Keep Pool Waters pH Balanced With Easy Printable Tip Sheet For Kentucky Homeowners Download Pool pH Balance Easy Tip Sheet for Kentucky Homeowners Here Step 1: Test Your Pool Water Test 2x per week (especially after rain). Choose one of the following: • Test Strips (Quick): AquaChek 7-Way Strips • Liquid Test Kit (Precise): Taylor K-2006 • Digital Tester (Easy): LaMott