Hot Tub Bromine Tablets 20g - Slow Dissolving

Slow-dissolving 20 g bromine tablets for label-approved hot tub and spa systems. Follow the product label for dosing and dispenser settings, and test the water regularly and before bathing. Adding tablets does not guarantee a sanitiser level for a fixed period.

Available formats

Available in 1kg, 2.5kg, 5kg, 10kg, 20kg and 25kg tubs.

When you need it

How to use

  1. Read the current product label and your spa and dispenser instructions before use. Confirm the treatment is compatible with your equipment.
  2. Confirm the actual water volume and test bromine, pH and alkalinity with a suitable test kit.
  3. Use the tablet quantity, approved dispenser and initial settings specified on the product label for your water volume.
  4. Test regularly, before bathing and after treatment adjustments, following the label's testing and circulation instructions.
  5. Adjust treatment according to test results and the product label. Tablets remaining in the dispenser do not prove that the water is adequately sanitised.
  6. Follow the label and spa instructions for any additional treatment; do not substitute an assumed weekly dose or shock schedule.

Dosing guide

No fixed tablet count or replacement interval is recommended here without verified product-label evidence. Use the current label to select the dose and dispenser settings for your actual water volume. Test regularly and before bathing, and adjust only as directed. Tablet dissolution time is not a guarantee of sanitiser concentration.

How it works

20 g slow-dissolving bromine tablets. Check the current product label and safety data sheet for the formulation, active ingredient concentration and approved uses.

The tablets release sanitiser as they dissolve. Flow, temperature and dispenser settings affect dissolution, while bathing and other water conditions affect sanitiser demand. A water test is needed to check the resulting level.

Slow release does not remove the need for regular testing. Neither the number of tablets present nor the time since dosing confirms that the water meets the label's bathing requirements.

Frequently asked questions

How long do the tablets last in a dispenser?

There is no fixed replacement interval given here. Dissolution varies with flow, temperature and dispenser settings. Follow the product label, inspect the dispenser and test regularly; tablets remaining do not guarantee an adequate sanitiser level.

Can I use these in my inflatable hot tub?

Only if the product label and your hot tub and dispenser manufacturers permit this treatment. Check their instructions before use; compatibility should not be assumed.

How many tablets do I need for my tub?

Use the current product label's instructions for your measured water volume and approved dispenser. No universal tablet count is recommended here. Test regularly and before bathing, and adjust as directed.

How long does a 1 kg pack last?

Pack life depends on label-led dosing, water conditions and use. A fixed number of weeks or months cannot be promised.

Are they suitable for sensitive skin?

We do not claim suitability for sensitive skin or that bromine is gentler than chlorine. Bromine products can cause irritation or allergic reactions. Follow the label's precautions and seek medical advice if you have concerns or experience symptoms.

Will they work in a salt-water spa?

Do not add bromine tablets unless both the product label and your spa-system manufacturer explicitly permit them. Switching off a salt cell alone does not establish compatibility.

What is the active ingredient?

Refer to the current product label and safety data sheet for the active ingredient and concentration.

Does warm water change the dosing requirement?

Temperature and use can affect tablet dissolution and sanitiser demand. Follow the label and equipment instructions, and use test results rather than a fixed-duration assumption.

Do I still need to shock?

Follow the product label and spa manufacturer's treatment instructions. Any additional treatment must be compatible and label-led; no universal weekly shock dose is recommended here.

Bromine reading low?

Do not bathe. Check the result and dispenser, follow the label's corrective dosing instructions and retest before use.

Strong bromine smell?

Stop bathing and test the water. Smell alone does not show the bromine level. Follow the label and spa instructions rather than adding chemicals based on smell.

Tablets vanishing too fast?

Check flow, temperature and dispenser settings against the manufacturer's instructions. Retest the water and make only label-directed adjustments.

Bromine tablets vs chlorine tablets?

Choose a sanitiser approved for your equipment and follow its own label. Neither tablet type guarantees a fixed period of sanitisation or suitability for sensitive skin. Never mix them in a dispenser.

Bromine tablets vs bromine granules?

They have different application and dosing instructions. Use only products approved for your system, follow each label and test before making treatment adjustments.

Chlorine vs bromine vs chlorine dioxide

How the three main hot tub sanitiser families compare for everyday use, hot water performance and running cost.

What mattersChlorineBromineChlorine dioxide
Best forFast, low-cost everyday sanitisingHot tubs and spas that want a steadier, milder feelDeep cleans, biofilm removal and problem water
Ideal level3 to 5 ppm free chlorine4 to 6 ppm total bromineUsed as a clean-up dose, not a daily residual
Performance in hot waterBurns off faster at spa temperaturesStays effective in hot waterUsed as a strong clean-up dose, often chosen for biofilm problems
pH sensitivityWorks best at pH 7.2 to 7.6Effective across a wider pH rangeLargely unaffected by pH
OdourNoticeable when chloramines build upMilder than chlorineLow odour at normal clean-up doses
Typical running costLowest day to daySlightly dearer than chlorineMore per dose, but only used occasionally
ClearSpa productsStabilised chlorine granules and mini tabletsBromine tablets 20g and bromine granulesChlorine dioxide