The test You, as pool owner, start by taking a sample of water from your swimming pool or spa.Bring this sample to us at Garden Route Spas that use an automated water analysis system so we can conduct the necessary tests in our computer-based laboratory.

These tests will determine the levels of pH, total chlorine, available free chlorine, total alkalinity (TA), total dissolved solids,  calcium hardness and trace elements including iron and copper.The results, which are given as a numerical reading for each chemical tested, provide information that indicates any chemical imbalance in the water.

With this information in hand, the computer-operator will enter the numbers into a the computer to analyse various inter-related factors. The computer then provides a print-out with detailed instructions explaining how to balance the water, including a list of chemicals and quantities that should be added to the pool.Most ordinary test kits can be used to test for chlorine and pH, but not for calcium hardness or TA.

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