{"product_id":"iopool-6in1-test-strips-x50","title":"6-in-1 Pool \u0026 Spa Test Strips – 50 Pack","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e6-in-1 Pool \u0026amp; Spa Test Strips – 50 Pack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eiopool 6-in-1 test strips help you check six key water parameters in your pool or spa with a single manual test.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis pack of 50 strips is ideal for occasional water checks, verifying your water balance after treatment or measuring parameters that connected pool analyzers do not monitor automatically.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse them on their own or alongside the free iopool app for personalized water treatment recommendations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat do iopool 6-in-1 test strips measure?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach strip checks six important water parameters:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFree chlorine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the concentration of available chlorine in the water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal chlorine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the total amount of free and combined chlorine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the acidity or basicity of your pool or spa water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal alkalinity (TA):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the water's ability to resist sudden pH changes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater hardness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the mineral hardness of your water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStabilizer (CYA):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the concentration of cyanuric acid used to protect chlorine from sunlight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese tests provide a snapshot of your water balance without requiring a connected device.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy use iopool test strips?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe iopool 6-in-1 test strips offer four practical benefits:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix measurements in one test:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e check several water parameters at once.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50 strips per pack:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e convenient for recurring manual checks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 mm test pads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e larger color-testing areas designed to make readings easier to compare.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptional app integration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e interpret your results with the iopool app and receive personalized treatment recommendations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo EcO analyzer or Wi-Fi connection is required to perform a manual test.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatible with pools, spas and EcO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe strips can be used in swimming pools and spas treated with chlorine or bromine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey also work as a manual testing solution for saltwater pools. However, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6-in-1 strips do not measure salt concentration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. To check salinity, use the dedicated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/iupool.com\/products\/iopool-salt-test-strips\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eiopool salt test strips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlready using \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/iupool.com\/products\/eco-start\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEcO Start\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/iupool.com\/products\/eco-start-salt\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEcO Start Salt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour EcO analyzer automatically monitors pH, ORP and water temperature. The 6-in-1 strips complement these measurements by checking alkalinity, hardness, stabilizer and chlorine concentration when needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey are not required for EcO to operate, but provide useful additional information about your water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to use the test strips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove one strip from the packaging and close it properly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDip the strip into your pool or spa water, following the immersion instructions supplied with the product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow the colors to develop for the recommended reading time, then compare them with the reference chart in suitable lighting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse the iopool app to scan the strip or enter the measured values manually and view the corresponding treatment recommendations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor additional guidance, see \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/help.iupool.com\/en\/articles\/5985907-how-to-use-iopool-app-with-your-test-strips\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehow to use test strips with the iopool app\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen should you test your water?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManual testing is particularly useful:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen the iopool app requests an additional water measurement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter treatments that affect alkalinity or water hardness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen you want to check your water balance without a connected analyzer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 6-in-1 strips are designed for occasional checks rather than continuous monitoring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo I need an EcO analyzer to use these test strips?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. iopool 6-in-1 test strips work independently of EcO Start and EcO Start Salt. You can read the results manually or use the iopool app for additional guidance. If you already own an EcO analyzer, the strips help check parameters that are not measured automatically.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I use these test strips in a saltwater pool?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. The strips can check general water balance parameters in a saltwater pool, including pH, alkalinity, hardness and stabilizer. However, they do not measure salinity. A separate salt test strip or suitable salinity tester is required to check the salt concentration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I use the iopool app without scanning my test strip?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. The iopool app also supports manual entry of test strip results. You can compare the strip's colors with the reference chart, enter the corresponding values and receive treatment recommendations based on your water measurements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo the strips measure water temperature or ORP?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. The six measured parameters do not include temperature or ORP. These parameters are monitored automatically by EcO Start and EcO Start Salt. The 6-in-1 strips are intended to complement connected monitoring or provide a standalone manual water check.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"iopool","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47362470510922,"sku":"CAL-TIG-50P-TST-V1","price":11.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0100\/9998\/2432\/files\/8mm.png?v=1743538369","url":"https:\/\/iupool.com\/products\/iopool-6in1-test-strips-x50","provider":"iopool","version":"1.0","type":"link"}