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Being new to chemistry for the spa, for now I just want to know 'the basics'... ÊQuestion 1 Êis: "is Bromine...Bromine (Regardless of what brand, manufacture etc. ÊI know the answer is "yes".. but why the price differences (eg 1.5lb can range from $12.00-->$35.00 depending on 'brand name (eg) leisure time Vs. some generic).Question 2: Shock: ÊMost of the shock products on the market are 'chlorine base' (at least that is what mine is).. ÊIs it true that one should not mix bromine and chlorine? ( I seem to 'get that impression from reading this board).. Ê and if so, do they make a shock that is bromine based? ÊQuestion 3: I've noted on this board that 'Doc" has decent supplies that are reasonably priced... Which Ê"Doc' is that and what is his site?SInce it would appear that either my dealer is going out of business or not very knowledgeable... I don't want to "USE" some other spa dealer since I didn't buy my tub from 'them'.I'm sure Ill have many other questions, so please bear with me Ê(eg) Im starting to develope a rash Ê(on back & forearms) Êthat is more of a 'chemical reaction' then an 'infection' type rash...Is this from 'mixing' shock with bromine? Ê I will do some research and probably have more questions about that too..
Bromine is not active by itself. It needs either MPS or chlorine to activate it.
Who in God's name told you this??
The bromine available to them already includes the necessary oxidizers. A little deceptive to the Noobs to tell them they need to buy two products.
If we're talking about elemental bromine I agree. However, spa customers are not going to buying elemental bromine. The bromine available to them already includes the necessary oxidizers. A little deceptive to the Noobs to tell them they need to buy two products.
No, Brilliance does NOT. That's the whole point of the product: it is "Chlorine Free Bromine."
You can use BROMINE CONCENTRATE to maintain a residual and to shock. No separate chlorine or MPS.