Supercharge Swimming Pool Water Testing with Insta‑TEST® PRO Strips

In commercial pool operations—resorts, municipal facilities, fitness centers—speed, accuracy, and documentation matter. LaMotte Pacific’s Insta‑TEST PRO 400 Plus and PRO 600 Plus strips serve as professional‑grade, rapid swimming pool water testing kits, delivering actionable results onsite with minimal training. These tools are ideal as cost‑effective pool water analyzers in Australia for high-frequency service environments.

Insta‑TEST® PRO 400 Plus: Efficient Five‑Parameter Analysis

• Test parameters: Free Chlorine, Bromine, Total Chlorine, Alkalinity, pH
• Measurement ranges:

• Chlorine: 0, 0.5, 1, 3, 5, 10 ppm
• Bromine: 0–20 ppm
• Alkalinity: 0–240 ppm
• pH: 6.2–9.0
• Packaging: 100 strips per bottle, sold in rack packs or bulk volumes
• Features:
  • Instant color matching—no wait time
  • Pop‑Top vial with molded desiccant liner and waterproof seal
  • Multilingual instructions (English, French, Spanish) 

Use case: Quick verification of sanitizer levels and pH routine checks. Ideal as a basic yet reliable pool water analyzer for operations where cyanuric acid or hardness management is handled separately.

Insta‑TEST® PRO 600 Plus: Comprehensive Seven‑Parameter Kit

• Expanded test panel: Free Chlorine, Bromine, Total Chlorine, Alkalinity, pH, Total Hardness, Cyanuric Acid
• Measurement ranges:

• Hardness: 0, 100, 250, 450, 800 ppm
• Cyanuric Acid: 0, 40, 100, 150, 250, up to 500 ppm
• Capacity: 100 strips per bottle; typically sold 6 bottles per case
• Packaging & Design:
  • Durable Pop‑Top cap (guaranteed 1,000+ openings)
  • Molded desiccant liner, burst‑proof casing
  • Airtight, UV‑resistant seal
  • 30‑month shelf life 

Use case: Full‑coverage swimming pool water testing for outdoor facilities, high‑usage resorts, and pools with variable stabilizer or hardness management needs.

Technical & Operational Advantages

Speed & Simplicity

• Both models provide instant results—no incubation or manual timing required. A quick dip (typically ~2 seconds), shake, and compare—results in under 10 seconds.
• Reduces testing cycle time dramatically compared to standard titration kits or photometers.

Reliability & Packaging Integrity

• Molded desiccant liner and high‑density polypropylene vials preserve strip accuracy longer and protect against moisture ingress or discoloration.
• Pop‑Top hinge proven for over 1,000 openings ensures field durability and minimal loss.

Low Training Overhead

• Color-coded pads and clear comparator charts allow rapid onboarding of new technicians. No calibration or reagent mixing required.

Scalable Stock Management

• Each bottle contains 100 tests; typical service cycles:

• PRO 400: weekly sanitizer/pH rounds
• PRO 600: full six/five parameter rounds every few days
• Shelf life of up to 30 months enables cost-effective bulk stocking.

Efficiency, Accuracy & Cost Control

• Operational throughput: Reduce per-site test time by over 50% compared to titration or meter-based methods—faster service rotations, more sites per technician.
• Low material cost: Per-test cost remains very low for strips versus reagents or instrument upkeep.
• Consistency: Uniform results across technicians minimize re-tests and service disputes.
• Audit-ready operations: Incorporate test-strip results into structured logs—CYA and hardness readings critical for compliance in regulated environments.

When to Choose PRO 400 vs. PRO 600

• Insta‑TEST PRO 400 Plus is optimal for high-frequency sanitizer and pH monitoring when CYA and hardness are managed in separate audit intervals. Great for hotels, fitness centers, and low‑variation pools.

Insta‑TEST PRO 600 Plus is recommended where full parameter control is required: outdoor public pools, resort complexes, municipal facilities—especially where cyanuric acid (CYA) or hardness frequently impacts balancing protocols.