Hot Tub Test Strips: You're Using Them Wrong! ???? - Video

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Are you getting weird readings from your hot tub test strips? There's a right and wrong way to use them, and getting it wrong means you're probably adding the wrong amount of chemicals.

Here's the right way to test your water: First, always use clean, dry hands when handling test strips. Oils from your skin can mess up the results. Then, dip the strip about 18 inches below the water surface—don't just skim the top.

Just remove the strip and hold it horizontally and wait exactly 15 seconds—not longer. The colors will keep changing after that, giving you false readings.

And here's a pro tip: store your test strips properly. Keep them in their original container with the lid tightly sealed. Heat, humidity, and sunlight can ruin them. If your strips are expired or have been sitting in your garage all summer, throw them out.

Test your water at least once a week, and always before adding any chemicals. Start by checking alkalinity, then pH, and then sanitizer levels. And remember: it's better to test too often than not enough.

Never test right after running your jets or adding chemicals. Wait at least an hour to retest for accurate results.

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