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Scott Hamilton discusses the importance and effects of sodium bromide in pool chemistry.

Send us Fan Mail Breaking Down Sodium Bromide with Scott Hamilton In this episode of Let's Talk About Pools, we sit down with Scott Hamilton of United Chemical to take a deep dive into one of the most misunderstood chemicals in the pool industry—sodium bromide. Join us as Scott explains what sodium bromide is, how it works in swimming pools, and why pool operators and service professionals need to understand its long-term effects on water chemistry. From algae treatments and bromide banks to ...

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