{"product_id":"aquachek-pro-5-in-1-pool-water-test","title":"AquaChek Pro 5-in-1 Pool \u0026 Spa Test Strips – 100 Strips","description":"\u003cp\u003eKeep your swimming pool or spa water properly balanced with \u003cstrong\u003eAquaChek Pro 5-in-1 Test Strips\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for pool owners, technicians and service professionals, these easy-to-use strips provide fast readings of the most important everyday water-balance parameters. Simply dip a strip into the water, remove it and compare the test pads with the colour chart printed on the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach bottle contains \u003cstrong\u003e100 professional-quality test strips\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a practical choice for regular pool maintenance, service calls and commercial use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTests Five Important Water Parameters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquaChek Pro test strips measure:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree chlorine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal chlorine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal bromine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal alkalinity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTests multiple water parameters with one strip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick and easy colour comparison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo liquid reagents or complicated testing equipment required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps identify water-balance problems before they become serious\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for swimming pools, spas and hot tubs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for pool owners and professional pool technicians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConvenient bottle containing 100 test strips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful for routine weekly testing and service visits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove one test strip without touching the test pads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDip the strip into the pool or spa water and remove it immediately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHold the strip level without shaking off the water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow the colours to develop according to the instructions on the bottle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare each test pad with the corresponding colour chart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust the pool chemicals as required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more reliable results, test water away from return jets, chemical feeders and recently added chemicals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Regular Pool-Water Testing Matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorrect chlorine, pH and alkalinity levels help keep pool water clear, comfortable and easier to maintain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegular testing can help prevent:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCloudy or green pool water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIneffective chlorine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEye and skin irritation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrosion of pool equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale formation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnnecessary chemical use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are unsure about the treatment after testing, \u003cstrong\u003esend a whatsapp message to Swemgat\u003c\/strong\u003e for support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1) AquaChek Pro 5-in-1 Test Strips \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003edo not measure\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwimming-pool salt levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCyanuric acid or chlorine stabiliser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalcium hardness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a separate test product when these measurements are required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2) Other test products that you may require\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSwimming Pool Salt Levels\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSalt testing is mainly required for pools fitted with a saltwater chlorinator. Correct salt levels are essential for efficient chlorine production and proper chlorinator operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor salt testing, use \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/swemgat.com\/products\/aquachek-salt-10-strips-for-chlorinator-owners\" title=\"Test the salt content of water with Aquachek Salt Test strips\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAquaChek Salt Test Strips\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCyanuric Acid or Chlorine Stabiliser\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCyanuric acid helps protect chlorine from being broken down too quickly by sunlight. Testing the stabiliser level is useful when chlorine consumption is unusually high and you want to reduce chemical costs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also important to test cyanuric acid when chlorine floaters or stabilised chlorine products are used regularly, as these products can cause excessive stabiliser levels to build up over time. High cyanuric acid levels can reduce the effectiveness of chlorine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCalcium Hardness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorrect calcium hardness levels help protect marble-plastered and cement-based pool linings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow calcium hardness can cause the water to draw calcium from the pool surface, which may lead to roughness, pitting and costly damage. Excessively high calcium levels can contribute to white scale deposits on mosaic tiles, pool surfaces and equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy or repeated use of granular chlorine may also contribute to calcium buildup, depending on the type of chlorine used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor testing of cyanuric acid (i.e. chlorine protector levels) and calcium hardness, use \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/swemgat.com\/products\/aquachek-silver-fc-tc-ph-ta-ca-th-50-strips-for-professionals\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAquachek Silver Test strips\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Swemgat","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48066316140709,"sku":null,"price":589.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/8212\/1527\/files\/aquachek-pro-water-test.jpg?v=1785385226","url":"https:\/\/swemgat.com\/products\/aquachek-pro-5-in-1-pool-water-test","provider":"Swemgat","version":"1.0","type":"link"}