Nature 2?

[milynor]

Has anybody ever used the Nature 2 system? At some point every year I have developed a black algae problem which, as most know, is very tough to get rid of. I just bought a Dolphin robotic to hopefully help with some of the scrubbing chores, but thought that adding another defense might help. I have been using the grocery store method for my chemicals, and never have a problem keeping my water crystal clear. Just want to try and keep the black algae from returning!

[PoolDoc]

It's YACSS -- Yet Another Copper / Silver System.

Moving this to the copper section.

PoolDoc

[Lenny]

Our pool was installed last year and it included the Nature 2. I wish I'd have known better because I would have saved myself some money. Based on what I read on the old board I decided not to use it. The cartridge is still in the box.

There were some people who used the Nature 2 and noticed no difference when they stopped. Seemed to me it was all down side (possible metals in the pool) and no documented up side.

[CarlD]

I keep saying: Look how much the Nature2 cartridges cost and you need a new one every season--they start at $90.

That easily buys a season's worth of bleach--plus you have to add bleach to chlorinate it anyway--even if it works as they say. You can usually buy 5 gallon carboys of 12% liquid chlorine for $12. $90 buys 7.5 carboys at that price, or 37.5 gallons. Since each gallon of 12% is the equal of 2 gallons of 6% (ultra bleach) that's 75 gallons. That's the equivalent of 86 gallons of regular bleach (5.25%). If you need that much in 3 months (June, July and August) you are doing something wrong. If you need more than that in a 5 month season, you are doing something wrong.

So when they say it saves you money it is pure, unadulturated swill...The simple arithmetic proves it. If, say, you save half your chlorine expense--that leaves $45 PLUS the $90 on the Nature2 Cart. How is $135 less than $90?

[rmeden]

My builder also plumbed in a Nature 2, but my filter is new, sitting in the box.. (hmmmm wonder if I should sell it on ebay? Is there a shelf life? )

One person last year reported a bloom every time the Nature 2 would need to be replaced, so it had to be doing something. That's the only evidence I read that it works.

Personally, I think it's better to use less chemicals and avoid a bloom rather that keep putting metal in to keep it in check.

Robert

[Lenny]

One person last year reported a bloom every time the Nature 2 would need to be replaced, so it had to be doing something. That's the only evidence I read that it works.

I wonder. The Nature2 is supposed to work by filtering water rather than by putting something into the water, right? So if algae enters the pool, how could a filter help to kill it or prevent it's growth?

Maybe there's something I don't understand about how it is "supposed" to work.

[DavidD]

At some point every year I have developed a black algae problem....

I think an extra dose of 60% polywhatever would be a better defense than the Natures 2. When I built my pool, I threw away the $100 and installed one. Then I got wise, cut it out, and gave it away. Instead of looking for another solution, try to determine a pattern or time when you get the algae and maybe increase your testing and or FC. The dolphin should definately help also. Take Carls advice, Stay Ahead...

[milynor]

Thanks for all the discussion! I do have a plaster pool so maybe it does help, but I think I'll hold off and see if just good maintenance and the dolphin does the trick! Thanks again!

[AnnaE]

When I was at Leslie's Pool Supply last weekend, I checked the price of the Nature 2 filter. It was $105!!!! I paid $90 last year. I'm glad I'm done with that!

Anna

[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