Low or No Readings On Bromine or This Might Not Be The Case
Effective bromine readings should be between 4-6ppm. If your readings are outside of this range, there could be a few reasons why. In the last week we have supported several hot tub owners with dormant bromine in their spas, take a read of our latest blog to find out how to achieve the perfect water balance and steps to take to identify dormant bromine readings.
Bromine – The Alternative to Chlorine
Bromine dissolves easily into water in the same manner at chlorine. What makes bromine stand out is that it has a higher ‘gassing off’ temperature. Readings have to read above 58.8 degrees C for bromine to become a gas and be released into the atmosphere. This temperature far exceeds any you will ever use in your hot tub, spa or pool which ensures you won’t loose the bromine’s strength during use.
Why is Chlorine so popular as a biocide.
Chlorine is an excellent sanitiser which has both advantages and disadvantages when it comes to pool, hot tub and spa use. Below we have listed some of the key factors to consider:
‘Tiers’ the season to stay at home and enjoy your inflatable hot tub
Staying at home to stay safe has become the new norm for many, and with this we have seen a steep rise in the number of people opting to try inflatable hot tubs for the first time.
Getting down to the bone about calcium hardness levels – hot tub.
It will probably come as no surprise that your hot tub has an optimal calcium hardness range to help achieve peak performance of your spa. The ideal total hardness range if you have an acrylic finish is 100 – 250ppm or 250 – 450ppm if you have a plastic finish, anything above or below these optimal ranges will need your attention.
The unsightly ring of grime in hot tub water.
Tackling a recurring ring of grime or brown scum around the water level of your hot tub and spa doesn’t have to be a problem you simply put up with. This soapy-discoloured hot tub water and off-putting layer of grime is something that the SpaChem team can help you solve and prevent happening in the first place.
Keeping your hot tub and spa filters safe.
By looking after the filter in your hot tub or spa, you are helping to make sure it runs more efficiently, you use less water treatment chemicals and you increase the life-cycle of the filter itself.
Consequences of Not Using BPR Products
Should a manufacturer, distributor, or retailer that sells biocidal products don’t comply with BPR regulations, then the United Kingdom by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) can assess hefty fines on the violator, and it doesn’t stop there. The violator chain goes up through the manufacturer to the distributor to the retailer that provides the non-BPR-regulated products.
Biocidal Product Regulation for Hot Tubs
There are some differences in BPR for hot tubs vs. pools, but not many. The most considerable difference between biocidal product regulation for hot tubs vs. any other water body is in the concentration levels.
The Different Types of Biocidal Product Regulations
There are five different types of biocidal product authorisations you can apply for and receive. You must meet at least one of the alternative processes below to have the biocidal products on a marketplace site.
What Are Biocidal Product Regulations (BPR)?
It is the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) that determines and regulates biocide products (Article 95) in the United Kingdom, EU, and Switzerland. ECHA decides if the biocidal products you’re offering on the marketplace has all the active substances needed.
When did the BPR Regulations come into force?
In 2007 when regulations came into force regarding different varieties, materials, sanitising agents, and chemicals, REACH was formed. REACH stands for Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals. REACH adherence was necessary for all chemical substances used for industrial processes, including cleaning and sanitising.
A Complete Guide to Biocidal Product Regulation (BPR) Compliance
BPR Part One: Almost all hot tubs and pool owners understand the importance of using chemicals that sanitise, such chemicals as Bromine or Bromine compounds & Chlorine or Chlorine compounds which protect humans from harmful organisms in their hot tubs or pools.
Autumn hot tubs; the best season to enjoy your spa
As Autumn is officially upon us, the team at SpaChem have put together the following checklist to help ensure your hot tub and spa stay in perfect condition for the change in the season.
Sanitisers: Chlorine vs Bromine – Which One Should You Use?
When everyone talks about sanitisers for their hot tubs and a varying range of hot tubs at that, the default conversation is centred around chlorine, but what about the alternative chemicals that are available to create crystal clear spa water and not forgetting swimming pool too who can also use bromine?
Chlorine Tablets vs Granules – The Great Showdown
Today, we are going to take a deep-dive into chlorine looking at usage, effectiveness, cost, and safety to help you find the perfect solution for your hot tub.
My hot tub water is yellow, can you help?
I’m sure you would all agree, the only yellow thing that we want to see in a hot tub is a floating rubber duck. If your hot tub water is on the yellow colour spectrum one of our water management experts has put together the following guide for you.
High pH and alkalinity in your hot tub
Getting the correct levels of pH and alkalinity in your hot tub may never cause you a problem. However, sometimes creating the correct relationship between the two can be a confusing balancing act, and indeed a question that we have been asked many times.
My Hot Tub Water Is Green – What Do I Do?
Green hot tub water is commonly caused by a simple, non-flowering aquatic plant. Ok, that’s just a nicer way of saying that its highly probable that you have algae in your water after all, algae love to grow under the cover of your hot tub in the dark yet warm water environment.
Help! My hot tub water is cloudy.
We have all experienced that moment, when you are ready to unwind after a long day at work or planned a relaxing drink with the friends and family in your social bubble, upon lifting back the cover of your hot tub and instead of looking into a warm, crystal-clear inviting hot tub
How to get started with your hot tub
A hot tub is a fantastic addition to any garden or household and is one of the best places to unwind after a long day or enjoy a relaxing drink with friends, and kids love it too. It’s important that you keep your hot tub clean and working properly, as not only will this ensure it has a longer life, but also that it’s safe for everyone who uses it.
Chlorine Dioxide T25
Maintaining a clean and hygienic environment for your customers is vital to guarantee their comfort. Comfortable customers = happy customers and are inevitably the ones who come back to you again and again.