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Floatron Ion Test Kit
tests for presence of copper in water to reduce need for chlorine in pools

The mineral electrode is made of a unique alloy of several specific metals, predominantly copper. The ion test kit detects the presence of the copper ion, thereby enabling you to determine if the water has an adequate level of protective minerals. The reagents in the kit are very sensitive, and readings can be affected by various interferences. Accordingly, use the ion test as a basic and general indicator. Test only once a week; more often is unnecessary. 

1. Read ion test kit instructions on the test kit.

2. Weekly checks should show an increasing concentration over time.

3. The target is .3 ppm, which upon reaching, chlorine reduction may begin.

4. If the ion reading climbs to .5 ppm or more, remove the unit from the water for a week and monitor ion level (weekly).

5. Once the level drops to .3 ppm or less, resume floating the unit and continue weekly ion checks.

6. If the ion level maintains at .3 ppm, then continue floating full time.

The purpose of ion testing is to initially determine that it is safe to reduce chlorine, and subsequently to establish a floating schedule which results in a steady ion reading of approximately .3 ppm. Depending on conditions, pools with 20,000 gallons or more usually require full time floating. Smaller pools will usually maintain an adequate ion level with a part time floating schedule. For example, one day in, one day out, two days in, one day out, one week in, one week out, etc. Pools with screened enclosures will probably require full time floating as the output will be about half of that with normal full sun.