Sample getting darker pink??

[Jenna.kamp]

Guys I’m going insane.
We opened our pool a week ago. It looks fantastic but I did my first testing and I’m confused. I have the Taylor K-2006 salt test kit. I used a 25 ml sample, 2 scoops of R-0870 and sample turns pink (I would say medium pink, not super dark magenta or anything). I start adding R-0871 and it’s getting DARKER pink. I’ve done it 3 times so far and this is my 3rd year testing our pool so I feel pretty comfortable with testing. What gives?! My reagents are from last season and not expired.

 

[HermanTX]

Why are you using a 25ml sample for FC? The test calls out for a 10ml sample.
Also I would guess either the R-870 or R-871 is not good.
What is the expectation for FC level? Since you have a SWCG - what is the expected FC output over a 24 hr period? Have you added additional chlorine through use of pucks or liquid chlorine?

 

[MITBeta]

Does it continue to get darker or does it eventually start to clear? What's the temperature of the water? I notice my color takes a few seconds to get to the darkest pink when the water is cold, even when using the speedstir.

 

[Jenna.kamp]

Why are you using a 25ml sample for FC? The test calls out for a 10ml sample.
Also I would guess either the R-870 or R-871 is not good.
What is the expectation for FC level? Since you have a SWCG - what is the expected FC output over a 24 hr period? Have you added additional chlorine through use of pucks or liquid chlorine?

I’ve just always used 25ml, I guess I could try the 10ml and see if it work.
I have not added any additional chlorine or pucks since opening. Cell is set at 20% output but water is cold (70F) and we aren’t using it yet since we don’t have a heater

 

[Jenna.kamp]

Does it continue to get darker or does it eventually start to clear? What's the temperature of the water? I notice my color takes a few seconds to get to the darkest pink when the water is cold, even when using the speedstir.

Maybe I need to let us sit longer before trying to add reagent. Water is cold (70F). I’ll try a smaller sample too and see if that works.