Water Testing

Move over, pHin. The smart water sensor market is rapidly growing with competitors racing to create devices that provide convenience as well as accuracy.

Learn how to soften pool water by chemical precipitation.

Naegleria Fowleri is a microscopic amoeba that grows in warm and untreated fresh waters. In rare cases, exposure can result in death.

Teaching pool owners the basics of water chemistry carries significant implications for pool and spa companies, especially retailers.

Key evidence from an Xmente Direct survey provides fresh insight as to the level and type of problems that do-it-yourself consumers are having with their pool water.

The quality of the source water is a very important aspect of maintenance.

Customers can tailor their spa with popular add-ons and accessories, from cover lifters to spa steps to fragrances and more.

Chemistry experts explain why there should not be a mandate for closing down swimming pools when the pH is 8.0 to 8.5.

What can the U.S. learn about water care from our industry colleagues across the Atlantic?

Interactions at the water testing station generate both goodwill and good data. How can you best use this customer information?

A pool that is losing water is costing you money, time and effort — and it’s affecting water chemistry.

A promising new method of CYA removal saves you from draining the pool.

Pandemic conditions forced retailers to restructure their water testing operations, leading to permanent changes in the industry.

Maintaining total alkalinity in pool and spa water.

Sort through some of the most popular well-known sayings and ideas on water care and maintenance — some are true, but many aren’t.

Learn the current major testing methods and new technology of backyard connectivity.

The Legionellosis disease, which got its name from an American Legion convention, invades the lungs via tiny airborne droplets of unsanitized water. It has caused a number of disastrous large scale outbreaks.

Save time and money by using less chlorine with these helpful tips.

Travel inside the mind of a pool maintenance professional as he deals with a leafy public pool.

Your water chemistry questions answered by seasoned experts.

There are a lot of benefits in using borate during pool openings.

Avoid a host of problems by following these helpful tips on how to keep filters — sand, cartridge and D.E. — clean.

Your water chemistry questions answered by seasoned experts.

Pro-active water chemistry management will ensure the highest quality of pool and hot tub water.

A new method of CYA removal has been confirmed with a helpful bonus: It also aids in black algae reduction.

A deeper look at APSP-11, the gold standard for water quality.

Five strategies from top pool and spa retailers to make your water testing stations stand out.