What is the best pool test kit?
BEST OVERALL: HTH 1273 6-Way Test Kit Swimming Pool Chemical Tester.
How do you read HTH 6-way pool test strips?
HTH® 6-Way Test Strips: Quick Tips
- Make sure your pump is running.
- Dip test strip into water approximately 18 inches or up to your elbow.
- Wait 15 seconds and remove the strip with pads facing up.
- Hold strip level for 20 seconds—you’ll see results right away.
How much HTH do I need?
SKIMMER NOTES: Calculate your total pool volume first, then check the package of shock for dosing recommendations by volume. Typically for granular shock, you’ll need one pound for every 10,000 to 13,500 gallons of pool water.
How do you read pool test strips?
Simply dip one test strip into pool or spa water at elbow’s depth and remove immediately. Shake once to remove excess water. Hold strip level and visually compare the strip to the color chart included on the bottle. Select the corresponding test result colors within 15 seconds of wetting.
How do you read pool test strip results?
Are pool test strips reliable?
Are pool test strips accurate? Pool test strips provide accurate readings of your pool’s chemistry. In fact, pool test strips are a more reliable method of testing your pool water than a liquid test kit. Pool test strips eliminate the risk of human error.
How much HTH do you put in a pool?
Shock treat with three cups of HTH granular or a sachet of HTH Shock It, following the instructions on the pack. Set the pool on filter for 24 hours. Backwash the pool for two minutes and rinse for 20 seconds.
What does free chlorine mean on a test strip?
Free chlorine refers to the amount of chlorine that has yet to combine with chlorinated water to effectively sanitize contaminants, which means that this chlorine is free to get rid of harmful microorganisms in the water of your swimming pool.
Can pool test strips be wrong?
Swimming pool test strips are usually accurate. However, unfortunately, when used in different environments, these strips can read differently, or incorrectly. This can even mean the environments it went through to get to your store. If the kits were frozen, the testing process could be altered.
How can you tell if water has chlorine in it?
The first option for testing uses a liquid chemical OTO (orthotolidine) that causes a color change to yellow in the presence of total chlorine. You simply fill a tube with water, add 1-5 drops of the solution, and look for the color change.