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Good idea... I'll try a new collection bottle and rinse the tester tube better tomorrow... Thanks for the suggestions!

Any other ideas as to why this is happening?

It has been stored indoors so I'm sure it's OK. The color change goes from Yellow to Pink with the same water sample and number of drops. I use the same white background every time so something new is happening.. Thanks ...

So everything has been going great with the swim spa so far. However, the last 3 times I have tested Ph using a Taylor K-2006 test kit, the ph has read low, like 7.2 but if I re-test it right away with the same water sample it shows 7.6. The first time I figured I had the wrong number of drops...

OK... Thanks. Been keeping a close watch on FC and it is real consistant so far...

Been using the BBB method for about 2 months now on my new-to-me swim-spa. Been exersizing my dogs in it and all is good. Just wondering what test on my Taylor kit would I see a change in if one of the dogs was to pee in the pool? Don't think they have but I have seen them pee in the water at...

Yes... I filled from Municipal water which I know is really hard ... have had a softener for years. Will put in Bleach to get up to 7 and add Muratic acid to get the ph down and go from there. Will also do the overnight FC test... Thanks!

Finally got my "new to me" swim spa filled after taking care of a few mechanical issues with the seals. This thing has been sitting empty for about a year since it was taken out of service by the previous owner I am new to this pool thing and want to use the BBB system... have added some bleach...

Anyone??? Need to get something soon...

Need to pick up something for my new Swim Spa set-up. Any specific suggestions on a digital remote thermometer? Kitchen window is just 15 feet away... Thanks!

Great... Should have known ... this site is awesome! Thanks

New to this pool thing and trying to figure out what are the considerations for how long to run the pump and filter? Got a good start on the BBB system and have just been running the pump a few hours a day so far. No swimmers yet. What determines the pump time? Thanks!

Using the Taylor 2006 test kit and testing ph, is there a way to go directly from the number of drops needed to the "Pool Calculator" for a recommended adjustment? My first test was above the darkest ph color so I am not sure what the ph is, but it took 3 drops to get where I wanted. I could...

Great ... will give it a try. Thanks for the reply.

I have a fiberglass swim spa that is used ... but new to me. I will be filling it soon. Question... I plan on using it for conditioning my agility dogs and will teach them how to get out by using the steps. Problem is the steps are glossy Gelcoat with no traction. Will the 3M self adhesive...