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WATER TESTING
Perfect Poolside Testing Solutions Thanks to a number of innovations, water testing is now more sophisticated, accurate and convenient than ever before. It’s a sector which has embraced the latest available technology whilst still producing more low-tech options too. The result is a wide range of poolside equipment that has revolutionised the testing process within pools, spas and more. With accuracy and ease of use always a high priority, we take a closer look at some options By Jon Wadeson safe environment is an essential and expected part of any wet leisure experience, and that obviously extends to the water found in pools, spas, hot tubs and more. It needs to be safe, clean and clear, but the last thing owners and operators want to do is spend an excessive amount of time and energy monitoring and testing the water found in these products, let alone doing it with any inaccurate equipment. Fast, user-friendly and accurate testing products are therefore a godsend. Not just for highlighting any safety issues, but also for ensuring equipment is operating within the correct environment too, as if not, there’s potentially a heavy price to pay for new equipment further down the line. User safety is of course at the top of every pool or spa owner’s list though, and with commercial facilities experiencing much higher bather loads than their domestic cousins, owners and users need to be able to trust that the cooling waters that are being enjoyed are safe and in the best possible condition. Considerable time and money has been spent on developing more efficient and user-friendly testing systems, and that’s not surprising, as for commercial operators in particular, where there is the possibility of infection, only the latest products and best procedures are good enough. Down time as a result of poor procedures invariably leads to bad press, and this often spells disaster to a facility’s reputation, with guests then voting with their feet – a scenario to be avoided at all costs!
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Regardless of size though, wet leisure products are always major investments for their owners and they need to be kept in the best possible condition – and that includes the water within them. Therefore, having the correct products to test water conditions is essential and needed on an ongoing basis and in this issue, we take a closer look at just some of the testing solutions that are currently on the market.
Available through Lighthouse, the BAYROL Electronic Pooltester measures seven essential water parameters
BAYROL TAKES THE GUESSWORK OUT OF WATER TESTING AND TREATMENT Available through Lighthouse, the BAYROL Electronic Pooltester measures seven essential water parameters: pH, free and total chlorine, bromine, alkalinity, stabiliser (isocyanuric acid) and active oxygen (mps). After carrying out a one-time zero and adding the tablet reagent, the results are displayed in record time – from a few
...wet leisure products are always major investments for their owners and they need to be kept in the best possible condition – and that includes the water within them. Therefore, having the correct products to test water conditions is essential” www.swimmingpoolnews.co.uk
seconds to just two minutes, depending on the parameters measured. No more interpreting results on test strips or colorimetric test kits that can be difficult to read when there are variations in light levels. With the BAYROL Electronic Pooltester, users get an immediate, reliable and accurate digital reading of the pool’s water parameters. And should it drop into the water, the Electronic Pooltester is safe – it’s fully waterproof and won’t sink! The Pooltester can be used with the BAYROL MyPool Expert app which interprets the results and provides a customised diagnosis advice on exactly what is required to bring the water back into balance and
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