My First post - high salt?

[famousdavis]

How are you measuring your salt levels?

On my SWCG, I get different readings all the time. But over time, I take the lowest reading that pops up with consistency to be my "true" reading. Also, when I've taken water samples to the pool stores (samples taken at the same time and place from my pool), the pool stores give different readings for my salt level. So, I take their salt meter readings with... wait for it ... a grain of salt!

[jonnymac]

How are you measuring your salt levels?

On my SWCG, I get different readings all the time. But over time, I take the lowest reading that pops up with consistency to be my "true" reading. Also, when I've taken water samples to the pool stores (samples taken at the same time and place from my pool), the pool stores give different readings for my salt level. So, I take their salt meter readings with... wait for it ... a grain of salt!

Grain of salt, pretty funny. I don't have inconsistent reading issues between the SWCG display, digital dip meter, and the pool store. Like PoolDoc said, these are all actually measuring salinity (and I knew as much, I was just sticking my head in the sand, trying to minimize any more testing/readings than I already do). The pool store reading will depend on the method of measurement.

I've used the Aquachek salt test strips in the past and they're the most accurate I currently know of. So as soon as I receive the bottle I ordered online, that's how I will measure salt from now on, or until something better with reasonable effort and cost comes along.