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Why do test strips show no chlorine reading even after stabilizer and chlorine were added if the pH and alkalinity are fine?
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∙ 8y ago
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.
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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
How do you test alkalinity in a pool?
pH strips
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.
What are dyes with ph-sensitive colors used for?
They are used in indicator strips that reveal the acidity or alkalinity of a solution.
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
How do you test alkalinity in a pool?
pH strips
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)
How do you get the alkalinity right in a freshwater tank?
You can buy pH tester strips from any pet shop, use them to determine the current pH. level, which is how acidic or basic the water is, and then you can buy tablets to correct the pH and alkalinity to a neutral 7.0. The brand of dip test strips I use is Jungle Quick Dips and the stabilizer I use is Jungle Correct pH, they have worked thus far since I have became an aquarium hobbyist.
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.
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.
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 are dyes with ph-sensitive colors used for?
They are used in indicator strips that reveal the acidity or alkalinity of a solution.
Why does your spa test strip turn blue or purple?
When you state or ask Why does your spa test strip turns blue - - - My test strips do not turn blue! Your question should be: Why do test strips turn blue when testing water in a spa? or something similar to that.What portion of the test strip is turning blue? Chlorine reading, pH reading, alkalinity reading, conditioner reading? I'm not sure what your problem is. Are you testing the water right after adding chemicals? What chemicals are you using? How old are your test strips? Have the test strips been left in the sun for any length of time?When did you last change the spa water? Answering these questions and more may make it easier to come to a conclusion on your question.Since there is so little water in a spa -- changing the spa water and cleaning the filters at the same time may alleviate your problem -- rather than trying to adjust the chemistry of the water.
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.
What test strips for chlorine in pool?
Taylor Technologies test kits. I have used them for ten years. I also know many professionals in the pool & spa industry most use Taylor Also make sure you are using a DPD style kit. I would not recommend test strips of any brand. They are notoriously inaccurate. I know that you can buy them at aqua-man.com or any Leslie's
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.
