New user here. I've had a hot tub for several years and have decided to switch to bromine as it may be better on my skin. Daily user year round, about 8 miles from Canada. I've learned alot from the Reddit hot tub subreddit like using a Taylor test kit as well as joining this forum. Just changing my water and trying to reduce the learning curve. It's a bit confusing but I'm sure I'll figure out how to dial everything in. Thank you in advance for any help.
New member Switching from Chlorine to Bromine in hot tub
- Thread starter Daveinvt
- Start date
- Jun 1, 2018
- 13,770
- Pool Size
- 26000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Welcome 
Here’s the in depth bromine guide
www.google.com
Also take a look at
www.troublefreepool.com
You don’t need to change the water to switch to bromine from chlorine but if its about time to do so or you have never done a purge before ( most here prefer Ahhsome)
then you may want to consider doing one now. We recommend that you purge, drain, & refill your spa every 3-6 months or so as part of regular maintenance.
Here’s some Threads about Ahhsome
www.troublefreepool.com
Here’s the in depth bromine guide
How do I use Bromine in my spa (or pool)?
Originally Posted by waterbear There is a lot of misinformation on the proper way to use Bromine so I hope this primer is helpful. First, you need to establish a bromide reserve in the water. Bromine tablets can do it by themselves but it can take literally weeks until enough dissolves. Some...
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Also take a look at
Sodium Bromide - Further Reading
www.troublefreepool.com
then you may want to consider doing one now. We recommend that you purge, drain, & refill your spa every 3-6 months or so as part of regular maintenance.
Here’s some Threads about Ahhsome
Google search results
www.troublefreepool.com
Hey Dave and Welcome !!! CCs, too little chlorine and pH out of the 7s typically are to blame for skin irritations.
If properly balanced and the FC/CYA Levels are followed, the spa water is considerably less harsh than tap water.
If properly balanced and the FC/CYA Levels are followed, the spa water is considerably less harsh than tap water.
- Jun 1, 2018
- 13,770
- Pool Size
- 26000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
As @Newdude mentioned you may be blaming the chlorine when its really the method (how you’re using the chlorine).
Many people make the mistake of undersanitizing their spa and it causes lots of problems.
So here’s the chlorine guide to help you out before switching- you may not really need to.
www.google.com
Many people make the mistake of undersanitizing their spa and it causes lots of problems.
So here’s the chlorine guide to help you out before switching- you may not really need to.
How do I use Chlorine in my Spa (or pool)?
If you have a question about any information within this Sticky, please start a new thread for yourself where you will receive very quick responses to your specific questions. Thank you! Introduction There are two main things to consider when maintaining your hot tub water, Water Balance and...
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