초록

A water purifier includes a housing that contains a purification material for purifying the water. The water purifier is placed a flow of circulating water in the spa. The purification material preferably can be a silver-containing material.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A method of purifying water in a spa, comprising the steps of:providing a water purifier having a housing containing a purification material that kills bacteria in water and having openings that permit water to enter and exit said housing within a flow of water in said sp

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A method of purifying water in a spa, comprising the steps of:providing a water purifier having a housing containing a purification material that kills bacteria in water and having openings that permit water to enter and exit said housing within a flow of water in said spa;circulating water from said spa over said water purifier;exposing said purification material contained in said housing to said circulated water; andusing a support attached to said housing, retaining and supporting said housing in the flow of said circulated water either (i) within the core of a filter contained in the spa or (ii) by attaching the housing to the underside of a skimmer basket contained in the spa.