Why Testing Your Pool and Hot Tub Water at Main Street Pool & Spa Makes All the Difference
Smarter Water Care Starts Here
Keeping your pool or hot tub water clean and balanced is essential for both enjoyment and protecting your investment. At Main Street Pool & Spa, we use the WaterLink® SpinTouch® system — delivering professional-grade water testing in just 60 seconds. With digital photometric sensors, it’s far more accurate than DIY colour-matching kits.
It’s not just the technology that matters — it’s the expertise behind it. Our trained staff interpret your results, explain exactly what your water needs, and provide personalized advice. Every test is saved to your file, helping us track trends, prevent problems, and keep your water healthier all season long.
We pair this precision testing with Dazzle Water Care products, offering higher concentrations and fewer fillers than big-box brands. That means fewer chemicals, better results, and smarter water care.
At Main Street Pool & Spa, you’re not just getting a test — you’re getting trusted advice, premium products, and a partner in your backyard wellness journey.
The Process: How Our Spin Disk Water Testing Works
The WaterLink® SpinTouch® by LaMotte is a state-of-the-art water testing device that automates the entire process and eliminates the guesswork.
Here's how it works:
- We collect a small, clean sample from your pool or hot tub.
- The water sample is injected into a sealed SpinDisk®, which contains multiple pre-measured reagent pods.
- The disk is inserted into the SpinTouch photometer. It spins and mixes the water with each reagent.
- Instead of relying on visual colour matching, the SpinTouch uses photometric sensors to accurately read chemical levels.
Results in 60 Seconds
You receive a printed report that includes:
- Free and Total Chlorine or Bromine
- pH
- Total Alkalinity
- Calcium Hardness
- Cyanuric Acid
- Metals (Copper, Iron)
- Phosphates
- Total Dissolved Solids
Stored Test History
We save your test results on file, giving us a full picture of how your pool or spa water behaves over time — which helps us offer better, more consistent advice.
Why SpinTouch Beats DIY Colour-Matching Kits
While at-home kits seem convenient, they rely heavily on your ability to interpret colours by eye. This opens the door for errors due to:
- Lighting conditions
- Personal vision differences
- Reading results at the wrong angle or time
- Using incorrect drop amounts or contaminated tubes
Why We Track Your Water History
Every body of water behaves differently depending on:
- Bather load
- Weather
- Equipment
- Local water conditions
By storing your test results, we can:
- Identify recurring issues (e.g., fluctuating pH or low hardness)
- Offer proactive advice instead of reactive fixes
- Tailor treatment plans based on your pool’s unique needs
- Save you time and money by avoiding unnecessary treatments
No guesswork. No overcorrections. Just smart, ongoing water care.
Solutions You Can Trust: Dazzle Pool Products
Once we know exactly what your water needs, we match it with the best products from Dazzle — a Canadian-made, high-quality brand for pool and spa water care.
Why Quality Chemicals Matter
Impurities in cheaper chemicals: Using most checmicals from a big-box store introduces unwanted impurities like metals (iron), which can damage your pool system.
Concentration vs. dilution: Many mass-market products are diluted or full of fillers. For example, comparing Dazzle’s Algae Resist 50 to a big-box store algaecide shows you need far less of the Dazzle product for the same (or better) result.
“You’re essentially buying water in a jug.”
Dazzle Products for Pools:
pH Minus & pH Plus – Keep your pH balanced
Alkalinity Plus – Stabilize total alkalinity
Calcium Plus – Prevent equipment and surface damage
Amaze Plus – Shock treatments without harsh chlorine odour
Nature Sheen – Restore crystal-clear water
Algae Clear 60 – For rapid algae treatment and preventionWhy Quality Chemicals Matter
Impurities in cheaper chemicals: Using products like road salt or big-box chemicals (e.g. Canadian Tire) introduces unwanted impurities like metals (iron), which can damage your pool system.
Concentration vs. dilution: Many mass-market products are diluted or full of fillers. For example, comparing Dazzle’s Algae Resist 50 to Canadian Tire’s algaecide shows you need far less of the Dazzle product for the same (or better) result.
“You’re essentially buying water in a jug at Canadian Tire.”
Dazzle Pool Chemicals
Dazzle Products for Hot Tubs:
- Bromine Tablets – Long-lasting, reliable sanitizer.
- Botanical Cleanse – Cleanses and refreshes the spa environment.
- Nature Sheen for Spas – Clears cloudy water fast.
- Amaze for Spas – Non-chlorine shock treatment.
- pH Minus & pH Plus (Spas) – Maintain a healthy water balance.
- Calcium Plus (Spas) – Prevents foaming and protects spa surfaces.
Dazzle Hot Tub Chemicals
The Main Street Pool & Spa Advantage
When you bring your water to Main Street Pool & Spa, you get:
- Accurate, fast testing with the WaterLink® SpinTouch®
- Complete tracking of your water history
Tailored treatment plans based on real data - Premium Dazzle chemicals designed for performance
- Experienced advice from people who care about your water quality
- We’re here to help you spend less time guessing and more time enjoying your pool or spa.
Ready for Clear, Healthy Water?
Visit us today for your free professional water test.
Experience the difference advanced testing and personalized advice can make — only at Main Street Pool & Spa.
