I agree with you selinda..i was just thinking this morning with my kit that it was hard to tell what the chlorine was at. well, according to the trutest site..not only are strips more accurate than chemical testing..but the ota test causes cancer! (seriously..read their info)

the cheapest i have found so far is about 45 bucks then 12 or so for the strips here:

http://www.h2opoolproducts.com/produ...oducts_id=1402

aside from initial investment on the gadget, the strips are a bit pricey but if you use a 50 pack in a year..or even in 2 years..that's not really pricey..now, i have to find someone who will sell me one from the us to canada stupid laws about shipping chemicals across border..i get that, but this isn't a chemical!