Chlorine

How are the chlorine test papers affected by pH?

2020-02-14T15:04:39-07:00July 17th, 2015|Categories: , |

The 0-200 ppm chlorine test paper (145) performs best in neutral pH solutions (pH 6-8). High pH may slightly suppress the color development resulting in slightly lower results. Acidic waters do not appear to affect [...]

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What is the difference between Chlor-Assure and Mid-Level Chlorine test strips?

2020-02-14T15:04:58-07:00May 18th, 2015|Categories: , |

Both the Chlor-Assure and the Mid-Level Chlorine test strips measure up to 200ppm. Both strips are complimentary to our Chlorine test Papers, although they have a slightly different chemistry. The Chlor-Assure test strips offer a [...]

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What do your chlorine test papers actually detect?

2020-02-14T15:05:28-07:00March 18th, 2015|Categories: , |

Our chlorine test papers are based on the potassium iodide starch reaction. As such, many oxidizing species will cause the paper to turn purple. The iodide that is impregnated in the paper is oxidized to [...]

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Can I use chlorine test papers to measure concentrations using splash-less or scented varieties of bleach?

2020-02-14T15:05:33-07:00March 18th, 2015|Categories: , |

It is not advisable to use our chlorine test papers to measure chlorine concentrations made with non-regular bleach. Non-regular bleach will turn the test paper blue/purple, however, the bleach formula contains additives that influence the [...]

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What chlorine test strips can I use to test pools?

2020-02-17T10:02:23-07:00March 18th, 2015|Categories: |

The 145 chlorine paper test strips are primarily used for monitoring restaurant and kitchen sanitizing solutions where the target ppm level is between 100-150ppm. These test papers will not work well in pools. Swimming pool [...]

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