Echo Canyon OR Pacifica AG Pool

[JohnT]

The Pacifica comes with Baquacil.
The Echo uses The Pro-A Mineral system.

Stay clear of both of these.

[Tattoomom]

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Okay??? I don't like Baquacil But what's the problem with the Pro-A???

What do you use just chlorine????

Explain, please!

[JohnT]

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Okay??? I don't like Baquacil But what's the problem with the Pro-A???

What do you use just chlorine????

Explain, please!

Yep, just chlorine! As do most members here, and we have stunningly clear water. The fact is, most of us use either bleach or a salt-water chlorinator as our chlorine source.
The mineral systems put silver and copper in the water to prevent biological growth. The ability of them to do this is spotty or nonexistent when it comes to viruses. Copper is really good at turning hair green though.

[Tattoomom]

Wayell, I'm all for the chlorine, too!

But the reason I was impressed with the Nature2 Pro-A Minerals & Auto Chlorinator was because the salesman said it uses chlorine but cuts the distribution down to 5%, reducing stinging eyes, etc...

Am I under the wrong impression with this thing?

[JohnT]

Am I under the wrong impression with this thing?

Yes. Look here: http://www.poolforum.com/pf2/showthr...ight=%22nature

You will soon learn that most people who work in pool stores have never taken care of a pool.

[Tattoomom]

Wow- Ok.

So, if we go with the AG 24 round, how do I learn to take care of it since the pool people haven't a clue what to tell me except for the Pro-A or bauqacil route.

Can someone quickly explain the chlorine VS salt?

[JohnT]

Wow- Ok.

So, if we go with the AG 24 round, how do I learn to take care of it since the pool people haven't a clue what to tell me except for the Pro-A or bauqacil route.

Can someone quickly explain the chlorine VS salt?

You can learn here and at www.poolsolutions.com

The salt generation uses an electrical device that turns saltwater into chlorinated water. You add salt to the pool, which improves the feel of the water. They are fairly expensive. ($500 up)