I've tried trusting the Pool Stores and am ready to get off the try 20 different chemicals roller coaster. What do I need to be able to do all my own testing for both my pool and hot tub? I am using bromine in the hot tub and a SWG on the pool. I'm confused between the different test kits and if only 1 kit will cover everything I need. I have started reading the TFPC philosophy.
Pool Store whirlwind, i want to test everthing
- Thread starter hillard55
- Start date
Welcome to the forum. Hard to beat the TF-100. An article in Pool School compares the recommended test kits for you.
- Jun 22, 2014
- 47,723
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
Hello and welcome to TFP. Good choice on your own testing. I'm with Woody on the TF-100. This should help you:
- The TF-100 (link below in my sig) will cover everything for your pool and even help to test bromine in your spa. You can use the FAS-DPD chlorine test portion of the TF-100 and just realize that when you are testing Free Chlorine (FC) in that test that you are really testing Total Bromine if you multiply your result by 2.25. Here is a great discussion on that subject: Testing bromine?.
- Since you have an SWG, you'll need to test for salt separately. You can get the kit for that at the same web site here: TFTestkits.net
If you're curious, here are the test kits compared: Pool School - Test Kits Compared. I have the TF-100 and love it. Make sure to ask for the speed stir to help you mix like a pro. Hope this helps.
- The TF-100 (link below in my sig) will cover everything for your pool and even help to test bromine in your spa. You can use the FAS-DPD chlorine test portion of the TF-100 and just realize that when you are testing Free Chlorine (FC) in that test that you are really testing Total Bromine if you multiply your result by 2.25. Here is a great discussion on that subject: Testing bromine?.
- Since you have an SWG, you'll need to test for salt separately. You can get the kit for that at the same web site here: TFTestkits.net
If you're curious, here are the test kits compared: Pool School - Test Kits Compared. I have the TF-100 and love it. Make sure to ask for the speed stir to help you mix like a pro. Hope this helps.
Hi hillard,
congrats on your decision to take control of your pool. In addition to the TF100 already mentioned, if you care to test the salt level also which teh TF100 doesnt cover, then I suggest adding the Taylor K1766 salt test kit to your shopping list.
congrats on your decision to take control of your pool. In addition to the TF100 already mentioned, if you care to test the salt level also which teh TF100 doesnt cover, then I suggest adding the Taylor K1766 salt test kit to your shopping list.
Thank you for the help! Testing supplies are in and I've been reading more threads on TFP. I feel like I'm finally on the right track to cut the pool store umbilical cord!
