Complete Test Kits
K-2005
The Taylor K-2005 is a VERY basic kit that gets pushed by many larger “pool stores” whom feel it’s gonna kill a user if their Chlorine level EVER goes above 5ppm. It tests pH, TA, CH, CYA VERY will but it’s shortfall is how it tests Chlorine levels. The K-2005 uses a “OTO” kit to test chlorine which has two very large pitfalls. First, the chlorine test will NOT show accurate results above 5parts per million chlorine. This is a large issue if you wish to follow TFP methodss as we teach that it’s best to maintain a ratio of chlorine to CYA, not just a firm 1-4ppm.
The second MAJOR pitfall of the OTO test is that it uses “color matching.” You add a few drops of reagent to the water and then match the colors. It’s easy to mismatch the true levels. In short, the K-2005 is a good kit.........it’s just not very accurate in chlorine testing.
TFP Methods requiring FC of more than 5. such as the SLAM Process and higher CYA levels, cannot be tested with the OTO test in the K-2005. You need the FAS/DPD chlorine test in the K-2006C or TF-100.
Taylor K-2006
The K-2006 however is a step up. It does great at testing chlorine as it contains the “FAS/DPD” test. This allows a user to test chlorine well above 5ppm plus the drops make it very accurate to get your true level. Additionally, the K-2006 tests for pH, TA, CH, and CYA just like the K-2005 does. It’s a good basic kit and is the “minimum” a user should consider. The pitfall here however is the amount of reagent is small. Users who buy this kit often end up ordering refills rather quickly.
Taylor K-2006C
The K-2006 C kit is the next step up. This kit is a very complete set as it’s just the K-2006 “supersized.” It does a good job giving you accurate results PLUS contains more reagents. You’re not going to run out of test supplies for a while with this kit.
TF-100
The TF-100 uses Taylor Reagents however is packaged by TfTestKits.net. This kit does a great job testing all levels plus is less expensive than the K-2006C. It uses the same chemicals and will provide the same results.........it’s just packaged by TfTestKits, not Taylor.
If you are planning to do a lot of chlorine testing due to algae, planning the SLAM Process, or doing a baquacil conversion, then you may want to order the XL Option and have additional reagents for the test.
Test Kits Compared
You can see a breakdown of how many “tests” you can expect from each kit at Test Kits Compared.
Speedstir Magnetic Stirrer
The Speedstir Magnetic Stirrer makes testing easier and more accurate by automatic mixing instead of hand swirling tests.
