Inground Swimming Pool Water Testing: How to test your water with Test Strips

Welcome back to Royal Pools and More! In this video, Frank walks you through the essential steps for testing your inground swimming pool water using test strips. Regular water testing is crucial to maintaining a balanced pool and protecting your equipment’s warranty. Frank demonstrates the correct way to take a water sample and use a 6-in-1 test strip from Aqua Check to check for total hardness, total chlorine, free chlorine, pH, total alkalinity, and cyanuric acid (CYA).

Key Points Covered:

• Importance of regular pool water testing to prevent equipment damage
• Step-by-step guide on using test strips effectively
• Proper technique for collecting a water sample from 12 inches below the surface
• Interpreting test strip results and making necessary adjustments
• Tips for maintaining your pool’s water chemistry