Hi,
New pool owner and new TFP member.
I went ahead and bought the Taylor-K2006c test kit. I have tested my water 3 days in a row before posting as to make sure I had a solid set of number. From the test results it appears the majority of my numbers are close to being in range with exception to CYA. Also have read that I'm going to need to drain the pool to get the CYA out. My question is, is there a better more precise manner to measure CYA than the test with the k2006c kit. The black dot test seems very imprecise. When using the black dot test, I am not longer able to see the dot about half way before the first marking of 100ppm. Based on the lack of marking I would guess the CYA between 200 and 300ppm. That just sounds absolutely crazy to me and I feel like I need a better test. See pic below for CYA test
Thoughts?
Region: Tampa Bay Florida
Pool Location: Outdoor pool
Has pool enclosure
Temp: 78*F
PH: 7.2
TA: 70ppm
FC: 3.5ppm
CC: .5ppm
CH: 250ppm
CYA: 200-300ppm guestimate
New pool owner and new TFP member.
I went ahead and bought the Taylor-K2006c test kit. I have tested my water 3 days in a row before posting as to make sure I had a solid set of number. From the test results it appears the majority of my numbers are close to being in range with exception to CYA. Also have read that I'm going to need to drain the pool to get the CYA out. My question is, is there a better more precise manner to measure CYA than the test with the k2006c kit. The black dot test seems very imprecise. When using the black dot test, I am not longer able to see the dot about half way before the first marking of 100ppm. Based on the lack of marking I would guess the CYA between 200 and 300ppm. That just sounds absolutely crazy to me and I feel like I need a better test. See pic below for CYA test
Thoughts?
Region: Tampa Bay Florida
Pool Location: Outdoor pool
Has pool enclosure
Temp: 78*F
PH: 7.2
TA: 70ppm
FC: 3.5ppm
CC: .5ppm
CH: 250ppm
CYA: 200-300ppm guestimate