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FROG® @ease 2-in-1 Floating Cartridge Holder | Replacement

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SKU: 6473-334
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Description

The FROG® @ease 2-IN-1 Water Care System Cartridge Holder is the universal floating dispenser that holds your @ease mineral and SmartChlor® cartridges in your spa. It's the same floating holder included in the FROG @ease Floating Sanitizing System starter kit — sold standalone for owners who need a replacement, want a backup, or are setting up a second spa.

If you already own @ease cartridges but the holder you originally got with the system is missing, broken, or showing wear, this is the part you need. The holder itself doesn't have a consumable lifespan the way the cartridges do — it just floats and holds the cartridges in place — but accidents happen: holders get bumped, sat on, or simply lost in the shuffle of cleaning out a spa during a refill. A spare is cheap insurance.

The design is purpose-built for the @ease system: the holder accepts one mineral cartridge and one SmartChlor® cartridge, holds them in the correct flow relationship to each other, and floats freely in the spa as water circulates around it. The "2-in-1" name refers to the two cartridges it carries — minerals on one end, SmartChlor® on the other, both working together to sanitize your water two ways at once.

Why a Spare Holder Matters: The cartridges are the consumables and they cost more than the holder — but the holder is the one piece of the system that has to be intact for any of it to work. If yours cracks, drifts away during a windstorm, or gets lost during a deep-clean, you've got a working spa with no way to sanitize it. Keeping a backup holder on the shelf is the cheapest way to make sure a $5 problem doesn't turn into a week of cloudy water.

Brand

FROG®

What's in the Box
  • 1 x FROG® @ease 2-in-1 Floating Cartridge Holder (universal)

Note: Cartridges are not included. The holder needs to be paired with the FROG @ease Mineral Cartridge and the FROG @ease SmartChlor® Cartridge (sold separately) to function as a complete water care system. If you're starting fresh and don't have cartridges yet, the FROG @ease Floating Sanitizing System starter kit may be a better value — it includes the holder, both cartridges, Jump Start, and test strips in one box.

Key Features
  • Universal fit — works with any hot tub or spa up to 600 gallons, no brand-specific configuration required.
  • Holds both @ease cartridges — the mineral cartridge and the SmartChlor® cartridge in the correct flow relationship.
  • Free-floating design — drift freely around the spa as water circulates, distributing minerals and sanitizer evenly.
  • Built-in flip indicator — when the SmartChlor® cartridge runs out, the holder tips over to signal it's time for a replacement cartridge.
  • Replacement or spare — same holder included in the @ease Floating Sanitizing System starter kit, sold separately for replacements and backups.
  • Tool-free setup — snap the cartridges in, drop it in the spa.
How It Works

The 2-in-1 Design

The holder has two cartridge slots: one accepts the mineral cartridge, the other accepts the SmartChlor® cartridge. The two cartridges snap together inside the holder and form a single self-contained sanitizing unit. Water flows past both cartridges as the holder drifts around your spa during normal circulation cycles, picking up a small dose of minerals and a low, self-regulating level of chlorine on every pass.

Two-Way Sanitizing

That's where the "kills bacteria two ways" claim comes from. The mineral cartridge handles one mechanism (FROG® minerals as a first line of defense), the SmartChlor® cartridge handles the other (self-regulating low-level chlorine), and the two together do the same sanitizing job that a much higher dose of traditional chlorine would do — using up to 75% less chlorine overall.

The Flip Indicator

The holder is intentionally weighted so that when the SmartChlor® cartridge depletes, the floater becomes unbalanced and physically tips over in the water. When you see it flip, that's your visual cue to swap in a fresh SmartChlor® cartridge. No test strips, no guesswork — just a glance at the spa.

Pro Tip: Inspect Before You Replace— Before ordering a replacement holder, check yours for actual damage. The holder is sturdier than it looks and most owners get years of life from a single one. If it's just dirty, a soak in mild soap and water often cleans it up. If it has cracks, missing pieces, or won't seat cartridges securely, then it's time for a new one.

Directions for Use
  1. Balance your water first. Keep pH (7.2–7.8), Total Alkalinity, and Total Hardness in their normal ranges.
  2. Unwrap the holder and inspect for any shipping damage.
  3. Insert the mineral cartridge into the appropriate slot in the holder.
  4. Insert the SmartChlor® cartridge into the other slot. The two should snap together inside the holder.
  5. Submerge and shake briefly to release any trapped air bubbles before first use.
  6. Drop the holder into your spa. It will float and drift freely as water circulates.
  7. Leave it in the spa at all times while the spa is in use.
  8. Watch for the flip. When the holder tips over, replace the SmartChlor® cartridge (typically every 3–4 weeks). Replace the mineral cartridge every 4 months.

Pro Tip: Remove Before Shocking— Take the floating holder out of the spa before adding a monthly shock dose. A direct hit of concentrated oxidizer can age the plastic and the cartridge housings unnecessarily. Add your shock, run the jets to dissolve and distribute it, then return the floater after the shock has worked through.

Specifications
  • Product: FROG® @ease 2-IN-1 Water Care System Cartridge Holder
  • Brand: FROG®
  • SKU: 6473-334
  • Quantity: 1 floating holder
  • Type: Free-floating cartridge dispenser
  • Holds: 1 FROG @ease mineral cartridge + 1 FROG @ease SmartChlor® cartridge
  • Spa size range: Hot tubs and spas up to 600 gallons
  • Installation: Tool-free; cartridges snap in, holder floats freely
  • Replacement indicator: Holder flips over when SmartChlor® cartridge is empty
  • Compatibility: FROG @ease Sanitizing System (universal floating version)
  • Sold separately: FROG @ease mineral cartridge, FROG @ease SmartChlor® cartridge
  • Not compatible with: Sundance @ease holders, In-Line @ease systems, Bullfrog @ease systems
Compatibility
  • FROG @ease Sanitizing System (universal floating version)
  • Hot tubs and spas up to 600 gallons

This is the universal floating holder. It's not a fit for spas with built-in @ease holders (like Sundance 780/880/980 series, which use a Sundance-specific cartridge holder), or for In-Line @ease systems where the cartridges seat directly in the filter compartment.

Sundance spa owner? Your @ease setup uses the Sundance-specific cartridge holder that clips onto your filter cartridge — not this floating holder. The FROG @ease System Cartridge Holder for Sundance is the right part for you. Our team can help you confirm before you order — just reach out.

Most products purchased from our online shop within the last 30 days are eligible for return. Please review our return policy to see the list of items that cannot be returned.

Some major items that are non-returnable:

  • Gift cards
  • Electronics
  • Pumps / Motors
  • Hot Tubs
  • Closeouts
  • Fireplaces
  • Electric Fireplaces
  • Massage Chairs
  • See return policy below for full list of non-returnables.

FROG® Brand FAQs

What makes FROG® different from regular chlorine or bromine?

FROG uses minerals as a first line of defense, which lets it sanitize with a much lower level of chlorine or bromine than traditional systems. Minerals and sanitizer work together to keep water clean two ways at once. The payoff for you is water that feels softer, has little to no chemical smell, and takes far less hands-on maintenance.

What is "Fresh Mineral Water®"?

It's FROG's term for the water its systems create: cleaner, clearer, softer, and easier to maintain. The minerals condition the water and help hold pH steady, while the reduced sanitizer level handles the rest — so you get sparkling water that's gentler on skin, hair, and swimwear than heavily chlorinated water.

Do FROG® cartridges really reduce how much chlorine I use?

Yes. Because the minerals do part of the sanitizing work, FROG® systems need significantly less chlorine or bromine to keep water clean. The @ease line with SmartChlor® Technology, for example, can use a fraction of the chlorine of a conventional hot tub program while still keeping the water properly sanitized.

How do the pre-filled cartridges work?

Each FROG® cartridge comes pre-filled with the right mineral or sanitizer formula — there's nothing to measure or mix. You simply drop or snap the cartridge into its holder or dispenser, set it, and let it do the work as water circulates. When a cartridge is spent, you swap in a fresh one. That's the "no mess, no guess, no stress" approach
FROG® is known for.

Will FROG® products work with my pool, hot tub, or swim spa?

FROG® makes systems for all three, in sizes ranging from small hot tubs to large in-ground pools, so there's almost always a fit. Some products are model-specific (for example, @ease cartridges sized for particular spa brands), so it's worth confirming the right version for your equipment. If you're unsure which FROG® product matches your setup, reach out and we'll help you pin it down.

How often do I replace the cartridges, and do I still need to shock?

Replacement timing depends on the product and your usage — mineral cartridges generally last for months, while sanitizer cartridges are swapped more often (the system's indicator tells you when). You'll still add a periodic shock to keep water freshly oxidized, but typically far less often than a fully manual program requires. Always follow the schedule printed on your specific product's packaging.

About Frog®

For more than 25 years, FROG® has been making pool, hot tub, and swim spa care dramatically simpler — without asking owners to compromise on water quality. Made by King Technology, FROG built its reputation on one patented idea: combine the natural cleaning power of minerals with a low, steady level of sanitizer, so your water stays clean using far less chlorine or bromine than traditional methods.

The result is what FROG calls Fresh Mineral Water® — water that's cleaner because it fights bacteria two ways (minerals plus a low level of sanitizer), clearer because balanced minerals help hold pH steady, and softer because those same minerals condition the water for a gentler feel on your skin. And it's easier, because nearly everything comes in pre-filled, drop-in cartridges. No measuring, no mess, no guesswork.

That convenience-first philosophy runs through the entire FROG lineup — from the SmartChlor®-powered @ease systems for hot tubs and swim spas, to the bromine-based Serene line, to the POOL FROG and Flippin' FROG systems for pools of every size, plus a full range of support chemicals and problem-solvers. Whatever you're sanitizing, there's a FROG product sized for it, and they're all built around the same goal: less time on maintenance, more time enjoying the water.