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Why is pool store getting a chlorine reading but the sticks that are used at home don't?
The test strips for home read free chlorine. You could have a chlorine lock where your total chlorine is there but free chlorine is being used up by bacteria. You may need to SUPER shock your pool with granulated chlorine. Another possibility is your strips are old. They usually are good for a year after the date on package. Also keep them dry and closed when not in use.
Why do test strips show no chlorine reading even after stabilizer and chlorine were added if the pH and alkalinity are fine?
How much chlor added? Add at least a gallon of chlor. less if vinyl pool. Test in 20 min. and adjust as needed. Ph and alk = fine. Hmm, what are your readings? How old are test strips? Have they been left in the sun or outside? = no good then get new ones. k
Where can you get chlorine test strips?
In Canada I get the strips at Wal-Mart (often on for 9.97) a bottle. Also they carry them at Canadian Tire and Home Hardware during the spring and summer. In other seasons I would go to your local spa dealer.
How would you test for chlorine?
You'll need a test kit or test strips. OTO drops (turn yellow) are available cheaply at places like Walmart, and provides a reliable and fairly easy to read test. Test strips use a chemical, syringaldazine, that turns bluish. This is also a reliable test for chlorine, but is not quite as easy to read. Also, the other parts of pool test strips, especially the alkalinity and stabilizer pads are NOT reliable. DPD tablets turn pink in the presence of chlorine. They are pretty easy to read, and very reliable for levels of chlorine less than 10 ppm. Above 10, they can 'bleach' out, and read zero, even though the chlorine is very high. DPD-FAS turns pink when chlorine is tested, and then back to clear as the FAS is drop-counted it. It is the most reliable and accurate method, but also more expensive and 'fiddly'. For starters, I'd recommend OTO drops. Pool store types will tell you that OTO doesn't distinguish "Free" and "Total" chlorine, which is true. But, unless you add a bunch of cheap algicide, or something like "Yellow Out", OR let your chlorine levels yo-yo around . . . it doesn't matter on outdoor pools. If you do have "Total chlorine" or, really, "Combined chlorine", simply maintaining a good constant chlorine level for several days will make it 'go away', at least on outdoor pools.
Your pool is clear but will not register chlorine?
How old are the test solutions or test strips? Replace if left in the sun or more than a year old. Do you have a chlorine odor? If yes, shock. Has the filter been cleaned recently? If not, clean. Do you have a chlorine stabilizer or conditioner added to the pool? If not add until residual is about 50 to 70 ppm. Add more chlorine and test for correct pH and alkalinity. Adjust if needed. Increase time on pump for the summer. Ken
What are chlorine test strips used for?
Chlorine test strips are used for testing the amount of chlorine in water. These are used in daycare kitchens, hospitals, and in most types of food service.
What is used to test concentration of chlorine sanitizer?
Test strips is used to test concentration of chlorine sanitize. The test is dipped into the sanitize.
What is used to test the concentration of chlorine sanitizer?
Test strips is used to test concentration of chlorine sanitize. The test is dipped into the sanitize.
Where can I buy diabetic test strips online?
you can buy diabetic test strips online at, http://www.americandiabeteswholesale.com. they have a large line of many diabetic medical supplies including test strips.
How do i get my clorine level up in my pool?
go to the local market that you get chlorine at and pool shock. buy test strips that test the water's chlorine, and just add an extra chlorine tablet each time you add chlorine. if its still really low and not even close to the amount you may want to add pool shock
How do you test the amount of chlorine in your pool?
You have plenty of options ranging from inexpensive Test Kits and Test Strips through relatively expensive test kits. I recommend what is known as a 4-in-1 Test Kit - which includes tests for chlorine, pH, Acid demand and Total Alkalinity. Not expensive, available at any Pool Shop or harware store (Ace, Home Depot etc). One brand is All-Clear. I believe this type of Test Kit to be more reliable than Test Strips, although the strips are inexpensive and very convenient. Chlorine tests are essential for monitoring chlorine levels - whether chlorine is added manually or automatically with a saline (salt-water) system.
What do pool strips test for?
MANY different things. The standard set of strips test for: Chlorine levels Alkalinity levels (pH) Acidity levels (pH) Stabiliser Salinity levels (if testing in salt water chlorinated pools)
Why is pool store getting a chlorine reading but the sticks that are used at home don't?
The test strips for home read free chlorine. You could have a chlorine lock where your total chlorine is there but free chlorine is being used up by bacteria. You may need to SUPER shock your pool with granulated chlorine. Another possibility is your strips are old. They usually are good for a year after the date on package. Also keep them dry and closed when not in use.
Even after shocking 2 times chlorine will not register on new test strips what does pool need?
Maybe too much chlorine bleaching out strips try diluting a sample to see if you can get colour in the strips , try half pool water half tap then quarter pool and three quarters tap if colours appear then you have too much chlorine, also check your pH is below 7.8 as above this chlorine doesn't work properly
Why do test strips show no chlorine reading even after stabilizer and chlorine were added if the pH and alkalinity are fine?
How much chlor added? Add at least a gallon of chlor. less if vinyl pool. Test in 20 min. and adjust as needed. Ph and alk = fine. Hmm, what are your readings? How old are test strips? Have they been left in the sun or outside? = no good then get new ones. k
Where can one purchase ovulation test strips?
One can purchase ovulation test strips from Amazon where they are available to buy for around $20. One can also purchase them from eBay or from a local pharmacy.
How is swimming pool water tested for chlorine and bacteria?
You buy a little test kit, and adjust the chlorine as directed.
