{"product_id":"ecotab","title":"EcoTab","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEcoTab – Smart Automatic Chlorine Dispenser for Pools\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEcoTab is a solar-powered smart chlorine tablet dispenser designed to simplify everyday pool maintenance. Instead of relying on a conventional floating dispenser that passively dissolves chlorine, EcoTab uses a motorized system to control and accelerate chlorine diffusion when required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse EcoTab on its own to control chlorine dispensing manually, follow a weekly schedule or temporarily increase diffusion with Boost mode. Pair it with EcO Start to go further: EcoTab can then automatically adapt chlorine dispensing according to the ORP measured in your pool.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is simpler chlorine management, fewer manual adjustments and more time to enjoy your pool.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTake the guesswork out of chlorine dosing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePool chlorine demand never stays exactly the same. Sunlight, water temperature, rainfall, swimmers and organic contaminants can all influence how quickly chlorine is consumed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a traditional floating chlorine dispenser, tablets dissolve passively. You choose the opening and then have to monitor the water yourself to determine whether more or less chlorine is required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEcoTab gives you greater control over this process. Its motorized dispensing system lets you decide when chlorine should diffuse and, when connected to EcO Start, can automatically respond to changes in the water’s disinfection potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEcoTab does not replace the other fundamentals of pool maintenance: filtration, pH balance, alkalinity and stabilizer still need to be monitored.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow does EcoTab work?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFill EcoTab with compatible slow-dissolving chlorine tablets, place it in the pool and select the operating mode in the iopool app.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEcoTab offers four chlorine-control modes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManual mode\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose a daily operating duration and keep direct control over chlorine diffusion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScheduled mode\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProgram operating periods throughout the week. This is particularly useful for coordinating chlorine dispensing with your pool routine and filtration schedule.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoost mode\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemporarily increase chlorine diffusion after conditions that may increase chlorine demand, such as hot weather, heavy pool use or a storm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoost mode accelerates chlorine diffusion; it should not automatically be considered equivalent to every type of chemical shock treatment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegulation mode with EcO Start\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePair EcoTab with EcO Start and chlorine diffusion can be adapted automatically using ORP data measured in the pool.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEcO Start analyzes the water. EcoTab acts on chlorine diffusion. Together, they create an automated regulation system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEcoTab alone or EcoTab + EcO Start?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFunction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEcoTab alone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEcoTab + EcO Start\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManual chlorine dispensing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeekly scheduling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoost mode\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eControl through the iopool app\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasures pool pH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, via EcO Start\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasures temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEcoTab\/app functions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, via EcO Start\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasures ORP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, via EcO Start\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAutomatic ORP-based chlorine regulation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf your main goal is to replace a passive floating dispenser with a programmable smart chlorine dispenser, EcoTab can work independently.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you want chlorine diffusion to react automatically to changes detected in your pool water, combine EcoTab with EcO Start.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMain benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEcoTab makes chlorine maintenance more predictable and easier to manage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eControlled rather than purely passive chlorine diffusion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManual, scheduled, Boost and automatic Regulation modes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFewer forgotten chlorine additions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLess need to adjust a traditional floating dispenser manually\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemote settings through the iopool app\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolar-powered operation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge tablet capacity for longer intervals between refills\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAutomatic ORP-based regulation when paired with EcO Start\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for 200 g and 250 g chlorine tablets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEcoTab is designed for standard slow-dissolving chlorine tablets and can hold:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eup to 5 × 200 g chlorine tablets;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eup to 3 × 250 g chlorine tablets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow long a refill lasts depends on your pool volume, water conditions, weather, swimmer load, tablet composition and selected operating mode.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you use stabilized chlorine tablets, remember that they also add cyanuric acid, or CYA, to the water. CYA protects chlorine from sunlight, but excessive stabilizer can reduce chlorine effectiveness. Your water balance should therefore still be checked regularly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEcoTab is designed for chlorine tablets and is not compatible with bromine tablets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolar-powered and connected\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEcoTab integrates a solar panel and an internal rechargeable battery. The battery is automatically recharged by solar energy, so no cable or routine manual charging is required during normal use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor reliable operation, EcoTab should receive several hours of sunlight per day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConnected functions and remote control also require suitable Wi-Fi coverage around the pool. The iopool app lets you configure the operating mode and manage chlorine dispensing without having to adjust the dispenser mechanically each day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnswer Block: What is a smart chlorine dispenser?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA smart chlorine dispenser is a device that gives you greater control over how chlorine tablets dissolve in your pool. Unlike a basic floating dispenser, EcoTab uses a motorized mechanism and app-controlled operating modes. It can follow a schedule or, when connected to EcO Start, automatically adapt chlorine diffusion using ORP data.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnswer Block: Does EcoTab analyze pool water?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. EcoTab is a chlorine dispenser, not a complete water analyzer. It controls chlorine diffusion but does not itself measure pH or directly measure free chlorine. EcO Start is the device that analyzes the water and provides ORP data for EcoTab’s automatic Regulation mode.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnswer Block: What is ORP-based chlorine regulation?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eORP, or oxidation-reduction potential, is measured in millivolts and indicates the oxidizing and disinfecting potential of pool water. It is not the same as a direct free-chlorine measurement in ppm. When EcoTab is paired with EcO Start, ORP data can be used to increase or reduce chlorine diffusion automatically.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere is EcoTab particularly useful?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily pools\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChlorine demand can rise quickly after several swimmers use the pool. EcoTab makes it easier to adapt treatment without constantly adjusting a conventional floater.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBusy pool owners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScheduled dispensing reduces the number of repetitive maintenance tasks throughout the week.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoliday homes and second residences\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen suitable connectivity is available, app-based control makes chlorine management easier when you are not standing next to the pool.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew pool owners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe different operating modes provide a more structured alternative to estimating the opening of a conventional floating chlorine dispenser.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEcO Start users\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombining the two devices creates the most automated iopool setup: EcO Start monitors the water and EcoTab adjusts chlorine diffusion according to ORP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat EcoTab does – and what it does not do\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEcoTab stores and disperses chlorine tablets, controls their diffusion through a motorized mechanism, offers programmable operating modes, runs on solar energy and can regulate chlorine diffusion automatically when paired with EcO Start.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEcoTab does not directly measure free chlorine, correct pH, manage alkalinity or hardness, control your stabilizer level or replace your filtration system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood pool maintenance still depends on balanced water chemistry as a whole. For more information, read our guides to pool chlorine levels, water balance and pool stabilizer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy choose EcoTab?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA standard floating dispenser relies on passive tablet dissolution. EcoTab adds active control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou decide when diffusion takes place, manage settings from the app and can connect the dispenser to EcO Start for automatic ORP-based regulation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts solar-powered design, large tablet compartment and four operating modes make it especially suitable for pool owners who want to reduce repetitive chlorine-management tasks without installing a complex in-line dosing system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes EcoTab work without EcO Start?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. EcoTab can operate independently in Manual, Scheduled and Boost modes. EcO Start is required only for automatic ORP-based Regulation mode.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes EcoTab measure chlorine?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. EcoTab controls chlorine diffusion. It does not directly measure free chlorine in ppm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow many chlorine tablets fit in EcoTab?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEcoTab can hold up to five 200 g tablets or three 250 g tablets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes EcoTab need Wi-Fi?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWi-Fi coverage is required for its connected functions and remote interaction with the app. Make sure your home Wi-Fi reaches the area where EcoTab floats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes EcoTab need to be charged?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo routine manual charging is required. Its internal rechargeable battery is powered automatically by the integrated solar panel. Adequate daily sunlight remains necessary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I use bromine tablets in EcoTab?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. EcoTab is designed for chlorine tablets and does not support bromine treatment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes EcoTab replace pool water testing?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. EcoTab manages chlorine diffusion. Other water parameters such as pH, alkalinity, hardness and stabilizer still need to be monitored. Pairing EcoTab with EcO Start adds continuous pH, temperature and ORP monitoring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Boost mode the same as a chlorine shock treatment?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot necessarily. Boost mode temporarily increases the speed of chlorine diffusion. 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