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Are Clorox pool test strips accurate?

Jim Brown

Are Clorox pool test strips accurate?

The strips are super easy to use and their app is excellent. HOWEVER, these are not accurate. Mine kept reading that the PH was super high, however multiple tests at the pool store indicated that it was actually extremely low.

How do you use Clorox multi use smart strips?

To test your swimming pool water using Clorox test strips, simply place the test strip several inches under the water for about 1 second. Remove it and shake it 1 time to remove excess water from the test strip. Open the Clorox Pool & Spa app and scan the smart test strip immediately.

How do chlorine test strips work?

Test Strips These pads are designed to react with specific ions and produce a specific color change. Once a test strip is reacted, and a color is developed, the strip is then compared to a printed color chart. The printed color chart is specifically designed to represent color reactions at various concentrations.

What are the most accurate pool test strips?

The 8 Best Pool Test Strips

  1. AquaChek 7-Way Pool Test Strips – Best Overall.
  2. JNW Direct 6-in-1 Spa & Pool Test Strips.
  3. Poolmaster 4-Way Pool Test Strips – Best Value.
  4. LaMotte 3028 6-Way Test Strips.
  5. GLB 4-Way Swimming Pool Test Strips.
  6. hth Pool Test Kit 6-Way Test Strips.
  7. Clear Pool Expert 6-Way Test Strips.

How to test your swimming pool with Clorox smart strips?

To test your swimming pool water using Clorox test strips, simply place the test strip several inches under the water for about 1 second. Remove it and shake it 1 time to remove excess water from the test strip.

How do you test a pool test strip?

Select a test strip product that is compatible with your water type—chlorine or bromine pool, salt pool or spa. Simply dip one test strip into pool or spa water at elbow’s depth and remove immediately. Shake once to remove excess water.

How long does it take to scan Clorox smart strip?

Once the smart strip has been placed under water, you should scan it with the app within about 15 seconds. Therefore familiarize yourself with the steps first, that way you will be able to complete the scan quickly and get the most accurate readings.

What does stabilized chlorine do to a pool?

Stabilizer: Stabilizer measures the amount of cyanuric acid in your pool water. Stabilized chlorine lasts longer under direct sunlight and reduces the sun’s impact to chlorine loss. Maintain Stabilizer of at least 30 ppm. Clorox® Pool&Spa™ Test Strip Color Chart