{"title":"Test Strips","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"freshwater-salt-test-strips","title":"FreshWater Salt Test Strips | Salt Level Testing","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreshWater Salt Test Strips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare the dedicated dip test for measuring salt concentration in spas equipped with the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreshWater Salt System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor the older\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHot Spring ACE Salt Water Sanitizing System\u003c\/strong\u003e. A single 10-second dip tells you whether your spa is in the proper salt range — usually the single most important reading on a saltwater spa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSalt is the fuel your spa's titanium cartridge uses to generate chlorine. Too little salt, and the cartridge can't produce enough chlorine to sanitize the water — even if the cartridge itself is brand new. Too much salt, and you're forcing the system to work harder than needed, accelerating cartridge wear and risking corrosion on metal components. The target range is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1,500–2,000 ppm\u003c\/strong\u003e, with an ideal target of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1,750 ppm\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegular salt testing matters more than most owners realize. Salt isn't consumed by the chlorine-generation process — but it leaves the spa anyway through splash-out, water top-offs, and drag-out on swimsuits and towels. The longer you go without testing, the more likely your salt level has drifted out of range without any visible sign in the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bottle contains\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e25 individually accessed strips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esealed in a moisture-resistant flip-top container — about six months of weekly testing, or three months if you test before every soak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lti-pro-tip\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePro Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNote that FreshWater 5-Way Test Strips do\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emeasure salt level — they only test chlorine, bromine, pH, alkalinity, and hardness. Salt testing requires this dedicated salt strip. Most salt-system owners keep both bottles on hand.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lti-pro-tip\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lti-pro-tip\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lti-pro-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"img\" aria-label=\"®\"\u003eFreshWater®\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"FreshWater","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":4575805636645,"sku":"80092","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2507\/5288\/files\/FreshWater_Salt_Test_Strips.jpg?v=1778189537"},{"product_id":"freshwater-5-way-test-strips","title":"FreshWater 5-Way Test Strips | Hot Tub Water Testing","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreshWater 5-Way Test Strips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egive hot tub and spa owners a complete water snapshot in 15 seconds — testing\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efree chlorine, total bromine, total alkalinity, pH, and total hardness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith a single dip. Manufactured by Watkins Wellness, these strips are designed for Hot Spring, Caldera, and Freeflow spas, but they work on virtually any residential hot tub regardless of brand or sanitizer system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater chemistry is the single biggest factor in how long your spa equipment lasts, how comfortable the water feels, and how often you'll need to drain and refill. Unbalanced water corrodes heaters, scales up jets, eats through seals, irritates skin, and forces you to dump chemicals at the problem instead of preventing it. A quick weekly test takes that guesswork out of ownership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne bottle. Five readings. No drops, no vials, no separate kits for each parameter. For most spa owners, this is the only test kit you need for routine maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lti-pro-tip\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePro Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEven if your spa runs on ozone, salt, or a mineral cartridge system, you still need to verify a sanitizer residual and balance pH\/alkalinity. These strips read all of it from one dip.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lti-pro-tip\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lti-pro-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lti-pro-tip\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan aria-label=\"®\" role=\"img\"\u003eFreshWater®\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"FreshWater","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14392124637239,"sku":"80090","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2507\/5288\/files\/FreshWater_5-Way_Test_Strips.jpg?v=1778094915"},{"product_id":"freshwater-mps-test-strips","title":"FreshWater MPS Test Strips | Non-Chlorine Shock","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreshWater MPS Test Strips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare the dedicated dip test for spas running on a non-chlorine shock program — also known as MPS-based water care. A single 2-second dip measures three parameters at once:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMPS (monopersulfate) level, pH, and total alkalinity\u003c\/strong\u003e. For owners who use MPS as their primary oxidizer, this is the diagnostic that confirms the program is working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMPS (potassium monopersulfate) is the active ingredient in non-chlorine shock. Unlike chlorine — which both disinfects and oxidizes — MPS only oxidizes. It breaks down body oils, sweat, sunscreen, and other organic load without adding chlorine or raising chloramine smell. Owners pair it with a smaller chlorine residual (often via Ag+ Silver Ion programs or low-output salt systems) to get the comfort of a \"low chlorine\" spa without sacrificing sanitization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bottle contains\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50 individually accessed strips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esealed in a moisture-resistant flip-top container — roughly a year of weekly testing for most owners, or six months if you test before every soak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lti-pro-tip\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePro Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis strip does\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etest for chlorine, bromine, or hardness. If your spa uses chlorine or bromine as the primary sanitizer, you need\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreshWater 5-Way Test Strips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003einstead — those test chlorine, bromine, pH, alkalinity, and hardness. The MPS strip is for MPS-based programs specifically.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lti-pro-tip\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lti-pro-tip\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lti-pro-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan aria-label=\"®\" role=\"img\"\u003eFreshWater®\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan aria-label=\"®\" role=\"img\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"FreshWater","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14392198070327,"sku":"80091","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2507\/5288\/files\/FreshWater_MPS_Test_Strips.jpg?v=1778261816"},{"product_id":"bioguard-5-way-test-strip","title":"BioGuard 5-Way Test Strips","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBioGuard\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e®\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e5-Way Test Strips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBioGuard 5 Way Test Strips show total bromine, free chlorine, pH, and total alkalinity and total hardness levels in pools and spas. These test strips work quickly and easily with just a single dip test. The results shown will be quick and accurate. Experts recommend testing pool water weekly for optimum sanitizer, pH, and total alkalinity levels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x\u003cspan\u003e BioGuard® \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5-Way Test Strips (50 Count)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTests all of the following:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003etotal bromine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003efree chlorine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003etotal alkalinity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003etotal hardness levels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirections\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eStart-Up:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing the \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBioGuard \u003c\/span\u003e5-Way Test Strip dip strip in spa water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing the chart on the back of bottle compare results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWeekly Maintenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing spa test strips, test your spas water and adjust when needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal Range for alkalinity level: 80 - 120 ppm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal Range for pH level: 7.2 - 7.8.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal Range for Active Chlorine: 2 - 3 ppm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExperts recommend testing pool water weekly for optimum sanitizer, pH, and total alkalinity levels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBioGuard®\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BioGuard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31308967804983,"sku":"26344BIO","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2507\/5288\/files\/BioGuard-5-Way-Test-Strips.jpg?v=1708033640"},{"product_id":"freshwater-phosphate-test-strips","title":"FreshWater Phosphate Test Strips","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreshWater Phosphate Test Strips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare the diagnostic that explains a question most spa owners eventually ask: \"Why is my sanitizer not working?\" Phosphates in spa water are invisible, undetectable by sight or smell, and act as fuel for algae while quietly consuming your chlorine residual. A single dip with this strip tells you whether phosphates are the hidden problem behind cloudy water, sanitizer demand that climbs faster than it should, or persistent algae that keeps coming back after shock treatments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhosphates enter spa water from several routine sources — municipal fill water (many cities add phosphates to prevent pipe corrosion), well water in agricultural regions (fertilizer runoff), bather contamination (soap residue and personal care products), and dust or leaf debris that falls in through the cover. Once present, phosphates don't go away on their own. They accumulate over the life of a fill, and the longer your water sits between drain-and-refills, the higher they climb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe threshold matters:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ekeep phosphates below 300 ppb (parts per billion)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Above 300 ppb, you'll typically see one or more of three symptoms — chlorine residual that drops faster than usual, water that turns cloudy without obvious cause, or algae growth that returns within days of shocking. Below 300 ppb, phosphates have no functional effect on water quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bottle contains\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e25 individually accessed strips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein a sealed bottle with a molded desiccant liner that protects the strips from moisture intrusion — a key feature for accurate readings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lti-pro-tip\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePro Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis strip is the diagnostic; treatment is a separate step. If your reading comes back high, you'll need a phosphate remover product to bring levels back down — testing alone doesn't reduce phosphates. Some chronically affected owners pair phosphate testing with a monthly phosphate remover treatment as preventive maintenance.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lti-pro-tip\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lti-pro-tip\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lti-pro-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan aria-label=\"®\" role=\"img\"\u003eFreshWater®\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"FreshWater","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39452648833079,"sku":"80093","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2507\/5288\/files\/FreshWater_Phosphate_Test_Strips.jpg?v=1778265245"},{"product_id":"bioguard-softswim-4-way-test-strips","title":"BioGuard SoftSwim 4-Way Test Strips","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBioGuard\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e®\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e SoftSwim 4-Way Test Strips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBioGuard Soft Swim Test Strips are designed to test pool water for the chemicals used in the Soft Swim program. These strips are easy to use and reveal results quickly and accurately. Pool experts recommend that Soft Swim Test Strips should be used weekly to ensure properly balanced water. This product works only with pools on the Soft Swim program. Each Soft Swim product is formulated to work specifically with the biguanide chemistry of the Soft Swim program.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1 x\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e BioGuard® SoftSwim 4-Way Test Strips (25 Count)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDirections\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDip Strip into water for 1 second, remove.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHold strip level for 30 seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare total alkalinity, pH, and SoftSwim C (in that order) to the color chart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRe-Dip the strip and rapidly move strip back and forth underwater for 30 seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare bioguanide part to color chart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSoft Swim B:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe SoftSwim B levels should register between 30- 50 ppm. If below add more SoftSwim B. Read SoftSwim B directions for proper dosing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTotal Alkalinity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Total Alkalinity level should register between 125 and 150 ppm. If Total Alkalinity is high add BioGuard Lo N Slo. If total alkalinity is low add BioGuard Balance Pak 100.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe pH levels should register between 7.2-7.8. If pH is high ad BioGuard Lo N Slo. If pH is low add BioGuard Balance Pak 200 according to label directions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSoftSwim C:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoftSwim C should register between 40-60 ppm. If below 40 ppm, add more SoftSwim C per label directions. If over 60 ppm, contact your BioGuard Dealer for guidance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBioGuard®\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BioGuard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39962009075767,"sku":"26342BIO","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2507\/5288\/files\/BioGuard-SoftSwim-4-Way-Test-Strips.jpg?v=1708036669"},{"product_id":"leisure-time-test-strips-chlorine-bromine","title":"Leisure Time Test Strips | 4-in-1 Spa Test","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeisure Time Test Strips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare 4-in-1 spa water test strips that measure the four readings that matter most for hot tub care:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efree chlorine or bromine, pH, total alkalinity, and total hardness\u003c\/strong\u003e. One strip, two seconds in the water, and you have the complete picture of your spa's chemistry — the same information professional service techs charge $30 a visit to deliver. Each bottle contains 50 strips packed in a patented PopTop container that blocks UV light and moisture, the two things that destroy unused strips and produce false readings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can't manage what you can't measure. Every other product in the Leisure Time Simple Spa Care line — sanitizers, shock, pH adjusters, scale inhibitors — depends on accurate readings to dose correctly. Skip the testing step and you're guessing: adding chlorine when alkalinity is the real problem, dosing pH Up when calcium hardness is what needs attention, and over-treating clear symptoms while ignoring the underlying chemistry that caused them. Most water quality problems hot tub owners struggle with are diagnostic failures, not chemical failures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTest strips solve that. Twice-weekly testing — typically Monday and Thursday for most owners, or before any use after a few days off — gives you a continuous picture of where your water chemistry is trending. Catch a drift early and you correct it with a small dose; miss it for two weeks and you're scrambling with multiple chemicals to bring everything back into range. A 50-strip bottle at twice-weekly testing lasts about 6 months — half a year of confident, data-driven spa care for the cost of a single professional service call.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lti-pro-tip\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePro Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe single biggest test-strip mistake is reading results too slowly. The color pads on a fresh strip change rapidly during the first 15 seconds after removal from water — and they keep changing after that, eventually drifting past the accurate-reading window. Read results\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eimmediately\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eafter the 2-second dip and the single shake to remove excess water. Setting a strip down on a paper towel to \"develop\" produces inaccurate readings every time.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lti-pro-tip\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lti-pro-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lti-pro-tip\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan role=\"img\" aria-label=\"®\"\u003eLeisure Time®\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Leisure Time Spa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40149808382007,"sku":"45006A","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2507\/5288\/files\/leisure_time_test_strips_front.jpg?v=1757690876"},{"product_id":"frog-ease-test-strips","title":"FROG® @ease Test Strips | 30-Count | For @ease Systems","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFROG® @ease Test Strips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare the dedicated water testing strips for the FROG® @ease sanitizing system. With a technology as unique as @ease, the test strips need to be unique too — and these are designed specifically to work with the way SmartChlor® Technology behaves in your spa. If you're running a FROG @ease system, these are the only test strips you should be using.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reason matters: SmartChlor® intentionally holds your spa's free chlorine at a consistent, low level (typically 0.5–1.0 ppm). A standard hot tub test strip will read that as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003edangerously low\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand tell you to add chlorine — which would break the entire @ease system. FROG® @ease Test Strips understand that low chlorine reading is normal and instead give you what you actually need: a simple visual \"out indicator\" that tells you when the SmartChlor® cartridge needs replacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach bottle contains 30 strips that test four things in about two seconds: the SmartChlor® level (so you know when to swap cartridges), plus pH, Total Alkalinity, and Total Hardness — the three water-balance factors you actually need to keep an eye on. Dip, shake, read. Done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lti-pro-tip\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy @ease-Specific Test Strips Matter:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe most common mistake new @ease owners make is using their old test strips out of habit. Those strips will tell you the free chlorine is low (because it\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elow — that's the whole point of @ease) and prompt you to add chlorine that the system doesn't need. Using the right test strips isn't an upsell — it's how you read your water correctly.\n\u003cdiv class=\"lti-pro-tip\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lti-pro-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lti-pro-tip\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan aria-label=\"®\" role=\"img\"\u003eFROG®\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"FROG","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40287945687095,"sku":"78257","price":11.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2507\/5288\/files\/FROG_-_ease-Test-Strips.png?v=1708641872"},{"product_id":"frog®-5-way-test-strips","title":"FROG® 5-Way Test Strips | 50 ct | For Mineral Systems","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFROG® 5 Way Test Strips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare the dedicated water testing strips for FROG® mineral systems and any spa or pool running on a lower-chlorine or lower-bromine program. The bottle contains 50 strips, each capable of reading five water-balance parameters in seconds:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree Chlorine, Bromine, pH, Total Alkalinity, and Total Hardness\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy test strips matter\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhy FROG®-specific test strips matter: standard hot tub test strips are calibrated for traditional chlorine programs that run at 3–5 ppm of free chlorine. FROG® mineral systems are designed to operate at much lower sanitizer levels (typically around 1 ppm) — the minerals are doing the rest of the work. Try to read a FROG® mineral spa with a generic test strip and you'll get a \"low chlorine\" warning on water that's actually perfectly balanced. The FROG 5-Way strips are calibrated for these lower ranges, so the readings match how your system was designed to operate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor traditional chlorine or bromine spas that aren't using FROG® minerals, these strips work just as well as a standard 5-way test strip — they read the same five parameters across the standard ranges. They're a fine general-purpose hot tub and pool test strip, with the added benefit of giving accurate readings at the lower end of the scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lti-pro-tip\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Reading the Right Range Matters:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA test strip is only useful if its color scale actually matches what's happening in your water. Standard strips can read \"low chlorine\" on a properly sanitized FROG® mineral spa, which prompts owners to dose unnecessary chlorine. FROG® 5-Way strips are designed to read accurately at the lower levels FROG® systems use — so you don't add chlorine you don't need.\n\u003cdiv class=\"lti-pro-tip\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lti-pro-tip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lti-pro-tip\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan aria-label=\"®\" role=\"img\"\u003eFROG®\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"FROG","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40500631830583,"sku":"01-14-3318","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2507\/5288\/files\/FROG_-5-Way-Test-Strips.jpg?v=1708640783"}],"url":"https:\/\/leisuretimeinc.com\/collections\/test-strips.oembed","provider":"Leisure Time Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}