Hi, I have a new acrylic or fiberglass spa with a ozone generator. Starting out I plan to use bromide, I have read and understand the sticky on bromide, however I am confused on how to test for the reserve bromide vs bromine levels, and what to use to activate the bromide or shock. my owners manual says to only use an oxidizer shock but not to use chlorinating shock. I thought chlorine was an oxidizer and shock is a process not a product.
I purchased 99% sodium bromide, sold as bromide base, the label says to add 3 oz/500gal at start up and 1 oz/500 gal weekly for reserve and to use bromide tabs or non chlorine shox as an activator.
they also recommend bromine levels of 1-3 ppm which I know is too low, how much do I need to get the 30 ppm of bromide recommended in the sticky?
I purchased 99% sodium bromide, sold as bromide base, the label says to add 3 oz/500gal at start up and 1 oz/500 gal weekly for reserve and to use bromide tabs or non chlorine shox as an activator.
they also recommend bromine levels of 1-3 ppm which I know is too low, how much do I need to get the 30 ppm of bromide recommended in the sticky?