B.B.B with the N2

[sevver]

Ok, that is about what I figured. I have everything about where it needs to be right now chemically, and plan on going to the store later today to buy some bleach. I need to find my dropper test kit though, I have been using the strips. It is nice to find a good active forum on this subject, thanks alot.

[donfranko]

I had N2 that I bought when the pool was installed last year (before I found this site). The warning about not using BBB with N2 relates to the potential addition of copper by N2 which could cause a problem. The general belief - but not proven - is that N2 does so little it does not negatively impact BBB. But since not proven buyer beware.

I removed my cartridge within 2 months of use and had no negative impact using BBB. My suggestion would be to do the same and just go with BBB. The main risk I see with N2 is the suggestion you can maintain your pool using lower free chlorine levels than recommended here. That would be dangerous.

[sevver]

That is sort of what I am seeing, a lower chlorine content appears to impact sanitation. This stinks, I purchased it like four days ago.

[waterbear]

It is interesting that in Australia they regulate copper/silver ionizations systems much more closely than they do here in the U.S.
http://www.apvma.gov.au/qa/poolspa_FAQ_May2005.shtml

Draw your own conclusions about the safety of ionizers (we all KNOW how well the EPA 'protects' us in the U.S.! )