Bromine Spa Frog

[cappykat]

Is anyone refilling their used bromine cartridges?  If so, what are you using?  I'm on my last cartridge and before I order again thought I might try refilling them.

[Wolf_Racer]

I am using the bromine tablets from home depot. It is exactly the same stuff, just in a tablet. After you get the spa frog open very easy to do. You might have to adjust the number a little different than with a new one, but it works great. I have been using it for a few months with no issues. Works just like the new ones and a lot cheaper.

[Bonibelle]

Cappy, I had no luck getting my cartridges open. they were glued shut...but I understand that they are now making the bromine in cartridges that last a lot longer. Maybe you should check with your dealer first, it may be more economical to get the new cartridges then to try to open the old ones. I have the water thing down now, so I think I will just buy new cartridges rather than to learn how to adjust that frog! I am going to my dealer tomorrow and I will find out about the new ones

[DPS]

There is a new bromine cartridge available from your Marquis dealer that costs about the same but has 30% more bromine in it.

[wmccall]

This subject got discussed earlier and the people who make the frog tried to pressure people to stop taking about it. oddly enough, they stopped posting!  I'm just saying.

[uncommonlytasty]

The frog people also make a mineral filter insert.  Rather then messing with a used bromine cartridge, you could use a traditional bromine floater with the mineral filter insert.  

[cappykat]

Wmccall...yes, I remember well.  I just wanted to know who might be refilling and what they are using.  Not trying to "beat a dead horse".

[Bonibelle]

Cappy, I got the new cartridges, they are supposed to last a lot longer but just like DPS said, they cost the same.  They are packaged in green containers.
I am  finding that I am using much less bromine since I am running my tub in economy mode. It injects less bromine..So far (thankfully) so good. Have you switched your tub to economy yet?

[wmccall]

Wmccall...yes, I remember well.  I just wanted to know who might be refilling and what they are using.  Not trying to "beat a dead horse".

No problem, I see no problem discussing it, I was just making light of their attempt at censorship.

[cappykat]

Boni, no I haven't but I will.  When we left to go to Jax with the family emergency I guess the bromine was empty so when we came back the water was slightly cloudy.  I shocked it pretty good and it's ok now.  

[Bonibelle]

Cappy, When my kid started doing that with his eyes, I got him new glasses...best check on that kitty!

[cappykat]

My "cappy" is almost human, but if he starts doing that we're off to the America's Funniest Videos!!

[NE-Phil]

cappycat,
I have been refilling my cartridges since the beginning of the year and its been working well.
Is there a Leslie's Pool Supply around? I have been buying bromine tablets for refilling my frog cartridge from them.
By the way, it is the exact formulation with the exact percentage (96% bromine and 4% other ingredients. The type of bromine is 1-Bromo-3-Chloro-5,5-Dimethylhydantoin) as is found in the cartridges.
I checked before I bought. I love the fact I'm saving $$$.
Here's an earlier thread on this subject.

Phil

[Bonibelle]

Phil, Hang on to those old cartridges because you can't get them apart anymore. I busted several trying to get the top off. They have glued them on.

[NE-Phil]

Phil, Hang on to those old cartridges because you can't get them apart anymore. I busted several trying to get the top off. They have glued them on.

Bonibelle,
That's what I've heard. I have two of them and that's more than enough for now. Maybe someone will figure out a cheap alternative.
So much for new and improved!  

Phil