New Taylor 9056

[ctrav]

My original T-100 test kit had a smaller pH/CL tester so I bought this Taylor 9056 which is much larger and has integrated CYA test ability. I really like the wider range of numbers on the pH side which was my real reason for the purchase. However, I think its broken because I don't really get any better readings in the dark

All kidding aside I think its a great addition to my set of toys...

 

[Poolzzz]

... I really like the wider range of numbers on the pH side...

The range looks smaller to me...only 7.0-8.0.

Tf-100 is 6.8-8.2

 

[Donldson]

Don't you need to use the R-0004 phenol with this? The K-1001 in the TF-100 comes with R-0014.

 

[Poolzzz]

Yes, you need different reagents for both CL and pH compared to the K-1001 kit.

 

[ctrav]

I won't use the CL side except for CYA testing, at least thats the plan. As for the range yep its smaller but i don't care if its below 7 because I will never go there (on purpose) and won't go above 8 (again on purpose). The T-100 is a great kit and I won't trade it for anything else (at least not yet). I look at the 9056 as a new tool in the pool garage for those who have there water under control. What I do like is the range from 7.0 to 8.0 being 7.2, 7.4, 7.6, 7.8. Finally yes I had to buy a different regent R-0004.

At the end of the day another inexpensive pool toy

 

[Oly]

I too use this Taylor caparator but I use it with my hot tub because I test the FC and pH while in the spa and don't want to use the
DPD powder when wet. The R-0004 reagent is the same as used in the K-2006 pH test with the 44ml water volume.

 

[Dodger]

I won't use the CL side except for CYA testing, at least thats the plan. As for the range yep its smaller but i don't care if its below 7 because I will never go there (on purpose) and won't go above 8 (again on purpose). The T-100 is a great kit and I won't trade it for anything else (at least not yet). I look at the 9056 as a new tool in the pool garage for those who have there water under control. What I do like is the range from 7.0 to 8.0 being 7.2, 7.4, 7.6, 7.8. Finally yes I had to buy a different regent R-0004.

At the end of the day another inexpensive pool toy

+1


Also, I like to use the 9056 for CYA and compare it to the standard see-through tube for CYA measurement. Since this can be a hard test to feel confident about, it allows 2 different readings from the same treated water sample. I find that the frosted tube in the 9056 almost always reads about 10ppm higher CYA than the transparent tube.

 

[ctrav]

Good to know...cheers!

 

[pooldv]

I also use the 9056 for pH readings. I find it's a bit easier to read pH. I have done a number of side by side comparisons on the CYA test and I found that I got the same reading with either it or the TF-100 cya tester.

 

[ctrav]

Dodger I tested my CYA with both and the 9056 was indeed 10 higher...I will test again next month!