The test strips check the hardness, the pH, and the chlorine in seconds. Reading them at the right time gives the accurate result.
The dip
Dip the strip into the running water for the full count. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older city rowhomes have aging supply lines In Scranton, the moving water is the correct draw.
The time
Wait the exact seconds listed on the bottle before the read. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older city rowhomes have aging supply lines In Scranton, the timing is the accuracy.
The light
Read the colors in the good daylight, not the dim corner. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older city rowhomes have aging supply lines In Scranton, the light shows the true shade.
The chart
Match the pad to the color chart on the bottle for each test. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older city rowhomes have aging supply lines In Scranton, the chart is the key.
The freshness
Close the bottle tightly so the strips stay dry and fresh. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older city rowhomes have aging supply lines In Scranton, the moisture ruins the strips.
The expiry
Check the expiration date before you trust the result. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older city rowhomes have aging supply lines In Scranton, the old strips mislead.
The call
Need a lab-grade test? Call 888-217-3585 and Scranton Plumbing Experts will match you with a Scranton pro for the water check.
Plumbing in Scranton: what to know
In Scranton, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older city rowhomes have aging supply lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Lackawanna County — from Taylor, Dunmore and Moosic to ZIP codes like 18503, 18510, 18505 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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