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  1. afbatts

    Taylor Test Station

    I do my testing in Utility room, so I will change my bulbs to match the Daylight, Thanks Bryan
  2. afbatts

    Taylor Test Station

    I just ordered that one also after looking at it. 🫣
  3. afbatts

    Taylor Test Station

    That sounds fun!! Even in my 40’s it’s fun to geek out with my pool stuff for sure.
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    Taylor Test Station

    That was my thought also. Not sure why they discontinued the stand. Maybe that $700 price kept people at bay.
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    Taylor Test Station

    I really like the look and functionality of the Taylor Test Station. It comes with a very pricey cost around $1,000. Of course I have all the stuff in the picture except the actual test station and light. Does any other company make something similar to this? Or my best bet is just to make...
  6. afbatts

    New pool first test

    Make sure you refer to the Recommended Levels. Everything looks okay just need to bring your CYA up to at least 70 for SWG pools. I Printed out that recommended levels list and i keep it close by for reference. Yea I usually knock my PH down to 7.4-7.5 when it takes three drops of acid demand...
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    New pool first test

    It could be that your PH is a little higher then 8.0 I plugged in your information and to go from 8.0 to 7.6 would be 27 ounces MA 31.45% if you go from 8.0 to 7.4 it would be 46 ounces MA 31.45%. but if its higher then 8.0 that number may increase. I see you have a spa, so you may be...
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    New pool first test

    I use baking soda to raise TA when I need to which has only happened twice in two years. I keep my TA at 80. I have a SWG and Fiberglass pool.
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    Pool Math and Taylor calculator Don’t Agree on CSI

    I am wondering the same thing. I have used Taylor SI for a while with no problems. When I look at the Pool Math CSI I am -.6 which is bad in my book. So if I adjust to max out CH to 320 and TA to 80 with my PH from 7.2 to 7.8 it still puts my CSI pool Math from. -.58 to -.10 my pool looks...
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    Pool water collection device??

    How about a grabber tool?? Best Reachers and Grabber Tools | Updated for 2019 | AgingInPlace.org
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    I hate the CYA test

    I totally agree that is a tough test to read!! I know my level is around 70 and I can see the dot all the to 30ppm crazy. I usually take it to the pool store that has Computer system disk that test water to find mine out.
  12. afbatts

    Borate Drop test

    I was wondering if this Drop test kit would be sufficient to do the Borate test in Pool? https://www.ebay.com/itm/Borate-Test-Kit-/282076111448 I have never purchased from EBAY nor do I want to. If this kit can be used, does anyone know as to where it may be purchased other then ebay. The...