Spa Essentials Hot Tub Chemical Starter Kit - Bromine
The manufacturer has suspended production of this product. Unfortunately, back in stock date is unknown at this time. See below for alternative options.
Manufacturing of the Spa Essentials line has been suspended and is currently out of production. Unfortunately we do not know when they will be available again. For alternative bromine starter kit options, see the Mineraluxe 3 Month Kit, Dazzle Bromine Kit, or Sani Marc Tablets Chemical Kit.
Spa Essentials hot tub starter kit includes the basics in this convenient Spa Essentials Bromine based starter kit for hot tubs on city water. For hot tubs that are on well or lake water at a cottage, additional products may be required to treat contminans that are not present in treated city water. Available with granular bromine or bromine tablets.
Kit includes:
- Spa Essentials Bromine Tablets or Granular (select above)- 800g
- Spa Essentials Alkalinity Increaser - 500g
- Spa Essentials pH Increaser - 500g
- Spa Essentials pH Decreaser - 500g
- Spa Essentials Quick Clear Oxidizing Shock - 1kg
- Spa Essentials Filter Cleaner pre measured pack - 1 packet
- Bromine Test Strips (Aquachek red 4-in-1) which tests for total bromine, calcium hardness, pH and total alkalinity - 1 bottle (50 strips)
- Floating bromine dispenser (included with tablets kit only. Note the dispenser colour may vary depending on what is available at the time of ordering)
Not sure whether to choose chlorine or bromine for your new hot tub?
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Bromine: Bromine tablets are a combination of sodium bromide and chlorine. Many people choose bromine over chlorine because the smell is not as strong. Bromine is available in tablets and is generally distributed using a floating feeder. Bromine is very stable in hot water, and able to hold a residual much better. This means that although bromine is more costly than chlorine, you will not use nearly as much. Bromine requires less maintenance and you'll use less of it, lowering your cost over time.
Alternatively bromine is also available in granular form which is added to the water on an as needed basis, usually every time the hot tub is used and sometimes in between uses depending on frequency of use. This method does require more frequent testing but avoids the use of a floating dispenser.>
- Chlorine: You're probably familiar with Chlorine as the primary sanitizer used in pools. You can use chlorine safely in spas too, except in a different concentration. There are chlorine granules created specifically for hot tub use. When you first add a sanitizer to your hot tub water, the goal is to create a residual level of sanitizer. Chlorine has a shorter life in hot water, so when you add it, it'll go in, kill germs and bacteria, and be gone pretty soon. With chlorine, depending on how often you use your tub, you will need to add it more often than if you were using bromine. Chlorine has a lower initial cost, but will require more attention from you.
- For full instructions on setting up your hot tub, check out our Water Chemistry ABC's
- Please note: Additional products not included in the basic kit may be required to treat contaminants or balance levels if your water is not typical pH and alkalinity balanced city water.
When and how will my order ship?
Orders placed before 10am EST Monday to Friday excluding holidays typically ship same day for items in stock at one warehouse in London Ontario. Most orders leave the warehouse within 48 hours during business days. If item(s) on your order are back ordered or sold out before your order can be filled, a follow up email will be sent to you. Any orders with Special Order items will ship when the Special Order items arrive at the Depot in London Ontario.
Free Ground Shipping
Free shipping is available on orders of $69 before tax to most locations in Canada, excluding Nunavut, Yukon, Northwest Territories, remote/beyond zones.
$9.00 Flat Rate Standard Ground Shipping
$9.00 Flat rate standard ground shipping is available on orders under $69 before tax to most locations in Canada, excluding Nunavut, Yukon, Northwest Territories, remote/beyond zones.
UPS Express Shipping
UPS Express* delivery is available for an additional fee at checkout to select areas in Canada. Please note that the transit time for the package is tracked by UPS starting from the day the order is picked up at the warehouse in London, Ontario, not from the day the order is placed online or by phone.
*UPS delivery business days are Monday to Friday 9am up to 8pm. All Canadian holidays are excluded and do not count as a business day.
In-Store Pickup
In-store pickup is available at the London, Ontario location only. You will be notified via email when your order is available for pick-up. Please wait for the email as your order may not be available for pick up earlier. Orders that have not been picked up within 30 days of the order date may be cancelled and refunded to the original method of payment.
Your product is covered by a 12 month Warranty or more if you opted for the extended warranty. Make sure you register your product.