This video shows you how to test your pool's water by using an HTH® Test Kit. For more details visit or call 866- HTH- POOL.
Before you begin your pool care program, you'll need to calculate your pool capacity. This will help determine the amount of chlorinator, sanitizer, shock treatment, and other chemicals your pool or spa needs. Balanced Water To ensure your water is balanced we have created the following chart with ideal levels and the recommended hth® pool care products necessary to adjust your levels. PARAMETER WHAT IS IT? WHEN TO TEST IDEAL RANGE PRODUCT USED TOADJUST LEVELS p H A measure of the water's acidity Every day * hth® p H increaser or hth® p H decreaser Free Available Chlorine ( FAC) The amount of active chlorine in the water Every day 1-4 ppm when using chlorine as the sanitizer Any hth® granular or tablet chlorine sanitizer according to label directions Total Alkalinity ( TA) The water's ability to keep p H at a proper level Once a week 60-120 ppm hth® alkalinity increaser Calcium Hardness ( CH) The amount of dissolved calcium in the water Monthly Acceptable: ppm, Ideal: 200-500 ppm hth® calcium increaser Cyanuric Acid / Stabilizer ( CYA The amount of stabilizer available to prevent the degradation of FAC caused by the sun's UV rays Twice a season Ideal: 20-50 ppm, DO NOT EXCEED 100 ppm hth® stabilizer p H What Is It? A measure of the water's acidity When To Test Every day Ideal Range * Product Usedto Adjust hth® p H increaser or hth® p H decreaser Free Available Chlorine ( FAC) What Is It? The amount of active chlorine in the water When To Test Every day Ideal Range 1-4 ppm when using chlorine as the sanitizer Product Usedto Adjust Any hth® granular or tablet chlorine sanitizer according to label directions Total Alkalinity ( TA) What Is It? The water's ability to keep p H at a proper level When To Test Once a week Ideal Range 60-120 ppm Product Usedto Adjust hth® alkalinity increaser Calcium Hardness ( CH) What Is It? The amount of dissolved calcium in the.
Updated February 26, 2016. The sun has been shining more, and flowers are blooming. Soon, it will be backyard swim party and barbecue weather. That means It's time to use some sort of pool test kit to check levels and water quality. Don't panic if you didn't ace chemistry in school - the kit is fairly easy to use if you just follow the directions. This particular kit, the 4-in-1 by Guardex, tests your pool water's p H, total chlorine, total bromine, acid demand, and total alkalinity. Other types of kits include test strips or provide an analysis through the manufacturer's website, an app or online calculator, or by taking the kit to your pool supply store. Be aware that the bottle numbers, vial sizes, and chemicals in this tutorial may be unique to this particular brand of test kit. Follow the instructions for your particular kit.
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