Frequently asked questions

Pool Tiger is an inline cell (like a chlorine or salt cell) that is installed on your return line. As the water is pumped through, it is rapidly heated to over 1500F at a microscopic level through a natural process called cavitation.

Cavitation occurs when water is rapidly displaced, causing 'air bubbles' where there is no air. One common example is that of the bubbles around a boat's propeller. Or you may have seen the beer bottle trick in the following videos. Here's a very short explanation: Here's a more in depth explanation:

No. The Pool Tiger relies only on cavitation and it's anitmicrobial coating. There are no chemicals, and no power required.

Never. Pool Tiger is a one-time installation and comes with a lifetime guarantee.

Yes! If your the hands-on type, Pool Tiger is very easy to install. Please see our installation instructions below.

The Pool Tiger is a revolutionary adaptation for swimming pools using a natural occurring phenomenon known as dynamic cavitation to: ⁃ Naturally eliminate contaminants dramatically reducing chlorine demand by 70%. ⁃ Distributes negative charges to suspended particles for maximum filtration. ⁃ Aids to remove and prevent biofilm, calcium, stain and scaling on the surface of the pool.

The pool industry has traditionally relied on the use of chlorine to sanitize pool water and kill contaminates. This is changing. Propelled by the pool pump, water passes through specially designed nozzles that create a low pressure environment inducing cavitation. A sonic wave and intense heat from imploding bubbles kills microorganisms. Combined with an anti microbial pvc surface we get a 99% kill rate for these contaminates. So now that the Pool Tiger is killing algae, viruses and other contaminates you will not need the volume of chlorine your accustomed to using.

All swimming pools contain microscopic particles that can easily pass through cartridge and sand filters. These particles contribute to a lack of clarity and provide a food source for algae. The Pool Tiger contains a metal coil that puts a negative charge on these particles causing them to bond together in the pool. As these bonding particles become enlarged, they will be filtered out giving your pool a clarity that you have to see to believe.

The extreme effect of cavitation on water molecules gives it an exclusionary property to the water as it tends to gather at the surfaces of the pool, be it plaster, fiberglass, or vinyl. This exclusionary feature helps to remove and prevent biofilms, calcium, stain and scale from the pools surface.

No, microorganisms and algae are a broad variety of contaminants and many can survive in a properly balanced swimming pool. All pools do need some level of chlorine. The Pool Tiger will be killing 99% of these contaminants passing through it, this significantly reducing the amount of chlorine your pool will require to combat algae.

Yes, all pools need to maintain a chlorine residual of at least 1ppm. This can be done with tablets, salt cell or etc.

The Pool Tiger uses no chemicals, electricity and has no moving parts. It’s construction is rigid and anti-microbial. It will never need to be replaced and comes with a lifetime warranty

Absolutely. Salt systems are very expensive and you will need to replace your salt cell every 3-5 years. The Pool Tiger, killing contaminants, will extend the life of your salt cell by reducing its need for producing chlorine.

Cavitation is created by the flow of water into a low pressure environment that generates vapor pockets. These pockets then implode on generating a deadly and powerful sonic wave as well as an intense heat that exceeds the boiling point of water. This extreme force of nature destroys microorganisms, and combined with the Pool Tigers antimicrobial surface we are achieving a 99% kill rate of biological organisms that pass through the cell.

Easy! Order a Pool Tiger from Pool Tech, and if your pool is in the greater Chattanooga area, we will install it for you. Or, if you're a DIY type, follow the intructions below:New pool:Pump → Filter → Heater/other equipment → Pool Tiger → PoolExisting pool with a heater:Pump → Filter → Pool Tiger → Heater → PoolPool Tiger specifically says that on an existing pool with a heater, the unit should be before the heater. On a new installation, it should be last on the return line. InstallationTurn the pump off and relieve pressure/drain the section of return plumbing you'll cut.Install the supplied union components on the Pool Tiger using approved PVC cement as specified in the instructions.Assemble the unions temporarily and measure the complete unit.Measure the socket depth of the union fittings and calculate how much existing 2" pipe needs to be removed.Cut the return pipe square and deburr it.Prime and glue the union ends onto the existing plumbing.After the cement has properly cured, install the Pool Tiger between the unions.Check the blue flow arrow carefully. The arrow must point toward the pool. Pool Tiger specifically warns that the device will not operate correctly if installed backward. Start the pump and inspect both unions and glued joints for leaks.The Pool Tiger can be mounted horizontal, vertical, or diagonal. If there isn't enough straight pipe, Pool Tiger recommends creating a plumbing loop with additional 2" PVC and elbows. It requires no electrical connection and begins operating at a minimum flow of about 8 GPM.