FAS-PDP chlorine test kits in Australia?

[tomfrh]

I'd like to SLAM my pool. The instructions here say a wide range FAS-PDP kit is needed to measure FC and CC.

Australian Pool shops don't seem to have these. The only one I could see was a Taylor 2006 kit (online) which costs hundreds of dollars.

Any recommendations? Should I buy from overseas?

 

[BasicTek]

You're have to wait for the others from your area to go into detail but I'm pretty sure clear choice labs is what they buy down under

 

[aussieta]

welcome to tfp
clear choice labs is an australian company
Kits Clear Choice Labs
also if considering taylor you need 2006C
just had alook at ccl site and looks like they are out of stock, maybe give then an email
but i am super happy with 2006C
Taylor FAS DPD Test Kit Chlorine - SERVICE SIZE K-2006C $149.99

 

[tomfrh]

Thanks!

How come FAS PDP is so hard to find in australia? I assumed it would be something I could get from a pool store.

 

[lightmaster]

I wouldn't expect a pool store to sell an decent test kit. Most of their chemicals are sold because of their (typically) terrible free testing, so supporting and providing accurate home testing goes against their business model and would hurt their profits.

 

[squibcakes]

Contact Clear Choice Labs. They are based in Brisbane. I have to give them a big shout out as they went all out to get me a Chlorine test kit (even though out of stock) just this past weekend during my slam.

I would recommend buying their complete test kit not just the Chlorine kit.

 

[needsajet]

Trouble Free Pool Care (TFPC) is not common

It's more common for DIYers to rely on DPD (white tablets) or OTO (yellow) testing. Many get by with that if they keep CYA low and shock regularly. Most common pool care is probably pool shop based with DIY mixed in.

TFPC allows you to reduce chemical consumption (and SWG run time) and seldom if ever need to shock your pool, or have it go green the day before a birthday party

For TFPC, you need FAS-DPD for accurate FC testing, which enables the Overnight Chlorine Loss Test test, and if/when needed, also enables you to SLAM Process.

 

[tomfrh]

Contact Clear Choice Labs. They are based in Brisbane. I have to give them a big shout out as they went all out to get me a Chlorine test kit (even though out of stock) just this past weekend during my slam.

I would recommend buying their complete test kit not just the Chlorine kit.

What's the complete kit? The "Total Salt kit"?

 

[needsajet]

This is the kit to get: Total Pool Water Testing Kit, Salt Water Clear Choice Labs

 

[AU Pete]

This is the kit to get: Total Pool Water Testing Kit, Salt Water Clear Choice Labs

+1 thumbs up on that kit - i have it too.

I can remember thinking "wow i could get 10 cheap kits for the price of that", but in hindsight I now know it has saved money in the long run.
I was probably spending on average $20 a week buying various things initially to add to the pool. Now I'm spending on average $20 about every 3 months.
So its a high upfront cost but will save you in the long run once you work out the TFPC way.