Re: Is my salt level too high? Test vs. digital readout.
As a general rule, I go by the unit itself. I have taken water samples to multiple pool stores only to find out that they ALL vary. Test strips are usually a waste, while the battery powered testers seem to be the most accurate. I did manage to find two different pool stores that came up with the same reading, so that is what I went with. My low salt light went out and the High salt light never came on, and I've got good chlorine. My particular preference is to keep the salt level on the low end to avoid the salty taste. I think I have seen the battery operated Salinity testers on the internet for under $15. I may just break down and buy one to avoid the pool store guys.
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