What is a chlorine or bromine feeder?
A chlorine or bromine feeder is a small canister that sits on a bypass line off your filtration system. Water is diverted through it, dissolves a measured amount of chemical from the tablets inside, then carries that dose back into the main return line. Most feeders are designed to handle either chlorine or bromine tablets. Check what your unit is rated for before you fill it, since the two shouldn’t be mixed in the same canister.
As dosing happens automatically every time the pump cycles, you get more even sanitiser levels than dropping tablets straight into the pool or a skimmer basket, where concentration can spike near the tablet and fall away everywhere else.
Off-line vs in-line feeders
Feeders come in two basic types. An off-line feeder sits outside the main pipe run, on its own bypass loop with its own small valve. This is the more common set-up for garden pools, and it’s straightforward to add to existing pipework.
An in-line feeder is plumbed directly into the main return line itself, which can suit a new build where the pipework is being laid out from scratch. Both dose automatically once installed; the real difference is where the unit sits in your plumbing and how easy it is to retrofit.
Choosing the right feeder
The right feeder for your pool comes down to a few practical questions: how many litres you’re treating, how much tablet capacity you want between refills, and whether you’re fitting it to an existing filtration system or building it in from new. If you’re not sure, give our team a call. We’ve been supplying and advising on pool equipment since 1987, and can help match a feeder to your set-up rather than leave you guessing.
FAQs about our Bromine and Chlorine Feeders
How does a chlorine feeder work?
It doses chlorine or bromine into your pool water automatically, using a bypass off your filtration line. Water passes through a canister of tablets and carries a controlled dose back into the pool each time the pump runs.
Can I use the same feeder for bromine and chlorine?
Most units are designed for one or the other, not both. Check your particular feeder’s spec before switching chemicals, since residue from one can react with the other.
For more information about our automatic chlorine feeders, please contact us.
Do I still need to test my water if I have a chlorine feeder fitted?
Yes. A chlorine feeder keeps dosing consistently, but you should still test chlorine/bromine and pH levels regularly to make sure the dose matches what your pool actually needs, especially after heavy rain, heavy bather use or strong sun.
How often does a chlorine feeder need refilling?
It depends on the canister size and how hard your pump is working, but most home pool feeders need topping up every one to two weeks through the swimming season.
Get in Touch for Bromine and Chlorine Feeders
Not sure which chlorine or bromine feeder suits your pool or looking for a competitive quote? Give our team a call on 0208 941 6618 or drop us an email. We’ve been advising on pool equipment since 1987 and are happy to talk through what you need.
