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[tcason]

I have been going to pool water for every test and getting correct water level in beaker and then doing the drop test.
Is this correct OR
Can you fill a jar with pool water take it to table, fill beakers and use a single container to do all the tests?

I have read a lot on this site but haven't come across this question.

THANKS for all the help my pool looks great - first big test Memorial Day weekend three day pool party.

 

[Skitch]

Don't use a glass jar, make sure it's plastic.

You'll need to rinse between tests. I usually test for chlorine, rinse, test for ph, and rinse again. Once a month I'll test the total alkalinity, calcium hardness, and CYA.

 

[chiefwej]

I use a single sample container large enough for tests and rinsing. I do OTO (chlorine) and pH daily (or when things are going fine or I’m being lazy, every couple days), add the FAS-DPD chlorine and TA tests once a week, plus CH & CYA once a month.

 

[doncaruana]

I have a short plastic bottle (I think it may be about 12 ounces - maybe more, maybe less - the label is long gone) that I've been using for years. I go over to the pool, turn it upside down and reach down as far as I can in the pool, then flip it over and let it fill from what amount to something close to 18" below the surface. Then I use that bottle for all my tests. It gives me enough to do a pre and post rinse of each vial that I use.

 

[Arizonarob]

Head over to Wally World and go to the kitchen gadget isle. They have condiment squeeze bottles for a buck a piece. Perfect amount of pool water to run all your tests.

 

[borjis]

I use a turkey baster which is great for getting down about 1 foot deep.

It has enough capacity to do every test from the amount of water drawn into it.

 

[chiefwej]

If you want to get tricky, I have a 150ml syringe attached to 5 feet of vinyl tubing that is weighted at the bottom. I can just walk to edge of pool and don’t even have to bend over to draw up my sample.

 

[karendino]

If you want to get tricky, I have a 150ml syringe attached to 5 feet of vinyl tubing that is weighted at the bottom. I can just walk to edge of pool and don’t even have to bend over to draw up my sample.

Chuefwej: I wouldn't mind seeing that rig.

I just use my (cough cough) Leslie's Pool sample bottle they gave me 2 years ago and using the PVC Pipe with holes on the caps trick to draw water.

 

[The Mermaid Queen]

I use a 1/2 liter water bottle and put it in upside down as far as my arm will reach, turn it over and fill 'er up! Enough for testing and rinsing. I also splurged on the Sample Sizer which makes measuring a breeze.

 

[Melnic]

This is where the pool store helped. they gave me a pool sample bottle for free. I got one, then never went back.

 

[BMeeley]

I got a little squeeze sample bottle with a tiny spout on it perfect for all my tests. To each their own, but no need to draw new samples for each test. I like the consistency of testing the same sample for whatever tests I'm running.

 

[Sid/]

I use some of the tricks that others have mentioned. The way you are testing should get excellent test readings and probably get more exercise that way. Good Job

 

[tomfrh]

I use a one of these. 150mL. I take a sample a half a meter under the surface, and fill the measuring vials using the spout. Mine came with my clear choice kit.

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[kellyfair]

I have this giant syringe with tubing. And I use all the separate test tubes I got in my TF100 so I can run all my tests then rinse everything at the end.

 

[Richard320]

I use one big cup. And then I carry it over to the patio table where I do my tests. I just thought I'd throw that out there in case anyone is still doing their testing squatted uncomfortably next to the pool.

 

[chiefwej]

Chuefwej: I wouldn't mind seeing that rig.

I just use my (cough cough) Leslie's Pool sample bottle they gave me 2 years ago and using the PVC Pipe with holes on the caps trick to draw water.

 

[borjis]

I just thought I'd throw that out there in case anyone is still doing their testing squatted uncomfortably next to the pool.

Haha, the very first TF100 tests I did were after work, in the dark, squatted uncomfortably and getting bit by mosquitoes.

After doing that 3 times, I just took a sample and went inside the house.

 

[splashpad]

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So that brings up a question for me, I thought regents were supposed to be stored standing up? (or it doesn't matter?) Just curious! (mine are standing, I should get a picture of my not as elaborate set-up, but overkill for our pool situation! HA!)

And "on topic", we collect a large specimen and then use/rinse each test that's needed at that time (I use a previously new travel shampoo bottle, because it "drips" for some of my smaller test amounts^{Yes, I have some O.C.D.)}

 

[kellyfair]

Some of mine are standing, some aren’t... now I’m worried!

 

[Razorhog]

After the water is balanced and I'm just daily testing FC, I just dip the sample tube down to my elbow for each test. Use the diving board as a table while squatting next to it. If it's really hot or I'm doing a full battery of tests I'll take the sample to a shady area. The condiment bottle from walmart seems like a good idea.