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Bromine is better overall as a solution than chlorine for hot tubs. Bromine Tablets are EPA registered, are an excellent sanitizer choice, are inexpensive and very easy to use. Used best with a floating feeder system, Bromine is superior to chlorine in that once free chlorine is combined with waste, it has no further sanitizing capability.

For water pool treatment Trichlor tablets work great. Because of the high acidic nature, this particular type of chlorine is not recommended in spas. It also dissolves too slow to be effective. If the spa shell is exposed to Trichlor for a prolonged period of time, bleaching of the spa shell can occur and can often cause a permanent ring at the water line of the spa shell.

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What are some hot tub chemicals?

Chemicals used in hot tubs include Bromine or chlorine. Chlorine comes in granulated forms or a liquid. Another chemical used in hot tubs is sodium bromide.


Is bromine used in hot tubs?

If there are high levels of either chlorine or bromine in a hot tub, then these chemicals can be irritating to the skin. Absorbing high levels of bromine can also lead to iodine deficiencies in the body. Chlorine is typically safer.


Is bromine like salt for a pool?

Bromine is a chemical used to sanitize pool water, similar to chlorine. It is an alternative to chlorine and is often used in hot tubs and spas because it is more stable at higher temperatures. Both bromine and chlorine work to kill bacteria and algae in pool water.


How much chlorine is dangerous in a hot tub?

This is a rhetorical question. Perhaps not intentionally, but nonetheless is. Chlorine is not used in hot tubs because it is genearlly unstable and doesn't readily exist as the element in nature. Bromine is typically used, and more recently salt.


Is bromine the same as baquacil?

No, bromine is not the same as baquacil. Bromine is a chlorine alternative, probably more expensive, effective as a sanitizer. Can result in odors as with chlorine and there are arguements about its safety, health wise. No, Baquacil is Hydrogen Peroxide.


How do you convert a fresh water hot tub to a salt water hot tub?

Although ordering the spa as a "salt water" hot tub when you buy it is easier, as there is some plumbing work required, you can retrofit either a bromine salt generator or chlorine salt generator and create your own "salt water spa".There is a misnomer about salt water hot tubs in that you still have to create the chemical chlorine or bromine in order to sanitize the water. Only with a salt generator this process happens automatically, but you must establish either a bromine salt reserve or a chlorine salt reserve depending on the system you are using.You will save the trip to the store for chlorine or bromine, but you still need to add the salt when you refill the spa or when you top up the water.To convert, the bromine salt cell is plumbed into the water line and the control unit is mounted to the spa. A hot tub tech can do this for you. Sometimes you may save by already having the salt generator and just having someone hook it up and add it to the plumbing.There is no switching. But you do have to install a chlorine generator. The generator makes the chlorine from the salt you add. But why go through all the hassles and expense?A better bet would be to use Bromine, it was developed for use in hot tubs. Besides at high temps. chlorine will vent off in a gas form and probably run you off.


What is the advantage of Bromin?

Bromine can be used as a disinfectant and has strong oxidizing properties, making it effective in killing bacteria and viruses in water treatment. Additionally, bromine is more stable at higher temperatures compared to chlorine, making it a preferred choice for hot tubs and spas.


Does bromine clean water?

Bromine can be used to disinfect water by killing bacteria, viruses, and algae. It is an effective alternative to chlorine for water treatment but must be used at the correct concentrations to be effective. It is commonly used in hot tubs and pools as a disinfectant.


How much chlorine should be in the bath water?

you don't put chlorine in the bath tub you put it in pool,and hot tubs, public water ect.


Any hot tubs that can be used without chlorine?

Any hot tub can be sanitized with cholrine-free treatments. Hot Tub Silver is one such product.


How to down bromine in Hot tub?

Try exposing the water to sunlight, the U.V. will cause the Bromine to burn out more quickly. Also when checking your chemicals keep in mind that most chlorine and bromine free shocks will reactivate a little bit of the old bromine. If you are testing your water for bromine levels try shocking it first, wait a little bit and then test for bromine.


What are 4 everyday uses of bromine?

Bromine is used in the production of flame retardants for furniture and textiles. It is used as a disinfectant in swimming pools and hot tubs. Bromine compounds are used in the manufacturing of drugs and pharmaceuticals. Bromine is utilized in the production of certain types of dyes and pesticides.