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Date:         Tue, 27 Aug 1991 11:24:27 PDT
Reply-To:     Bill Arnett <[e-mail]>
Sender:       List Owner <[e-mail]>
From:         Bill Arnett <[e-mail]>
Subject:      Water Purification in Hot Tubs/Pools
X-To:         Biosphere-L <[e-mail]>

I came across this in a Net News discussion.  Does anybody know anything about this or its environmental consequences?  How does this method of water purification compare with bromine and chlorine for toxicity, etc.?

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> I was following the discussion about hot tubs/spas and the associated
> methods of keeping them clean.  Have you netters ever heard of a product
> called "Caribbean Clear" ?  It is an water purifier developed just for
> pools, spas, and hot tubs.  Instead of chemicals of any kind, it uses
> silver and copper to kill bacteria and algea in the water.  It uses a
> small processor to moniter the temperature of the water, the amount of
> copper in the water, and can be set to release just the exact amount of
> copper and silver into the water.  It is installed into the plumbing
> of your pool  or hot tub either before or after the pump.  The device
> uses two electrodes made of an alloy of silver and copper and when the
> water is pumped thru the electrodes, that's when the copper and silver
> is released into the water.  It's been U.L. tested and listed, the
> EPA has tested it and certified it, in fact, the EPA even passed it
> to produce water safe for human consumption. If I sound like a commercial,
> I can't help it.  I've got one and it's been worth every penny. It retails
> for around $300 to $600 for hot tubs and $800 up for pools, but you never
> have to buy chemicals again. You have a one time cost,(the unit itself),
> and replace the electrodes about once every 3 years.  You check the water
> for proper PH about once a week and that's it. Now, you do have to
> clean the trash out, like leaves and dirt, but that's with anything
> that you use to purify the water.  If you're tired of chlorine and the
> smell, try it.  The company has a 30 day money back deal. If you don't
> like it, they give your money back, no questions asked.
> Here's two telephone numbers if you  want a brochure or more imformation.
> 1-800-426-1023 or [phone].  These people have been producing
> the unit for 8 years now and have dealers nationwide.
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