test kits

  1. Elemental21

    Curious about Taylor's documentation for max FC ppm for FAS-DPD test

    I haven't seen this discussed in the forums and was talking with someone on Reddit about this. Why does Taylor seem to be saying that 20ppm is the max you can test with their FAS-DPD tests here: https://www.taylortechnologies.com/en/Image/GetDocument/607 But then here on the Potential...
  2. T

    New pool owner chemical question

    Ok new pool owner here and have a quick question for the group in water quality. I know I do not have all of my info in my signature yet as some of it is changing but trying to give a good example. 1. Not sure of volume of pool (yet) 2. Cartridge type filter system 3. Uses chlorine tabs and...
  3. K

    Looking to replace trips to pool store with accurate and easy home water testing - digital?

    To balance our pool water we currently use 1) test strips, which are a bit hard to read and don't seem to be very accurate compared to 2) water quality testing at local pool store. To save time making trips to the pool store (nearly 1 hour round trip), we would like to get a digital sort of...
  4. A

    TF-Pro Test Kit vs. Local Shop Test..??

    New to all of this and I've been reading all the content here (thanks for that!) I ordered a TF-Pro Salt with SmartStir that I just received yesterday. I ran my first set of tests with it and seemed to be okay with it. The numbers I logged came out about the same as I got with the basic...
  5. A

    Confused about TF-100 Options..??

    I'm new, and trying to get a handle on chemistry. I'm looking at the TF-100 test kit, but I'm confused by the options. Is the Smart Stir worth adding? I see add-on options for TF-100 Salt, Salt Test Strips, and Taylor K-1766 Salt Test. Do I need all of these? Borates Test Strips I don't...
  6. H

    Which Test Kit is easier to read?

    Which test kit is easier to read the results, Taylor K-2006 or TF-100?