Water left in the pores evaporates, the minerals stay, and the pores narrow until the bubble pattern changes
The Creatrix Ozone Diffuser Stone has a porous body with a 50 to 60 micron pore range and a stainless steel barb for the tubing. It is the same pore range as the SS-316 diffuser in the Tri-OXY REFRESH kit and is sold separately at $19.99 as its replacement. Its product page names 1 care step as the most important: dry the stone after every use.
An ozone generator makes ozone gas; it does not make ozonated water on its own. The diffuser stone page states that the gas has to be delivered beneath the water surface and divided into bubbles, and that bubble size, diffuser placement, tubing fit, water depth, water temperature, generator output and operating time all affect how ozone contacts the water.
A 50 to 60 micron stone divides one gas stream into many small bubbles. The page lists 4 results: more combined gas-to-water surface area, more even distribution through the water, longer contact because fine bubbles rise more slowly, and less ozone escaping as oversized bubbles. The stone does 1 of 2 jobs. Diffusion moves ozone into the water; degassing manages the ozone that rises back out, and the stone does not do that second job. The $219.99 Tri-OXY REFRESH kit pairs the diffuser with a catalytic degassing chamber for that reason.
The page gives 4 connection steps: inspect the tubing for cracks, stiffness, discoloration or split ends; push the tubing fully over the stainless steel barb; place the stone low in the container; and confirm that bubbles appear evenly across the stone before continuing the cycle. If the tubing is hard to fit, warm the tubing end in warm water or low heat, push it fully over the barb, and let it cool before use, without overheating it.
Placement has 3 rules:
The page also sets a rule for the generator: water should never flow back into the ozone generator or its electrical components.
Water contains dissolved minerals. When water stays inside the fine pores and evaporates, the page states, mineral deposits form inside the stone, and over time they narrow the pores, change the bubble pattern, restrict gas flow or block the stone completely. The care routine has 4 steps: lift the stone out of the water as soon as the ozonation cycle ends, keep ozone gas or clean air flowing through it while it is out of the water, continue until visible moisture has been expelled from the pores, and let it dry fully before storing it in a clean, protected place.
The page's warning is that skipping this 4-step routine may permanently clog the stone. Hard water makes this step more important, because it leaves deposits faster than low-mineral water. The Tri-OXY REFRESH page repeats the same 4-step routine for its own SS-316 diffuser.
The stone shows its condition in the bubble pattern, and the page lists 4 signs:
For light mineral buildup, follow the cleaning instructions for your ozone system and diffuser material. The page excludes 3 approaches: scraping the porous surface with metal tools, drilling into the stone or forcing sharp objects into the pores, and cleaners that can stay inside the pores and contaminate later water. If gas flow cannot be restored, or the stone is cracked, the page recommends the $19.99 replacement.
The page names 4 factors: the mineral content of the water, drying habits, physical handling, and the liquid used. Drops, hard impacts, freezing and crushing pressure can crack the porous body. The page excludes oil and unsuitable liquids; for oil it states that oil lines the internal pore surfaces, reduces gas flow, produces weak or oversized bubbles, and can leave residue that contaminates later water, and once it is inside the stone it may be difficult or impossible to remove.
The stainless steel barb passed SGS testing for food-contact use in the US for total chromium content, report CANAF2017712001, dated 19 October 2020, and the stone is FDA-registered and non-returnable for sanitary reasons. The page's use notes state: do not intentionally inhale ozone gas, use ventilation, and keep ozone away from the breathing zone.
The 50 to 60 micron stone fits compatible generators with suitable tubing; the REFRESH kit adds the degassing chamber and catalyst.
Practitioner Eileen Durfee, NBS (Nutritional Balancing Science), NASM-CPT, is a wellness educator, inventor and author with 10 US and 6 international patents, 9 of the 10 US patents commercialized.
On the Creatrix ozonated-water guide Eileen states that she designed the Tri-Oxy line because she wanted oxidation power without chemical residue.
Water left in the pores evaporates and leaves mineral deposits that restrict or block gas flow; the product page states this may clog the stone permanently.
Lift it out of the water and keep ozone gas or clean air flowing through it until the moisture is blown out of the pores, then let it dry fully before storage.
Larger bubbles, uneven bubbling, weak flow or no gas output through the stone.
No. Oil coats the pores and may be impossible to remove.
No. It moves ozone into the water. Degassing equipment such as the Tri-OXY REFRESH chamber manages the off-gas.
Published November 13, 2026 • Updated November 13, 2026
By Eileen Durfee, NBS, NASM-CPT, inventor and wellness educator.
This article is for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Nuco Enterprise Solutions LLC.
