Question about the Taylor test kits for beginners.

[jpo2311]

I just purchased the K-2006C kit as recommended on this site. Do I also need to get the K-1000 OTO or will the K-2006C have everything that I need?

[chem geek]

The K-2006C has everything you need. The only reason for the K-1000 OTO would be if you wanted a different kind of chlorine test that cannot bleach out, but the FAS-DPD test in the K-2006 is very reliable and you can always add more DPD powder if you see a flash of pink that doesn't stick red due to a high FC level.

[kelemvor]

The k-2006c has what you need. You do not need the k-1000.

[moe__]

Hey jpo, I'm new here (today) and thought I'd chime in. Not really sure how active this forum is, being as that you posted your question eons ago...okay 6 weeks. That kit will do you right. Having the K-1000 would be redundant, unless there is a reason why you would want to test for chlorine using the OT method. (er read this DPD vs OTO (http://www.poolforum.com/pf2/showthread.php/1495-DPD-vs-OTO))

Take note that with the cya test, you will only get 2 test from one of those bottles. Don't know about you, but I really don't place 100% reliance in anyone elses testing of my pool water. However, for warranty purposes (Premix freestone, etc...) and since it is 'free' I will have Chemical pools and Pinch a penny test for me. If their test results suggest that I do something, I'll test using my Taylor kit K2005. Again, if the third party test say my cya is too low, I will use my kit to confirm.

I do test regularly for Cl and pH, too often if you ask my wife. ;)



The kit you have will test for Cl in a wider range than the K-2005. The Cl test is a bit more expensive and time consuming.

PUTTING FAS-DPD TO THE TEST:
THE LATEST TREND IN CHLORINE ANALYSIS (http://www.taylortechnologies.com/ChemistryTopicsCM.ASP?ContentID=11)