Rave Review of the ControlOMatic ColorChlor
We monitor various Internet sites and have found this new review of an electronic spa chlorine generator by ControlOMatic. More details can be found at ColorChlor. If you have a spa you may want to look this one up and the rest of the reviews.
David B says: June 10, 2010 at 1:05 am
I purchased your ColorChlor chlorinator unit 1 month ago and want to share the results of my experience. Based on my experience so far:
- ColorChlor effectively maintains my spa in clear-water condition without any burdensome addition of sanitizers. No longer do I worry about the condition of my spa between uses because the product maintains a sufficient level of chlorine (hypochlorous acid) so my spa is ready when I am.
- I feel confident in ColorChlor because it continually generates chlorine over time, so free chlorine is always present, but levels stay low and stable. This maximizes sanitation and minimizes the risk of corrosion, present with any sanitizing system in spas.
- The one-time setup and ongoing use is simple: 8 pounds of salt one time from my local store (~$4) and plug-in ColorChlor to a standard outlet (weather protected). This took less than 1 hour. Now using it is as simple as Drop-and-Go!
Previously, I used chlorinating granules which required frequent and continual addition, whether I used my spa or not. I never minded adding this to my spa when I used it, but to have to add it when not using the spa felt like I was babysitting it. Plus, when I took trips for as little as a week, I had to take time to drain the spa or risk returning to a skunked, murky spa – yuck! Now, when I leave, I can trust ColorChlor to maintain my spa so its clear and clean when I return.
True, I still have to maintain pH and check the filter, but those change little when my spa is not in use. And for large parties (like my Memorial Day bash with 12 guests in/out of the spa all day), I need supplemental chlor (bleach) to offset extreme amounts of organic material. But since I am at the spa anyway – adding a cup of chlor occasionally is not inconvenient. It’s remembering to constantly add sanitizer that’s inconvenient – which I no longer need to do with ColorChlor.
And I should cut my water replacement frequency at least by half every year, because using ColorChlor does not accumulate compounds (stabilizers/cyanuric acid) found in sanitation tablets/granules that eventually lead to spa water that must be replaced because it cannot be cleared. Technically, my spa water should now be like my pool – and I never have had to change that water (6 years+).
Tags: Chlorine Generator, Hot tub, spa
June 15th, 2010 at 11:00 pm
Bill B says:
As one of the first ColorChlor customers, we have been using our ColorChlor chlorine generator in our hot tub for years. We can honestly say this product has vastly improved our hot tub. There is no need to purchase chemical chlorine or bromine. The ColorChlor electronically creates chlorine from sodium chloride (salt) NaCl which is very inexpensive. Not much salt is needed to maximize performance. The salt in the water is hardly noticable but it actually makes your skin feel smoother after using the hot tub. There is no chlorine smell at all. You can actually help the environment by not using chemical chlorine! The ColorChlor provides the correct amout of chlorine even when you are away on vacation! The company representatives at ControlOMatic have always been most helpful with any questions we have had through the years. We recommend this product and this company!