Where can I get the TF-100 in Canada?

[Kathie]

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Hi there. Super new to TFP, and reading about the TF100 test kit. I live in Canada. Where does one purchase this kit in our great Country?

 

[Isaac-1]

Re: Best place to buy TF100 test kit?

Sorry you can't The TF-100 uses Taylor brand reagents, and Taylor has given the exclusive distribution rights in Canada to one company, the closest you can do is get the Taylor K-2006C, however it too is VERY pricey in Canada thanks to that exclusive distributor thing. Alternatively you may be able to get the TF-100 delivered to one of those mail boxes places just across the U.S. border and pick it up there.

p.s. just looked at a map, that border pick up may not be a great option, unless you happen to know someone travelling to the US that could bring it back for you

 

[needsajet]

I'm originally from Canada (grew up in Prince George) and you're in the same boat as me here in Australia - higher test kit prices.

That said, I spent $350 on test kit and reagents for 2 years and never looked back. I've almost saved back the money vs. what I would have spent relying on "traditional" pool methods, in just five months. I made a couple mistakes over-ordering, and could have done it for $300. I bought from PoolVacParts.com in the USA and they shipped it to me. Not sure if they ship to Canada. I don't know the price from Taylor's distributor in Canada.

If you order Taylor, get the 2006C because it has enough reagents to get you through a couple (maybe 3) seasons and a SLAM if you need it. If your pool is green now, add an extra bottle of 10 grams R-0870 Chlorine detection powder and an extra 60 ml (2 oz) bottle of R-0871 FAS-DPD titrating reagent. I would also add an extra 60 ml bottle of R-0013 cyanuric acid (CYA) reagent. Getting the reagents now will save on shipping later. In my case I also bought a large bottle of CYA reagent and salt test kit for my saltwater pool.

If it's a smaller or temporary pool that you can economically drain, take a look at Pool School - Guide for Seasonal/Temporary Pools

 

[gailn]

You can check this post for a couple of possibilities: Test kits in Canada . Also, the distributor for Canada is Lowry & Associates. You could contact them. They supply to a number of pool companies, and when I asked at one near me, they said they could order it for me. I replaced all my reagents this winter through TFtestKits, as we were traveling through North Carolina anyway. Awesome company!

 

[pool_new]

Are there any kits that just as good other there for us Canadians? Thanks

You can check this post for a couple of possibilities: Test kits in Canada . Also, the distributor for Canada is Lowry & Associates. You could contact them. They supply to a number of pool companies, and when I asked at one near me, they said they could order it for me. I replaced all my reagents this winter through TFtestKits, as we were traveling through North Carolina anyway. Awesome company!

 

[needsajet]

The Taylor K-2006 is the only full kit with the FAS-DPD chlorine test, which is needed for Trouble Free Pool Care. Here is Lowry's order form: