How to get accurate ph reading

[mojopool]

I have my taylor test kit, the kit is about 2 yrs old. When I test for ph the color doesnt match anything on the color chart window very close...to me it is darker than the 8.2. When I use the new test strips that came with my swg it registers 7.2. Which should i believe?

 

[Texas Splash]

Go with the drop test for sure. Test strips aren't worth the paper they're made on. If your R-0014 reagent was kept inside in a cool/dark place, it should still be pretty good. If it's reading dark purple above 8.2, definitely start dosing with muriatic acid to lower back into the mid-7 range. Use the Poolmath calculator to help you with the right amount. Go in stages if it feels better, but you need it below 8.0 for sure.

 

[Donldson]

Your FC is below 10 when you are testing your pH, right?

 

[mojopool]

Thankyou...I used pool math and added some acid...TA is finally down to 90 and PH looks like about 7.4 I wish there was a drop test for PH?

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Thankyou...I used pool math and added some acid...TA is finally down to 90 and PH looks like about 7.4 I wish there was a drop test for PH? Oh and yes...my FC is 6