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What is DPD pool-water test?

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DPD pool-water test is a colorimetric method in which DPD reagent forms a pink colour proportional to the measured disinfectant form.

What does DPD pool-water test mean in practice?

The correct reagent sequence measures free and total chlorine, allowing combined chlorine to be calculated.

When does it matter?

Very high oxidant can bleach the sample and produce a falsely low result, while a dirty cell distorts the reading.

Which solutions are related to it?

Test immediately with fresh reagents and the proper range and confirm suspected over-range samples by validated dilution.