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owltown

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test kit question
« on: July 31, 2008, 04:29:18 pm »
I just got my tub (love it) Hot springs jetsetter (first spa). After reading the forum i noted the suggestion about getting a test kit rather then strips. I purchased a kit I though was correct but when i got it home i noticed one of the tests was different then the strips.
I have an ozonator and a silver ion sanitizer installed. My strips look for MPS, Alkcalinity, and PH.
The test kit check Bromine, PH and Clorine.
QUESTION: Are the tests the same or did i get the wrong test kit.
Easily taken back if so. Any suggestions as to what kit and where to get one.
Thanks

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test kit question
« on: July 31, 2008, 04:29:18 pm »

BauerN

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Re: test kit question
« Reply #1 on: July 31, 2008, 05:45:52 pm »
The tests are different.

Bromine and chlorine are sanitizers.  

MPS is a shock (non-chlorine oxidizer).

Alkalinity and PH are physical properties of the water.

Which sanitizer are you using?

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Re: test kit question
« Reply #2 on: July 31, 2008, 08:43:28 pm »
However, the (scientific) method of testing for chlorine, bromine and MPS are exactly the same (the test measures oxidation potential), although the test results are calibrated differently.
« Last Edit: July 31, 2008, 08:44:04 pm by lets »
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Re: test kit question
« Reply #3 on: August 01, 2008, 02:02:22 pm »
Very cool.   8-)

Thanks for the additional info.  I'm still working on all the ins & outs.
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Re: test kit question
« Reply #4 on: August 01, 2008, 11:09:15 pm »
Another test kit question here:  I am getting a pool and a spa it seems.  The pool is going to be salt and the pool (likely chlorine), is there a good one stop shop test kit or strip system that will work for both?

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Re: test kit question
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