How to Test Pool Water
Run the pump in the morning for 15 minutes.. Take the sample in the middle of the pool.. Collect a sample in a cup or a bottle.
Steps
Run the pump in the morning for 15 minutes.
Run the pump in the morning for 15 minutes.
Take the sample in the middle of the pool.
Take the sample in the middle of the pool.
Collect a sample in a cup or a bottle.
Collect a sample in a cup or a bottle.
Dip the collecting cup elbow-deep into the water.
Dip the collecting cup elbow-deep into the water.
Test at least once a week.
Test at least once a week.
Take the pool sample to an expert when you're unsure.
Take the pool sample to an expert when you're unsure.
Purchase a water testing kit.
Purchase a water testing kit.
Submerge the test strips for 15 seconds.
Submerge the test strips for 15 seconds.
Compare the results to the color chart.
Compare the results to the color chart.
Look for a pH level between 7.2 and 7.8.
Look for a pH level between 7.2 and 7.8.
Test for a chlorine level between 1 and 3 ppm.
Test for a chlorine level between 1 and 3 ppm.
Aim for an alkalinity result between 120 and 150 ppm.
Aim for an alkalinity result between 120 and 150 ppm.
Check that the cyanuric acid levels are between 20 and 30 ppm.
Check that the cyanuric acid levels are between 20 and 30 ppm.
Choose a calcium hardness level based on your pool type.
Choose a calcium hardness level based on your pool type.
Calculate the amount of chemicals you need to add.
Calculate the amount of chemicals you need to add.
Add the chemicals at night when everyone's out.
Add the chemicals at night when everyone's out.
Pour the chemicals into the pool one at a time.
Pour the chemicals into the pool one at a time.
Gradually add chemicals to the pool according to the instructions.
Gradually add chemicals to the pool according to the instructions.
Remove metal stains with a home filter and a scale remover.
Remove metal stains with a home filter and a scale remover.
Clear out green water with chlorine.
Clear out green water with chlorine.
Drain the pool when all else fails.
Drain the pool when all else fails.
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