DPD Test Tablets
DPD Test Tablets are an essential part of professional pool and spa test kits, used to measure free chlorine, combined chlorine, and total chlorine levels in pool water and spa water. These rapid dissolving tablets are trusted by both homeowners and water testing companies to deliver fast, accurate results. DPD tablet No.1 specifically measures free chlorine or bromine in pool water, providing a critical first step in water testing.
By using DPD tablets, pool owners can monitor the sanitising value of chlorine or bromine and detect bather pollution or other undesirable forms that can build up in the water. The tablets are compatible with Aussie Gold brand test kits and many other pool and spa water testing systems, providing accurate readings against test kit colour charts and ensuring correct comparator shades. DPD tablet No.3 is used to measure total chlorine or bromine levels after the application of DPD No.1, completing the testing process.
Product Category – Pool Test Kits
Key Features
- Measures Free, Combined, and Total Chlorine – Two measurements in one test for complete water balance.
- Bromine Testing Compatibility – Also suitable for testing chlorine or bromine levels in pool and spa water.
- Rapid Dissolving Tablets – DPD tablets dissolve quickly in your water sample for fast results.
- Accurate Colour Matching – Works with test kit colour charts to deliver correct comparator shades.
- Safe and Reliable – Provides a dependable way to track chlorine levels and prevent undesirable forms that can generally irritate swimmers’ skin and eyes. Chloramines, one such undesirable form, are particularly problematic as they do not sanitize and can cause irritation.
Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Product | DPD Test Tablets |
| Application | Measures free chlorine, combined chlorine, and total chlorine |
| Also Tests | Suitable for bromine testing |
| Form | Individually sealed test tablets |
| Compatible With | Spa test kits, Aussie Gold test kits, and other professional kits |
| Usage | Compare results against supplied test kit colour charts |
Other Information
- Helps maintain a safe swimming environment by monitoring chlorine and bromine levels.
- Essential for detecting bather pollution that can compromise water quality.
- Compatible with a wide range of spa test kits and pool water testing kits.
- Part of the Aussie Gold brand testing range, trusted across Australia by both consumers and top water testing companies.
- Useful for regular pool maintenance to ensure chlorine does not form into undesirable combined chlorine that lowers sanitising value. DPD testing has largely replaced the carcinogenic orthotolidine testing method, making it a safer and more reliable choice for pool owners.
Frequently asked questions
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They measure free chlorine, combined chlorine, and total chlorine, giving you a complete view of your pool or spa’s sanitiser levels. The deeper the red colour in the water sample, the higher the concentration of sanitizer present, allowing for precise monitoring.
Yes. DPD tablets are suitable for both chlorine and bromine testing in pools and spas.
Yes, they are rapid dissolving tablets, ensuring fast and accurate results during water testing.
They are widely used with Aussie Gold brand test kits, spa test kits, and other professional pool testing systems.
They help monitor chlorine efficiency, detect undesirable forms of combined chlorine, and ensure a safe and healthy swimming environment free from bather pollution.
