Wideman Pools, LLC

2565 Hwy 67 So.

Festus, MO  63028

www.widemanpools.com

636-931-POOL (7665)

 

 

So You Are A New Pool Owner and want to know How and When to Test Your Water?

 Following is a good guide.

Testing the pool water should become a routine part of your week, and a basic at-home testing kit is easy to come by. Here are a few testing tips from the professionals to get the most accurate results.

• The best time to test the pool water is at dusk.
• Make sure to choose an area of the pool where water does not come back from the filter, preferably the deep end and submerse the kit elbow deep.
• When you open your kit, be sure not to drop any water on the testing strips as they will become contaminated.
• Wait at least four hours after swimmers have left before you test the water.
• Wait at least eight to 12 hours after a rain or windstorm before you test the water.
• Weekends aren’t the best time to test as neighbors mow their lawn or fertilize and if it’s in the air, it can affect your reading.
• If you have a normal pH reading for three weeks and suddenly get a high or low reading, wait 24 hours and test again. If it’s the same reading then, adjust accordingly.
• Test your water at same time of day each time you use your kit.
• Run the pump at least one hour before testing the water.

Wideman Pools, LLC

2565 Hwy 67 So.

Festus, MO  63028

www.widemanpools.com

636-931-POOL (7665)

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