Hello,
I have discovered a major difference in my Taylor k-2006 free chlorine test results when compared to numerous other methods. Two days ago, the Taylor kit measured 8.5 but algae had once again started to grow. I took a water sample to two pool stores. Each store tested using their digital kit and test strips. Their measurements varied between 2.5 and 4.5. I then remeasured and again got 8.5. The algae continued to grow (slowly) so I shocked and brushed yesterday. I then retested FC today and got 17 (tested two times). I also took a sample to same two stores and received results from 6-9. I am now concerned that my chlorine has been lower than I expected which could explain why I had an algae bloom while out of town about three weeks ago. I have been using 3-inch chlorine tablets this summer.
Any idea what is going on with my kit? I should also say that I have a new bottle of reagent. My numbers from two days ago are below. They have been fairly consistent all summer. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
FC - 8.5
CC - 0
PH - 7.5
TA - 120
CH - 130
CYA - 50
I have discovered a major difference in my Taylor k-2006 free chlorine test results when compared to numerous other methods. Two days ago, the Taylor kit measured 8.5 but algae had once again started to grow. I took a water sample to two pool stores. Each store tested using their digital kit and test strips. Their measurements varied between 2.5 and 4.5. I then remeasured and again got 8.5. The algae continued to grow (slowly) so I shocked and brushed yesterday. I then retested FC today and got 17 (tested two times). I also took a sample to same two stores and received results from 6-9. I am now concerned that my chlorine has been lower than I expected which could explain why I had an algae bloom while out of town about three weeks ago. I have been using 3-inch chlorine tablets this summer.
Any idea what is going on with my kit? I should also say that I have a new bottle of reagent. My numbers from two days ago are below. They have been fairly consistent all summer. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
FC - 8.5
CC - 0
PH - 7.5
TA - 120
CH - 130
CYA - 50