Testing fill water

[Budlight592]

So my test kit arrives in the mail for me to get out when I get off from work. I purchased the 2006c tester from the website. What should I test before filling my pool. They haven't started building it yet due to the wet soil here from the daily raining we have been getting. Hope they will be starting next week.

[aylad]

Good job on getting the test kit and starting your pool off right--it's gonna make your life SO much easier!!

If you'll run a set of tests on your fill water, everything except CYA, we can help you get an idea of what/how much of everything you're going to need. Don't test for CYA, because there won't be any, and there's no need to waste the reagent.

[Budlight592]

Ok so the full set of test minus CYA sounds good. Sure wish this ground would dry. It's hard to look at my backyard with the grass cut off and then box after box of pool stuff sitting in the yard waiting for install.

[AnnaK]

I would like to suggest that you take your fill water test sample from the garden hose or faucet that you'll use to fill the pool. If you test from the kitchen sink faucet and happen to have a whole house water filter/softener or sink water filter your results won't reflect reality. When you test from the hose, let the water run to clear the standing water in the hose until you get fresh water.

[Budlight592]

Thanks for the tip on using the hose for filling. Also just got home and opened the box on the new test kit and the whole bottle of DPD dust or powder is everywhere in the box. Still have one more small bottle guess it came with 2. Is this stuff needed for anything?

[Watermom]

YES! The FAS-DPD is the critical component in the test kit. It is used for the chlorine tests. Call them and tell them what happened and ask them to rush you a new kit. Also, ask them to send you a postage paid return label so you can return the defective kit to them at no cost to you. This is only the second time we have heard of this happening this year and we have recommended that hundreds of people buy it. OR ---- if that is the only thing wrong (and you don't mind cleaning the spilled powder out of the box), ask them to just send you replacement FAS-DPD powder.

[Budlight592]

I already cleaned up the mess but didn't figure I would get a replacement bottle. Guess I need to see if I can find a number to call them. Kinda gets to a nerve when you pay 100 bucks for something that's not right.

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[Watermom]

When you ordered through Amazon, who was the seller of your kit? I have to say, after all the people we have sent to Amazon to buy this kit, having only heard of two kits that were delivered with an issue of any type is pretty impressive. I'm sorry it was your kit, though.

[Budlight592]

It was Swimming pool supply warehouse, the only thing that pulled up under your link WM

[Budlight592]

Also just went and looked now it's a new seller and cheaper then what I paid. Now its amato industries.

[Watermom]

The sellers that pop up are not always the same ones. The one we like the best is Amato Industries. They seem to have the best prices, but when they sell out, Amazon lists another seller instead. (For the benefit of anybody else reading this thread who needs to order a kit, it is best to order in the morning before they sell out. They seem to restock quickly, though.)

I just went to Amazon and found this seller listed and their phone number is 240-508-1465. Give them a call. Let us know the outcome.

[PoolDoc]

Amazon doesn't sell the kit directly, but even if they did, they automatically list the cheapest seller, even if it's not them. Usually, it's Amato.

None of the companies have a 100% service history, but if a company doesn't respond to problems, Amazon will delist them. I think there's a good chance if you send a photo to Swimming Pool Warehouse, they may simply send you a new bottle of powder. It's worth a try.

[Watermom]

My bet is that you wouldn't even need to send a picture. I bet a phone call would do it.

[Budlight592]

Hope I wouldn't need a photo because it's already cleaned up. But I did think about that yesterday when I got it. Guess if they won't send another it will be ok. Wouldn't think this stuff could be that expensive.

[PoolDoc]

Unfortunately, it is. Part of it is the cost of shipping a small package that can't go US Mail; part of is the special moisture absorbing container. I'd give 10:1 odds, the container & spoon cost Taylor a lot more than the powder, which THEY make.

[Budlight592]

Just received a email about the open bottle and the company says that they will send not 1 but 2 new DPD bottles to me. Guess its time for the waiting game now. Just thought y'all might like to know that.

[AnnaK]

That's very nice of them. I'm hoping they'll ship via UPS. My recent experience with USPS have been terrible: mangled, torn envelopes and nearly total destruction of boxes. One was delivered in a plastic bag with a note saying 'sorry for the damage'.

[Budlight592]

Just an update on the order discussed above. I received 2 new bottles full with the measuring sticks yesterday. Sounds like this also is not a bad company to deal with. Everything was handled without a problem.

[Watermom]

Thanks for the update!