Are metals released in pool and will it harm the heater..coils from this product
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I've used these for years and never had problems with the heater. Not sure if metals are released in the pool but the answer is probably on the website for the manufacturer.
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Hi John,Yes, Nature2 works by releasing copper and silver ions into the body of water. Copper and silver neutralize bacteria and algae growth, however, they do not have oxidizing properties. That is why there is still a demand for a small amount of chlorine.Any chemical or object with a pH level other than 7 (neutral) is either corrosive or acidic. The Nature2 cartridge by itself is not enough to damage the heat exchanger, but in very high amounts, damage is possible.Thanks for reaching out. If you have any additional questions, please reach out to our product support team at (800) 822-7933 or productsupport@zodiac.com. Best,JulieZodiac Hi John,Yes, Nature2 works by releasing copper and silver ions into the body of water. Copper and silver neutralize bacteria and algae growth, however, they do not have oxidizing properties. That is why there is still a demand for a small amount of chlorine.Any chemical or object with a pH level other than 7 (neutral) is either corrosive or acidic. The Nature2 cartridge by itself is not enough to damage the heat exchanger, but in very high amounts, damage is possible.Thanks for reaching out. If you have any additional questions, please reach out to our... » Read More Hi John,Yes, Nature2 works by releasing copper and silver ions into the body of water. Copper and silver neutralize bacteria and algae growth, however, they do not have oxidizing properties. That is why there is still a demand for a small amount of chlorine.Any chemical or object with a pH level other than 7 (neutral) is either corrosive or acidic. The Nature2 cartridge by itself is not enough to damage the heat exchanger, but in very high amounts, damage is possible.Thanks for reaching out. If you have any additional questions, please reach out to our product support team at (800) 822-7933 or productsupport@zodiac.com. Best,JulieZodiac « Show Less
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My filter is a cartridge type and the nature 2 is inserted in the center of it rather than mounted on one of the pipes.
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No it will not. I understand you want aluminum/zinc to aid with that. However it might be worth reading about this issue on waterheaterrescue dot com (i'm just a customer, not affiliated) for their advice related to various options.
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Its recommended installation on copper piping. However the package says either plastic or copper. Others have reviewed installing on plastic just make sure u pre drill the hole with a slightly smaller drill bit than the punture pin. I also have plastic piping but went to copper near the water heater so I ended up installing mine there. Just to be safe. If u go ahead on the plastic there is rubber housing around the puncture pin area to help prevent leaks. Its really easy to install. If anything u can check utube for installation instructions but highly doubt u will need. Theres lots of step by step videos there. Its recommended installation on copper piping. However the package says either plastic or copper. Others have reviewed installing on plastic just make sure u pre drill the hole with a slightly smaller drill bit than the punture pin. I also have plastic piping but went to copper near the water heater so I ended up installing mine there. Just to be safe. If u go ahead on the plastic there is rubber housing around the puncture pin area to help prevent leaks. Its really easy to install. If anything u can check utube for installation instructions but highly doubt u will need. Theres lots of step... » Read More Its recommended installation on copper piping. However the package says either plastic or copper. Others have reviewed installing on plastic just make sure u pre drill the hole with a slightly smaller drill bit than the punture pin. I also have plastic piping but went to copper near the water heater so I ended up installing mine there. Just to be safe. If u go ahead on the plastic there is rubber housing around the puncture pin area to help prevent leaks. Its really easy to install. If anything u can check utube for installation instructions but highly doubt u will need. Theres lots of step by step videos there. « Show Less
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Anything other than water will likely burn itself onto the heater elements making them less efficient and eventually burning them out. Also, turning cleaning agents into steam will possibly change their chemical nature and could become harmful to your floors and dangerous to you. Vaporizing ammonia solutions could be really nasty to your health.
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The system creates chlorine from the salt that you put in the pool. There are copper electrodes of sorts that react somehow, and it works! We used ours the last 2 summers and it worked just fine with regular rinsing/flushing. I cleaned them this spring with vinegar, and put it together and turned it on. Money well spent.
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It's very important for your water heater. This will corrode before your hot water tank will. I pulled mine out of the trailer that I bought used and the old one was really corroded ( GOOD THING ) It's a great idea to replace this. It will make your hot water tank last longer. 5 stars on this purchase.
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Get a Copper Ionization System and you will not get algae unless you let the copper get low. No chlorine! I have had mine for 20 years and we really like ours. Extremely easy to take care of.
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Had problem with heater elements not lasting and notice the anode was used up. The elements seemed to be acting as a anode and after replacing this they have lasted three times as long as they did before and still going strong. This could have been a coincident but seem to be working right now. Just be carful that you don't cross thread as you install as I had to reach down inside a small hole to get it started with two fingers to make sure it was lined up properly.
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Unfortunately it is normal, but not safe. Hot cords that are touching flammable material, such as paper or plastics, can pose a fire hazard. This is exactly what my heater did before it quit working, and started to smoke from its on/off switch.
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I no longer have the packing box, but the tag says UL rated. It looks like a high quality cord and box. I have used it for hot plates, but not an electric heater. I would be guessing if I said it was safe... but I'd feel comfortable using it for a heater now that I've seen it.
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The chlorine you add burns off anyways so there is no issue of using the generator. I startedmid season a couple years ago and love the thing. mmy only other suggestion is to make sure you get the salt level right at 3000 parts per million don't go higher than that or it will taste salty. make sure you know how many gallons are in the pool and then go to a pool supply place and have them do the calculations for how much salt you'll need
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I'm not 100% sure since I've already installed mine in a 10 Gal Suburban Water heater. But here is a description from eBay for this item: Anode Rod, Magnesium, #232767 This 9 1/4" magnesium anode rod screws into the water heater and protects the tank by attracting corrosive elements to itself. The anode rod corrodes instead of your tank. Part number 232767.
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It says on the bottom of the heater conforms to UL STD. I hope this helps you.
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On the box it says titanium coils to resist corrosion. I would assume this is the part that comes in contact with the water, in which case it would be fine for sea water. The piping that connects to the tubing is plastic.
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Absolutely no problem at all! The Circulator is made using 3/16th stainless steel. The same metal used in boating parts. Give us a call anytime to answer any other questions for you. 1-561-208-6535. Please visit my store for Circulator packages that include everything you will need for your pool. http://www.amazon.com/gp/shops/charsstuff
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I too have a saltwater system. There are no exposed metal parts, everything is encased in an ABS enclosure and the moving parts, except for the shaft, are not metal. The chances of scaling with the circulator look to be the same as with any other type of return fitting. I have only had the circulator install for about two months, but so far the saltwater pool has had no adverse effects on the circulator system. I have three units installed and all work as advertised.
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The heating coils are outside the stainless steel tank, so no matter. The condenser coils are (I believe) also stainless steel clad with aluminum cooling fins.