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    I didn't know the strips would go that high. But do they test chlorine above 15 ppm?

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    Default Re: Help chemical balance whacked

    Quote Originally Posted by PoolDoc
    I didn't know the strips would go that high. But do they test chlorine above 15 ppm?

    Ben
    LaMotte strips have the following ranges
    FC, TC: 0 to 10ppm
    pH: 6.2 to 8.4
    CYA: 0-250 (!)
    T/A: 0-240
    CH: 0-800

    Hach AquaChek 7 strips have the following ranges
    FC, TC: 0 to 10ppm (Bromine doubles to 20)
    pH: 6.2 to 8.4
    CYA: 0-300 (!)
    T/A: 0-240
    CH: 0-1000
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    Default Re: Help chemical balance whacked

    Quote Originally Posted by PoolDoc
    I didn't know the strips would go that high. But do they test chlorine above 15 ppm?

    Ben
    All the ones I've ever seen only go to 10 ppm but I wonder if the test strip scanners like the Alex system will give higher readings? Not really familiar with them.
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