Which kit to use?

[les_smith]

I'm going to start using the BBB method, I've been using Pristine Blue. I've read a lot on the site and I'm going to use the advice about buying a good kit first and read up on it. I've got a few questions that have yet to be answered fully in my mind. First, I believe that buying Ben's kit would be the best thing to do. But, I'm worried with some of the things I've read on the forum concerning his kits, (ex: directions missing from kit, reagents missing, kit taking a long time to arrive, etc.) I've read that Ben is awfully busy right now so that would explain all of the above. Are the problems stated above true at the moment or was I reading old info? Second, I've read a lot about the Taylor kits and have looked their website over good. What kit would you recommend from them, the K-2005, K-2006, or the K-2150? They seem to be about the same, but there is a price difference between the kits. Is there a quality difference between the Taylor kits? I believe that using Ben's kit is the right thing to do. Buying his kit would help support this forum and I believe it is probably the best kit available, but if there are problems surrounding the kit at the moment I would rather buy else where for the time being. I've got the pool open and things are good, but I'm ready to switch to the BBB method as soon as possible. Thanks, Les.

[waterbear]

If you don't want to order Ben's kit and wait for delivery (and believe me, the wait is well worth it!) then the Taylor K-2006 and also a K-1000 would be the ones to go for. If you get both these kits you will have the same functionality as in Ben's kit, most of the reagents are interchangable, but the K-2006 has a few tests inluded that are of little use (acid and base demand), and the pH reagent is different, hence the K-1000 which also gives you the OTO test for Totol Chlorine (very useful!) . Also you will get fewer tests before you need to replace the reagents in the Taylor kits. The CYA reagents included in the Taylor kit is only enough for about 5 tests! Ben's kit is a much better 'bang for your buck!".

[svey72139]

I would like to order Ben's kit but living in Canada it is impossible. I will try to locate a Taylor reseller in the Montreal Region.

Tx for the advice.:)

[CarlD]

I don't know if Leslie's is in Canada, but their Chlorine FAS-DPD Service Test Kit is made for them by Taylor and I believe it is the same as the 2006.

[svey72139]

Tx Carl but who is Leslie? Is that a store? A person?

[Bleach=Chlorine?]

Leslie's Pool Stores is a National Chain.

[FlashRedGLS1.8T]

I just ordered the K-2006. Wanted to order Ben's but I really need a kit like,
today.

[svey72139]

Leslie's Pool Stores is a National Chain.

Tx, but they didn't start opening store up north. I've found a local distributor. I should get my K-2006/K-1000 kits next week.

For the time being, I've added some CYA (to reach 30 ppm) to my new water and I'm shooting for 3-6 FC as per Ben's best guest chard. I only have the previous owner test strips but I should be fine until next week.

[giroup01]

T I've found a local distributor. I should get my K-2006/K-1000 kits next week.

Where? I usually get my refills at Aqua Solutions in Boisbriand.