Why use bromine or chlorine in a spa?
The warm, wet, bubbly nature of a spa makes it appealing to us, but it also can make a poorly maintained spa attractive to microbes that can make us sick. Sanitizers kill the bacteria that can grow in water of spas and hot tubs.ChlorineChlorine is the main sanitizer used in pools. It can be used in spas, too. Chlorine tablets and chlorine granules are created specifically for spa use.BromineBromine generally is available in the form of tablets that go into a floater dispenser in the spa. Bromine contains some chlorine and has become one of the more popular chemical sanitizers in recent years.Not PoolsSpas are not the same as pools. They have smaller volumes and higher temperatures. The two cannot be treated properly in exactly the same manner.Bromine vs. ChlorineMany people choose bromine over chlorine because bromine is effective and doesn’t produce gases at temperatures higher than 98 degrees F. Bromine produces fewer odors than chlorine, and its efficiency is practically independent
