How often do you test your pool water?

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Nathan

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I’ve been testing every other day because I got paranoid after it got cloudy once. How often do you guys check?
 
I usually check once a week too, but I like to test after any major change, like if I add chemicals or after the kids have been swimming all day. Helps to keep track of things just in case.
 
I joke that my test strips get more face-time than my family on weekends—but hey, nothing beats that peace of mind when you dive in!
 
I test every evening before covering the pool water’s had all day to settle, so readings are consistent and I can adjust chemicals overnight.
 
I don’t stick to a strict schedule, but I try to line up testing with my pool chores. For example, if I’m skimming leaves or emptying the skimmer basket, I’ll grab a quick water sample at the same time. It makes it less of a “task” and more of a routine add-on.

What I’ve noticed is that consistency matters more than frequency. Checking at the same time of day gives me a clearer picture of trends, instead of random results. Some weeks I only test twice, other weeks a bit more if the weather’s been wild. It’s worked out well so far, no surprise cloudiness since I started doing it that way.
 
I’ve kind of found my rhythm over time. I usually test two or three times a week, but I’ll add an extra check if it’s been super sunny or after we’ve had a few people over swimming. I used to overdo it when I first got the pool, testing every day like clockwork, but once I got a feel for how my water behaves, I eased up a bit.

What helps is keeping the test kit handy near the filter area. That way I’ll just grab a quick sample whenever I’m out there. It takes less than five minutes and keeps things from ever getting out of hand.
 
I test 1–2 times a week, with a quick extra check after big rain or heavy swim days. The key is doing it around the same time and keeping the kit by the skimmer so you don’t forget.
 
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