Test Kits

Testing your pool water is the only surefire way to maintain a clean and healthy body of water. As a pool owner, this essential responsibility however is often overlooked. Many think testing your pool water is a difficult task that requires a trip to the local pool store, but the truth is you can easily test the water yourself quickly using a swimming pool test kit.

Testing your pool water is essential because unbalanced pool chemistry will wreak havoc on your swimming pool and cause harm to your swimmers. Keeping your water chemistry balanced using a pool chemical test kit is what prevents your hair from turning green, your skin irritating, slimy algae from growing on the side, and calcium buildup from ruining your equipment.

There are many different types of pools that each rely on pool test kits to ensure chemical levels are balanced. For a chlorine based pool, if the levels are too low, algae will take over and other bacteria will fester. Conversely, if chlorine levels are too high, the result can be eye and skin irritation for swimmers. Thus, a pool chlorine test kit is the answer to find equal footing. Similarly, an imbalance in pH levels can cause erosion on your pool equipment and pool liner. The solution here is a pH pool test kit such as the Basic Duo Test kit by PTK0. The LaMotte Mineral Copper Test Kit for swimming pools measures copper levels because at its worst, high levels of copper can even stain hair and nails. A test kit for salt water pools ensures levels are balanced because too much salt can lead to corrosion of your metal pool equipment and too little will mena bacteria will begin to grow and spread. Our Taylor Safety Plus Pool Test Kit for Bromine/Chlorine, pH, Alkalinity (DPD) checks chemical levels. All our Taylor pool test kits are backed by the most trusted name in water testing.

There are three types of test kits for your pool water: liquid pool testers, digital or electronic pool testers, and pool test strip kits. Each kit has the same function: to assess the chemical levels of your pool water, however each operates a little differently based on its own type of indicator. Strip tests are the easiest of the kits to use. When the water touches the strip, they will change color to indicate the presence of a certain chemical. Digital pool testers are easy to use and read, and are very accurate when used correctly.

Toronto Pool Supplies only sells the best pool water test kits. Our wide selection caters to all types of pools. Find the one you need by checking out reviews on pool test kits and decide on one that best suits your pool. Shipping is available across Canada so test your water throughout summer to ensure a healthy and clean swimming experience all season long!