Question on test kits

[JoeyV]

Hi all.

Need some advice,

Tf-100 $70.00- Taylor k2006 $54.00 - Taylor k2006c $105.00. Speedster-optional.
My pool is open from June through end of September. Assuming I have to purchase a new kit/or new reagents every year, does it make sense to purchase the least expensive of the 3?

 

[Richard320]

No. The cheaper kit is pretty skimpy on the FAS-DPD reagents, which is the one reagent you probably won't be able to find locally when you run out.

 

[proavia]

Richard has you covered. The smaller K2006 doesn't have enough reagents. Personally, I'd get the TF-100. The reagents in a new TF-100 are always fresh (and are Taylor reagents). If you store the testkit inside the house, your reagents should easily last 2 full seasons. Get the Speedstir to - you won't regret it. $105 for both the TF-100 and Speedstir.

 

[JoeyV]

Ok. So looks like I can get the tf-100 with speedster for same price as Taylor k2006c. Do both of these have about the same amount of reagents in them and should they last the season without running out?

 

[jgofnj]

And the speedster is a must. Make it much easier to get accurate results.

FYI - I am in Hillsborough, next town over.

 

[Richard320]

Ok. So looks like I can get the tf-100 with speedster for same price as Taylor k2006c. Do both of these have about the same amount of reagents in them and should they last the season without running out?

Here's a chart that shows how many tests each has Pool School - Test Kits Compared

 

[JoeyV]

Thank you guys. Buying tf-100 with speedster now

 

[jgofnj]

I usually get 2 season out of s refill package.

 

[JoeyV]

Good to hear from local. Jfgofnj, do you use city or well water? If city, do you have any issues with cooper in the city water?

 

[jgofnj]

Good to hear from local. Jfgofnj, do you use city or well water? If city, do you have any issues with cooper in the city water?

I use city water (New Jersey American Water) and also have a heater. Before I used the TFP method I had my water tested at the pool store, they would say I did have copper in my water and blamed it on the heater. They would sell me some type of chemical (don't recall the name). Anyway, I haven't use any of that stuff in years and don't seem to have a problem with it. My levels was always on the low end that was supposedly normal for a pool with a heater.

By the way, you can buy 5 gallon 12.5% liquid chlorine at Nationals Pool & spa on Rt. 206 in Hillsborough. Cost $19.58 for 5 gallons (plus one time $8 deposit on container)