test kit

As I was browsing though looking at some of your test kit setups, I noticed that many of you have multiple test tubes. That got me wondering if there is a reason to keep any of them separate for different tests. Is that a problem at all? Also, feel free to post a pic of your test kit for...

Hi, I am brand new to pool ownership and testing water. I bought the TF-Pro Salt kit along with the sampler. How do I actually use these items? I tried looking up videos but the numbers of the reagents don't seem to line up with what the videos say. When do I use the SpeedStir? Are there...

Hello! I’m taking over pool duties for my parents and I’m clueless. We’re in Toronto so I can’t buy the testers from the links provided. Any suggestions? I’m hoping to get it by Monday so I can’t start working on the pool. It’s dark and cloudy. So far I’ve only been adding liquid chlorine and...

I added over 120 drops of R-0871 into my Chlorine Drop Test, but the solution still won’t clear up. It remains cloudy, and I'm worried I might be misusing the test kit or will run out of R-0871 before getting clear results! Despite following the instructions and trying different samples, I'm...

I’m a new pool owner and have only used the TF-Pro testing kit 4 times now. I dod this test twice and got the same results. Previously, the left/yellow/Cl Br test was always 5 - 10; it’s never come out orange! Do I need to be concerned? Also, am I reading the pH correctly as ~7.2? I appreciate...

Hey everyone, I am wondering if I got the wrong comparator in my TF-PRO SALT kit that I ordered. The images looks like it was supposed to come with a Taylor Comparator with the black top instead of the one I received which comes with yellow and red tops that are seen on the images of the TF-100...

How do I move from my current situation of Shocking my pool to SLAMing it? What do I do with my pool while waiting for my test kit to arrive? Background: We just got our pool & started with trips to the local pool store for testing & supplies. This week they gave me a printout and told me what...

Hello, I know this is a silly question, but I've searched up and down and just want to be sure I have my info straight. With the simple PH & Chlorine test kits that you can buy from Walmart that are Chlorox brand, is the Chlorine test testing TOTAL CHLORINE, or is it testing Active Chlorine...

This page says to glance and not look for the black dot, but this page says to continue pouring until "all traces of the black dot at the bottom of the view tube completely disappears, even after you stare at it for several seconds." Which one is right?

Hi there, I just moved into a home with a pool, and I didn't really have much time to care for the pool. I'm trying to measure the chlorine level in my pool, and I am doubting whether or not I'm doing it correctly. For context, a pool company came out just yesterday and SLAMed the pool. I'm...

I recently bought a house with a pool (first time pool owner). The edge of the pool seems to have staining that won't come up. I have tried brushing and and scrubbing it. It is only discolored on the ledge (The flat part around the pool where you can stand up no matter the depth). Does anyone...

I’ve had my pool for 5 years with minimal issues. Now I can’t seem to trust any test as they all give me different readings. Specifically with the CYA, calcium, and alkalinity. I have new reagents in my tf-100 and that’s what I’ve been using for the past 5 years. I replaced half the water in...

Hello All - I have a 1000 gal pool and i accidentally dropped the chlorine test sample mixed with 5 drops of orthotolidine into the pool. Considering its a carcinogen, should i just drain the pool?...

In calling a very popular 30+ year local pool company and discussing my high CYA levels & needing to partially drain, he said 1) there’s no need to do that 2) the idea that you need a bunch of (store bought) pool chemicals other than chlorine is a ploy for companies to make money- especially...

Hey team! 2nd day member and my first post. Happy to be here - got here via subscribing to the Pool Math app, researched several and this one looks great. So while thinking about it as testing goes with that app ... the TF-100 test kit; is it recommended and worth it, or is it overvalued and...