Not a fan of using strip tests (previous owners left them for us). Are digital readers not recommended? If not, what is the alternative and likewise if there are good ones what are they...
Are digital readers not recommended?
- Thread starter summertimesadness
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- Jun 24, 2021
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- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-60
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Generally, no.
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Generally, no.
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Swimming Pool Test Kits Compared
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I have the TF-Pro salt and will swear by it.
Its $10 more than the comparable K2006C, but comes with a $44 stirring device that many buy after the fact.
I have the TF-Pro salt and will swear by it.
Its $10 more than the comparable K2006C, but comes with a $44 stirring device that many buy after the fact.
I love the case the TF-Pro Salt test kit comes in... so much nicer than the K-2006C. Soft, and a handle with plenty of room to store other small extra test things one picks up over the years.....
Thank you. Is the ph meter option worth it? Or just stick with the test kit plus smart stir?
No, I didn't have much success with pH meter..,... I just use the comparitor block and reagent.
- Sep 23, 2015
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- Chlorine
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- SWG Type
- Astral Viron V25
The speed stir is almost mandatory. It makes testing so much easier and maybe even a bit more acurite for titration tests.
I have a half decent pH meter but I don’t use it much due to the calibration it needs for validity. If they’re not calibrated regularly and stored properly they are just an expensive paper weight. The storage and calibrations solutions cost just as much as the meter.
I have used a calibrated salt meter for a long time now, when used and stored properly they tend to hold their calibration quite well. However these are only really useful for those of us with SWG’s and plaster surfaces, it gives me salt and temperature which are both needed to track my CSI.
Photo meters have limitations and if your going to have just one kit a TF100 or Taylor K2006C would be a way better choice.
All digital meters use some form of measurement technique that is then translated using algorithms or conversion factors that will inherently decrease the accuracy.
Ok, thanks guys.
We are upgrading to salt when we open the pool next Spring... so, I imagine the testing might be a bit different then.
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Should I get the speed stir or smart stir? (I know one of them is backordered)
Anything else off that list I should get?
We are upgrading to salt when we open the pool next Spring... so, I imagine the testing might be a bit different then.
TF-100 Test Kit
Should I get the speed stir or smart stir? (I know one of them is backordered)
Anything else off that list I should get?
Either is the same and will the trick. Its the best money you can spend on your pool IMO (in its price range).
You also need the salt test add on if you're definitley switching. Get the $25 TF-100 salt option instead of the k-1766 test for $36. It's the exact same thing in a different box. Save $9 and package it.
At that point, the TF-Pro-salt is only $26 more with a really nice case. Included is the speed stir and salt kit. Up to you if you want to upgrade the TF100 and skip the case, or get the nice case model.
The XL option is great for beginners who will be testing more often until everything clicks. By year 2 the regulat supplies are plenty to get through the season, if not 2 seasons.
I am not switching to a salt system until next season... but I can use the salt kit for what I need to do with my current setup?
Just not use the salt portion, as of now.
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With the XL option it'll be just around $200.
Good enough?
Just not use the salt portion, as of now.
TF-Pro Salt
With the XL option it'll be just around $200.
Good enough?
It's the same kit but with 2 extra bottles for the salt test. The expiration dates are usually 2 years from TFTESTKITS, and you can easily get by making it 2.1 years to make that whole season.
Not good. Amazing.
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