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Splashes Chlorine-Free Pool Chemical System
"Splashes does not contain chlorine and keeps your pool water smooth and crystal clear. Splahes is a non-chlorine, biguanide based sanitizing system for swimming pools. Chlorine free pool chemicals."
Average Customer Rating:
(13 Reviews) 12
12 of 13(92%)reviewers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Splashes Chlorine-Free Pool Chemical System
Review 1 for Splashes Chlorine-Free Pool Chemical System
Overall Rating:
Good product with downfalls,
Date:June 9, 2010
By esmb12
from White House, TN
from White House, TN
Pros: no smell,
Cons: Cleaning Cartridge filter 2 times a week
"Good product, but my filter does not work good with it. A lot more work. I only had to clean my filter every 2 months with chlorine"
Review 2 for Splashes Chlorine-Free Pool Chemical System
Overall Rating:
ABSOLUTELY Love This System!,
Date:June 1, 2010
By KSRSnedeker
from Indiana
from Indiana
Pros: Takes little start-up and maintenance
Cons: None
"We absolutely love these products. We actually have some left over from last year, as we did not need near as much as we were told by a pool company. A little goes a LONG way. Well worth the initial cost!"
Review 3 for Splashes Chlorine-Free Pool Chemical System
Overall Rating:
Tips for new users of Biguanide,
Date:September 3, 2009
By ThegreatRandini
from Southern Oregon
from Southern Oregon
Pros: We love this product. We hardly have to monitor chemical levels!
Cons: More expensive than Chlorine
"Here are some tips from a long time user.
1) Replace your sand in your filter every year. Just go to a sand and gravel place and get your sand. It actually works better than the bagged stuff as it has various sizes of sand, a few rocks and a little dust.
2) Check your water for hardness. I always use some calcium to soften up the water before adding my baquacil or splashes.
3) If you are having problems with cloudiness it probably means that your water is hard or your ph is off. Use the shock after taking care of those items. (see 2) above)
4) Flocculant is real helpful in getting the small stuff down to be sucked up by the vacuum. Put some in your filter intake.
5) The extra money you pay for splashes saves a lot of time since chlorine takes a lot of daily care to make sure everything is balanced.
6) This product prolongs the life of your vinyl and metal parts of your pool. We have had our pool up for at least 12 years and have no rust.
7) If your eyes are hurting or lungs it is my guess that it isn't Splashes (biguanide) that is causing the problem. My guess is that your PH is way off or you are using way too much of the product.
8) I only add when it is obvious that I need it. First shock, then later add sanitizer.
9) I add algaecide when the green stuff starts to grow, not before."
1) Replace your sand in your filter every year. Just go to a sand and gravel place and get your sand. It actually works better than the bagged stuff as it has various sizes of sand, a few rocks and a little dust.
2) Check your water for hardness. I always use some calcium to soften up the water before adding my baquacil or splashes.
3) If you are having problems with cloudiness it probably means that your water is hard or your ph is off. Use the shock after taking care of those items. (see 2) above)
4) Flocculant is real helpful in getting the small stuff down to be sucked up by the vacuum. Put some in your filter intake.
5) The extra money you pay for splashes saves a lot of time since chlorine takes a lot of daily care to make sure everything is balanced.
6) This product prolongs the life of your vinyl and metal parts of your pool. We have had our pool up for at least 12 years and have no rust.
7) If your eyes are hurting or lungs it is my guess that it isn't Splashes (biguanide) that is causing the problem. My guess is that your PH is way off or you are using way too much of the product.
8) I only add when it is obvious that I need it. First shock, then later add sanitizer.
9) I add algaecide when the green stuff starts to grow, not before."
7 of 7 people found this review helpful.
Review 4 for Splashes Chlorine-Free Pool Chemical System
Overall Rating:
No Green Hair,
Date:July 20, 2009
By Punkin
Pros: This product does not turn one's hair green and is easy on the skin
"We find these products reasonably priced compared to other non-chlorine products. We find ourselves using more shock than we anticipated but the pool is clear and sparkling even with a lot of use."
Review 5 for Splashes Chlorine-Free Pool Chemical System
Overall Rating:
Little Maintenance,
Date:July 18, 2009
By ketchup
from Virginia
from Virginia
Pros: Little maintenance
Cons: Stays cloudier longer than with chlorine shock
"Little maintance is a plus. I don't care for the bitter taste or airway irritation. Takes a lot of clarifier and about 3 full months of filtration to get crystal clear water. Chlorine shock could clear my pool in one weekend."
Review 6 for Splashes Chlorine-Free Pool Chemical System
Overall Rating:
Good Product,
Date:July 13, 2009
By alphapadgett
from Wisconsin
from Wisconsin
Pros: Mild & Effective
Cons: Expensive
"I have enjoyed using the Splashes product for about 3 years."
Review 7 for Splashes Chlorine-Free Pool Chemical System
Overall Rating:
Great purchase,
Date:July 11, 2009
By denallen
from Leeds, Alabama
from Leeds, Alabama
Pros: Much better price than Baquacil
"We love Splashes. The chemicals work as well as Baquacil, but the price is so much better. We switched to Splashes this summer, and we have not had any problems."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 8 for Splashes Chlorine-Free Pool Chemical System
Overall Rating:
great product - great service - reasonable price.,
Date:June 15, 2009
By eroc57
from Texas
from Texas
Pros: works as described - no more chlorine problems
Cons: none
"Products are easy to use and work as described. Pool is crystal clear and has been now for longer than I can ever remember it being. Maintenance is a breeze. I highly recommend these products and this supplier!"
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 9 for Splashes Chlorine-Free Pool Chemical System
Overall Rating:
works like a charm,
Date:April 11, 2009
By jinx
from n.y
from n.y
Pros: hardly any maintenance
"Have been using this for 4 years. have a 15x21 pool. treat it with splashes once i open it. add a very small amount every 2 weeks to maintain levels. once a month i add a little algeacide and presto! like magic. water is crystal clear, no chlorine smell, no eyes burning. fantastic!. pool is in sun all day and no algae. first started using baquacil then switched to this. save your money and go with splashes chemical much cheaper, works the same!"
Review 10 for Splashes Chlorine-Free Pool Chemical System
Overall Rating:
Loved it,
Date:November 27, 2008
By twinmom
from North Dakota
from North Dakota
Pros: kept my water clean
Cons: didn't have any
"This is our first year of using a chlorine alternative. It worked well with my pool 18' above ground system and the water stayed clear. We will continue to use this product. We didn't even have water bugs this year!"
Review 11 for Splashes Chlorine-Free Pool Chemical System
Overall Rating:
Chlorine Free,
Date:November 26, 2008
By NJDan
from Basking Ridge, NJ
from Basking Ridge, NJ
Pros: Saving Lots of Money
Cons: None
"I switched to Chlorine Free 3 years ago and was amazed at the responses from friends, family, and neighbors. They all felt the difference and said that the water just felt softer and cleaner. I discovered the Splashes System last year and realized how much money I was saving. The fast delivery made it easy to manage my pool for the entire season.
I can't wait to open the pool again in the Spring!!"
I can't wait to open the pool again in the Spring!!"
Review 12 for Splashes Chlorine-Free Pool Chemical System
Overall Rating:
CHLORINE FREE IS GREAT,
Date:June 8, 2008
By MOMMAOF7
from PAOLI, IN
from PAOLI, IN
Pros: WAY MORE ECONOMICAL!
Cons: HAVE TO HAVE CLOUD OUT, SANITIZER WON'T CLEAR IT
"WE HAVE A SMALL 18" ROUND POOL BUT WAS SPENDING A FORTUNE IN CHLORINE, AVERAGING 18 GALLONS A WEEK+ PH ETC..., THE SUN WAS JUST BURNING IT OUT OF THE WATER AS FAST AS WE COULD PUT IT IN. CHANGED OVER TO SPLASH AND OUR COST HAS BEEN CUT BY MORE THAN HALF!! WOULD AND HAVE RECOMMEND THIS TO ANY ONE WHO HAS TROUBLE WITH MAINTAINING CHLORINE LEVELS."
Ratings-Only Reviews for Splashes Chlorine-Free Pool Chemical System
Based on 1 ratings-only review
Overall Rating:
Would recommend? Yes 1 out of 1