Basic Bromine Starter Kit

The bare-essentials bromine kit for a first fill. It boxes the four core products a new spa owner needs: bromine granules to sanitise, plus pH Plus, pH & Alkalinity Reducer and Total Alkalinity Increaser to balance the water, along with Palintest 6-in-1 strips that read the bromine side too.

• Covers the day-one basics for a fresh bromine hot tub or spa pool.
• Sanitises with 500g of rapid-dissolve bromine granules.
• Balances pH with pH Plus and pH & Alkalinity Reducer.
• Sets total alkalinity as the buffer that steadies pH.
• Includes 6-in-1 strips that read bromine, pH, alkalinity and more.

Price

£30.95

How to use

1. Fill the tub with fresh cold water and run the pump.
2. Test with a 6-in-1 strip to read pH and total alkalinity.
3. Set total alkalinity to 80 to 120 ppm, then leave it to settle.
4. Adjust pH to 7.2 to 7.6 with pH Plus or the reducer.
5. Add bromine granules and build bromine to 4 to 6 ppm.
6. Retest and only bathe once every reading sits in range.

Frequently asked questions

What is in the Basic Bromine kit?

Four 500g bottles (Bromine Granules, pH Plus, pH & Alkalinity Reducer, Total Alkalinity Increaser) plus a tub of Palintest 6-in-1 strips.

Which kit do I need?

Basic is the bare essentials for a first fill. Step up to Standard for foam control, Premium for a full regime, or Premium Plus for deep-clean flush and cartridge care.

How long do the contents last?

On a home tub the 500g bottles cover the first fill and early weeks; heavier use gets through them faster. Top up with refills after.

Bromine or chlorine?

Bromine is steadier at spa temperatures and many find it gentler feeling; chlorine acts faster and is cheaper to top up. This kit is bromine; a matching Basic Chlorine kit is available.

Can I buy the items separately?

Yes. Every product in the kit is sold individually for refills.

Why 6-in-1 strips with bromine?

The 6-in-1 strip reads the bromine side plus alkalinity, hardness and cyanuric acid, giving a fuller picture than a 3-in-1.

Is it good value?

It usually costs less than buying the four bottles and strips separately, and saves you choosing.

What tub size does it suit?

A home hot tub of 1,000 to 3,000 litres; larger swim spas need more chemical.

What bromine level should I hold?

Aim for 4 to 6 ppm bromine, with pH at 7.2 to 7.6.

Bromine not holding?

Keep dosing to build the reserve, and top up from a full-size tub for ongoing use.

Water hazy?

Check balance first; the Premium kit adds Sparkle clarifier for a lingering haze.