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What is floatron®?

floatron® is the original portable and floating water purifier combining solar electric power generation with ionization. It is suitable for use in swimming pools, ponds, spas, hot tubs and water features and is compatible with almost all types of pool cover.

By introducing atomic amounts of specific minerals into water, microorganisms such as algae and bacteria cannot survive. While these ions, or atoms, are completely safe and nontoxic to you, microscopic life forms cannot exist under their influence. Unlike chlorine, which loses potency after only hours, the mineral ions produced by the floatron® remain effective for weeks.

How does floatron® work?

When floating on the water, sunlight is converted into electricity by the advanced solar panel. This harmless, low power current energizes a specially alloyed mineral electrode below waterline, causing the release of mineral ions into the surrounding water. Ionized water, referred to as mineralized water, naturally and efficiently controls microorganism growth in your pool.

Some contaminants in your pool such as dust, suntan lotion, body fluids, etc. are not affected by minerals. An accumulation of these will tend to cloud the water, therefore a small amount of chlorine or any other oxidizer, is necessary to dissolve them to maintain crystal clear conditions. AN 80% REDUCTION IN CHLORINE REQUIREMENT IS TYPICAL. Other agents may be substituted such as bromine, hydrogen peroxide or oxygen based compounds, which are readily available from most pool stores. floatron is also compatible with salt water systems.

Is floatron safe as well as effective?

floatron® is totally safe and non toxic, with absolutely no electrical shock hazard. Swimming with the unit in the water is perfectly normal, and eliminates the irritations, odours, and bleaching associated with chlorine.

floatron® ionized water mineral levels fall within EPA established drinking water standards and avoids the toxicity of high chemical concentrations. Additionally, the water remains clear and stable for extended periods because the minerals do not evaporate out. Unlike chlorine, hot summer conditions do not degrade the performance of the mineral ions.

Extensive reports from the environmental body Green Peace concluded that by relying on chlorine as a disinfectant, we have traded one public health problem i.e. infectious disease, for another - chemically induced diseases.

Is floatron expensive?

The floatron® costs virtually nothing to power and operate. The only part requiring replacement is the sacrificial mineral electrode which will last approximately 1- 3 swimming seasons, and takes only a minute to change. Replacement cost is minimal (£45). At the cost of £250 including UK postage the floatron should pay for itself in one to two years in an average size pool.

Design excellence

The floatron is built to last; made in the USA under strict quality controls. No moving parts. Constructed of space-age polymers which are weather, water, sunlight, and chemical resistant. The solar panel incorporates the most efficient photovoltaic cells available. The mineral electrode is alloyed from a special combination of ultra pure elemental metals.

Manufacturer's Warranty

Every floatron is backed by a 24 month coverage against defects in materials and workmanship.