Pool Tester Strips & Reader

[robertsonmartin]

Found the following on eBay. It takes away having to work out what shade on the stick matches what shade on the bottle.

Measures Free Chlorine/Bromine, pH, Total Alkalinity. Any good or commercial bullsh*t?

Reader is 40GBP, Sticks are 9GBP for 50.

[cdnvic]

Better to spend a few extra bucks and find a photometer.

Good test strips are accurate but have to be read fairly quickly to ensure an accurate reading, something which is hampered when you add complexity to the process. The Lamotte photometers are affordable and very accurate. Prices run 70-100 pounds depending on the model.

http://www.lamotte.com/pool_spa_water/new_products.html

[Chaichara]

The question as to whether it is any good should really be preceded by asking yourself: Do you really need it?

For a correctly maintained pool, all that is needed is a simple chlorine and ph test kit. There is a point at which the problems of even most troublesome pool will be resolved, setting the formula for on-going care.

Generally, only constructors, expert trouble-shooters, or people offering a regular weekly pool service would need any of the the equipment mentioned here. You may find it more economical to ask a special to visit your pool to take stock of the water quality and any related problems, and follow his advice for the future.

You may also find that if these testers are not marketed in Thailand, you will be constantly in need of obtaining the test sticks or swabs. The bottom line is that for a normal consumer with a domestic pool, they are not really much of an advantage over the 350 baht plastic test tube system with their graded colour scales and the dropper bottles for the test fluids - it doesn't have to be done every day.

[robertsonmartin]

The question as to whether it is any good should really be preceded by asking yourself: Do you really need it?

For a correctly maintained pool, all that is needed is a simple chlorine and ph test kit. There is a point at which the problems of even most troublesome pool will be resolved, setting the formula for on-going care.

Generally, only constructors, expert trouble-shooters, or people offering a regular weekly pool service would need any of the the equipment mentioned here. You may find it more economical to ask a special to visit your pool to take stock of the water quality and any related problems, and follow his advice for the future.

You may also find that if these testers are not marketed in Thailand, you will be constantly in need of obtaining the test sticks or swabs. The bottom line is that for a normal consumer with a domestic pool, they are not really much of an advantage over the 350 baht plastic test tube system with their graded colour scales and the dropper bottles for the test fluids - it doesn't have to be done every day.

I'm a bit of a gadget man and like to know the in's and out's of things. I have a cheap 350 baht tester and I'm sure it works fine but I also like to go the little bit extra to make sure. I'm also not to concerned about price of things.

Getting replacement consumables, strips etc for non-thai equipment is no problem either as there are always friends and family coming out here for a holiday.

I'm not 100% confident in my pool guy, (he uses the same kind of tester as myself) and doesn't use it properly as per the instructions. i.e. taking the water sample from a depth of, blah blah, not near return water outlets and I'm sure he doesn't keep it in a cool dark place when not in use. (If I was around all the time then I wouldn't have a pool guy, I'd do it all myself).

Anyway, just interested in new 'toys' and technology and getting accurate results etc.

I like the look of the tester above posted by cdnvic. Can you get it in Thailand? If so I'd be interested.

[cdnvic]

I like the look of the tester above posted by cdnvic. Can you get it in Thailand? If so I'd be interested.

Lamotte's distributor in Thailand:

General Enterprises Marketing L.P.

694 Soi Rajchadanivej 24, Pracharajbumpen Road, Huay-Kwang

Bangkok 10320

Tel: 66 2 274 2456

Fax: 66 2 274 2443

Email: [email protected]

Contact: Woothikorn Haripotepornkul

Their website:

http://www.lamotte.com/

Can't vouch for their local distributor, but I use a lot of Lamotte products and highly recommend them.

Edited August 6, 2009 by cdnvic

[lesmac]

The question as to whether it is any good should really be preceded by asking yourself: Do you really need it?

For a correctly maintained pool, all that is needed is a simple chlorine and ph test kit. There is a point at which the problems of even most troublesome pool will be resolved, setting the formula for on-going care.

Generally, only constructors, expert trouble-shooters, or people offering a regular weekly pool service would need any of the the equipment mentioned here. You may find it more economical to ask a special to visit your pool to take stock of the water quality and any related problems, and follow his advice for the future.

You may also find that if these testers are not marketed in Thailand, you will be constantly in need of obtaining the test sticks or swabs. The bottom line is that for a normal consumer with a domestic pool, they are not really much of an advantage over the 350 baht plastic test tube system with their graded colour scales and the dropper bottles for the test fluids - it doesn't have to be done every day.

I'm a bit of a gadget man and like to know the in's and out's of things. I have a cheap 350 baht tester and I'm sure it works fine but I also like to go the little bit extra to make sure. I'm also not to concerned about price of things.

Getting replacement consumables, strips etc for non-thai equipment is no problem either as there are always friends and family coming out here for a holiday.

I'm not 100% confident in my pool guy, (he uses the same kind of tester as myself) and doesn't use it properly as per the instructions. i.e. taking the water sample from a depth of, blah blah, not near return water outlets and I'm sure he doesn't keep it in a cool dark place when not in use. (If I was around all the time then I wouldn't have a pool guy, I'd do it all myself).

Anyway, just interested in new 'toys' and technology and getting accurate results etc.

I like the look of the tester above posted by cdnvic. Can you get it in Thailand? If so I'd be interested.

I have been trying to fid this stuff, there is a pool shop in puket but it is expensive and basic. I am getting a friend to bring over some from the US for me. one is a remote sensor and continously monitors PH and clorine to a small screen in the house it also tells you what chemicals are required and how much to add. http://www.lesliespool.com/browse/Home/Pool-Chemicals/Water-Testing/Electronic-Testers/D/30000/P/1:100:1000:4000:400020?viewall=true

[PoolDoctor]

The question as to whether it is any good should really be preceded by asking yourself: Do you really need it?

For a correctly maintained pool, all that is needed is a simple chlorine and ph test kit. There is a point at which the problems of even most troublesome pool will be resolved, setting the formula for on-going care.

Generally, only constructors, expert trouble-shooters, or people offering a regular weekly pool service would need any of the the equipment mentioned here. You may find it more economical to ask a special to visit your pool to take stock of the water quality and any related problems, and follow his advice for the future.

You may also find that if these testers are not marketed in Thailand, you will be constantly in need of obtaining the test sticks or swabs. The bottom line is that for a normal consumer with a domestic pool, they are not really much of an advantage over the 350 baht plastic test tube system with their graded colour scales and the dropper bottles for the test fluids - it doesn't have to be done every day.

I'm a bit of a gadget man and like to know the in's and out's of things. I have a cheap 350 baht tester and I'm sure it works fine but I also like to go the little bit extra to make sure. I'm also not to concerned about price of things.

Getting replacement consumables, strips etc for non-thai equipment is no problem either as there are always friends and family coming out here for a holiday.

I'm not 100% confident in my pool guy, (he uses the same kind of tester as myself) and doesn't use it properly as per the instructions. i.e. taking the water sample from a depth of, blah blah, not near return water outlets and I'm sure he doesn't keep it in a cool dark place when not in use. (If I was around all the time then I wouldn't have a pool guy, I'd do it all myself).

Anyway, just interested in new 'toys' and technology and getting accurate results etc.

I like the look of the tester above posted by cdnvic. Can you get it in Thailand? If so I'd be interested.

I have been trying to fid this stuff, there is a pool shop in puket but it is expensive and basic. I am getting a friend to bring over some from the US for me. one is a remote sensor and continously monitors PH and clorine to a small screen in the house it also tells you what chemicals are required and how much to add. http://www.lesliespo...20?viewall=true

[PoolDoctor]

For daily maintence, the fastest, easiest and cheapest way to measure chlorine and pH is via a handheld ph & ORP meter (ORP is better than measuring chlorine because it takes into account related pH at the same time). For example, at high pH, even high levels of free chlorine become meaningless. For alkalinity, cyuranic acid, etc., these don't need to be measured more than 1 x per month, test strips are fine and very accurate, easy to read, and widely available in Thailand.

There are also in-line pH and ORP sensors that measure continously and output to a small digital panel. Great for commercial pools or large residential pools.

Gil