ION TESTING
While composed of a unique alloy of several metals, the mineral anode is primarily
composed of copper. The ion test strips detects and measures the presence and level of
copper ions in the pool water. As the ion test strips are very sensitive various factors
may affect the readings. Therefore, an initial, base level, test should be made prior to
using the Solar-Clear®/Solar Pür™ natural pool water purifier. Ion testing is required
only once a week. More frequent testing is not necessary.
1. Refer to and read ion test strip instructions carefully.
2. Perform ion testing on a weekly basis. Test results should show a gradual
increase in copper ion levels over time. Reduction of chlorine may begin once the
copper ion level has reached .3 ppm.
3. If the copper ion level reaches or exceeds .5 ppm remove the Solar-Clear®/Solar
Pür™ natural pool water purifier from the pool water for one week or until such
time that the copper ion concentration falls below .3 ppm at which time the unit
should be placed back into the pool.
4. Continue ion testing once per week.
5. If the ion concentration level stabilizes at .3 ppm continue/maintain regular
floating schedule.
Ion testing is critical to determine that the reduction of chlorine added to the pool is safe.
Subsequently, regular ion testing will help in establishing a schedule for the use of the
Solar-Clear®/Solar Pür™ natural pool water purifier that is most effective in a given,
particular pool to maintain a copper ion residual of .3 ppm. As a general guideline pools
with approximately 20,000 gallons of water will typically require continuous, full-time use
of the Solar-Clear®/Solar Pür™ natural pool water purifier in order to establish and
maintain the desired copper ion concentration level.
Smaller pools may require only part-time use of a Solar-Clear®/Solar Pür™ natural pool
water purifier. Actual usage will vary depending on specific conditions including; direct
sunlight, bather load, organic contaminants, filtration/circulation system etc. Pools that
are located within screened enclosures will generally require full time use of Solar-
Clear®/Solar Pür™ natural pool water purifiers as mineral ion output will be
approximately 50% of a Solar-Clear®/Solar Pür™ natural pool water purifier unit in direct
sunlight.
THE FIRST FEW WEEKS
During the first few weeks of using a Solar-Clear®/Solar Pür™ natural pool water purifier
the copper ion concentration should steadily increase to approximately .3 ppm. Use the
Solar-Clear®/Solar Pür™ natural pool water purifier on a daily basis. Do not reduce
floating time unless the copper ion concentration exceeds .3 ppm. In this case, more is
not better; do not surpass the recommended copper ion concentration level. Exceeding
.5 ppm may result in the undesired precipitation of minerals collecting on pool surfaces.
Be sure to monitor and check the copper ion concentration levels weekly and keep both
the spring electrode and mineral anode clean and free of scale buildup (see
ELECTRODE CLEANING).
1. Once the copper ion concentration level reaches the recommended level of .3
ppm the chlorine reduction process may commence. Maintain a level of .5 – 1.5
