Bionizer
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Our pool chlorinator died which meant I could finally convince hubby to get a fresh water pool system because I was so fed up of the constant chlorine smell on the towels, swimwear, hair, and extra dry skin on myself and the kids. My husband settled on the Bionizer system and we are both really happy with it. I’m happy to finally have no more… Read more · 1
chlorine smell on anything, and my skin definitely feels less itchy, and hubby is happy as he only needs to spend around ten minutes odd a week to maintain the system, check levels etc.
It’s been 18 months so far and we are definitely happy to have switched to a fresh water system. The staff were great to deal with, the guy who installed the system explained everything in layman’s terms, and if I get stuck on something when my husband is away I use the online assistance videos. If I can do it, anyone can!!
Beautiful clean water for swimming – This is our fourth Bionized pool. We love it, feels great on the skin when swimming, no nasty smells, chemicals or sticky feeling skin. We find it very easy to keep the water clear and sparkling. Show details · 1
As described. Fresh water pool without the chlorine – We purchased the full Bionizer system with PH Boss and the Oxidiser back in September 2021. Some background first. We had just renovated our pool and converted from painted concrete to mosaic tiles with epoxy grout for added benefit. Soon after filling our pool, we seemed to experience a constant haziness with the pool water and I was baffled by… Read more · 1
this and kept thinking there was something wrong with the Bionizer system or maybe even our pool. I tried clarifiers and even added chlorine but it would return. At one point, I thought it was something I was just going to have to live with for the benefit of a fresh water pool, or maybe a touch of chlorine is what is needed with these systems, like what Naked Pool systems and Environswim systems do. However, my patience has paid off because the haziness has lifted and we have a completely stable, clear pool.
It is so nice to swim in. Above all else, it is super stable. The system just manages itself. I do weekly and monthly checks and pretty much do very little to keep everything in balance. In fact, its so stable, I will check it maybe once a month now.
Bionizer have been great to deal with and their support has been terrific. For the first 3 months, I was always contacting them trying to troubleshoot the haziness issue and every time, they were supportive and helpful. I could have just given up and returned it but I am so glad I stuck with it. Brian was patient throughout, so to the installer.
There is nothing better knowing the pool is as pure water as it can get it and it definitely feels it when you swim in it. You never feel like you need to shower afterwards.
This issue with Chlorine pools (having been through this experience), is that they mask so much and I think that speaks volumes why they are unhealthy. Sure, they probably kill everything in your pool too but at what cost to your health? They definitely mask issues. That is what I like about my pool, if the pool is just slightly out of balance, it will let you know.
Of course, once in a blue moon, you may want to shock it (which does not necessarily mean using chlorine) albeit you can but that is no issue. I also find chlorine bleaches the water too, so the water is not its natural colour either. Sure it can be constantly crystal clear with chlorine but what's it hiding. However, with the right pool and balance this system is so much better, healthier and great value. I would definitely recommend it.
Outstanding Product ! Excellent Service And Advice! – Purchased a house with a 35,000 L Saltwater Chlorinated Swimming Pool. I have never owned a pool previously. Decided to look for healthier alternatives to Chlorine and the corrosion salt causes, wasn't a fan of using acid to clean my salt cell. I did plenty of research and landed on Bionzier. I ordered a Bionzier, Eco-Oxidizer and PH Boss. A box… Read more
arrived from QLD two days later. Well packaged with well written instructions, the blue book helped me as a newbie to pools. I did a self-install which honestly is so straight forward, just take your time and follow it step by step, some of the best written instructions I've seen. I re did the pool plumbing in the shed myself to accommodate the system which was only minor and set the start-up ions into my skimmer box.
Within the week, My pool chlorine had burned off and I'm now enjoying a chlorine free pool. No more burning eyes and that chlorine smell after getting out of the pool. My maintenance has dropped especially as we go into summer. The water is so good and clear birds now stop by for a drink !
One thing I like the most is the system balances the pH automatically, I can control how many hours and how many separate cycles the system runs throughout the day. I still get my pool water tested but really only need to monitor my Alkalinity by adding Bi Carb soda every other week, a very inexpensive chemical in comparison to salt and chlorine.
I have found the Bionzer support to be excellent and they support their product very well post sale. I've had to add a little Hydrogen Peroxide every now and then to control any cloudiness that might creep in. We have a very densely landscaped pool area so this just supplements the Bionizer and again so much better than Chlorine. I honestly can’t fault the Bionzier product, I would highly recommend the Bionzer product !
This is one of the best things I have done for my pool – I have a full Bionizer set up on my pool and I mean a full setup including a Oxi Boss given that I live in Victoria and we only get 2 to 3 months where we can use the pool warm weather the Bionizer system is the best very ,very minimal maintenance in volved it is the best thing I have used on it and the water quality is great for the grandkids Show details
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For many years, I have wanted to install a pool for the family to enjoy but I did not want to be overly burdened with the task of pool maintenance. The research led me to specify that the pool water must be odourless and tasteless. No chlorine and no salt! The best solution I found was the Bionizer range of products. Before the pool was built, I… Read more · 1
contacted them and had many discussions. Ian was able to give me the benefit of his knowledge. As part of my research, I found that in order to obtain the best pool water quality, one should oversize the pool filter pump and for the filter to be a glass and sand filter rather than a cartridge filter. This was confirmed by Ian as the best solution. I then purchased and installed the Bionizer Pool Management System, the Eco-Oxidizer, and the pH Boss. I filled the pool with tap water and then followed the instructions. After a little adjustment the quality of the water was excellent. Even the pool builder was surprised how easy it was to commission the pool. It has been 18 months since the pool was installed - two summers and one winter and I would highly recommend Bionizer to anyone! During the summers, we used the pool every day. My two grand daughters have said that the water does not sting their eyes. I have an in floor cleaning system which does all of the work for me. My tasks are: Empty the skimmer basket, roof solar heater filter basket, and pool filter basket weekly. This only takes about 15 minutes in total. Perform two water tests weekly during the summer season, another 15 minutes and adjust where necessary Perform three water quality tests monthly and make adjustment to the settings Perform one quarterly test At the beginning of summer, I take a pool water sample to the pool shop for analysing and make any changes resulting from the results of the tests. this usually requires a second test after the addition of any adjustments to make sure the tests are in the specified range. If I have any questions, I call Bionizer. They are very friendly and they give me a compete answer to any questions that I may have. Wonderful after Sales Service. I would recommend Bionizer to anyone who wants to swim in crystal clear water that is tasteless and odourless.
Partially satisfactory – I live in tropical Queensland. I find this system problematic and I've had it for about 4 years. I use the PHBoss which works well. . The Anode replacements have ballooned in cost. .I expected a reduced cost of chemicals but the pool becomes out of balance easily in rainy or sunny times and requires high doses of chlorine, algae killer and salt… Read more
to get rid of the grunge. It's been way more expensive than a chlorine treated pool. .A real problem is that I test for copper levels but then there's no reliable way to adjust the anode usage to be sure it will get to the right level. Have to keep testing until it's right, but then, what do I set the gauge at to maintain that? It's all trial and error. Then it rains and I start again. It needs an automatic anode cut out similar to that on the PHBoss. .I have a textured pool with small concrete runs. These streaks go blue. .I'm going to buy a copper testing tool. An another cost. Having said that, the water is lovely to swim in except when I've had to dose up on chemicals.
I am happy with the purchase – I bought a Bionizer almost three months ago. I am very impressed with the staff’s helpfulness. I am not only new to using the Bionizer/pH Boss/Oxidiser, but also new to maintaining a swimming pool. The staff helped me in the initial transition period. I remembered after I moved into the new house, the pool’s condition was awful. It was full of… Read more · 1
algae. The staff taught me what to do to manage the pool after the full set of Bionizer was installed by a local pool shop. He was on the phone with me and explained to me what I would need while I was shopping for the pool products. I was so pleased with his help.
Since the installation, the water in the swimming pool was very clear and I could see the bottom of the pool. The clarity of the water and the view of the swimming pool was like the photos in the spa and pool magazine. I was very satisfied. The pH Boss was very useful as well. It helped manage the pH of the water in the swimming pool automatically. There were times that the water pH was too high. It was just because the pH Boss unit was off. And once I turned it back on, the pH of the water was back to the pre-set pH value again with minimum effort. All I needed to do was to refill the acid containing drum and let the pH Boss operated itself.
There were times I needed to super shock the pool with chlorine. An eventful time was after a few days of heavy rain and I neglected the pool for another few days. Having chlorine in the water definitely felt different. I really appreciated the Bionizer system, so that my family and I could swim in water without chlorine.
The staff was still contactable. Whenever I had questions, I was able to get help from him. It was not like they took your money and disappeared. The staff was very knowledgeable and helpful.
If I were to choose whether to install the Bionizer/pH Boss/Oxidiser again, I would definitely!
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I've never had a pool. Never wanted one, as I used to swim in the surf twice a day. But ... when we moved to the countryside the house and property came with a pool. It was chlorinated, so I did a little research to see if there was anything out there to convert the pool to something more clean and healthy to swim in. Bioniser came up the best… Read more · 1
option. Everyone tried to convince me that the Bioniser was trash, and that it wouldn't "work" where we lived ... half way up a mountain in sub-tropical climate, middle of nowhere, surrounded by national parks. But the Bioinser customer service was outstanding and answered all my questions and concerns with common sense, so I thought .. why not give it a go. When I say I've never had a pool .. I mean it. No idea how to maintain one. I didn't even know what a "backwash" was. But .. here I am .. 4 years later with the Bioniser system kicking butt in the best way possible... the pool is sparkly clean. It's easy to maintain (even for someone like me). It's an absolute dream to swim in the pool each day without a horrible chlorine smell that all other pools give you. And the customer service from Bioniser is still brilliant, 4 years after the purchase. If anyone tries to convince you not to go with Bioniser .. run. It's the best decision my husband and I made for our pool. Even the birds love dipping in to it for a clean on hot days .. that's how clean the water is. Thank you to whoever the genius is that created this pool system. It is without a doubt the best.
Really happy with our Bionizer system. Coming up 2-years old and its just been a breeze to use. And the water condition is exceptional. This system is legit and the after sales service top notch. Show details · 1
Our Bioniser system is just coming up to four years old and is definitely far superior to our previous chlorinator set up. Less maintenance, less costs, less worry and far more enjoyment of our pool! Our pH Boss was acting up recently and a visit to Gary at Bioniser Support had a software update plus general maintenance on the unit done in less… Read more · 1
time than it took me to go to the local coffee shop for an excellent breakfast! All done under warranty and all is working as expected. Highly recommended.
Having used the Bionizer for 2 seasons, i am disappointed. It did not live up the claims made on its web page. It is quite high maintenance and I am constantly having to dose with chlorine, at least every 2 weeks, is is always requiring Alkalinity booster, acid, phosphate remover, etc. It does work but is not as easy and trouble free as i expected. Better than a chlorine pool! Show details
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After using the system for over 5 years I have to say it's pretty disappointing. The PHBOSS is running all the time, the cover on it won't stay on so I have to tape it on. Then it says change squeeze tube which I did but still says it. I am constantly pumping buffer, chlorine and acid into the pool to try to balance the levels. The slightest sign of rain and the pool turns green. The test kit shows different levels to my pool guy as well. Show details
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Brilliant – We've been using Bionizer since 2005, I don't know why anyone wouldn't want to use it, basically no chemicals. The second unit we installed in a new pool lasted 12 years. We replaced that unit which after a couple of years did have a problem, the five-year warranty kicked in. There's no argument no fight to get service or repair, "just send it… Read more · 1
back and we'll fix it", sent on a Friday returned fixed within 7 days. The pool is crystal clear and like swimming in an outback waterhole. The replacement anodes seem to last really well and compared to the amount of chemicals in other systems this is simple and cheaper. I can't recommend the system more highly, it's great, use it!
Beware of what they don't tell you – Don't use. Switched from salt chlorinator and it is highly sensitive to going green and hazy. To manage issues now have to run pump about 3 or 4 hours more each day. Costing a bomb on chemicals having to add every week oxy shock, algae treatment, polymer clarifier and phosphate remover as "maintenance treatements" and they never told me that when… Read more
I asked them, plus the liquid chlorine used on 3 occasions to shock pool back. Have to watch water balance like a hawk, putting bottom cleaner in as soon as a couple of leaves appear because they stain now too - no staining before. One of the pods in the piping cracked within a few months due to poor manufacturing, the main unit is unintuitive and manual does not explain relationship between % ions and duration run. And, underside of coping tiles is growing greenish crap too.
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Highly recommended product – I have had Bionizer for over 10 years and it is beyond brilliant. I have only replaced the 'Copper Rods' once in that time. During the Summer months (only) I have to give the Pool a bit of a Chlorine boost approximately once a month with a couple of litres of Chlorine but that was explained to me upon installation. Just recently the Bionizer… Read more · 1
stopped working so I called an electrician to have a look at the electricals to see where the problem was and he said it appeared the Bionizer had burnt out. I rang Bionizer to organise a replacement and the person I spoke to said that it was unusual for the unit to stop after only 10 years. He explained that there was a 'reset' button on the bottom of the unit and asked me to press it before going any further. I pressed the reset button and it has been working perfectly ever since. I highly recommend Bionizer for anyone building a Pool.
Blue color creeping across pool plaster – I’ve had a Bionizer installed for about six months. Everything appears ok except I have a very blue tinge on the pool finish Is this excessive copper I have turned output down to 55% on 100,000 litre pool Whatever is happening the color is slowly moving across the bottom of the pool Show details
Very happy customer – Very happy after nearly 6 years use.family visitors love the quality of the water and i suspect so do various critters who have been seen in or around the pool.we are surrounded by a council reserve and lots of leaves.our pool robot does a great job in keeping the pool pristine.heavy gold coast rains and dust can cause issues but floc treatment and light chlorine to remove leaf stains over a couple of days and pool returns to pristine. Show details · 2
Fantastic product and support – After dealing with a salt chlorinator for 15+ years I read the reviews spent the actually small amount of money! And I’ve honestly never looked back. I did have an issue with the ph sensor which was dealt with super fast and returned super fast at no cost to me. Now that I have the system working and adjusted to my situation.(massive leaf load and… Read more · 1
constant dust blowing in) I’m actually blown away by it?? It should be mandatory for every pool to run this type of sanitation. My pump runs 2hrs twice a day. I run a robitic cleaner check balance once a week. Give a scrub when needed. Top up my acid tank when empty and that’s it. And the water Is amazing. Note that I’ve been running the Bionizer for over 2 years now. Can’t praise enough..
Ongoing great service – Have been running Bionizer for three years with no troubles and the best flavoured pool in town. The context of this review is after service. I had an issue with a component of my system, first issue in three years. With no fuss or fanfare the item was sent away on a Friday, fixed and returned by Tuesday. I really highly recommend this system, their service and the overall product. Show details · 1
Wouldn't install if I had my time over again – I've owned the system for around four years now and feel this is sufficient time to provide an accurate review based on my experience owning a Bionizer, eco oxidiser & acid feeder. My pool water is balanced and I still get a green pool at least four times over summer. I have had to consistently use chlorine to resolve the issue & it's not pollen… Read more
discoloring the water. Bionizer have always provided assistance when I contacted them for advice, I just feel this system doesn't work consistently during QLD in summer. Circulation isn't a problem as my three kids are using the pool everyday during summer, and we use a pool robot two to three times per week to ensure the water is circulating The system is easy to maintain simply complete the required measurements and adjust as required not difficult! I love the feel of the water when everything is good it's just not reliable and I feel disappointed every time the pool turns green. I have reached the point where I know the pool will turn green again it's just a case of when!
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Melbourne, Australia – In October 2022 we installed a fibreglass shell pool on the Mornington Peninsula. After much research we went with the Bionizer. Best decision. The guys at Bionizer were super helpful and also saved us some $$ as they recommended a non-variable pump due to the less on time over other systems. We run the pump 2hrs in the morning and 2hrs late… Read more · 1
afternoon. It did take a bit of work to get the pool settled and I did have to chlorine bomb it once but after that is has remained crystal clear and it is like swimming in pure fresh water. I do also recommend the auto acid dosing module.
Doesn't appear to do anything – Think its a scam .. OK so I think for normal pools the product may work .. but for heated pools (swim spa) we get 2 weeks before the water is stinky .. and the handbook even recommends to use chlorine if that happens ..in my mind this expensive product was claimed to replace chlorine .. but since it doesn't .. big scam from my experience Show details
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Algae still grow – We have the Bionizer/pH Boss/Oxidiser for less than a year. Throughout the year, we had problems with the pool water. The system is not like once you install it, the pool will look after itself. The water still needs to be balanced. Sulphate still needs to be removed in order to prevent algae growth. We had green algae in the pool before, but… Read more
after we used sulphate removers/clarifiers, it was all good. But what made us frustrating was that we have black algae in the pool since the beginning of the year. And right now is July, we still have the black algae in the pool. They are so hard to remove. We needed to use lots of chlorine to clean the water from time to time. But after a few chlorine shock, the black algae are still inside the pool. Frustrating....
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Great products, Excellent customer service – We have a sparkling clean, yet easy to maintain pool, thanks to the bionizer products along with excellent customer service! Show details · 1
Excellent product and service – Bionizer a great product. Swimming in water sanitised by Bionizer is like having a shower. Even better is the easy maintenance and the savings I have made on pool chemicals since I bought the Bionizer in 2019. The service is the best I have ever experienced- the company is supportive and responsive. Highly recommend this system. Show reply
Excellent service and very friendly people at Bionizer – in summer pool usage is daily used by family and home stay guests The pool maintenance is very easy a few simple checks each day and then some weekly tests on water quality Show details · 1
Great system – What a great system. Easy to install. Love the no salt. Chlorine only after lots of rain. Minimal chlorine use. Staff from bioniser contact you regularly to see how it is all going. Highly recommend the bioniser system. Show details · 1
Greatest customer service and I haven't even purchased yet! – Brian is the best returner of phone calls and emails in the world. I've run my own company for 30 years and never experienced such customer service! I've enquired several times over 6 months; he's always friendly and full of advice, and I haven't even bought the Bionizer yet. The excellent reviews must be true. Looking forward to buying and installing the system comforted that the back-up service will be the best there is! Thanks Brian. Show details · 1
Very Happy – As a first time pool owner, I can't offer a comparison to other products. But I can advise, I've had little to no problems with setup and operating this system. I purchased the full Bionizer system for my new build IG pool. The DIY instructions were ease to follow, but when I did encounter a problem, the Bionizer support team were on the phone to… Read more · 1
assist me. It's been 12 months now, and I'm very happy with the performance of the system. Apart from vacuuming and brushing the pool, the only input I've had to do, is top up the acid mix for the PH Boss !! The water quality has remained crystal clear, even throughout 3 months of on/off heavy rain. I can honestly recommend this system.
Brilliant product – We use the pool at least 2-3 times a week. The maintenance required is negligible so far with only weekly water testing. The pool has never been in better shape and the grand kids no longer complain of itchy eyes. Show details · 1
Brilliant – I installed the full Bionizer system myself to replace our old saltwater system and have been extremely impressed with the results. The installation was quick and simple with the whole thing replaced over just 2 days (allowing for cement to dry). Since completion, the water has been perfectly balanced and crystal clear, very impressed. Show details · 1
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