Transitioning to SWG - Testing Differences?

[capn7]

Greetings,

I currently have the Taylor K-2006 for testing my chlorine pool... I am in the process of installing a SWG. Can anyone tell me what testing chems/gear I need to supplement the K-2006 for salt? Do I just need the K-1766 kit (or even better, just the two bottles of R-0718 and R-0630 from that kit)? Is there something more?

Also, I seem to see conflicting info... Will I still test chlorine using the FAS/DPD method, to make sure the chlorine output is where it should be?

Many thanks for your advice!

 

[duraleigh]

Do you have an OTO chlorine test?

 

[pooldv]

It is all the same tests. There are a couple of differences in the recommended levels. Here is the recommended Water Balance for SWG Pools

 

[woodyp]

That K-1766 is all you should need differently.

 

[capn7]

Thanks, all. @duraleigh - I do not have the OTO test, I've been using FAS/DPD.
I'll grab the K-1766 lot to supplement what I've got, and will review the SWG water link to get everything readjusted.

Thank you for the feedback!

 

[jblizzle]

You really only need the 2 reagents. Although that test does make a bit of a mess in the vial, so does not hurt to have a dedicated one.
Not sure how the price of the K-1766 compares to just the reagents.