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In 1990, Bromitron Bromine Generators started manufacturing bromine generators targeting large commercial properties.  Within a few years they had bromine generators in Busch Gardens, Disney properties, Sea World and over 100 YMCA’s.  In 2001, Bromitron made a decision to enter into the highly competitive portable spa sanitizer market. Their product’s unique offerings to the marketplace, plus the benefits to end consumers, made this an easy choice.

Presently most spas that use something other than soluble chemicals for sanitation use an ozone generator or an ionizer.  Both being only supplemental sanitizers, meaning they need an EPA approved disinfectant to be used in conjunction with the device.  There are also chlorine generators for spas but, chlorine (HOCL) is relatively short-lived at spa-use temperatures, is very pH dependant and often converts to the undesirable Combined Chlorine form in spas, due to high levels of body waste present. Bromine (HOBR) is the obvious answer.

Bromine is more stable in higher temperatures commonly found in spa water, is not as pH dependant as chlorine and functions, on its own, as a primary sanitizer. Sodium bromide can easily be used to produce Free Bromine (HOBR) when oxidized. It is theorized that Bromine compounds can produce a by-product called Bromate when exposed to direct sunlight.

Although Bromate is not listed as a contaminant by the EPA, it is considered a potential issue. Bromitron, being a proactive company which places the safety and satisfaction of the consumer as its highest priority, decided to have some tests performed in a sanctioned and certified diagnostic laboratory. In doing so, they hoped to understand and act on any potential issues before they arose.

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