Brian Malone

Hayward Navigator pool sweep/vacuum. Previously tested water using a store-branded color titration kit but I have been trying the Hach Aquacheck 7 strips for the last 6 months or so and have not had any major issues and no algae. I use liquid chlorine more often during spring/summer with one or two tabs in a floating dispenser to provide some CYA. I mainly use tabs fall/winter but will probably stick with LC year around.

Added a Taylor titration kit for comparing to Hach test strips. The test strips are not greatly inaccurate since I have used the titration results to understand the subtle colors of strips. I like both test methods and choose the one I use based on my time and attitude.