Do test strips work on salt water pools?
Salt Water Test Strips Most test strips will measure salinity levels between 500-7000 ppm and will work great as long as you are within that range.
How do you use HTH 6 strip test strips?
How to Use HTH® 6-Way Test Strips
- Dip Test Strip Into Water. Dip the test strip into the pool water 18 inches below the surface of the water (approximately deep enough so the water reaches your elbow).
- Wait 15 Seconds. Remove with pads facing up. Do not shake off excess water.
- Text Results to 484123 (HTH123)
Are salt test strips accurate?
Although these strips permit some user error in reading the results, these test strips were found to be more accurate than the other two testing devices.
How do you read HTH pool strips?
Just dip your test strip in the pool water and see results on the color strip in seconds. Compare it to the color strip on the side of the bottle, or text a photo of your test strip to 484-123 and get personalized pool instructions in seconds.
How many bags of salt do I need to start my pool?
Setting Up a Salt Water Pool How much salt to add to the pool? To reach the initial salt level recommended by the salt system manufacturer (usually 2400-3200 ppm), you will need to add about 200 lbs of pure pool grade salt (NaCl), per 10,000 gallons of water.
Can you put too much salt in a saltwater pool?
The salt level in your swimming pool should be 3,000 ppm (parts per million). Over-salting will not damage your pool system, but will create salty-tasting water. Highly excessive Salinity levels (over 6,000 ppm) will cause corrosion damage to metallic equipment, such as ladders and handrails.
How do you use HTH pool strips?
How to Use HTH Multi-Purpose 6-Way Test Strips
- Dip Test Strip Into Water. Dip the test strip into the pool water 18 inches below the surface of the water (approximately deep enough so the water reaches your elbow).
- Wait 15 Seconds. Remove with pads facing up.
- Text Results to HTH123.
How accurate is HTH pool test strips?
The test strips are not accurate at all and some come missing the little test pads.
