Why test?

Why you need to remain vigilant

Water is the "stuff of life". All living things depend upon water to survive, and so if there is any water around, living things tend to colonise it very quickly. Even laboratory grade "pure" water can grow bugs fast enough to block fine filters in a day or so.

This is why it is so important to treat pool and spa water carefully with the sanitising and conditioning chemicals recommended by the manufacturer of your pool. Since these chemicals are used up as they do their job of protecting you, you need to check regularly that they are still present at the right levels.

If you are using a pool or spa, you should check the chlorine and pH levels at least once every day before using it. If it has heavy use then more frequent testing is called for.

Possible health risks in pool and spa water

Pools and Spas which are looked after are safe and enjoyable places to be. Poorly maintained water however will quickly become host to all sorts of organisms – just think how quickly a bucket of water left out in the garden starts to "go off". Some of the bugs that grow can be very unpleasant. Legionella, E.Coli and other seriously dangerous stuff can grow in the warm pool or spa water if it isn't treated properly.

Keeping pool water safe is just a matter of following a few simple guidelines, and testing regularly. The new Cool Pooltester is just the ticket for safe, accurate testing, and peace of mind.

Regular monitoring keeps water safe

Just a few minutes spent each day on a good quality water test is all that's needed to help keep your pool and spa waters crystal clear and safe for everyone. A modern test instrument like the Cool Pooltester will give you more accurate results than any other test method, and you'll find your water quality will be all the better for it.