Test kit

[Julie P.]

Is the Taylor k-2005 a good test kit to use?

 

[mguzzy]

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Test Kits Compared
we have a preference for the TFTestKit-100

 

[Richard320]

Is the Taylor k-2005 a good test kit to use?

It is a fine kit but it is incomplete. The K-2006 is the one you want. The chlorine test is much better in the K-2006, otherwise they're the same. You are highly unlikely to find one in a store, and don;t let the salesman tell you the kits are the same.

But if you already bought a 2005, you can buy just the FAS-DPD chlorine test to make it complete.

 

[Wobblerlorri]

You'll also need a CYA kit. I suggest the CYA add-on kit from TFTestKits.com.

 

[Richard320]

You'll also need a CYA kit. I suggest the CYA add-on kit from TFTestKits.com.

K2005 comes with it.

 

[Wobblerlorri]

I have a K-2005 and it didn't come with CYA. It came with OTO, pH, TA. I had to add on CYA and FAS-DPD. Unless they've changed the kit...

 

[splashpad]

The K-2005 doesn't have FAS-DPD, it has the CYA test

 

[Wobblerlorri]

I swear mine doesn't have CYA. And it says K-2005 on the front, pretty as you please. Wonder if they changed the contents of the kit since I bought mine. I got it from Amazon.

 

[Richard320]

I have a K-2005 and it didn't come with CYA. It came with OTO, pH, TA. I had to add on CYA and FAS-DPD. Unless they've changed the kit...

Sounds like you had the 1004

 

[Wobblerlorri]

I just checked Amazon and by Jove I think you're right! OMG my sig has been WRONG for a year!!! Must correct it...

 

[mguzzy]

My head was spinning trying to reconcile all the different kits that Taylor makes.. the K-1000This and the K-1000That.. so I just got the one from TFT. In the end I think I got a better deal on the tests I will tend to run the most. Now, I just have to put up with funky case they put it in.

 

[Wobblerlorri]

Yeah, after spending for the 1005 and separate tests for FAS-DPD and CYA, I've spent enough to have gotten a TF-100. All my reagents expire in October this year, so I'll be replacing my mish-mosh of tests with a TF-100. And maybe a Speed Stir if they're back in stock!