Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 22 hours ago
The Pool Care Handbook: swimu.com/book
The Pool Care App: swimu.com/poolapp
The Pool Care Cheat Sheet (Free): swimu.com/cheatsheet
The Pool Care Video Course: swimu.com/course
I get this question multiple times a week: "What test strips or test kit should I use?" It depends on whether your pool has water issues and whether you have problems deciphering colors. I'm breaking down all three types of pool water tests: what they measure, how accurate they are, how to use them, and which brands to buy.
⏰ Timestamps
00:00 - Best Pool Water Tests
00:28 - 3 Types of Pool Water Tests
01:18 - Collect a Good Water Sample
01:57 - Best Test Strips
02:49 - How to Use Test Strips
03:07 - Best Test Kits
04:26 - How to Use a Test Kit
04:48 - Best Digital Readers
05:46 - How to Use Your Test Results
Swim University is making pool care easy. Each year, we continue to help more people with water chemistry, cleaning, and troubleshooting. We know taking care of a swimming pool can be difficult, and it’s hard to find a trusted source of information. We get it! This is the reason we created Swim University.
😎 Want to learn more about pool care? Go here: swimuniversity.com
The Pool Care Handbook: swimu.com/book
The Pool Care App: swimu.com/poolapp
The Pool Care Cheat Sheet (Free): swimu.com/cheatsheet
The Pool Care Video Course: swimu.com/course
I get this question multiple times a week: "What test strips or test kit should I use?" It depends on whether your pool has water issues and whether you have problems deciphering colors. I'm breaking down all three types of pool water tests: what they measure, how accurate they are, how to use them, and which brands to buy.
⏰ Timestamps
00:00 - Best Pool Water Tests
00:28 - 3 Types of Pool Water Tests
01:18 - Collect a Good Water Sample
01:57 - Best Test Strips
02:49 - How to Use Test Strips
03:07 - Best Test Kits
04:26 - How to Use a Test Kit
04:48 - Best Digital Readers
05:46 - How to Use Your Test Results
Swim University is making pool care easy. Each year, we continue to help more people with water chemistry, cleaning, and troubleshooting. We know taking care of a swimming pool can be difficult, and it’s hard to find a trusted source of information. We get it! This is the reason we created Swim University.
😎 Want to learn more about pool care? Go here: swimuniversity.com
