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The favorite pool I have ever been in had bromine instead of chlorine. The water was so silky and velvety and didn't sting at all. Totally different experienc
by JohnJamesRambo 8y ago
The favorite pool I have ever been in had bromine instead of chlorine. The water was so silky and velvety and didn't sting at all. Totally different experience.
It was in Hot Springs, Arkansas and the specific chemistry of the water there made it where they couldn't use chlorination due to interactions with the unique water there. I wish all pools were brominated.
It was in the neat pool on the side of a hill here-
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https://www.flickr.com/photos/kenlund/71854674 https://www.flickr.com/photos/kenlund/71854674
>Unlike chloramines, bromamines are disinfectants with activity that rivals that of either free chlorine or free bromine. In addition, bromamines do not produce the noxious odors and associated eye and skin irritation attributed to chloramines.
https://www.poolspanews.com/facilities/maintenance/sanitation-with-brominating-products_o https://www.poolspanews.com/facilities/maintenance/sanitatio...
- saagarjha 8y agoBromine is more stable at higher temperatures, so that’s why it’s commonly used in places like hot tubs.
- rlonstein 8y agoWhen I had a swimming pool, I used borax (the same 20 Mule Team stuff sold along side clothes washing detergent) to adjust the ph with the added benefits that it suppressed algae, made for soft feeling water, and reduced my use of Chlorine tabs and shock. I did need a more complete test kit than the usual test strips or two dropper kit.
- StrictDabbler 8y agoThey also brominate the water on all the Disney water rides, which is why Pirates of the Caribbean has such a distinct smell.
- ravenstine 8y agoI've wondered about that musty smell! Always loved it for some reason.