Top 10 Best salt test strips for saltwater pools in 2026

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• •WHAT IS SALTWATER POOL : Saltwater pools are some pools which can create chlorine by adding salt in the pool water. Swimming in a saltwater may be better for someone who is uncomfortable to chlorine. However,it must be maintained regularly to keep clean.
• •WHY MEASURE SALT IN THE POOL: Most saltwater pool require a salt content of 1,500–4,500 ppm as sodium chloride (NaCl) in the swimming pool. If the salt concentration is too high, it can cause damage to saltwater pool. However, if the salt level is too low, this can lead to an unsafe swimming level as there won’t be enough chlorine produced.
• •FAST TO TEST SALT FOR POOL: Immerse all the testing parts of the test strip into water for 1 second and take it out；Do Not shake excess water off , hold the strip horizontally for 5 seconds； Compare against the color chart and read immediately for accurate results. The ideal salt level for most saltwater pool is 3200 ppm. Before adding salt to your saltwater pool, test the water to check your salt level.
• •SPECIALLY FOR SALTWATER POOL: Each salt pool test strips is made of high quality PET paper that provides instant and reliable results. No need to shake the strip after dipping into water, just wait 5 seconds and faster to get results for your saltwater pool，also swimming pool and hot tub.
• •TIPS FOR ACCURATE RESULTS: Keep wet fingers away from the strips. Read under natural daylight for best results. After you open the product, please use it up as soon as possible for more accurate results.