Bromination Swimming Pool Chemicals

Bromination Swimming Pool Chemicals -

Some pools are fitted with circulation feeders called brominators
These use a sanitiser called bromo-chloro-dimethyl hydantoin (BCDMH).
BCDMH is supplied in the form of white tablets which are loaded into the brominator and the pool water is pumped over them
BCDMH should not be added directly to the pool or through the skimmers
The level of active bromine in the pool is tested with a bromine test kit and the brominator is adjusted to give a bromine level between 2 and 4 ppm. The pH level can be allowed to rise to between 7.8 and 8.0 so very little pH minus is required
As the chlorine and bromine in BCDMH are used up the amount of the DMH part of the chemical in the pool increases. Excessive DMH affects the disinfection efficiency so the level must not be allowed to get too high. The concentration should not exceed 200 ppm
Apart from the higher free bromine and pH levels all the other pool parameters such as alkalinity and calcium hardness are the same as in chlorinated pools

Our main aim is to help you have many years of happy usage from your swimming pool and this care giude should only be used as a general guide for more information on caring for your swimming pool please contact us now!