Taylor Vs TFPro Ph testing

[rweiler994]

am currently using the Taylor K2006 Salt test kit, but I am looking at the TF Pro Salt because I dropped my speed Stir and broke it. The one thing I really like about the K2006 is that with the PH test it came with an additional reagent to test the Acid load, i.e. 2 drops = I need to add 28 Oz. Of muriatic acid to my pool (10,000 gallons) by the chart in the manual that came with it. I do use the Pool Math app, but I work weird hours so sometimes miss days testing, so with the K2006 the PH only tests to 8.0 so the drops to adjust to target would tell me the correct amount to add even if the test was above range. The TFPro goes to 8.2 I have never needed to add more than 1.5 quarts of acid to fix my pool (yes I let it go too long that time Work/storms made for bad timing) So has anyone else switched, and you opinions on the differences would be great. I guess my second question is if I do switch and let it go, how long after adding acid would the PH test be accurate again so I could verify that I got it back into an appropriate range?

 

[ajw22]

how long after adding acid would the PH test be accurate again so I could verify that I got it back into an appropriate range?

15 to 30 minutes.

We recommend never decreasing your pH by more than 0.4 at one dose. If your pH is high, dose, test, and dose again.

If pH is 8.2 or above lower pH by 0.4, test and repeat.

We see no need for the acid demand test when pH is adjusted that way.

 

[rweiler994]

Thanks for the prompt reply, I have read quite a bit, but I guess I never noticed the recommendation to not lower PH by more than 0.4 at once. Working rotating 12 hour shifts I will admit to rushing additions when I test after work so the pool can circulate while I have supper and I can swim a bit before bed when I work the next day. (3:45 AM comes early) Still wondering if anyone has switched from a Taylor Kit to TFPro. I think the main difference is the PH test, but not 100% sure on that.

 

[PoolStored]

I never noticed the recommendation to not lower PH by more than 0.4 at once.

It's in the notes when you use "effects of adding" in pool math with acid.

Still wondering if anyone has switched from a Taylor Kit to TFPro. I think the main difference is the PH test, but not 100% sure on that.

I switched. All of the reagents are Taylor reagents. The only difference is the pH, which requires a different block to test.

 

[rweiler994]

Thanks for the help all, will be ordering the TFPro salt shortly, I am in central Missouri, so we are in fake spring now. I usually wait until late April to mid May to open the pool. Takes it a bit to warm up since I don't have a heater.

 

[PoolStored]

It is always better to open early, even if you are not going to swim, to avoid algae. In Ohio, I will open next week.

 

[rweiler994]

It is always better to open early, even if you are not going to swim, to avoid algae. In Ohio, I will open next week.

Will keep that in mind, but highs in the low 60's here, I doubt I have much to worry about. Last year I didn't get the pool opened until the week before Memorial Day due to Work/Thunderstorms and water was TFP clear when I took the cover off. Will see what the weather does this year and open once the weather stays in the 70's during the day.

 

[Newdude]

If it helps any, i started with the TF100 and have never done an acid demand test. You think it's weird not to, but I think it's weird to.


On your next sunny day off, go inside and out a bunch of times and find the light in your house that matches the outside reading. For example, I found the 'daylight' bulbs in my kitchen and garage work for PH and CYA. Then you can still test normal for Ph when working off hours.

 

[rweiler994]

If it helps any, i started with the TF100 and have never done an acid demand test. You think it's weird not to, but I think it's weird to.

Kind of like Apple/Android debate, in most cases it is what you start with...of course as a PC builder from the time of the 486 DX66 I will never own a proprietary Apple product. Made my choice so much easier. I was on another site that recommended the Taylor K 2006 (I got the salt version due to SWCG) so I was unaware of TFTestkits when I started testing my own water, but I found TFP shortly after and have not looked back.

 

[Bperry]

Thanks for the prompt reply, I have read quite a bit, but I guess I never noticed the recommendation to not lower PH by more than 0.4 at once. Working rotating 12 hour shifts I will admit to rushing additions when I test after work so the pool can circulate while I have supper and I can swim a bit before bed when I work the next day. (3:45 AM comes early) Still wondering if anyone has switched from a Taylor Kit to TFPro. I think the main difference is the PH test, but not 100% sure on that.

I made the switch. I did the acid demand test I think once or twice when I first got it but stopped since it was easier to estimate and get close enough.