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Floatron Natural Pool Cleaner Algae-free No chemicals | 
 enlarge | Brand: Gaiam
Category: Toy
Buy New: $269.00
New (2) from $269.00
Avg. Customer Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 81745
MPN: 14-0172
ASIN: B000BBYEYG
Availability: Usually ships in 4-5 business days
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| Features:
| • | Reduce the use of chlorine by up to 80% | | • | Kills algae and is a safer and economical alternative to the chemical marinade of most pools | | • | No moving parts, no batteries, and is portable and cost-effective | | • | Reduces chemical expenses by an average of 80% | | • | Effective for pools up to approximately 40,000 gallons |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
The Floatron kills algae and is a safer and economical alternative to the chemical marinade of most pools. It is solid state with no moving parts, no batteries, and is portable and cost-effective. The mineral electrode depletes after 1 to 3 seasons (depending on pool size) and can be replaced in one minute for $35 (available from manufacturer). No more chlorine allergies, red eyes, discolored hair, or bleached bathing suits! Floatron will typically reduce chemical expenses by an average of 80%. Comes complete including a 24-month manufacturer's warranty. Effective for pools up to approximately 40,000 gallons. USA.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 2 more reviews...
A healthier swim August 28, 2008
This is our 2nd year using the Floatron with a 26-27 ft. round 4 ft upground pool. With lots of rain in the MD area many pools were opened this year to cloudy water. My water was crystal clear and soft. We chlorinated the pool with 1-2 tablets a week, depending on the humidity (pool is in full sun light). When we opened the pool, due to the rain, the alkalinity was very acid so I put about 14 pounds of baking soda (5lb bag at Sam's is about $7) which took care of the alkalinity problem as well as the stablizer (not a big deal if off). Using the floatron is so simple - just clean it every so often - when needed). The floatron allows my son who has allergies to chorine to swim without any skin irritations - the reason why we purchased it. Next year I plan to use even less chlorine. The floatron will protect your motor and liner for many years.
 good product August 17, 2008
We've been using this for about two weeks now and it seems to work well. The water is always clear and we haven't had to use much chlorine. It's probably overkill for our small pool, but I didn't want my kids soaking in chlorine every day. This comes with the ionizer test kit and a brush to clean the unit with. I had sent for it separately, so it would have been good to know.
Floatron works extremely well July 28, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've had my Floatron for just this season. It's done a fantastic job. I just let it float all the time. [I do clean (scrape the residue off) the inner core every other week, to make sure the Floatron is operating at full strength. Even so, I know I will *at least* get into next season before I need to replace the core.]
I have an 18'x36' in-ground pool with steps. I also have four large outdoor dogs that use the pool steps to cool off, although they don't go beyond the steps (I don't have the heart to block them from the pool given the mid-to-high 90s temps and high humidity in the summers here.)
Last year, I had to use a lot of chlorine (6-8 3" tablets a week) and clean the pool at least twice a week, and I still had to clear out algae at least every other week.
This year, I've had no algae even though I'm using a lot less chlorine (2-4 3" tablets a week) and only clean the pool once a week. Chlorine and baking soda are all I've needed. The water is also much easier on the eyes and much more enjoyable to swim in.
I haven't had problems with any green/staining, but, come to think of it, my friends don't have blond hair, so that could still be a problem for some.
Overall, I highly recommend this product; it's definitely worth the cost. It allows you to avoid the cost of dealing with algae, in terms of both chemicals and frustration.
Love the Floatron June 20, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Live in Albuquerque, NM. Have a 15 x 30 feet inground vinyl-lined pool that came w/ the house 10 years ago when we moved in. Sick of chemicals and trying to get the right balance and kill the algae I saw starting to grow. The Floatron (though I didn't get it from Amazon) came with a 3-month guarantee, so I thought I'd try it through the summer months. It was wonderful. Water feels so good and you don't smell chemicals. A friend locally said my pool is the only one she will swim in. Only need a trace amount of chlorine to burn off and some baking soda to up the pH from time to time. I recommended this to our neighbor with a gunite pool and a friend w/ an above-ground pool. Both still use it. The friend w/ the above-ground pool said she could never get her water to clear despite the Baquacil (sp?)type products. The Floatron cleared her pool. My husband was skeptical until we gave it a try. We have saved so much money, and I don't know why this product hasn't taken pool stores out of business with all their chemicals. The copper ions emitted take care of algae, bacteria, etc. It is so easy to open and close our pool. The copper core lasts us 2 years. A new one just screws in and doesn't cost a whole lot. e-mail me if you have questions at [...]
No more chlorine July 29, 2006
8 out of 10 found this review helpful
I am using the Floatron unit since 4 years. I have a small 5000 Liter Pool and all I do is Floatron and filtering. The pool is mostly in the shadow and when the copper diode is very used and the spiral not cleaned I let the Floatron most time in the pool, it still "overloads" the pool after some months. When the copper diode is new and the spiral cleaned I let it 2-3 days in, 4-5 days off. If your pool is in the sun it even needs less time in. Note that the spiral should be cleaned well after maybe 6 months, it is not so easy to make it well, I've found a drilling machine with some kind of soft metal brush makes the cleaning much easier. The only part that needs to be replaced is the copper diode, can be ordered from [...] In my case I have it replaced 1 time in 4 years. Bigger pools will need more replacement.
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