{"product_id":"poolmaster-22260-5-way-water-chemistry-test-kit-with-case-essential-collection","title":"Poolmaster 22260 5-Way Water Chemistry Test Kit with Case – Essential Collection","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Poolmaster 22260 5-Way Test Kit with Case provides a practical snapshot of your pool or spa water chemistry. By tracking five essential measurements—chlorine, bromine, pH, acid demand, and total alkalinity—it helps you gauge sanitizer effectiveness, water balance, and overall swimmer comfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s inside and why it matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChlorine and bromine tests indicate sanitizer levels for clear, inviting water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH and total alkalinity readings support stable balance and protect equipment from rapid shifts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcid demand measurement guides how much adjustment is needed to bring pH into range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit features a clear-view acrylic test block with integrated color chips to simplify color matching under typical poolside lighting, making results easier to read at a glance. Included are precise test solutions: 1 oz bottles for tests #1–#3 and 1\/2 oz bottles for tests #4–#5. Note that #2 Phenol Red is specific to this 5-Way kit and should not be swapped with other kit types. The sealed #1 solution complies with transportation rules, while the rest of the contents do not require sealed caps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSimple, portable, and ready when you are\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact polyethylene case keeps everything together for storage or travel to the poolside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual operation means you don’t rely on batteries or electronics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour kit’s color-block and chips enable quick comparisons, helping you track trends over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoolmaster has offered pool and spa products since 1958, focusing on reliability and real-world usability. This 5-Way kit is designed to be a straightforward, dependable tool for regular water care, suitable for backyard pools, spas, or hot tubs. While individual results can vary with usage, weather, and bather load, the kit provides a practical method to monitor essential water chemistry and inform routine maintenance decisions.\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 is included in the Poolmaster 22260 5-Way Test Kit?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Includes a clear-view test block with color chips, a polyethylene case, and 1 oz solutions for #1–#3 and 1\/2 oz for #4–#5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: How do I use this kit to check my pool water?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Use the color-matching steps on the test block to measure chlorine, bromine, pH, acid demand, and total alkalinity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Poolmaster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48212831600884,"sku":"B00107039U","price":37.63,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/6652\/0820\/files\/poolmaster-22260-5-way-test-kit-case.jpg?v=1778445962","url":"https:\/\/www.cerapatiogarden.com\/products\/poolmaster-22260-5-way-water-chemistry-test-kit-with-case-essential-collection","provider":"Cera Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}