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Water testing & smart monitors

In desert heat, chemistry changes fast. Test at least weekly, and two or three times a week in summer.

Three ways to test

Test strips: fast and easy for routine checks.
Drop-based kits (FAS-DPD): more accurate for chlorine, calcium and stabilizer.
Smart monitors: floating sensors send pH and chlorine readings to your phone. Great for trends; confirm with a kit now and then.

Free chlorine, pH, alkalinity, calcium hardness and stabilizer (CYA), plus salt for saltwater pools. See the ranges on our home page.

Pool test strips — Quick weekly checks.
Drop-based pool test kit (FAS-DPD) — More accurate chlorine and hardness readings.
Smart pool water monitor — Floating sensor sends pH and chlorine to your phone.

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