Lamotte 6 Way Test Strips
LaMotte 6 Way Test Strips, Insta-Test 3028, Free Chlorine, Bromine, Total Chlorine, Total Alkalinity, pH, Total Hardness, and Cyanuric Acid, 50 ct
Instead of juggling separate tests, LaMotte Insta-Test 6 Way Pool & Spa Test Strips (3028) check six key water-care parameters on one dip-n-read strip with instant results: free chlorine or bromine, total chlorine, total alkalinity, pH, total hardness, and cyanuric acid. Ranges are free chlorine 0–10 ppm (bromine 0–20 ppm), total chlorine 0–10 ppm, total alkalinity 0–240 ppm, pH 6.2–9.0, total hardness 0–800 ppm, and cyanuric acid 0–250 ppm. Each bottle includes 50 strips in a waterproof PopTop bottle with a hinged cap, with multilingual instructions, so one bottle covers a full season of regular pool and spa checks.
- Easy to use Visual Color Comparison
- Free Chlorine (0-10ppm) / Bromine (0-20ppm)
- Total Chlorine (0-10ppm)
What the Test Strips Measure
Keeping pool water balanced is easier when you can check several key readings at once. LaMotte Insta-Test 6-Way pool test strips are designed to provide a quick snapshot of water chemistry, helping pool owners decide whether further testing or an adjustment may be needed. Depending on the specific product version, the six measurements commonly cover free chlorine, total chlorine, pH, total alkalinity, total hardness, and cyanuric acid. Always check the label on your container to confirm the exact tests and ranges for your strips.
These readings work together. Chlorine helps sanitize the water, while pH affects swimmer comfort and how effectively chlorine works. Alkalinity helps stabilize pH, and hardness and stabilizer levels also contribute to water balance and chlorine protection.
How to Get a Useful Reading
For dependable results, follow the directions supplied with the product. Take a fresh strip with dry hands, dip it into the pool water as instructed, and compare the color pads with the chart at the specified time. Avoid touching the test pads, and do not reuse strips. Store the container closed in a cool, dry place; moisture, heat, or expired strips can affect performance.
Test water from a representative area of the pool, away from return jets and chemical feeders. Read the chart in good light, and compare colors promptly rather than waiting longer than directed. If a color falls between two chart values, treat the result as an estimate, not a precise laboratory measurement.
Use Results Responsibly
A strip is a convenient screening tool, not a substitute for careful maintenance. Record results over time so you can notice trends, and make chemical changes gradually according to product labels and your pool-care guidance. Retest after adjustments have circulated through the water.
If readings seem unusual, conflict with symptoms such as cloudy water, or remain outside the recommended range, confirm them with a reliable drop-based test kit or a pool professional. Follow the pool chemical manufacturer’s safety instructions, keep chemicals away from children, and never mix products. Used consistently and correctly, six-way testing can help you make more informed decisions about routine pool care.