Thereof, what does free chlorine mean on a test strip?
Free chlorine refers to the amount of chlorine that has yet to combine with chlorinated water to effectively sanitize contaminants, which means that this chlorine is free to get rid of harmful microorganisms in the water of your swimming pool.
Just so, how do you use Clorox 30 multi Strip smart strips?
Simply dip one test strip into pool or spa water at elbow’s depth and remove immediately. Shake once to remove excess water. Hold strip level and visually compare the strip to the color chart included on the bottle. Select the corresponding test result colors within 15 seconds of wetting.
How do you use chlorine test strips?
1) Use dry fingers to remove a test strip from the vial. 2) Dip test strip into water and chlorine bleach solution for 1 second. Do not agitate the strip. 3) Immediately compare test strip with the colour label provided on the vial’s chart.
Why is my free chlorine always high?
Shocking the pool means adding extra chlorine to the water to eliminate excess bacteria, algae and other microorganisms from your pool. If you miscalculate and add more tablets or granules than necessary during the shocking process, or during routine maintenance, this can cause a high chlorine level.
How accurate are Clorox pool test strips?
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.