Nature 2?

[gonefishin]

Hi all

My pool kit was sold complete with a Nature2 system. Which, after reading this forum...I decided that I wasn't going to use it. So...I boxed it up and asked the pool store if they would accept a return. I ended up with a store credit for the nature2 system and cartridge.



dan

[njpool]

A newbie here who got an I/G vinyl pool with the house. It seems the consensus is not to use the Nature2. Assuming I go the B/B/B method, what is the biggest downside of using the Nature2 besides $$$? I've already installed a new cartridge for the season (before finding this site), so I'm kinda worried what negative effects using the Nature2 with B/B/B. The help pages on the main site recommended not using the B/B/B method if the Nature2 or similar system was being used. Would the biggest issue be staining from the copper/silver? Or possible health effects from the Cu/Ag?

[CrisL]

The biggest downside to the Nature2 system is the $100 or so each season to replace the cartridge. It actually seems to add very little copper or silver to the pool water - which is a major reason many people are skeptical about its effectiveness.

[joenj]

A newbie here who got an I/G vinyl pool with the house. It seems the consensus is not to use the Nature2. Assuming I go the B/B/B method, what is the biggest downside of using the Nature2 besides $$$? I've already installed a new cartridge for the season (before finding this site), so I'm kinda worried what negative effects using the Nature2 with B/B/B. The help pages on the main site recommended not using the B/B/B method if the Nature2 or similar system was being used. Would the biggest issue be staining from the copper/silver? Or possible health effects from the Cu/Ag?

Last two years I was using the Nature2(came with pool), and the 3Bs without any problems. This year the canister is empty and will be cut out when I close the pool. I also have an I/G vinyl.

[PFlynn]

My pool builder installed it and touted it as a "chlorine subsitute". NOT!! I was told I still had to shock, and I had endless green algae problems. After two seasons I gave up and went to a chlorine regimen, added 'quat algaecide and brushed once a week and it ended the problem.

My conclusion is that N2 is a scam. It did not do anything other than lighten my wallet by $90-100 a year.
Pete

[Pool_Mike]

Wow. Thanks for this post, b/c I was almost going to buy it along w/ Ozone. Thanks to some on here and the feedback. pool chlorine seems like the way to go

[Crystal Clear Pools]

My 2 cents. I have a 36500 gallon pool with spa and waterfall. On the large size I'd say. I have salt water system, ozone a big DE filter and Nature 2. I run my filter 11 hours a day. My salt water generator keeps my chlorine at a nice 2-3 ppm. I keep my pool at a nice 85 degrees. I shock as necessary. Last year I tried not to use the nature 2 and bang I got alge. This year again I tried not to use it and bang alge again. Maybe for smaller pools its ok not to use it. But im a business guy and travel 4 days a week and dont have the time to hover over my pool. When i get home for the weekend I just want to swim and have fun. When I do use the nature 2 cylinder it allows me to turn my chlorine down to 1 ppm. I purchase my nature 2 filter at focus pools for 85 bucks. And its the big -45 unit. I've now been using nature 2 for 6 years and like it. Just my 2 cents.

[hooch]

I have a Nature 2 that was installed with the pool 3 years ago. I still use it. I NEVER had an algae problem with my IG 18x36. My water is pretty much crystal clear all the time. HOWEVER, I do stay on top of my pool chemistry too and don't let the chlorine levels drop as low as they say you can. So I can't sit here and say that the Nature 2 is highly recommended cuz I just don't know. I did buy 2 cartridges last year on Ebay for $75 each...

[gonefishin]

As mentioned earlier, I took my nature2 system that came with my pool to the store. They gave me a store credit that ended up paying for one Hayward filter and a float ring

couldn't be happier,
dan

[CarlD]

Look, for those folks who are happy with their Nature2, all power to you.

But when you tell me you couldn't control algae without your N2, it tells me you are doing something wrong, because there is NO reason not to be able to prevent algae using B-B-B, Muriatic Acid, CYA, and proper testing to correctly balance your water chemistry.

I don't know what that "something wrong" is--it could be a lot of different things, but I know it's there and sooner or later I will find it. But it's probably maintaining too low an FC for the pool.