A solar pool ionizer can keep a large pool clean with minimal maintenance and less chlorine. These products use a solar panel to harness solar energy to remove algae through ionization. They do not need external solar panels to function. Finding the best one will depend on the pool, servicing, and affordability.
The pool size will largely dictate which solar-powered pool ionizer to choose. Admittedly you can use multiple devices, but it’s less hassle to have a single ionizer doing the work.
While a solar pool ionizer requires less maintenance than traditionally cleaning a pool or using chemicals, some work is involved. The device often needs brushing, and the copper anode rods must be replaced every few months. The solar panels must also be kept clean to ensure it’s getting enough solar power.
Then finally, the best solar pool ionizers will come at a reasonable price with a good warranty. The industry-standard warranty is one year, and prices range from $100 to $200+. It’s a reasonable expense compared to hiring a pool cleaning service, but it is worth considering.
This solar pool ionizer is arguably the best choice in this review. It can handle decent-sized pools for a reasonable price and comes with the tools needed to maintain it.
On top of it all, it has one of the best warranties on the list.
Effectiveness
The No More Green Technologies Original solar pool ionizer can clean up to 35,000 gallons. This puts it above most solar pool ionizers like the XtremepowerUS and Remington. Only the CoperFlo can handle more water.
For reference, this solar ionizer would handle a swimming pool size of about 25 feet by 50 feet. It can handle pool water that’s either chlorinated or salt water, like most other solar ionizers.
This solar ionizer manufacturer says it reduces the need for Chlorine by 85%. Only the CopperFlo and the XtremepowerUS can match this. Customer reviews have felt this 85% is accurate.
Maintenance
The solar pool ionizer uses a copper rod to clean the water. Like the other solar pool ionizers on the list, it will last a few months before you need to replace them. This is assuming the user cleans the basket every few weeks. The way the pool is heated may also impact how often it needs to be cleaned.
Like many solar pool ionizers, it comes with a handy cleaning kit. This one features a wire brush and a copper test strip. It’s almost identical to what Remington and CopperFlo use.
One unique feature of this solar ionizer is its Buddy Band. It’s a rubber band that fits around the device and protects it from scratching and dings. While it isn’t nothing special, it’s not found with other pool ionizers on the list. This makes this product just a little more durable by comparison.
Price & Warranty
This solar pool ionizer comes at a reasonable price. It’s almost the same price as the SUNTOUCH TREASURES and is much cheaper than the CopperFlo. As a result, it sits right in the middle of the other products in terms of pricing.
This solar pool ionizer has a lifetime warranty. This is far better than the one-year standard warranty and is only matched by the CopperFlo. This alone makes it a better pick than the similar SUNTOUCH TREASURES.
Pros
The 85% reduction in chlorine use is high. Only the CopperFlo can reasonably compare.
Being able to clean 35,000 gallons of water ensures it can handle just about any average pool.
Comes with a protective Buddy Band not found in other solar pool ionizers.
It has a lifetime warranty. The only other product with this is the CopperFlo.
Cons
It cannot clean as much as the CopperFlo making it a bad choice for a larger swimming pool.
It is not suited for a small pool that would benefit more from the Remington.
This solar swimming pool ionizer is a solid choice. It has many of the same features while being slightly cheaper and supporting a charity.
Effectiveness
The SUNTOUCH TREASURES solar ionizer can handle 35,000 gallons of pool water. This is identical to the No More Green Technologies and is greater than the XtremepowerUS. As a result, it should be more than sufficient for most swimming pools.
The copper ions can handle just about any pool water. This includes above-ground and in-ground pools, chlorinated and saltwater pools.
The manufacturer claims it has a chlorine reduction of 80%. This is less than the No More Green Technologies and puts it on par with the Remington. Customers that have reviewed the product feel this is accurate, with some wishing it was more.
Maintenance
The copper anode rode appears to last about 10 months. Customers have stated that if it’s kept clean, then this is fairly accurate. Opinions vary, but the standard cleaning every few weeks, like most solar pool ionizers, seems sufficient. This may mean the anode rods last longer than other solar pool ionizers, but it’s inconclusive.
The device comes with its own cleaning kit. The kit appears to be identical to the one offered by No More Green Technologies. It consists of a wire brush and a copper tester. The main difference is that it does not have the Buddy Band.
The manufacturer recommends you clean the device and basket at least twice a month with the brush. This is more convenient than the XtremepowerUS, which advices twice a week.
Price & Warranty
This solar pool ionizer is a few cents cheaper than the No More Green Technologies. This puts it right in the middle of the list regarding pricing. Unfortunately, the lesser chlorine reduction makes these savings a bit moot.
The warranty is another downside. This ionizer only features a one-year warranty which hardly compares with a lifetime warranty.
One unique aspect of this solar-powered ionizer is its collaboration with a charity. Every purchase will see a dollar donated to Ocean CleanUp. According to the organization’s website, they help clean the oceans and invent new technologies.
Pros
Copper anodes last 10 months, possibly the longest on the list.
Supports the Ocean CleanUp charity with each purchase.
Cons
The one-year warranty doesn’t compare with the lifetime warranty of the CopperFlo.
The 80% chlorine is the lowest on the list, alongside the Remington and XtremepowerUS.
This solar pool ionizer is the best choice for large swimming pools. It is the most expensive, but the price is fair and comes with a great warranty.
It may be overkill for most users, but it is easily the best solar pool ionizer when needed.
Effectiveness
The CopperFlo solar pool ionizer can clean 45,000 gallons of water. This is more than the SUNTOUCH TREASURES. For context, this could handle an in-ground pool that measures 30 feet by 50 feet. This solar swimming pool ionizer is the best pick if the user has a large pool.
Like the SUNTOUCH TREASURES, this can clean just about any pool water. In-ground and above-ground pools, and even chlorinated and saltwater are all doable.
The manufacturer of the CopperFlo claims it has a chlorine reduction of 85%. Some customers feel this is a bit high but it isn’t too far off. This makes it in line with the No More Green Technologies in terms of effectiveness.
Maintenance
It comes with an ionizer cleaner kit. This kit is standard with a wire brush and copper test. Customers recommend it’s cleaned every few weeks like the SUNTOUCH TREASURES.
It does not have the Buddy Band on the No More Green Technologies. This means it isn’t quite as durable by comparison.
It would help replace the copper rods every few months, consistent with most in this review. Keeping the device clean can help the rods last longer.
Price & Warranty
This ionizer is the most expensive solar-powered pool ionizer on the list. Admittedly this is reasonable, given it’s meant for larger pools, but for something smaller, it’s better to choose something else.
The company offers a lifetime warranty. This is much better than the SUNTOUCH TREASURES, Remington, and the XtremepowerUS. Given the price, the lifetime warranty is a very nice touch.
Pros
Can handle the largest pools at 45,000.
Has an 85% chlorine reduction.
Comes with a lifetime warranty.
Cons
It is the most expensive device on the list, a hundred dollars more than the SUNTOUCH TREASURES.
It is meant for larger pools that aren’t as common is overkill for most pool owners, which can lead to staining.
This pool ionizer can be a viable product for those with a smaller swimming pool. It costs less than most and comes with a no-risk trial period. It isn’t anything fancy, but it can do the job under the right circumstances.
Effectiveness
The Remington Pool Ionizer can clean up to 22,000 gallons of pool water. This is the lowest on the list as the next one up is the XtremepowerUS at 32,000 gallons. This would be a pool roughly 20 feet by 45 feet which is small compared to others.
Admittedly, this is good if the pool size is small, but 22,000 gallons is less than the average. Most pool owners will probably want the No More Green Technologies.
This solar pool ionizer can handle just about most ground pools. This includes both chlorinated and saltwater which matches any other device on the list.
The manufacturer claims that the solar pool ionizer reduces chlorine usage by 80%. This is low and matches the SUNTOUCH TREASURES and the XtremepowerUS. By comparison, this is less than the 85% reduction on the No More Green Technologies solar ionizer.
Maintenance
You’ll need to replace the copper rods on the Remington solar pool ionizer every few months. This is fairly consistent with other solar pool ionizers.
It’s recommended to clean the device once every two weeks. This is almost identical to the SUNTOUCH TREASURES and makes it less hassle than the XtremepowerUS.
Users should clean the device with the wire brush that’s included. Like other solar-powered ionizers reviewed, it also comes with a copper test. There is no Buddy Band like the one found with No More Green Technologies.
Price & Warranty
The Remington solar pool ionizer isn’t the cheapest on the list. That would be the XtremepowerUS. The price seems fair, considering it’s half the cost of the CopperFlo, which can handle twice the water.
The Remington solar ionizer has an industry-standard one-year warranty, just like the SUNTOUCH TREASURES. This is much lower than the warranties offered by No More Green Technologies or CopperFlo.
The Remington solar pool ionizer is unique in that it offers a 30-day no-risk trial. If users are dissatisfied with the product, they can return it, no questions asked, for a full refund. No other solar-powered ionizer on the list features this.
Pros
Perfect for smaller pools.
It is one of the cheapest on the list. Only the XtremepowerUS pool ionizer is less.
It comes with a 30-day no-risk trial that no other solar ionizer offers.
Cons
It is built for smaller-than-average pools.
The 80% chlorine reduction is less than what the CopperFlo can do.
The KKmoon Solar Power Swimming Pool Purifier is one of the most inexpensive solar pool ionizers you’ll come across. But then, that price isn’t all there is to it.
When you consider the volume of water it can purify and its durability, you’ll understand why we have it among our selections.
Effectiveness
While it doesn’t clean as much water as every other product, its gallon-per-unit price is pretty high. We expect it to clean over 20,000 to 25,000 gallons of water on average.
Like the others, it works for virtually all types of pools. You may also try it out with your fountain and pond too.
Going by the manufacturer’s words, the 230g anion and copper ions are enough for most bacteria and algae. So, you can run your pool purification process without chlorine. But we say throw in a little chlorine just to be sure. You could use very little concentrations – around 1 to 5%.
Maintenance
The maintenance is pretty straightforward. You’d have to replace the anodes once in a while. Then you may also have to scrub the basket clean about 1-4 times a month. You do not have to clean the basket too often, though. Cleaning it frequently could weaken it.
The kit comes with a cleaning brush. So, you do not have to get that separately.
Price & Warranty
The KKmoon Solar Power Swimming Pool Purifier is the cheapest option in this review. So, if you are on a tight budget, this might just be your perfect option.
While the manufacturer confirms that this product comes with a warranty, there aren’t sufficient details about this warranty online. This was one thing we found discouraging about it.
Pros
It is very inexpensive.
It can handle up to 25,000 gallons which is pretty okay considering the price.
The maintenance is relatively easy.
Cons
It may struggle with larger pools.
Insufficient information about warranty.
6. Floatron The Original Solar Powered Water Purifier for Pool Water
The Floatron The Original Solar Powered Water Purifier for Pool Water is one of those solar pool purifiers you can count on for mid-sized to large pools. But more than its impressive capacity, the low maintenance is another factor that pushes it into our list.
Effectiveness
As you may have already figured, this device does not have the highest capacity of the products we’ve reviewed. But then, it is way above the lowest. With a capacity of around 35,000 gallons, we expect this to be good enough for small, mid-sized, and even large pools.
The manufacturer hints at an 80% reduction in chlorine usage with this pool purifier. Going by our assessment, that estimate is not far from the truth. With the ions released by the electrodes knocking out most algae and bacteria, there’s usually not much for chlorine to do.
Nonetheless, there may always be the occasional need for you to throw some chlorine in the mix. Ultimately, it is largely eco-friendly, and you save on the cost of chlorinating your pool.
Maintenance
Having to replace the anode just once or twice in a year makes things more fun. You get to spend more time in the pool and less time maintaining your pool ionizer.
The kit comes with an ion test kit to measure the ion levels in the pool. Then there’s also the brush for cleaning the basket when needed. We only cleaned the basket of our pool purifier once or twice a month. But depending on how often you use your pool, you may have to clean yours more often.
Price & Warranty
The cost of the Floatron The Original Solar Powered Water Purifier for Pool Water is on the high-end. In fact, it is the most expensive option we reviewed.
The 24-month warranty, while okay, falls short of the lifetime warranty that we see with some of the other products.
Pros
It has a large capacity.
It is low maintenance; you don’t have to replace the anode often.
It is effective.
Cons
It doesn’t come with a lifetime warranty.
It is quite expensive.
7. Remington Solar Chlorine-Free MINI Sun Shock Pool Ionizer for small pools
If you only want to clean a small pool, the Remington Solar Chlorine-Free MINI Sun Shock Pool Ionizer for small pools might be it. That aside, maintenance is a breeze.
Effectiveness
As we’ve already hinted, this device is only effective for small-sized pools – the 10,000-gallon capacity tells us all we need to know. Using it for a medium or large pool would be overkill.
Of course, the Remington Solar Chlorine-Free MINI Sun Shock Pool Ionizer for small pools gave us a clear pool within about 4 weeks of trying it out. It even softened the water for us.
As with many other solar pool ionizers, this promises reduced chlorine usage. So, if you wanted your pool purifier to be as eco-friendly as possible, this would also fit the bill.
Maintenance
Maintenance is minimal here. For the most part, you must only test the pool for ions and clean the basket.
Of course, there’ll be a time when you have to replace the copper anode. But since the ionization cartridge is readily removable, that shouldn’t be a problem.
Price & Warranty
The price is okay and within range. You’ll probably be paying up to 50% less than what you’d pay for the more expensive brands. But the warranty period is not impressive. You only get a 90-day warranty period during which you can get a refund.
Pros
The capacity is okay for small pools.
It is low-maintenance.
It is eco-friendly.
Cons
The warranty period is short.
8. Vivlly Solar Pool Ionizer, Cleaner, and Purifier
The Vivlly Solar Pool Ionizer, Cleaner, and Purifier is not only impressive because of its capacity, but the chlorine reduction and pool accessories are also topnotch.
Effectiveness
The 35,000 gallons the anode can purify is no joke. Of course, we’ve seen another pool ionizer that purifies as much as 45,000 gallons. But then 35,000 is enough for most pools. Thankfully, this device is suitable for in-ground and above-ground.
This device is estimated to reduce chlorine usage by up to 85%. We saw that this actual value might even be higher than the estimate. So, you just might be saving some bucks and the environment too.
One thing we noticed when we used this pool purifier is that besides removing impurities and hard minerals, it also helps with the odor.
Maintenance
We loved the Smart Replacement feature, which notified us when to replace the anode. We also loved that it came with more than enough pool accessories. For one, we got two ion test kits. We also got a brush for cleaning the basket.
So, all in all, there was no shortage of material for maintaining the solar pool ionizer.
Price & Warranty
The Vivlly Solar Pool Ionizer, Cleaner, and Purifier is another product that made us think we got a lot of value for our money.
While it isn’t the cheapest, an assessment of what it offers and its costs was all we needed to know how much of a bargain it was for us.
But then, if the solar panel were more efficient, it would have been even better.
Pros
It has a large capacity.
It comes with a Smart Replacement feature.
It features sufficient pool accessories.
It is highly effective.
Cons
The solar panel efficiency could be higher.
9. Solar Pool Ionizer for High Capacity Swimming Pool
For sure, the capacity of the Solar Pool Ionizer for High Capacity Swimming Pool was the first thing that pulled us towards it. But the efficiency and effectiveness sealed the deal.
Effectiveness
This ionization cartridge can purify up to 45,000 gallons – the joint-highest capacity of all the products we reviewed. Then from our experience with solar pool ionizers in the market, there aren’t many pool ionizers with higher capacity.
It offers an estimated 85% reduction in chlorine usage. Of course, this may not be far off from the actual thing. At least, from what we experienced, the pool got cleaner, clearer, and odor-free. So we didn’t have to use chlorine as often.
Maintenance
The copper anode used in this device is lasting – the 45,000 gallons capacity proves that. Thanks to that, we didn’t have to replace the cartridge too often. So, maintenance is minimal.
We still had to test the pool for ions and clean the basket. But we didn’t have to do those too often. Also, the brush and pool ion test kit was provided. So, even when we had to clean the basket or test the pool, we didn’t have to fuss too much.
Price & Warranty
There isn’t much to say about the price of the Solar Pool Ionizer for High Capacity Swimming Pool. It’s neither too expensive nor too cheap – it’s just okay. Of course, we’d love it if it were cheaper.
Pros
It has a large capacity.
Its maintenance needs are minimal.
Impressive chlorine reduction
Cons
It might be excessive for smaller pools.
Buyer’s Guide
Effectiveness
The solar pool ionizer does no good if it can’t clean the pool. Users must buy a product capable of handling the size of the swimming pool. The average pool holds between 30,000 to 40,000 gallons of water, and most solar pool ionizers service this range.
The main perk of ionizers is minimizing the number of pool chemicals used to clean the pool. Typically the chlorine reduction will be between 80% to 85%. The closer the pool size is to the ionizer’s capabilities, the better this reduction will be.
Most ionizers are also built to handle an above-ground, in-ground, chlorinated, and saltwater pool. It’s also important to ensure the ionizer will not negatively impact other aspects of the pool. This could include solar pool heaters.
Maintenance
It’s important to maintain the device to ensure it works properly. Cleaning the solar panels and baskets and replacing anode rods is standard maintenance.
A Buddy Band or something similar can prevent the device from being damaged. Solar pool covers can also provide some protection when the pool isn’t in use.
Most solar pool ionizers come with cleaning kits. This is often a simple wire brush and a copper test, easy to upgrade or replace.
Price & Warranty
When deciding upon the right solar pool ionizer, the price and warranty are important. Most will run between $100 to $200 in price, depending on how many gallons they can clean. This may seem expensive, but it’s nothing compared to other expenses like the cost of keeping them heated.
These devices will need a good warranty, given the extended use they see. Even when protected by a blue or clear solar pool cover, they’re running as long they’re in the water. Most warranties cover for a year but getting a longer one is highly recommended.
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