just got an inground liner pool. whats the best kit for a newbie? pool guy said to get a taylor test kit, but didnt really say which one. any suggestions?? thanks!
testing kit for a new first time pool owner
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Hey Greg and Welcome !!! The Tf-100 from tftestkits.net is suited to our way of doing things but the K-2006C is also a great kit and widely available at many online retailers. Both kits should be good for 2 years but the 2006Cs may have sat on a shelf for a chunk of time by the time you get it.
Either way the smart stir is the best $30 you can spend on you pool as it does all the mixing for you. Just trust me there. I’m sure you can swirl a tube and add a bunch of drops, but pressing a button and getting more reliable results is a no brainer.
If the pool is salt you need to add the K-1766 to test that.
The TF-100 comes in a pro model with the stirring device and a pro salt model that has the stirrer and the salt kit.
Head on over to ABCs of Pool Water Chemistry to start your journey. We will gladly fill in any blanks.
Either way the smart stir is the best $30 you can spend on you pool as it does all the mixing for you. Just trust me there. I’m sure you can swirl a tube and add a bunch of drops, but pressing a button and getting more reliable results is a no brainer.
If the pool is salt you need to add the K-1766 to test that.
The TF-100 comes in a pro model with the stirring device and a pro salt model that has the stirrer and the salt kit.
Head on over to ABCs of Pool Water Chemistry to start your journey. We will gladly fill in any blanks.
- Jun 22, 2014
- 47,973
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
I would recommend the TF-100 or even the TF-Pro. An alternative would be the Taylor K-2006C kit, but both kits use Taylor reagents. Also try to get a magnetic speed stir as well.
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- Jun 1, 2018
- 13,930
- Pool Size
- 26000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
I’m sure @Texas Splash meant the Taylor k-2006c. It & the tf100 & tf pro’s contain the fas-dpd test that are necessary for accuracy. They all contain genuine Taylor regeants. The TF versions are customized & have more of the regeants home owners need on a regular basis thus providing a better value.
I know it can be confusing- there are lots of #’s
here’s a little info on why certain kits are preferred over others
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I know it can be confusing- there are lots of #’s
here’s a little info on why certain kits are preferred over others
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