Water maintenance is easy with Hanna pool and hot tub meters
Testing the water in your hot tub, pool or spa is essential for effectively balancing your chemistry, reducing wastage and ensuring safety for swimming and bathing. Hanna’s range of digital pocket testers, photometers and automatic controllers provide a reliable, accurate and easy way to monitor key water parameters.
On this page, we cover:
- Testers Vs Test Strips
- Pocket Testers for Pools and Hot Tubs
- Automatic Monitoring and Dosing for Pools and Hot Tubs
- Comprehensive Testing with Photometers and Full Testing Kits
- 8 Key How-to Guides for Pools & Hot Tubs
- Frequently Asked Questions
HSG282: The Facts
1. Compliance isn’t legally required, but highly recommended
While you don’t legally need to comply with HSG282, it’s highly recommended that you do to meet the requirements of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 to maintain best practice.
2. pH testing is a vital part of meeting HSG282 guidelines
Measuring pH twice-daily ensures the water in your hot tub or spa pool is within specific parameters, maintaining the right standard of sanitation to protect against sickness.
3. Protecting you, your business and customers from risk
Compliance keeps you, your staff and your customers safe from a range of serious diseases and infections, including Legionnaires’ disease, staph infections and giardiasis.
4. The right testing equipment helps you achieve compliance
A high-quality pH tester is vital to achieve compliance with HSG282, ensuring you’re able to complete accurate, reliable measurements twice a day, every single day for your records.
Testers Vs Test Strips, which is better?
Digital testers take the guesswork out of hot tub and pool water chemistry measurements.
While test strips rely on personal perception, an electronic tester provides exact measurements on an LCD screen, making the job of measuring water easier and more convenient for regular testing.
Simply take your measurement and make any necessary changes to your water chemistry.
Handheld Pocket Testers for Pools and Hot Tubs
A cost-effective and reliable solution for direct measurement in a compact package. Hanna’s pool tester series is a pocket-sized solution for measuring vital parameters in swimming pools, hot tubs and spas.
HI-981074 Pool Line pH Tester with Temperature
For pH and temperature
This waterproof, lightweight pH tester is a portable solution for the direct measurement of water in pools and hot tubs. Dip the tester into the water and take your reading, with two buttons for operation that allows for swift, easy measurement. This tester includes a protective cap for the electrode, making it a rugged solution for carrying on-site or storing between measurements.
HI-981304 pH, EC and TDS Pool Tester
For pH, EC and TDS
This multiparameter digital tester is an ideal option for the measurement of three key parameters within pool and hot tub water. As a combination direct tester, simply dip the tester in the water and measure pH, EC and TDS without the need to remove a sample from the pool. The small size of the HI-981304 makes it an ideal compact choice for storage in between tests.
HI-981004 pH Tester for Pools and Hot Tubs
For pH
This single-button pH tester for pools and hot tubs offers a high degree of accuracy in a slimline, compact meter. This simple direct tester is a reliable option for the measurement of pH directly from the water, with up to two-point calibration for continual accuracy in both personal and commercial environments. The HI-981004 features a lengthy battery life of approximately 1,000 hours, allowing for a large number of tests before the battery requires replacement.
Automatic control of pH and Chlorine
Discover an all-in-one solution for the automatic control of pH and free chlorine levels within swimming pools, hot tubs and spas. The BL-13X series is designed to reduce the time spent managing water chemistry, with a direct connection to pH and chlorine pool chemicals and in-built peristaltic dosing pumps to effectively sanitise the water, plus a connected probe for continual, accurate monitoring. Download our full brochure for more details.
BL-131-20 Automatic Pool and Hot Tub Controller
Measure and control pH and free chlorine levels in your pool or hot tub.
BL-13X series controllers utilise the ORP or REDOX method to accurately measure the free chlorine level in the water. pH and free chlorine are monitored through the attached probe, and pH is first dosed before ORP to reach a set limit, achieving effective sanitation while reducing the overuse of chemicals.
This pool controller has a range of advanced features, including a comprehensive alarm system for measurements out of a pre-defined scope and customisable proportional control to suit the size and requirements of different pools, hot tubs and spas. All information about dosing and water measurement is displayed on a clear LCD screen.
BL-132-20 Automatic Pool and Hot Tub Controller
Measure and control pH and free chlorine levels in your pool or hot tub.
The BL-123-20 has all of the same features as the BL-131-20, with the addition of a connection to the Hanna Cloud via ethernet, providing a new way to access and view key information or events via a smartphone or tablet.
Measurements, trends, history, device settings, alarms and messages are all displayed on a personal Dashboard, providing continual information as the instrument measures and controls the process.
Comprehensive testing with advanced photometers
Photometers provide exceptional accuracy in testing across a range of vital parameters from small water samples combined with relevant reagents. Using a photometer offers detailed, in-depth information about a range of important water parameters for hot tubs and pools, ensuring you have the information to correctly dose the water and meet compliance requirements if you are a business or industry professional.
HI-971044 Pool Line Portable Photometer
For pH, alkalinity, free and total chlorine and cyanuric acid.
This portable photometer provides a multiparameter option for the measurement of many vital pool parameters, providing the information necessary for effective sanitation and water management. The HI-971044 utilises a sample of water taken from the pool and hot tub, enabling highly accurate testing with an advanced optical system for precise measurement. A built-in tutorial system is ideal for fast, convenient learning. This meter features a floating, IP67-rated design, making it ideal for use poolside.
HI-971044C Pool Line Portable Photometer Kit
For pH, alkalinity, free and total chlorine and cyanuric acid.
Measure the most essential pool parameters with this kit, including the HI-971044 photometer in addition to a hardwearing, specifically designed carrying case. This case includes space for all accessories and reagents necessary for testing, providing complete portability for carrying on-site and convenient storage between tests. HI-971044C is an easy-to-use pool testing kit that is ideal for pool professionals, personal use and commercial purposes.
Professional Pool Test 7 Photometer Kit
This complete kit provides everything you need to measure all common pool parameters. Enclosed in a purpose-built case with foam inserts, Pool Test 7 includes the HI-971044 photometer plus testers for salinity, phosphate and TDS in addition to all required accessories and reagents, supplying everything needed for accurate, reliable testing. This professional kit is ideal for pool professionals and engineers, with a portable design for easy transport between sites and safe storage.
Why is it important to measure pool and hot tub water?
Monitoring the water quality in pools and hot tubs is essential for ensuring proper sanitation levels are achieved for the safety of swimmers and bathers. pH testing provides a clear indication of the condition of the water, offering the information necessary to make changes to bring water chemistry to safe levels. Whether you are a business owner, operate as a pool engineer or have a private pool or hot tub, careful measurement is key to prevent illness and provide a positive bathing experience.
FAQs
Which pool tester is the best option for my requirements?
Hanna’s range of pool testers includes anything from advanced photometers for hot tubs to completely automatic pool controllers for pools. All of our instrumentation can be utilised in swimming pools, hot tubs and spas to meet your requirements for testing. See our range above, or get in touch with our Pool Line ambassadors directly to discuss your requirements, call us on 01525 850 855 or email us at poolandspacontroller@hannainstruments.co.uk.
Is digital testing easier for pools and hot tubs?
Digital testing is an easy solution for monitoring the quality of your pool water or the water in your hot tub. Unlike test strips where you have to guess the colour shown, digital testing provides precise, clear results on a screen. This accuracy makes it easy to dose your pool water appropriately.
Does testing pool water make it safer?
Measuring the water in your pool or hot tub does make it safer by providing the information you need to correctly dose your water. Sanitation above recommended levels may cause irritation to bathers’ skin and eyes, while chlorine that is too low can lead to pathogens in the water, such as Legionnaires’ disease in hot tubs. Using a digital tester for pools and hot tubs to monitor pH, chlorine, and other vital parameters can make the water safer by providing the information you need to make changes to water chemistry.
How often should you test pool water?
The frequency of testing depends on several factors, including whether your pool or hot tub is personal or used by guests in a business. The volume of bathers also affects how often you should test. Regular hot tub and pool testing is vital to ensure your sanitation is within the correct range. For advice and guidance on the ideal level of monitoring for your pool, or to discuss an automated system that does the work for you, get in touch with our Pool Line experts today.
Do you need to measure the chlorine in pools?
Measuring the chlorine in swimming pools and hot tubs is an important part of maintenance, ensuring that sanitation levels are within a suitable range to keep the water clean. Using a pH tester or chlorine photometer is an accurate and reliable way to monitor this parameter. An automatic pool doser will both measure the sanitation in your pool and dose the water to consistently stay within a set range for optimal cleanliness.
What other parameters should be measured in pools or hot tubs?
Total Hardness and Total Alkalinity are two additional important parameters to measure in hot tubs, pools and spas. Correct levels of alkalinity prevent swings in pH, while total hardness, or calcium hardness, can cause scaling of heaters, pumps, jets and pipework if too much is present.
For outdoor pools and hot tubs, it’s also important to measure cyanuric acid. This chemical is utilised to prevent chlorine degradation from UV light, but too high an amount can stabilise free chlorine and lead to reduced sanitation. Hanna’s range of pool photometers offers an accurate and reliable way to measure these parameters.
Do automatic pool testers dose the water?
Hanna’s BL controller range of hot tubs and pools provides a completely automated experience for pool sanitation. These automatic pool controllers both measure and dose the water, ensuring that levels are within a specified range for optimal water chemistry levels. Cloud connectivity to the Hanna Cloud is also available on specific models, providing a completely hands-free process following installation. Browse the BL series of controllers online today.
Are reagents required for pool testing?
Reagents are utilised for the testing of pool and hot tub water with Hanna’s range of photometers, such as the HI-971044 multiparameter pool meter. These reagents are available directly online, with next-day delivery for all in-stock products. Digital testers do not require reagents and can be dipped directly into the water to take measurements.
Can Hanna pool testers help with compliance with HSG282?
HSG282 legislation requires stored records for the sanitation and pH levels of hot tubs. Hanna’s digital hot tub testers and photometers are an ideal solution for complying with HSG282, providing the accurate electronic results necessary for clear reporting. Learn more about HSG282 and hot tubs here.
Can you advise me on the best pool meter for my requirements?
Our Pool Line ambassadors are on hand to provide expert guidance, personalised recommendations and ongoing support for all of our hot tub and pool testing products. Get in contact with our team directly at 01525 850 855 or email us at poolandspacontroller@hannainstruments.co.uk.
Can I book a demonstration with the Pool Line team?
Our team would be happy to provide demonstrations of our automatic pool controllers and offer advice on how to use our water quality photometers and digital testers. Contact the Pool Line team directly at 01525 850 855 or email us at poolandspacontroller@hannainstruments.co.uk.