Bromine is used as an alternative to chlorine disinfection. In a similar way to chlorine, it is not actually bromine that is present in the swimming pool, but hydrobromous acid which can be released by certain chemical compounds. Bromine has a number of advantages over chlorine, most notably it is viewed as being less harsh to human eyes and skin. However, in terms of disinfecting power bromine is less powerful than chlorine.
- Simple, fast and accurate to use test strips for analysing your pool and spa water before treatment