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America's Strongest Pool Bromine

Find America's strongest bromine for excellent value at In the Swim. Choose from 1 inch pool bromine tablets in a variety of different quantities. Pool bromine is a powerful sanitizer.
Average Customer Rating:
4.8 out of 5
4.8
 out of 
5
(40 Reviews) 39
39 of 40(98%)customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for America's Strongest Pool Bromine
Review 1 for America's Strongest Pool Bromine
Overall Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Worth the cost!,
Date:September 6, 2009
By TravCam
from Huntington, WV
from Huntington, WV
Pros: Uses less chemical than chlorine - less maintenance
Cons: requires feeder - local pool stores will think you're nuts for using bromine
"I switched over from chlorine to the recommended auto feeder and the small pail of bromine. I have a 24' round above ground. I've used less product this year than in years past. I only had to top off the feeder every two - three weeks! Everything in the other reviews is right on. Less irritating to eyes of children and less maintenance gets an A++ from this pool owner. Two cons... if you have a local pool store periodically run a test on your water, they will give you the "deer in the headlights" look when you tell them you're using bromine... says a lot about the "expertise" available... lol
Also, the bags do fall apart easily... sometimes I was lucky to get them to the feeder before they came open. Smell can be somewhat more overpowering than chlorine when refilling the feeder so if you're sensitive to smells, this may be a concern (my wife is and cant handle it, so I fill the feeder). But the end result is great - I'll never go back to chlorine.
"
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 2 for America's Strongest Pool Bromine
Overall Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Excellent Product,
Date:August 5, 2009
By ButterflyWings
from Racine, WI
from Racine, WI
Pros: Easily dissolves
"I have been very pleased with this product."
Review 3 for America's Strongest Pool Bromine
Overall Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Best Chemical for your pool,
Date:August 3, 2009
By Stella
from Havertown, PA
from Havertown, PA
Pros: Better for your skin, your eyes, and your hair
Cons: Rather expensive
"Bromine is actually much better for your pool than Chlorine. It is rather costly but In the Swim's cost for Bromine is the best price out of all the Pool supply shops around. I shopped around and found this to be very true. Not only is Bromine good for your skin its easy on the eyes versis the sting from Chlorine. Its also good on your hair, it doesn't dry your hair out or cause your dye job to turn green. I highly recommend the chemical if you can afford it."
Review 4 for America's Strongest Pool Bromine
Overall Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
great bromine,
Date:August 3, 2009
By darren
Pros: works well all summer long
Cons: have to have a feeder
"bromine works great in my pool all summer.you ship in 50# bucket packaged in small bags which works great for puting into my feeder ( less mess)."
Review 5 for America's Strongest Pool Bromine
Overall Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
long time usage,
Date:August 2, 2009
By TopSergeant
from Tennessee
from Tennessee
Pros: less caustic than chlorine...makes water sparkle
Cons: none
"I have used bromine for many years now...no one has ever matched "In The Swim" for price...quick delivery...and product...I like bromine much better than chlorine because it is less caustic and it is better for small children..."
Review 6 for America's Strongest Pool Bromine
Overall Rating
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
Still evaluating,
Date:August 1, 2009
By tps12
from Elverson, PA
from Elverson, PA
Pros: Works well
Cons: Seems to dissolve quickly.
"I used this product last year and at the start of this year. I found it to be somewhat powdery and fast dissolving. I just purchase a 100lbs for ths season so will see how it works out."
Review 7 for America's Strongest Pool Bromine
Overall Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Affordable and Good Quality,
Date:July 30, 2009
By Oley
from Jersey Shore, NJ
from Jersey Shore, NJ
Pros: Keeps pool clean and smelling fresh
Cons: Plastic Bags are brittle, some of the tablets were crushed
"The Bromine tablets are of high quality. Pail is good quality, but the bags inside are brittle and difficult to deal with. But, overall, we are delighted. We find that this is an affordable and convenient means to keep ourselves in stock of pool supplies. The pool and spa stores sell very small sized quanities at high prices. We are very happy with the service."
Review 8 for America's Strongest Pool Bromine
Overall Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Easy to use,
Date:July 25, 2009
By fishfarmer
from Sturgis, MI
from Sturgis, MI
"My husband really likes the packaging and the 50 pound pail. The packets are easy to open and you just dump them in to the dispenser. Another big advantage is the one day shipping for us. This is our second year with In The Swim and we are very happy with the service."
Review 9 for America's Strongest Pool Bromine
Overall Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
High Quality & Fast Service,
Date:July 25, 2009
By Buddy
from Social Circle, Ga
from Social Circle, Ga
Pros: Cost, Service, Quality of product. NEVER A PROBLEM
"We have been using this product since we switched to Bromine 10 years ago so the kids eyes do not get irratated. We have a 40k gallon pool and we can go a season on one order. Even our pool local guy says we are getting a good product at a better price. Customer service is top notch on all products."
Review 10 for America's Strongest Pool Bromine
Overall Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Great Product,
Date:July 25, 2009
By Sault
from Michigan
from Michigan
Pros: Keeps our pool crystal clear
Cons: Plastic bags that hold the bromine rip very easily.
"The product is great. However - the plastic bag issue should be addressed. Just lifting the bags out of the 25 pound container - leaves a mess. We have been a long time customer and the issue with the plastic bags has only happened this year. Other than that - we are extremely pleased with the product."
Review 11 for America's Strongest Pool Bromine
Overall Rating
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Better than Chlorine,
Date:July 18, 2009
By irkt
from PA
from PA
Pros: Less chemical smell, less harsh
Cons: Needs more frequent checking
"I am not a big fan of chlorine and convinced my husband to try bromine this year. We have been very happy with the result and our pool looks fabulous."
Review 12 for America's Strongest Pool Bromine
Overall Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Best Bromine,
Date:July 13, 2009
By Seahawk1572
Pros: Long lasting and effective
Cons: ?
"This bromine seems to be stronger then our local pool store. We used to have the feeder on high all season until we switched to in the swim. Now we only have the feeder half way and the bucket lasts the entire season."
Review 13 for America's Strongest Pool Bromine
Overall Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Great alternative to chloring products,
Date:July 13, 2009
By racerchaser
from Virginia
from Virginia
Pros: Not harsh on skin and spa cover
"This product has made out hot tub water very maintainable and clean. I would recommend this product as an alternative to chlorine as it is not as harsh on spa cover."
Review 14 for America's Strongest Pool Bromine
Overall Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Love It,
Date:July 13, 2009
By shorty2u
Pros: Non-Harsh on body
Cons: Bags of tabs inside bucket tear to easily,so tight together
"This stuff makes your skin so soft,unlike chlorine,also does not burn eyes or irritate skin. My water stays crystal clear. My grandson who is 5 yrs.old his skin all winter is so rough and dry.and he cannot stand lotions or anything greasy on him, it is a constant battle. We have not put anything on him since he has been getting in the pool,and his skin is so soft. I love it.THANKS."
Review 15 for America's Strongest Pool Bromine
Overall Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
America's Strongest Bromine,
Date:July 11, 2009
By FrankH
from Auberry, CA
from Auberry, CA
Pros: Easy to use, Low cost, No strong smell
Cons: none
"Bromine in the spa has no strong smell like chlorine which is good when you are adding scents to the water. The easy to use tablets just drop into the floating container once a week and wa-la, clean spa!"
Review 16 for America's Strongest Pool Bromine
Overall Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
change,
Date:July 11, 2009
By kjscat
from milwaukee
from milwaukee
Pros: lasts longer, not as harsh as shock
Cons: none
"highly recommend, water is softer , no strong smell, purchased feeder also only have to turn pump on daily for a few hours check pellet leavel weekly"
Review 17 for America's Strongest Pool Bromine
Overall Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
bromine,
Date:July 11, 2009
By Fusser
from Pittsburgh Pa
from Pittsburgh Pa
Pros: no more red eyes
Cons: plastic bags fall apart
"I have been using this product for years and never had a problem. it is so nice not to have the chlorine smell and the kids like not having red burning eyes"
Review 18 for America's Strongest Pool Bromine
Overall Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Great product AND service,
Date:July 11, 2009
By hubhall
from Ludington, MI
from Ludington, MI
Pros: Price, service, quality
Cons: None
"Have used your bromine tablets for over 25 years and am completely satisfied. Consistently great quality at very competitive price, and quick delivery to my doorstep. I have shared catalogs with other pool-owning friends."
Review 19 for America's Strongest Pool Bromine
Overall Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Date:July 11, 2009
By lsp77
from Knoxville, Tn
from Knoxville, Tn
Pros: Quick delivery, Easy to use, no odor
Cons: inner packaging breaks down
"The bromine tablets were easy to handle and use. No odor in pool while swimming!! Non-irritating to sensitive skin."
Review 20 for America's Strongest Pool Bromine
Overall Rating
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
DO NOT BUY THIS,
Date:April 21, 2009
By acetexan
from DFW, TX
from DFW, TX
Pros: None
Cons: Product is old and Inert
"We bought a 10Lb bucket for our Hot Tub. It had almost no potency and within a few months became inert."
1 of 2 people found this review helpful.