replaceable part is the anode on bottom.
@@SPL I keep the Calcium Hardness at 350ppm for my plaster pool that was resurfaced 3 years ago. Can you explain why I’d want to add an anode that removes the calcium if there’s no excess. I’m a bit confused by that feature
@@drdrew3 It's just a feature that the anode creates. Not a specific design but a side effect of sorts. Here where calcium hardness is 500 in a new fill that is not a bad side effect. It's pretty popular and even sold at Costco.
Why not just use a copper algaecide, which allows you to carefully dose the amount of copper in the water? Also, will the return jets push the device into the skimmer?
This is a reason why you want to maintain .5-1ppm per CDC guidelines to kill bacteria. So, your small dose of chlorine will kill bacteria and the copper will kill the algae. At least that's what I have been able to research and come to a conclusion on.
something people don't mention about this, is you're supposed to use less mineral and ph additives with this (technically they recommend you don't use any) so you actually end up saving more. I just have no idea what the levels of the pool water are supposed to be now, when you go take your water to get it's free test.
Best decision I ever made buying these years ago!
Had one of these on my route years ago customer bought it and it honestly worked really well even for a 45,000 gallon pool.
First off. We are very pleased with this product. A tip about the wing nylon screw. Cut it in half (roll it) with a sharp knife on a hard surface. I snapped a wing nut once. You can carefully drill the broken piece out with a smaller than size drill bit. Mine backed right out. Have not had that happen since. And. You can buy metric phillips nylon heads at Home Depot and others.
Great tip!
Hi David. I first off want to say a big thank you for all your videos, they are amazing. I have learned so much. You really need a patreon or something so we can support your channel and say thank you for all the work that you do.
I have a question. What is the difference between the solar ionizer and the PoolRx. My understanding is they both introduce copper to control algae. Is the difference that PoolRx reduces chances for copper staining?
I’m thinking of first using the Culator for a month to clear out any excess copper and metals, and then introducing some copper via either an ionizer or PoolRx.
What would you recommend in your expert opinion?
Thanks,
Andrew
Similar. PoolRx is easier to use but this also removes calcium.
if using a well to fill pool definitely would try to watch all metal levels . Also I better watch low ph cause the copper will come out into pool quick
It works, and I want to love it, but the plastic screw holding in the basket is the weakest I've seen of similar products and breaks after the 2nd or 3rd cleaning. It's barely in (and far from where it needs to be to hold the basket) before it's failing. I went with Remington because the replacement anodes were cheap, but it's a hassle not having those wing screws available. I'd look to a different product unless someone can tell me what I've been doing wrong. Seems others have this issue too.
I will let them know to upgrade that screw.
You don't need the entire length of the screw. Cut the screw in half with a knife so that only about three threads go into the copper rod. The problem is that plastic is too soft.
Why would somebody consider this Remington solar ionizer when PoolRx+ can is half the price, maintenance free and no electronics to break? They both need periodic anode replacement. Is there ANY advantage to the Remington product?
There are some advantages. The anode collects calcium and iron from the pool water. For the pools with a Multi-cyclone the PoolRx minerals cannot be distributed. The only replaceable part is the anode on bottom.
@@SPL I keep the Calcium Hardness at 350ppm for my plaster pool that was resurfaced 3 years ago. Can you explain why I’d want to add an anode that removes the calcium if there’s no excess. I’m a bit confused by that feature
@@drdrew3 It's just a feature that the anode creates. Not a specific design but a side effect of sorts. Here where calcium hardness is 500 in a new fill that is not a bad side effect. It's pretty popular and even sold at Costco.
@@SPL so this will allow less use of chlorine ? Our just prevent you from having to shock it
Let’s just say I have a pool that uses 5 tabs in summer, will it cut it down to 3 or 2?
When first opening the pool Do you have to put chlorine in the pool first before adding the ionizer?
Chlorine should be at 3 ppm at least before using this.
Can the copper damage a pool heater/equipment? I just bought one and I’m in the fence.
It is safe to use with a pool that has a heater.
Works great to keep water clear and algae free but turned my walk in white steps orange below water line. Help!!!
Add 2-3 bs of ascorbic acid powder from Amazon.
@@SPL Thak you!
Do you have to take unit out of pool when adding chlorine?
No. It's compatible.
Which is better Pool RX+ or Pool ionizer for algae?
Both are very effective. The PoolRx+ is a bit easier to use. But the Ionizer has a longer lifespan and also extracts calcium.
Can you use it with PoolRx or is it a replacement?
Not compatible with PoolRx.
How much calcium will this product remove from the pool?
It depends, but in my testing quite a bit. There are no real numbers but you will see the copper anode get quite calcified.
Have you tried hammerhead remora?
Not yet. Bottom Feeder still makes more sense.
I agree. Can beat cordless
Why not just use a copper algaecide, which allows you to carefully dose the amount of copper in the water? Also, will the return jets push the device into the skimmer?
This releases it slowly over time and also attracts the calcium
@@SPLthank you!
What about bacteria...
Yes, copper ions can kill bacteria but I am not sure the range or effectiveness.
This is a reason why you want to maintain .5-1ppm per CDC guidelines to kill bacteria. So, your small dose of chlorine will kill bacteria and the copper will kill the algae. At least that's what I have been able to research and come to a conclusion on.
something people don't mention about this, is you're supposed to use less mineral and ph additives with this (technically they recommend you don't use any) so you actually end up saving more. I just have no idea what the levels of the pool water are supposed to be now, when you go take your water to get it's free test.
Do you still use shock with this?
You can shock a pool with this in it if needed but more than likely if your water is balanced there is no need as this prevents algae.
Too bad I keep my solar cover on when not in use. This would help cut the cost of chlorine
Could you cut a hole in it the same size as the tube that goes under water?
Probably can set it in one area just outside the solar blanket.