The proper test kit (i.e. TF-100 or Taylor K-2006) is the foundation of your pool care. Why these kits? We've learned through extensive experience that you cannot reply on pool store testing, test strips, or simple over-the-counter kits. They simply do not read Free Chlorine (FC) or Cyanuric Acid (CYA) levels accurately or to the high levels we need. In addition, many of the employees are seasonal, lack experience, and simply sell products or give advice based on a product-line for that store - it's all about sales. The testimonials here are endless, and many can confirm that you can go to store # 1 and get test results, then go to store #2 you will undoubtedly receive totally different numbers. You can go back to the same store the next day and still receive totally different numbers. Happens ALL the time.
If you do not have a TF-100 or Taylor K2006 test kit, it should be your #1 priority.
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I also want to emphasize that the test kit is NOT a sales pitch for TFP or anyone here. We do not receive funds. We are all volunteers, some who have been in the business for decades. It's a simple philosophy of a pool owner taking care of their pool with the most basic products, saving money, and being 100% in charge of their own pool. Testing at home is not difficult. In fact, once done with one of these kits, is quite liberating and the results cannot be denied.