{"product_id":"iopool-6-in-1-pool-spa-test-strips-50-count","title":"iopool 6-in-1 Pool \u0026 Spa Test Strips – 50 Count","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eiopool 6-in-1 Pool \u0026amp; Spa Test Strips – 50 Count\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTest six essential water parameters with one strip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep track of your pool or hot tub water with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eiopool 6-in-1 Test Strips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 50-count pack provides a simple way to check six water chemistry parameters, including chlorine, pH, alkalinity, hardness and stabilizer levels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for chlorine- and bromine-treated pools and hot tubs, these strips offer convenient spot testing whether you use an iopool smart monitor or manage your water manually.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse them with the free iopool app to scan your test strip or enter results manually. You can also perform a visual reading without the app using the matching reference color chart.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo EcO monitor, Wi-Fi gateway or additional electronic equipment is required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat do iopool 6-in-1 test strips measure?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach strip checks six water parameters:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFree chlorine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Measures the concentration of free chlorine in your water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal chlorine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Measures total chlorine, including free and combined chlorine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal alkalinity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Helps assess your water's ability to resist sudden pH changes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Indicates how acidic or alkaline your pool or hot tub water is.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater hardness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provides a reading of water hardness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStabilizer (cyanuric acid, CYA):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Measures the stabilizer concentration in your water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are manual, color-based measurements. They do not provide continuous monitoring or measure water temperature, oxidation-reduction potential (ORP), or salt concentration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor salinity testing, use dedicated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/us.iopool.com\/products\/iopool-salt-test-strips\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eiopool Salt Test Strips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatibility — who can use these test strips?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eiopool 6-in-1 Test Strips are designed for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChlorine-treated swimming pools.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBromine-treated swimming pools.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHot tubs and spas using compatible chlorine or bromine treatments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePool and hot tub owners who want manual water testing without a connected monitor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey also complement iopool smart monitoring solutions, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/us.iopool.com\/products\/eco-start-connect-smart-pool-monitor\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEcO Start + Connect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEcO measures pH, ORP and temperature directly. Test strips provide additional information about water chemistry, particularly total alkalinity, hardness and CYA.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe strips do not connect directly to EcO or the cOnnect gateway.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor bromine-treated water, follow the appropriate reference and interpretation instructions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen should you buy a separate 50-pack?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis refill pack is useful when:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou have used up the test strips supplied with your iopool starter pack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour iopool app requests an additional manual water test.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou want to check specific parameters after water treatment or maintenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou prefer occasional manual testing without buying a connected water monitor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50 individual test strips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, you can replenish your testing supplies without purchasing another EcO monitor or starter pack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's included?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50 iopool 6-in-1 water test strips.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact packaging for storing your testing supplies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach strip is intended for a single water test.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA matching reference color chart is necessary for visual readings. Confirm that you have access to the correct chart before using the strips without the app.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to use iopool test strips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo installation or connection to a device is necessary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDip:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Immerse one test strip in your pool or hot tub water, following the current instructions for the product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRead:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Remove the strip and allow the test pads to react for the specified time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose your reading method:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScan the iopool strip using the supported scanning feature in the iopool app, following the on-screen instructions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompare the colors against the matching reference chart and enter the results manually in the app.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRead the results visually using the reference chart, without the app.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dispose of the used strip after testing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor additional guidance on manual result entry, visit \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/help.iopool.com\/en\/articles\/5985907-how-to-use-iopool-app-with-your-test-strips\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Use the iopool App With Your Test Strips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollow the correct immersion and reading times for your strip version, as reading too early or too late may affect the results.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e iopool\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6-in-1 pool and spa water test strips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 50 single-use strips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasured parameters:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Free chlorine, total chlorine, total alkalinity, pH, hardness and cyanuric acid (CYA)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTest pad size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8 mm, as stated on the existing product listing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTreatment compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chlorine and bromine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eiopool app:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Photo scanning and manual result entry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEcO and cOnnect required:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e No\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalt concentration measurement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e No\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo I need an EcO monitor or cOnnect gateway to use these strips?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. These are standalone manual water test strips. An EcO monitor and cOnnect gateway are not required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I use the strips without the iopool app?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. You can interpret the results visually using the matching reference color chart. Make sure you have access to this chart.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan the iopool app scan these test strips?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. The iopool app supports test strip scanning, as well as manual result entry. Follow the instructions displayed in the app.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I use these strips in a bromine-treated hot tub?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe product is listed as compatible with bromine-treated pools and spas. Follow the appropriate bromine interpretation instructions rather than assuming chlorine and bromine readings are interchangeable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo these strips measure salt levels?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. Salt concentration is not one of the six tested parameters. Use dedicated salt test strips for salinity testing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy might my strip chlorine result differ from my EcO reading?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTest strips measure chlorine concentration, while EcO measures ORP, an indicator of water's oxidizing potential. These are different measurements and cannot be compared directly. Learn more in our guide to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/help.iopool.com\/en\/articles\/4135221-free-chlorine-total-chlorine-and-orp-understand-the-differences\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFree Chlorine, Total Chlorine and ORP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"iopool","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50669887455581,"sku":"CAL-TIG-50P-TST-V1","price":22.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0507\/0336\/8388\/files\/8mm.png?v=1747223566","url":"https:\/\/us.iopool.com\/en-ca\/products\/iopool-6-in-1-pool-spa-test-strips-50-count","provider":"iopool US","version":"1.0","type":"link"}