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    I've had a few day to play around. I purchased the Taylor k-2006c kit and some various other drop kits needed or not. I am pleasantly surprised by my new accurate readings. My older 2005 kit indeed had expired reagents which was giving me fits. FC=15 TC= 16 PH=7.4 CH=280 ALK=100 CYA= 100...
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    Reverse Osmosis in my area is @ $800 for 15,000 gallons. That includes pre testing and post testing and replenishing proper chemical levels including SWCG needs. It is completed in 8 hours. Sounds like a fair option because the water would likely be more pure than it has ever been. But here is...
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    I can truck in water from Kern County. It is about 2 hours north. The trucks can deliver 2,500 or 5,000 gallons. $350 and $500 for the water, $250 for delivery. Is it ironic that it is exactly the same amount as the fine I would receive from DWP by using my tap water? Really wish this drought...
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    Thank you for your replies. Yes I am using the FAS-DPD kit 1515. I did not realize it was not part of the k-2005. This pool was maintained by a C-53 contractor and the kits were in the supply shed. I was concerned about reagents being bad and read about how to test them. Also took the kit into a...
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    Long story short. Pool sat uncovered and untreated for 2 years. Part of a deal I inherited with a relationship with my partner. I grew tired of looking at a swamp and breeding mosquitoes so offered to fix the pool up. Most people who know nothing about pools go to a pool supply store and that...