Rod from Hydra Hot Tubs explains how to use the power ionizer on your above ground pool. How to Use the Power Ionizer 0:13 Balance your water 0:25 Plug it in 0:35 Set level (3 for 24ft) 0:50 How to use test strips 1:51 Blue Steel
Most Ionizers need the pump on to work. You need the water to be passing over the copper nodes to be dispersed in the water. We recommend you run the pump 24/7 during the hot season which would mean your ionizer would also be running 24/7. Hope that helps.