{"product_id":"lamotte-insta-test-6-way-pool-spa-test-strips-fast-6-parameter-water-testing","title":"LaMotte Insta-Test 6-Way Pool \u0026 Spa Test Strips | Fast 6-Parameter Water Testing","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeet the LaMotte Insta-Test 6-Way Pool \u0026amp; Spa Test Strips — a compact, reliable solution for keeping water clean, balanced, and ready for enjoyment. Designed for quick checks, these strips deliver a complete snapshot in seconds, helping you decide whether to adjust chlorine, pH, alkalinity, or other critical parameters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach vial contains 50 strips, ready to tackle ongoing maintenance throughout the season. The test panel covers Free Chlorine (or Bromine), Total Chlorine, Alkalinity, Cyanuric Acid, pH, and Total Hardness, giving you a comprehensive view of your water chemistry with a single dip and a color read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you test and how it helps\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFree chlorine or bromine levels ensure sanitization and comfort for swimmers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTotal chlorine helps you see the overall chlorine presence beyond the free portion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAlkalinity provides stability to pH, reducing swings that irritate skin and corrode equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCyanuric acid level helps protect chlorine from sunlight and prolong its effectiveness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003epH range visibility (6.8–8.4) helps you maintain clear water and comfortable swimming conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTotal hardness indicates mineral content that can affect scaling or equipment wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy this is useful in real life\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEasy to use: a quick dip and color match take the guesswork out of routine checks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eComplete test in seconds: get a full reading without multiple kits or reagents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAll-at-once insight: monitor six important metrics in one go for smarter maintenance decisions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eValue and volume: 50 tests per vial means ongoing monitoring without frequent repurchases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDip a strip in clean water following the included instructions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompare each parameter's color to the reference chart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMake small adjustments as needed and retest to confirm the change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNotes for informed care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaMotte is known for practical, consistent testing tools. Use these strips as a guide to routine maintenance and enjoy clearer, safer pool and spa water. This product supports observation and steady management; it does not diagnose health conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What metrics do the LaMotte Insta-Test 6 Way strips measure?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Free chlorine (or bromine), total chlorine, pH, alkalinity, and total hardness in one quick strip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: How many tests are in each vial?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Each vial contains 50 test strips for pool and spa use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"LaMotte","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45739783454906,"sku":"B002KQCU7S","price":48.2,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/3536\/8890\/files\/lamotte-insta-test-6way-strip-vial-closeup.jpg?v=1774749942","url":"https:\/\/gardencanada.ca\/products\/lamotte-insta-test-6-way-pool-spa-test-strips-fast-6-parameter-water-testing","provider":"Garden Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}