Test kits in Europe

[raphaelh]

I've read all the threads on TFP about available test kits, to try to find an accurate test kit in Europe
And also Pool Test Kits - Further Reading

Here are my findings :

• TfTestKits TF-100 : impossible to find in Europe
• Taylor K-2006 : impossible to find in Europe
• LaMotte 7022 : Fas Dpd Commercial 7 Kit — LaMotte Europe mentions "Not Currently Available in the EU", contacted them by email and they replied quickly "liquid reagent testers are illegal in EU since they don't comply with EU REACH Regulations."

Here are the available options :

• Lovibond Pooltester Multipooltester 5 in 1 : Fill the Multitester with pool water, add tablets and compare the colouration with the scale: The reliable check of several parameters could not be easier. | Lovibond
• Palintest SP315C : Palintest Pooltester Balanced Water Test Kit for Chlorine, pH and Cyanuric Acid
  -> but the SP 300 FAS-DPD chlorine test is not available, is it still worth without ?
• WATER-ID PoolLab : PoolLab® Photometer | Water-i.d. GmbH -> doesn't seem accurate from reading threads on TFP
• Lamotte ColorQ 2x PRO 7 : ColorQ® 2x PRO 7 -> advised by Lamotte by email in replacement of LaMotte 7022, but doesn't seem accurate from reading threads on TFP, very expensive in Europe

What would you advise ?

 

[ajw22]

I would get the Lamotte ColorQ.

The CH test in the ColorQ actually measures Total Hardness and not Calcium Hardness, no matter what LaMotte calls it in their paperwork. With a vinyl liner pool CH does not matter and I would ignore the test unless you have very hard water.

The FC test can only go up to 10ppm. As long as you keep your CYA low and don't lose control of the water chemistry and get algae it will be useful. Don't get into the position where you need the SLAM Process.

 

[BoringDamo]

There are other options too.
For FC (not CC though) this drop test https://www.lovibond.com/en/file-download/f159173_en gives ability to measure up to 30ppm. You can just buy the reagents and use your own vials etc.

 

[n0rthern]

I use the lovibond md110 6-in1 pool photometer and their tablet reagent packs. Really good, really accurate within the testing range of the tablets.

A cheaper option would be their skuba2 pool photometer.

Avaliable widely in Europe. I order them online.

 

[PJinFrance]

• Taylor K-2006 : impossible to find in Europe

I purchased the k-2006 from a pool shop in Spain >>

Taylor K-2006 multiparametric analyzer test kit

• High precision test.• Chlorine determination by DPD-FAS method• Determines up to 8 water parameters.• High quality reagents.• Supplied in a plastic case.

piscinasyproductos.es

 

[raphaelh]

I purchased the k-2006 from a pool shop in Spain >>

Taylor K-2006 multiparametric analyzer test kit

• High precision test.• Chlorine determination by DPD-FAS method• Determines up to 8 water parameters.• High quality reagents.• Supplied in a plastic case.

piscinasyproductos.es

Thanks PJ this is really helpful!

I wonder why others can't sell in France whereas they can....

 

[raphaelh]

I would get the Lamotte ColorQ.

Could you expand a little bit on why you would choose this one?

 

[raphaelh]

I use the lovibond md110 6-in1 pool photometer and their tablet reagent packs. Really good, really accurate within the testing range of the tablets.

I've found it here : Photomètre lovibond MD 100 6 en 1

It's 4x more expensive than the Taylor test kit

Are you really confident in the accuracy ?

Thanks for the recommendation

 

[PJinFrance]

Thanks PJ this is really helpful!

I wonder why others can't sell in France whereas they can....

Not sure, I think most pool owners in France are either second home owners (and they have someone else do their pool) or they tend to use test strips .... most people i know with pools use test strips or the cheap reagent kits that only do pH and chlorine. Its only since being a member on here that i have learned lots and bought a Taylor test kit - i was formerly a test strip junky

 

[n0rthern]

I've found it here : Photomètre lovibond MD 100 6 en 1

It's 4x more expensive than the Taylor test kit

Are you really confident in the accuracy ?

Thanks for the recommendation

The accuracy is detailed on the data sheet for their tablet reagents.

It's probably a bit over the top for residential pool testing, but I got it secondhand from ebay.

The Scuba2 works fine and costs less. Uses exactly the same tablet reagents as their more expensive models. Scuba2 can test for FC, PH, TA, and CYA. I like the photometers because they don't rely on my eyes to work.

 

[n0rthern]

The accuracy is detailed on the data sheet for their tablet reagents.

It's probably a bit over the top for residential pool testing, but I got it secondhand from ebay.

The Scuba2 works fine and costs less. Uses exactly the same tablet reagents as their more expensive models. Scuba2 can test for FC, PH, TA, and CYA. I like the photometers because they don't rely on my eyes to work.

www.testallwater.co.uk

Is a good site to look at water testing equipment. They sell into the water testing industry, for people and businesses who jobs it is to test water

 

[raphaelh]

Thanks for all the suggestions
I finally found a way to have Taylor K-2006 delivered to France