Blue Wave NP210 Bromine Swimming Pool Test Strips, 1-Pack
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All tests are done on the same strip. Each test is represented by one of four "bumps" on the strip.
No, not at all. You'll most likely need a mineral-specific test kit. However, you won't know what to test for until it's been analyzed. Often, the first step is to contact the local water authority in your town or nearby towns. Check with them to see if they have any information or if they know of a nearby lab that can test drinking water. This service is available in my town at the local Culligan store.
To check for chlorine, use AquaChek Test Strips Yellow.
Selected User Reviews For Blue Wave NP210 Bromine Swimming Pool Test Strips, 1-Pack
I was hoping that these Bromine Aquachek strips would be accurate enough to replace the Taylor test kit assays, which require scooping out exact amounts of water, identifying the right bottles and counting out drops, as well as performing a chemical titration for Total Alkalinity (which I hadn't done since college chemistry more than 30 years ago). I used the Taylor kit to test the spa water first, so I could compare the results. It's simple enough to submerge the test strips in water. I knew not to shake water off the strip, to let it rest horizontally, and to take color readings at *exactly* 15 seconds after being wet after reading everything on the manufacturer's website and many user reviews. Results: br>br> Bromine was measured at 3ppm (in the "good" range) by the Taylor kit. The Aquachek Bromine pad darkened to its maximum almost instantly. I should point out that this spa (which is actually a "mikvah," which is a ritual Jewish immersion pool) employs a fully automatic brominator device that disperses Bromine at a precise rate. br>At least a pH of 8 was present. The fact that the Aquacheck strip showed a high pH was "accurate" because the Taylor test showed a pH of 2 (which is high). The Taylor kit measured Total Alkalinity at 90 ppm (which is good), and the color of the Total Alkalinity pad on the Aquacheck strip seemed to match what the Taylor kit measured at 15 seconds, but it was a moving target because the color kept changing until it reached its maximum less than a minute after getting wet. I'm not sure if I would have read the Total Alkalinity number correctly from the test strip if I didn't know what to expect. Perhaps doing the Taylor testing after the Aquachek strips would have been a better test, but I was also there to make sure that someone who was new to the Taylor testing could do it correctly after being shown how to do it once very quickly by someone else. br>br>I used a different test strip this time. The outcome is the same: Maximum Bromine readings, as well as pH and Total Alkalinity readings, could be considered "accurate," but they had large error ranges due to the fact that the colors constantly change, necessitating reading at a specific time. Another issue with the strips is that the test color ranges are not uniform, which means that a small change in color right in the range where you think the measurement should be can result in a large difference in reading. br>br>In general, I don't believe these strips provide accurate enough measurements to make them worthwhile to use. I was hoping that the strips would be more user-friendly than the Taylor kit. At the very least, they could be used to check if the water chemistry was within a reasonable range, even if they weren't extremely accurate. If the test strip readings indicated that the water chemistry needed to be adjusted, I reasoned that the Taylor kit could be used to get a more precise reading and determine how much chemical to add to the water. But, because the Bromine reading was off, I didn't think the strips were good enough for a quick pH and Total Alkalinity test.
I've used other brands, such as Leis. Time) had a plastic strip with small squares (also plastic?) on it. ) and the dye appeared to smear and run. These strips have fat little squares, the colors read true, didn't bleed or run, and these were more sensitive to the Bromine levels where other strips (300 gallon hot tub) read a bit lower. The pH square gave a more accurate reading (the tint matched the chart's orange colors). Others have asked for my recommendation. This is the brand that I now favor.
Based on the readings from this strip, I also have an app from the same manufacturer that tells you exactly what you need to add to your spa to balance all of your levels.
They are quick, accurate, and simple to remove from the bottle (important when you have wet hands and need to work quickly). They are also simple to read. I deducted a star because I ordered three of these and two of them arrived the same day- but in its own box! What a waste of paper and plastic. The third, on the other hand, never showed up. There seemed to be a problem, and I was told I wouldn't be getting it. Amazin refunded my money, which was nice, but how on earth do you order three of the same item from the same seller at the same time and receive two in one day, in separate packages, and never receive the third? In any case, I prefer these test strips to any other brand, and I would highly recommend them and purchase them again.
It's a brand-new bottle, and it's been giving me erroneous results. I had to buy from two other brands to figure out what was wrong with this one; unfortunately, it's too late to return it, so it'll end up in the trash. It was a waste of money!.
I've been buying these test strips for a few years and they've always worked well for me. Bromine is commonly used in hot tubs and spas, so they are exactly what you need. However, if you have a pool, it is most likely chlorinated, so you won't be able to see the free chlorine, and these strips will be useless to you. Some people argue that calcium hardness on a test strip isn't necessary, but it's important to remember that if calcium hardness is off, it can damage a hot tub's inner workings and lead to costly repairs. br>br>I like how easy it is to match the colors and how accurate the information is. I had my water tested twice by a local spa shop, and both times the results were nearly identical to what the strips revealed. There's no need to spend more money on anything else because these products provide everything you need to keep your hot tub/spa chemically balanced.
This was difficult for me to read accurately. It's worth a shot if you have a good eye. It is in perfect condition. It's just that I wish it were a little bit easier to read.
new. fresh. treated. Water from a spa! The color purple was present. when it came to color selections Orange to white! I'm not an expert by any stretch of the imagination. but. nothing. at all. With these comic strips, it all made sense.
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