Spa Chemicals

[Spa]

Hello,

I am aware that spas, compared to pools, typically use bromine as opposed to chlorine. As for other chemicals like pH balancers, clarifier, can you use the same ones for spas as you do for pools. If not how are they different.

Any info would help.

Thanks

[chem geek]

You can use chlorine in spas as well. It's a personal preference. Bromine can have slow-dissolving tablets in a feeder while chlorine needs to be added regularly, especially after each use in enough quantity to keep a residual before the next use.

Learn more about Using Bromine in a Spa and Using Chlorine in a Spa.

[Spa]

Thank you for the reply.

Aside from the bromine/chlorine products, can I use the same pH balancers and metal sequestering agents in my pool as in my spa?

[chem geek]

Yes you can. In practice because the quantities are so much smaller one usually uses dry acid instead of Muriatic Acid, but that's only for convenience.