{"product_id":"testeur-eau-water-id-pt500-piscine-spa","title":"Water-i.d. PT500 water tester for pools and spas","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWater-i.d. PT500\u003c\/strong\u003e is a tablet-based colorimetric tester designed to quickly check the main water parameters in a pool or spa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt measures \u003cstrong\u003efree chlorine or bromine\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003etotal alkalinity\u003c\/strong\u003e using reagents that produce a color change in the water sample. You then simply compare the resulting color with the scale integrated into the tester.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimple, compact and reusable, the PT500 is an excellent solution for carrying out regular analyses at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFour essential parameters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Water-i.d. PT500 allows you to monitor the key elements needed to maintain balanced water:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree chlorine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBromine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal alkalinity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChlorine and bromine use the same cell and the same DPD No 1 tablet. The result must be read on the scale corresponding to the disinfectant used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSimple colorimetric analysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PT500 requires no battery, connection or electronic calibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo perform an analysis:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse the cells with the water to be tested.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill the cells to the indicated level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd the tablet corresponding to the parameter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClose the tester.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShake until the tablet dissolves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the resulting color with the integrated scale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a more reliable reading, compare the colors under natural light, without tinted glasses, with the tester placed against a light-colored background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIncluded reagents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set includes three types of tablets:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhenol Red\u003c\/strong\u003e for measuring pH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDPD No 1\u003c\/strong\u003e for measuring free chlorine or bromine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlkatest\u003c\/strong\u003e for measuring total alkalinity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included reagents allow up to \u003cstrong\u003e20 analyses of each parameter\u003c\/strong\u003e, when used according to the instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMeasurement ranges\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eRange\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.8 to 8.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFree chlorine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.1 to 6 mg\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBromine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.22 to 13.2 mg\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal alkalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 to 250 mg\/L as CaCO₃\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach parameter has an eight-value scale to facilitate visual comparison.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFree, total and combined chlorine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included DPD No 1 tablets are used to measure \u003cstrong\u003efree chlorine\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo measure total chlorine, use one DPD No 1 tablet followed by one \u003cstrong\u003eDPD No 3\u003c\/strong\u003e tablet, sold separately. Combined chlorine is then calculated as follows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCombined chlorine = total chlorine − free chlorine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater tester for pools and spas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater-i.d. brand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePT500 model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTablet-based colorimetric method\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree chlorine or bromine measurement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH measurement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal alkalinity measurement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEight values per scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick visual reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo batteries required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact, reusable case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStarter reagents included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefills available separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePackage contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 PT500 tester with measuring cells and color scales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 sturdy storage case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20 Phenol Red tablets for pH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20 DPD No 1 tablets for free chlorine or bromine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20 Alkatest tablets for total alkalinity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 user manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsage tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake the water sample away from return outlets and chemical product dispensers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake the sample approximately 30 cm below the surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse the tester before and after each use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not touch the tablets with your fingers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse only compatible reagents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore the tablets in a cool, dry place\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck their expiration date\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the results immediately after the reaction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tablets are intended solely for chemical water analysis. They must not be swallowed and must be kept out of reach of children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColorimetric water tester\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater-i.d.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePT500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePool and spa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded parameters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFree chlorine or bromine, pH, and total alkalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH reagent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhenol Red\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReagent for chlorine or bromine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDPD No 1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlkalinity reagent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlkatest\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNumber of analyses included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 20 per parameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReading method\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVisual color comparison\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA practical tester for regular maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Water-i.d. 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