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Spa Disinfectants
Spa Disinfectants
Chemical Disinfectants used in Spas present additional challenges, in particular heat. Chlorine is not a choice sanitizer for spas as it easily dissipates from the spa at higher temperatures.
Property |
Chlorine |
Bromine |
Ozone |
| Typical Forms | Tri-Chlor Tablets | Tablets | Gas |
| Spa Applications | Dichlor Powder | 1 & 2 Step Bromine Salts | Generated On Site |
| Active Ingredient | Hypochlorous Acid | Hypobromous Acid | Free Radicals |
| Proper Amount (ppm) | 1-3* | 2-4* | |
| 2-4** | 4-6** | ||
| Most Effective pH | 7.2-7.6 | 7.2-8.2 | 7.2-8.2 |
| Lasting residual | yes | yes | No |
| Easy to Measure | yes | yes | yes |
| Requires Other Disinfectants | No | No | yes |
| Requires Shocking | yes | yes | No |
| Affects Balance | yes | Yes | No |
| Application Methods | Feeders | Feeders | Ozone Generator |
| Hand Feed | Hand Feed | On Pump |
* Residential
**Commercial