Free Ferre Tabs With Copper Electrodes

Copper Electrode Dimensions:

Pool and Well Water Whole House Systems (2")

Length - 4"

Width - 2"

Depth - 6/16"

Spa and City Water Whole House Systems (1 1/2")

 Length - 4"

 Width - 1 1/2"

 Depth - 6/16"

What are Ferre Tabs used for in an ECOsmarte pool?

Ferre tabs are the only product recommended by ECOsmarte for two issues, taking iron out of an ECOsmarte pool and reducing the copper level in an ECOsmarte pool.  

Is there another way to reduce the copper level in the pool?

Yes.  The copper level in the pool can be reduced by draining the pool down a couple feet and refilling it to dilute the copper.  Repeat the process until the copper is down to the required level (.5ppm - .7ppm).

How can iron be prevented from getting into the pool?

To prevent iron from getting into the pool through fill water, you can use a reusable Iron Filter in the refill water line. 

How often do the copper electrodes need to be replaced?

Pool Systems - Every 1-3 years, depending on length of swimming season and other environmental factors

Spa Systems - Every 5-7 years

Home Water Systems (POE) - Every 5-7 years

How do I know when the copper electrodes need to be replaced?

Replace the copper electrodes if:

The electrodes are about 1/16" or less in thickness

The electrodes are wobbly on the screws

The electrodes have fallen off of the screws

What size copper electrodes do I need?

Pool Systems - For pools over about 15,000 gallons, 2" electrodes are needed.

Spa Systems - 1 1/2" 

City Water POE - 1 1/2"

Well Water POE - 2"

Pool Systems - For pools under about 15,000 gallons, please determine the size needed by making either of the following measurements:

1)  Measure the circumference of the electrode chamber.  2" chambers are almost 8" around, 1 1/2" chambers are about 6.5" around.

2)  Measure the width of the titanium electrodes.  The titanium electrodes never change size.  The copper electrodes are the same width as the titanium electrodes

*If your question hasn't been answered, please submit your question using our Contact Us Form, or by emailing us at support@ecosmarteonlinestore.com.

How To Replace the Copper Electrodes:

First, remove the old electrodes.

1)  Shut of the water, pull the colored wires free of the metal tabs, and unscrew the electrode chamber carefully.  If the chamber is too tight to unscrew by hand, use a strap wrench being careful not to crack the chamber.  

2)  Hold the chamber horizontally and loosen the screws holding the copper electrodes in place.

3)  Tilt the chamber allowing the old electrodes to fall out - be careful not to scratch the titanium electrodes.

Installing the new electrodes:

1)  Hold the chamber horizontal so that when you put in an electrode, it won't slide into one of the titanium electrodes, and put one of the new copper electrodes into the end of the electrode chamber.  It will be a tight fit and you may need to force them in.

2)  Balance the copper electrode over one of the screw holes and use an electric screwdrier or a drill with a screwdriver bit to put the screw up through the chamber hole and into the copper electrode.

3)  Do the same for the other electrode.

4)  Once the electrodes are tightly in place, put a bead of silicone around the rubber grommet on the outside of the chamber, to prevent leaking.

5)  Allow the silicone to dry.

6)  Replace the chamber in the plumbing, tightening it into place by hand.  

Note:  In Pool and Spa Systems, the electrode chamber needs to be put in so that the water flows over the copper electrodes first, titanium electrodes last.  In City Water Point-of-Entry Systems, the titanium electrodes are first in the water flow, the copper electrodes are last.

7)  Replace the colored wires, red and green to copper, black and white to titanium.