another chemical question

[exit109gal]

When I got the spa (hot spot) in July the dealer gave me chemicals, Brillance brand. He gave me the chlorine not the bromine.
took me a while to understand how to use them.
I need some new ones now. Do I have to buy Brillance or is any PH increaser, chlorine, etc the same.
Do I have to stick to the brand??
What brand would you folks recommend?
thanks
pat

[Brookenstein]

I used up whatever was given to me with the tub then started buying from doc.  I buy whatever is cheapest... I"m not brand loyal on chemicals.

[Richs100]

I used up whatever was given to me with the tub then started buying from doc.  I buy whatever is cheapest... I"m not brand loyal on chemicals.

I'm with Brooke on that.  Chems is Chems.  Just compare the Ingredients and make sure its the same stuff.

[Brewman]

Yeah, for instance Alk Up or whatever you call it contains 100% sodium bicarbonate.  Exactly the same stuff as Baking Soda, for several times the price.