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LIME POOL PTS-01 7-Way Pool Test Strips, 162 Count

Count: LIME POOL PTS-01 test strips are a 7-way option for routine water checks in swimming pools, hot tubs, and spas. The listing says one strip checks seven chemistry measures, with color comparison against a bottle chart. It specifies a 2-second dip and a 15-second wait, so this is a manual color-reading kit rather than an automatic monitor.

At a glance

  • Tests total hardness, free chlorine, bromine, total chlorine, pH, total alkalinity, and cyanuric acid with one strip, according to the listing.
  • Instructions call for dipping for 2 seconds, holding horizontally for 15 seconds, then comparing colors with the bottle chart in natural daylight.
  • The manufacturer advises dry-hand handling, tightly closing the lid after removing a strip, cool and dry storage, and use within 90 days of opening.
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Price checked: Nov 13, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

  • Seven listed water measures are covered by one strip, making the kit suited to routine checks across pool and spa water.
  • The 162-strip count supports repeated manual testing without purchasing a small-count kit as often.

Cons

  • Color-chart readings require visual interpretation, and customer feedback is mixed on readability, color matching, and accuracy.

Technical specifications

7 specifications
Identity
BrandLIME POOL
ModelPTS-01
Testing
Number of test parameters7-way
Parameters listedTotal Hardness, Free Chlorine, Bromine, Total Chlorine, pH, Total Alkalinity and Cyanuric Acid Cya
pH range0-14
Recommended usetesting water chemistry in hot tubs, spas, and swimming pools
Quantity
Strip count162 Count

What to know before buying

  • The manufacturer says to dip for 2 seconds, wait horizontally for 15 seconds without shaking off water, and read the chart in natural daylight. Store cool and dry, close the lid promptly, and use within 90 days after opening.

What’s in the box

Included
  • 7-way pool test strips

Who is it for?

A good fit for

  • Pool and spa owners who want a manual strip kit for routine checks of seven listed water measures.
  • Buyers who prefer a larger strip count for repeated pool, hot tub, or spa testing.

Less suited to

  • Buyers seeking automatic monitoring or a digital readout. The supplied instructions describe visual comparison with a bottle chart.
  • Anyone who needs instrument-grade confirmation from this product alone, given customer reports of mixed accuracy and color interpretation.
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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.4 / 5 · 1,194 ratings
  • 5 stars76%76%
  • 4 stars10%10%
  • 3 stars5%5%
  • 2 stars1%1%
  • 1 star8%8%

Customer feedback describes the strips as useful for pool and spa maintenance, easy to read for some, and good value. Other customers report difficulty interpreting the colors, shades that seem off, and mixed reliability and durability. For routine checks, that variation matters because the kit depends on comparing colors by eye, so readings that are unclear may warrant confirmation through another method.

Positive themes

  • Customers report that the strips work well with pools and spas and can make maintenance easier.
  • Some customers find the strips easy to read and consider them good value.

Negative themes

  • Some customers say the strips are difficult to interpret or that color shades do not match expectations.
  • Some report unreliable readings and poor quality control.

Mixed feedback

  • Customers give mixed feedback about accuracy, color matching, readability, and durability.

Frequently asked questions

What does this kit test?

The listing names total hardness, free chlorine, bromine, total chlorine, pH, total alkalinity, and cyanuric acid.

How do you use the strips?

The stated procedure is to dip a strip for 2 seconds, hold it horizontally for 15 seconds without shaking off water, and compare the colors with the bottle chart in natural daylight.

How many strips are included?

The listing specifies 162 strips.

How long should the strips be used after opening?

The manufacturer advises using them within 90 days of opening and storing them in a cool, dry place.

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