Comparison

			USING CHEMICALS	USING COPPER / SILVER
	1.		Causes irritation of eyes and breathing system	No irritants in water or air
	2.		Causes dry, rough skin	Silky-soft skin
	3.		Pungent smell, especially indoors	Premises not affected by "swimming pool smell"
	4.		Shower after every bath, rinse hair, and wash bathing textiles	Dry off after bathing and be done! No chemical smell on body or bathing textiles
	5.		Chlorine is hazardous	Copper is healthy (essential element)
	6.		Backwash water requires special disposal	Backwash water ideal for plant irrigation
	7.		Requires additional algae control	No separate algicide required
	8.		Requires additional agents during winter breaks	No additional agents required during winter breaks
	9.		Requires additional flocculation agents	Natural flocculation
	10.		Requires additional agents to adjust pH level	pH level generally not relevant
	11.		Continuous monitoring of critical water parameters	Copper-level check every 3 months
	12.		Frequent checking and replenishment of filling levels and reserves, plus secured storage	Electrode safely encased in treatment cell; inspection every 6 months
	13.		Risk of burns when handling liquid chemicals	Fully automatic and safe discharge of ions
	14.		Rapid loss of efficacy when exposed to sunlight	Temperature-independent
	15.		Low buffer capacity	Long-lasting depot effect
	16.		Filter sand change every 2-3 years	Filter sand change only every 10 years
	17.		Yearly water change	Water change not required
	18.		Corrosive	Not corrosive