Question : Can the cartridge be used without FROG @ease Mineral System?
Answer : No, it is designed to be used in conjunction with FROG @ease Mineral System.
Question : How long does the cartridge last?
Answer : The cartridge lasts 3-4 weeks in spas up to 600 gallons.
Question : What does it mean when the cartridge flips over?
Answer : The cartridge flips over when it is empty, indicating the need for replacement.
Question : Can these cartridges be recycled?
Answer : The SmartChlor cartridge is stamped with a #7 recycling category. #7 is other, and good luck actually getting an answer from trash hauler's customer service if they take it. Follow the tip below on cleaning out, and put in recycling.
Question : Is there a cheaper alternative where you don't have to self-fill?
Answer : Unfortunately, there is no cheaper alternative available at the moment.
Question : Can I use the spa version cartridges in my above ground pool?
Answer : Yes, you can still use them in your above ground pool. The temperature of the water doesn't make a difference.
Question : Can I use these cartridges without the mineral pack?
Answer : No, the mineral pack contains the necessary chemicals for the cartridges to work.
Question : Are these the same cartridges that go in the Frog system built into a spa?
Answer : No, the @ease cartridges do not fit in the SPA FROG system. The SPA FROG uses bromine cartridges.
Question : Why does the blue base need replacing? What's in it that dissolves?
Answer : The blue base needs to be replaced every three months because the crystals inside dissolve and keep the water sanitized.
Question : What color shows up when it needs to be replaced?
Answer : When the cartridge needs to be replaced, it will be upside down so that the silver cartridge will be up.
Question : Are these cartridges compatible with a Softub?
Answer : Yes, these cartridges are compatible with both hard-sided tubs and soft-sided Hot Tubs.
Question : Why aren't the inline smartchlor cartridges available?
Answer : There are listings for @ease Inline cartridges on Amazon. You can also reach out to your local dealer for availability.
Question : What is the difference between '1 box (pack of 3)' and '3 pack'?
Answer : There is no difference. Both options contain three refill cartridges.