In testing for alkalinity I am using the Taylor test kit. I use the 2 drops of r0007 followed with 5 drops of r0008 but instead of the water turning green it turns red. What is this telling me about alkalinity??
Question about Taylor Test
- Thread starter TheOldCajun
- Start date
- Jun 24, 2021
- 16,433
- Pool Size
- 29000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-60 Plus
What is your pH? Post that first, pic might help...of the pH comparator during test.
If the sample turns red, pink, or yellow, you are done, your TA is zero (or negative), and your PH is very very low (4.5 or lower).
Use Soda Ash aka Washing Soda. Calculate how much to use using Poolmath. Set pH of 6.8 now and 7.5 as target. Enter 0 for TA. Add amount it states and circulate 30 minutes. Test pH, repeat until your pH is in the 7's, then test TA.
If the sample turns red, pink, or yellow, you are done, your TA is zero (or negative), and your PH is very very low (4.5 or lower).
Use Soda Ash aka Washing Soda. Calculate how much to use using Poolmath. Set pH of 6.8 now and 7.5 as target. Enter 0 for TA. Add amount it states and circulate 30 minutes. Test pH, repeat until your pH is in the 7's, then test TA.
Welcome to TFP.
Are you using a 25ml pool water sample?
If it is turning red then your TA is very low.
Are you using a 25ml pool water sample?
If it is turning red then your TA is very low.
