How To Test Pool Water For Electricity

Attach the other ohmmeter lead to the other end of the wire.

How to test pool water for electricity. Properly bonding and grounding the pool prevents that. Balance the water accordingly. If it beeps and flashes red do not swim. Step 1 zero out or calibrate the meter making an allowance for the roll of wire.

Keep the pool deck clear of electronics and power cords at least 10 feet from the water to prevent an electronic device from falling or being pulled into the water. To do this we use a simple formula. Phosphate can enter a pool from a variety of sources such as lawn fertilizers and they can lead to algae that feed on the phosphates. Get your pool inspected by licensed electrician.

Attach one of the ohmmeter leads to one end of the roll of wire. With clean dry hands remove one test strip from bottle and close it tightly. Once you own the chart you can purchase additional bottles of strips rather than whole kits. In addition the material cannot back off or become dislodged.

Length x width x average depth x multiplier volume in gallons. Electricity can be sent into the pool through the lights even in the daytime when the lights are not on. Make sure the strips come with a color chart printed on a card or the back of the bottle so you can interpret the results. If you use a salt chlorine generator you will also need to test for chlorine.

Remember anything that holds water and is near or uses electric current shares the same problems. Pool and spa lights make an easy culprit because they are immersed in the water. Though the national electrical code has instituted numerous safeguards to prevent 120 volt incandescents from emitting current into water low voltage lights have long been considered another safety measure. Shock alert will notify you of electricity present in water.

The meter will display a measurement it is measuring the resistance of the roll of wire. Dip the test strip into your pool away from jets and at elbow depth for 15 seconds. Test strips are the cheapest and easiest to use. Remove the test strip from the water and compare its results to the chart provided in the package.

Phosphates can be tested using a phosphate test kit. Pool testing kits come in several different varieties. Purchase a water testing kit. Choose battery powered devices to have around the pool if possible.

If it flashes green no voltage is detected.