Chlorine Bromine
Swimming Pool Chemicals – Chlorine
Checking the chlorine level in a pool is not as simple as you might think.
That’s why the test should be put in the hands of the professionals, especially if we are talking about a pool that is in constant public use.
Hotels and resorts will need to know exactly what the chlorine levels are at all times – and it’s not just the chlorine which needs testing, but other chemicals and hygiene routines, too.
Hotel guests are increasingly aware that a well run leisure facility needs more than just a lifeguard on hand to ensure that spa heaven does not turn into spa hell.
It’s up to the operators to put in place the right safety and maintenance procedures.
It is not just a question of keeping an eye on the customers, but on the equipment and facilities they are using as well, including the very water they are enjoying splashing about or swimming in.
Did you know, for instance, that there is a difference between free chlorine and total chlorine in a pool? Similarly with bromine.
‘Free’ chlorine is the level of chlorine left which is able to efficiently sanitize the water. ‘Total’ chlorine is the level of both free chlorine and chlorine molecules which are ‘spent’, known as chloramines and therefore no longer doing the sanitizing job efficiently.
So it is important when testing swimming pool chemicals not simply to just gauge the total chlorine level, but to know exactly how effectively the free chlorine is working.
The readings will be different depending on how often and how well the pool water is ‘shocked’ and oxidised, and professionally cleaned.
It is also important to check the pool water’s PH level, testing the acidity and alkalinity of the water.
Unless you know the true chemical balance of the water you could end up with a pool that no-one wants to swim in – or worse – one that leaves customers feeling ill or in danger of acquiring an unhealthy infection.
That is why you should always call in the professionals.
About the Author
For lots more information and advice about the swimming pool chemicals you need to maintain your pool safely, why not visit the folks at www.commercialleisuresupplies.co.uk
Physical properties of the halogens
|
|
Aquachek TruTest 50 digital test STRIPS REFILL bottle $10.99 |
|
|
Taylor K-1001 Basic DPD Test Kit Free Chlorine, Bromine & pH $14.99 |
|
|
Aquachek Silver 7-Way Chlorine/Bromine Pool Test Strips $21.99 |
|
|
AQUACHEK PRO 5 WAY CHLORINE BROMINE PH ALK STRIPS AQUACHECK POOL WATER CHECK $6.50 |
|
|
LEISURE TIME THE COMPLETE SPA CARE KIT – 45125 Chlorine free & Bromine free $49.92 |
|
|
Pentair Rainbow 320 R171096 Swimming Pool Inline Auto Chlorine/Bromine Feeder $67.95 |
|
|
AQUACHEK PRO 5 WAY CHLORINE BROMINE PH ALK STRIPS AQUACHECK POOL WATER CHECK $5.60 |
|
|
New Pentair 300-29 High Capacity off line Chlorinator Chlorine / Bromine Feeder $89.99 |
|
|
AQUACHEK PRO 5 WAY CHLORINE BROMINE PH ALK STRIPS AQUACHECK POOL WATER CHECK $5.60 |
|
|
Hot Tub Spa * NEW * Ozone Generator — 220 volt –Use Less Chlorine- Bromine $95.00 |
|
|
AQUA CHEM POOL SPA 3 WAY TEST KIT BROMINE,CHLORINE,PH $12.80 |
|
|
Spa/Pool Floater Chlorine/Bromine $4.99 |
|
|
Pool Floater Spa Chlorine Bromine Tablets Dispenser $13.99 |
|
|
Pentair Rainbow 320 R171096 Swimming Pool Inline Auto Chlorine/Bromine Feeder $68.95 |
|
|
AQUACHEK PRO 5 WAY CHLORINE BROMINE PH ALK STRIPS AQUACHECK POOL WATER CHECK $4.85 |
|
|
Pentair Automatic Chlorine/Bromine Feeder model HC-3340 $100.00 |
|
|
Pool Spa 3 in 1 Test Kit Chlorine & Bromine & PH $3.95 |
|
|
Aquachek TruTest AquaCheck Tru Test Strips Pool Chlorine PH Bromine Alk 50ct $9.25 |
|
|
AQUACHEK PRO 5 WAY CHLORINE BROMINE PH ALK STRIPS AQUACHECK POOL WATER CHECK $4.85 |
|
|
Pool / Spa Floating Chlorine Bromine Dispenser Floater $14.85 |
|
|
Swimming Pool Spa Chlorine/Bromine Dispenser 1″ Tablets $12.99 |
|
|
Floating Bromine or Chlorine Tablet Dispenser for Small Swimming Pools or Spas $11.27 |
|
|
Floating Chemical dispenser with thermometer for chlorine bromine 20g tablets $12.57 |
|
|
POOL & SPA Chlorine Float Chemical feeder Chlorination tab dispencer Bromine $9.95 |
|
|
PORPOISE POOL OR SPA AUTOMATIC CHLORINATOR BROMINE IN LINE CHEMICAL FEEDER 320 $65.00 |
|
|
NEW Water 5-Way Test Kit Chlorine Bromine pH (PS331) $14.50 |
|
|
Taylor Swimming Pool Chlorine/Bromine DPD Test Kit $31.99 |
|
|
Robelle Pool Master Basic 5 Test Kit pH Acid Chlorine Bromine Water Swimming NEW $39.95 |
|
|
Free Chlorine-Bromine-Alk-pH-Total Hardness Test Strips $8.95 |
|
|
Pentair Rainbow 320 R171096 Swimming Pool Inline Auto Chlorine/Bromine Feeder $67.95 |
|
|
Spa Stater Kit Bromine Or Chlorine Chemical Kit $59.99 |
|
|
Spa Stater Kit Bromine Or Chlorine Chemical Kit $59.99 |
|
|
Spa Non-chlorine Oxidizer GENESIS TRU-OX, 1kg (2.2lbs) $24.99 |
|
|
Chlorinator chlorine/bromine pool chemical auto-feeder $39.95 |
|
|
HAYWARD CHLORINATOR TUBING 8′ CHLORINE BROMINE FEEDER $14.00 |
|
|
Hayward Saddle Fitting Set Complete Chlorine Bromine Feeder $19.99 |
|
|
Rainbow Feeder Chamber Chlorine Bromine 172037 $12.50 |
|
|
Aquachek TruTest AquaCheck Tru Test Strips Pool Chlorine PH Bromine Alk 100ct $16.99 |
|
|
RAINBOW LIFEGARD FLOATING CHLORINE BROMINE DISPENSER 335 POOL HOT TUB SPA NEW $13.00 |