Forum: DPD-FAS based testing

I have a 20x40 vinyl pool ~32000 gal. Sand filter. Pump 24x7 Waiting for test kit I dumped MANY gals of bleach. 2 2lb boxes of Borax and 8 lbs of...

I have been visiting this site for 3 years -- learned a lot. I finally bought the test kit. My results are fc-2.5 cc - 0 ph - 7.2 alk - 70 cal...

I have a 19,200 gallon pool. Last year was my first year of pool ownership and I used Baquacil. The prior owners used chlorine. This year I've taken...

Hello, Like the post says....Is it OK to pour the test vile/water/chemicals back in the pool or should I pour it on the lawn or what? I have not...

I just tested my pool and got these results. 16000 Gal FC-4 TC-5 PH-7.2 ALK-140 CAL-210 CYA-20 Pool temp is 83

I opened my 24 agp 2 days ago and have been fixing a leak in the return. Water weas crystal clear! 14k gallons or so. Just tested: FC - 13...

I am a few days into converting to an AutoPilot Dig220/SC-60, so I expect to see the Cl levels fluctuate as I adjust the unit. But, here is what I...

My pool is an 18' above ground with a capacity of about 8000 gallons. (54") deep. I tested the water to get an initial reading but it is only half...

I have a 16X40 IG pool, about 25,000 gallons. The liner went in Tuesday night and it took nearly two days to fill it. (This is in metro Atlanta....

20x40 pool....3.5 ft - 8ft vinyl.....400K BTU Heater water temp about 70F FC = 5 CC = 0 TC = 5 Ph = about 7.3 or 7.4 Alk = about 140 CYA =...

First time posting. Here are the results from the PS234 kit FC:10.5 CC:0 TC:5 (was slightly darker than the highest reading of 5) PH:7.4...

Hi Received my ps234 and tested my 24' AG pool last night. I uncovered the pool yesterday for the first time this year. Here are the results: FC 22...

Got my kit today and thought I'd get some input on the results. I have a plaster pool. FC 4 CC 0 TC 4 PH 7.4 ALK 240 CAL 200 - 240 (The...

I have received the PS234 Kit and have been using it for ~2 weeks for testing my pool. Love the Kit so far. I am ready to bring my SWG on-line...

What does the distilled water do in the testing? I am curious because I think I am gonna need this little info for awhile at least till I get my kit.

I'm very sorry, but we've been in a 'hold' mode on the kits since last Wed or Thurs, since discovering widespread problems with the dropper tips on...

FC=39PPM (Yikes!!!) added a level scoop of DPD powder, not a rounded scoop correct? DPD #2 solution dropper bottle is VERY difficult to control! ...

Hello - My numbers are FC 5.5 CC .5 TC 6 ph 7.8 ALK 170 cal 160 cya 20

Been overbusy and just getting at my pool - had to add water to fill about 4 days ago. Treated with pool magnet and algaecide and let filter do it's...

I have the PS 233 kit that I got last year and now have all my numbers dialed in real good. This is my 1st year trying the bleach thing and I was...

Hi everyone, I'm a complete pool newbie! I've really got no idea what to do or where to start. But I'm hoping I get things straightened...

I received my PS234 Saturday. Yesterday I checked my chlorine with last year's DPD powder and reagent # 871, then did same with the new DPD powder...

i dont get this test, you fill the solution of pool water and CYA reganent untill you cant see the dot... well i filled it to about the top and held...

Should the dpd powder go bad before a year? I keep my kit (PS233) in doors at all time. I bought a few refills last year, including dpd powder. Now I...

so we know the cl bottle is bad so just wait for my new tip, in the mean time use my 233 despencer. so okay on my 233 (purchased the last halve...

This is an excellent site for beginners and seasoned pool owners. Thanks to the pool cleaner forum my Polaris is back to cleaning the whole pool with...

PS233 kit results AG vinyl 21' X 52" appr 13,500 gallons pH 7.2 (I know I want 7.3-7.8 but I am thinking I am pretty close right?) TC this...