DG7-Br: Free Bromine Sensor

The DG7-Br is a panel-mount, ready-to-use Free Bromine Sensor with flow cell.
The flow cell (FLC) can remove bubbles in water samples, adjusts sample flow and keeps it stable.
The sensor is designed to monitor free Bromine (HOBr) in drinking water, rinse water, swimming pool water, sea water, and any other process water samples.
The sensor also measures 1-Bromo-3-chloro-5.5-dimethyl-hydantoin (BCDMH).
It provides two measurement ranges, the standard 0.005~2 ppm, and the extended 0.05 to 20 ppm for high values.

Bromine is a powerful disinfectant that can kill many pathogens.
It also has a persistent capacity:
it immediately purifies the water, but continues to destroy bacteria as they appear.

The advantages of bromine:
a. Bromine is effective in water up to 30 °C which is much higher than chlorine. This particularity makes it an ideal treatment for hot tubs, indoor pools and heated pools;
b. Bromine is less sensitive to water pH. It remains effective for water disinfection even if the pH is high, which is not the case for chlorine, and it even requires a higher pH to be very effective.
c. Bromine is odorless and does not irritate the skin, mucous or eyes.
d. Bromine is not highly sensitive to UV rays, which means that it does not deteriorate with sunlight.
e. Bromine is easy to use and does not require stringent maintenance.

However bromine is expensive in both equipment and dosing, the cost is usually 30 to 40% higher than chlorine treatment.
Also, like chlorine, bromine is a harmful chemical product.
You must be very careful when handling this product, but also with its storage.