FAS/DPD and Magnetic Stirrer

[LSU]

Should/can the FAS/DPD test be done using the magnetic stirrer, or just swirling by hand? New pool owner with water going in today. Thanks.

 

[Texas Splash]

Should/can the FAS/DPD test be done using the magnetic stirrer, or just swirling by hand?

Not mandatory, but sure is nice. I love my speedstir for the FC/CC, TA, salt, and CH tests.

 

[Newdude]

Everything in a vial uses the stirrer for ease, if you have one.

PH uses the comparator block and CYA uses the sight tube thingie.

 

[pjt]

Can be done by hand, should be done by magnetic stirrer. Same with TA, CH, and salt tests.

 

[BDY]

+100 for speed stir for all tests that need a vial

Makes it so much quicker, consistent and more precise. You focus on drops and color instead of swirling

 

[BDY]

Good luck on the water!!!

 

[SecoSteve]

Absolutely use the stirrer! If I could use the stirrer to mix my coffee, I would use it for that! It's the best part of testing.

Also, I use the light on the stirrer as well. Make sure you keep adding the drops to make the sample clear until there is no further change. You may think the water is clear, but an additional drop makes it even clearer. Once the last drop doesn't create a change, don't count that last drop.

 

[mgtfp]

If I could use the stirrer to mix my coffee, I would use it for that! It's the best part of testing.

I'm sure there is a way, if you really wanted to.

 

[Newdude]

I'm sure there is a way,

Insant coffee. 25ml sips.

 

[Mdragger88]

P.S. we need pictures of this water!

 

[mgtfp]

Insant coffee. 25ml sips.

Unfortunately, ordering instant coffee results in Melbourne in instant imprisonment, so that's not an option.

You need to buy your coffee here in hidden inner city cafes, prepared by authentic baristas with retro looking facial hair.

 

[rcs29]

Absolutely use the stirrer! If I could use the stirrer to mix my coffee, I would use it for that! It's the best part of testing.

Also, I use the light on the stirrer as well. Make sure you keep adding the drops to make the sample clear until there is no further change. You may think the water is clear, but an additional drop makes it even clearer. Once the last drop doesn't create a change, don't count that last drop.

The light screws me up for some reason. Probably just a matter of getting used to it. I try every once in awhile but it throws me off

 

[LSU]

Thanks for all the info! Will use the magnetic stirrer! I will make sure and post some pics of the 18 wheelers delivering water, lol. ALMOST THERE!

 

[BDY]

I do have to say instant coffee outside of the US is palatable. Inside the US it’s like drinking mud… ️

Filling the pool is like brining home a newborn - constant “is it ok? Is something wrong? What’s that! Omg I did something!!”

Breathe, relax, have fun!! And post pictures ….