First time pool in owner in Saskatchewan Canada.

[Sask88]

Hello,
I just added a 12' x 24' x 52" above ground Metal wall pool. It came with a Sta-lite 1hp pump, a sta-rite system 3 filter, Pool accessories (cover, vacuum, etc) and a bunch of chemicals.

I have the pool installed, just waiting for the new liner to arrive this week. Working on the plumbing soon as well. I also plan to build a solar panel for the roof of the pump shed and a fire pit heater for it.
I came a cross this site while researching and have done a lot of reading on here and would like to follow the tfp method. The only problem is the only Taylor 2006c test kit I can find is $325. Is there any way I can do this with a different test kit? There is also a 2006 for $200.

 

[mknauss]

Welcome to the forum!
The issue with other test kits is they do not have the FAS-DPD test for FC/CC and a CYA test. The K2006 is fine, but you get very small reagent amounts. So you need FAS-DPD and CYA reagent refills very quickly.
I suggest you read ABC's of Pool Water Chemistry.

 

[LFrankow]

I found my last K 2006 on Amazon.ca, I think it was about 186$ all in. DPD powder and titration solution (2 oz bottle r-0871) are about 40-60$ for the pair, CYA reagent is fairly affordable as well. Once a year I order DPD/r -0871 and cya reagent, then every third spring I order a new k-2006.
I have seen a lot of swamps in town and on these forums, never had one myself so I consider it money well spent.

 

[Sask88]

Ok so the k 2006 is worth it. Do I need the extra reagents right away or will I have enough for this season?
I also plan to fill the pool with good clear well water. Is this going to cause any problems?

 

[mknauss]

If you stay away from any algae outbreaks the small bottles should last this season.

Does your well have iron in the water? Any other metals?

 

[Sask88]

I actually don't know what is in the water as I am planning to haul it from a pump station.

 

[Sask88]

Also I ordered the k2006 test kit.

 

[mknauss]

It would be good to know. If you fill the pool with iron laden water, you will have a chore on your hands.

Can you not get a water quality report from the pump station operator? I assume it is potable water.

 

[Sask88]

Yes it is potable water and yes I should be able to get a water report. I'll look into it.

 

[Sask88]

Apparently it does have iron in it. So I have now decided to fill it with city water as the cost is actually not much.

 

[Sask88]

What should I use to test while waiting for the k2006 kit?