This weekend marks the unofficial start of summer. Millions will be heading to the swimming pool as public pools across the country officially open for business. Before jumping into any pool, keep in mind the importance of proper pH levels in the water.
Oakton® Waterproof pHTestr™ 10
Proper water pH is arguably one of the most critical aspects of maintaining correct swimming pool chemistry. Many articles describe how to properly maintain your pool chemistry and pH levels, so this post won’t detail how to manage your pool chemistry. Instead, think of this as a public service reminder to consider the importance of pool pH and take steps to check your swimming pool’s levels. Add chemicals as appropriate.To determine your pH levels, get a pH testing device from a local pool supply store or hardware store. Cole-Parmer also offers an option for private pool owners or large public swimming pools. Check out our line of pH testing meters.
Our compact
Oakton® Waterproof pHTestr™ 10 pH meters are great for outdoor use, including taking pH measurements in lakes, streams, and even swimming pools. These handheld pH meters are designed to float in water—and can be attached to a line running to the house for easy retrieval. The compact pH Testr 10 is even small enough to carry in your purse or pocket and take to a public pool or local beach to ensure that the water is safe. It is encased in Valox
® sensor housing, which resists most chemicals. All waterproof pHTestrs also have replaceable sensors for easy maintenance.
Electrode sensors include a clog-resistant Kynar® junction and a recessed, glass pH bulb to protect against breakage. The keypad clicks to confirm operation, and allows access to a variety of functions. Calibrate up to three pH points with the auto-buffer recognition at both USA and NIST standard buffers. Additional features include automatic temperature compensation (ATC), hold function, auto-off function, self-diagnostic error messages, and a three-segment battery-life indicator.
pHydron Ultrafine pH Paper Strips
Another alternative for basic confirmations of pH, are pH indicators and pH paper strips from Cole-Parmer.
Let the pHun begin!
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The 2700-series meters feature superior, oversized displays with a bright backlight and dynamic stability indicator. The meters conveniently stamp all calibration and stored data with the time and date, meeting GLP requirements. Their nonvolatile memory stores and recalls up to 500 sets of data―simplifying the process of documenting large volumes of measurement. Advanced setup options enable user customization for added flexibility. Users can also program data logging intervals for continuous monitoring. Programmable limit alarm sounds off when readings fall out of range.
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