Hot Tub Forum
Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: cappykat on May 30, 2006, 08:41:35 pm
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Is anyone refilling their used bromine cartridges? If so, what are you using? I'm on my last cartridge and before I order again thought I might try refilling them.
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I am using the bromine tablets from home depot. It is exactly the same stuff, just in a tablet. After you get the spa frog open very easy to do. You might have to adjust the number a little different than with a new one, but it works great. I have been using it for a few months with no issues. Works just like the new ones and a lot cheaper.
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Cappy, I had no luck getting my cartridges open. they were glued shut...but I understand that they are now making the bromine in cartridges that last a lot longer. Maybe you should check with your dealer first, it may be more economical to get the new cartridges then to try to open the old ones. I have the water thing down now, so I think I will just buy new cartridges rather than to learn how to adjust that frog! I am going to my dealer tomorrow and I will find out about the new ones ;)
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There is a new bromine cartridge available from your Marquis dealer that costs about the same but has 30% more bromine in it.
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This subject got discussed earlier and the people who make the frog tried to pressure people to stop taking about it. oddly enough, they stopped posting! I'm just saying.
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The frog people also make a mineral filter insert. Rather then messing with a used bromine cartridge, you could use a traditional bromine floater with the mineral filter insert.
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Wmccall...yes, I remember well. I just wanted to know who might be refilling and what they are using. Not trying to "beat a dead horse".
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Cappy, I got the new cartridges, they are supposed to last a lot longer but just like DPS said, they cost the same. They are packaged in green containers.
I am finding that I am using much less bromine since I am running my tub in economy mode. It injects less bromine..So far (thankfully) so good. Have you switched your tub to economy yet?
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Wmccall...yes, I remember well. I just wanted to know who might be refilling and what they are using. Not trying to "beat a dead horse".
No problem, I see no problem discussing it, I was just making light of their attempt at censorship.
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Boni, no I haven't but I will. When we left to go to Jax with the family emergency I guess the bromine was empty so when we came back the water was slightly cloudy. I shocked it pretty good and it's ok now.
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Cappy, When my kid started doing that with his eyes, I got him new glasses...best check on that kitty!
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My "cappy" is almost human, but if he starts doing that we're off to the America's Funniest Videos!!
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cappycat,
I have been refilling my cartridges since the beginning of the year and its been working well.
Is there a Leslie's Pool Supply around? I have been buying bromine tablets for refilling my frog cartridge from them.
By the way, it is the exact formulation with the exact percentage (96% bromine and 4% other ingredients. The type of bromine is 1-Bromo-3-Chloro-5,5-Dimethylhydantoin) as is found in the cartridges.
I checked before I bought. I love the fact I'm saving $$$.
Here's an earlier thread on this subject. (http://www.whatsthebest-hottub.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=wtb-hottub;action=display;num=1137738020;start=)
Phil
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Phil, Hang on to those old cartridges because you can't get them apart anymore. I busted several trying to get the top off. They have glued them on.
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Phil, Hang on to those old cartridges because you can't get them apart anymore. I busted several trying to get the top off. They have glued them on.
Bonibelle,
That's what I've heard. I have two of them and that's more than enough for now. Maybe someone will figure out a cheap alternative.
So much for new and improved! >:(
Phil