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The analysis of water values is a basic principle for the good condition of the water, in this section you will find all water analysis kits, from kits for salt concentration measurement to calcium hardness measurement... To complete our offer we offer you digital measurement kits which are ideal for intensive use, e.g. in hotels, gyms, water parks..
The water in a swimming pool must be continuously treated and cared for in order to maintain good health and hygiene. It requires constant effort to keep the pool water in the right condition, which is why so called pool water analysis products are used.
From simple digital meters to photometers and analyser kits, all these devices and items will help you to know if your pool water is in the best condition or not, making it a quick and easy way to keep your pool in great condition.
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why is the pool water analysis carried out?
As previously mentioned, the water in the swimming pool must be at the optimum recommended levels for it to be used for bathing. If this is not the case, the water could seriously endanger the health of the people bathing in the pool, and could also end up damaging the structure of the pool itself, making it an unsuitable environment to enjoy and refresh oneself.
This is why pool water analyses should be carried out, especially considering that there may be various factors that compromise the optimum values of the water:
- The weather, especially rainwater that might fall into the pool water.
- The number of people entering the pool, leaving fluids in the water that could eventually compromise the condition of the pool if not treated correctly.
- Evaporation of water, which occurs, even if it is imperceptible to the naked eye
what parameters are taken into account when testing water?
Once you have understood the reasons for carrying out the water analysis and before going into the products that are used for it, it is useful to know the parameters taken into account.
1. pH: This is the indicator that measures the acidity and basicity of the water, this being a chemical characteristic that directly affects the effect of all the chemical products that you are going to use to clean the water in the pool. The average pH value for pool water should be between 7.2 and 7.6.
2. Chlorine: This substance is responsible for eliminating a large part of the harmful micro-organisms present in the water, and needs to be applied in a considerable proportion to do its job of disinfection.
3. Mineralisation: In this case it is about the amount or presence of minerals that may be in the water, thus finding that with little mineralisation it can cause corrosion in the metal elements inside the pool, and in case of having a high mineralisation the water will smell much more and even have a different colour.
4. Hardness: Finally, this parameter is responsible for measuring the amount of lime present in the water, and it is necessary to regulate it as an excess of this could deteriorate the internal piping of the pool and thus prevent the water from being replenished properly.
All these parameters and some more are measured and regulated by the pool water analysis products, and these products can be adapted according to the characteristics of your pool.
Swimming Pool Water Testing Kit
Analyser kits
In simple terms, this is a device that focuses its efforts on analysing the water in the pool, taking a sample of it and showing you what its pH values, temperature, hardness and much more are.
Generally these kits usually make use of a colour scale to measure how much pH, chlorine or other particular parameter the water has, although nowadays it is possible to find electronic analyser devices that connect directly to your mobile phone via an App to give you all the information you need without so much hassle.
Of course, the analyser kits can be found in small presentations (which are known as Minikits for water analysis, the so called Pooltester kits and the already mentioned basic and electronic analyser kits).
Digital meters
Like electronic analyser kits, digital meters also typically take a sample of the pool water to check what the values are and then adjust them accordingly. However, these measuring products are generally much simpler, showing one or two basic values for water analysis.
Being much simpler, the price of a digital pool water meter tends to be a little cheaper than the electronic analyser kits. As such, the one known as the Hanna case is recommended for measuring free chlorine, pH, temperature, EC and TDS, as it can measure a wide range of parameters that may be useful.
Swimming pool photometers
In this case, it is a device capable of measuring a wide range of water parameters using ambient light and illumination. They tend to be slightly less accurate than digital meters, although they have a wide range of features that can be displayed on the screen such as:
- The amount of free chlorine.
- The amount of total chlorine in the water.
- The amount of pH.
- The amount of alkalinity in the water and much more.
Reagents
Finally, you can mention these, which are chemicals that react with the water to physically show you the lack or excess of a certain substance in its molecular composition. This can be of great help when you want to add or reduce the pH or chlorine of the pool water once you are going to replenish and change it.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pool Water Testing
how to test pool water?
There are many parameters to measure in swimming pool water: pH, chlorine, alkalinity, salt, temperature, turbidity, checker... At Quimipool you will find a wide range of items for water analysis: photometers, analyser kits, analytical strips, thermometers, digital meters. Best price online. Fast shipping. Official distributor. Professional and personalised attention.