Forum: DPD-FAS based testing

I have an AG 30' X 52" pool w/vinyl liner that was filled for the first time two weeks ago. I think my volume is around 17000 gal. Please correct me...

Hello all: I received my PS234 Kit today and tested my water. We just built and filled (3/5) our new gunite pool. It is about 30000 gallons. I...

HI, Finished pool late last summer/early fall, filled and closed shortly thereafter for the winter. (45 x 20 Gunite/marcite ~ 30,000 Gal) This is...

Hello All: First test with new PS234 and I have some numbers that seem to be out side the target ranges. Not a surprise, as I have been battling a...

Hi, This is our first real year with the pool. It was finished in Sept. '05 so we only had a couple of weeks before we closed for the season. ...

Ok I decided to open the pool today. Took the cover off and the water was just about crystal clear :). I am waiting on my new test kit so I am still...

Hi all: My first test results: FC 14 CC .5 TC 6 pH 7.5 Alk 150 Cal 300

I have a 24K IG guinte w/plaster pool. What would be the perfect test results for each catagory using the ps234?

Just opened the pool and used the PS233 test kit, here are the numbers: FC: 0.5 CC: 3 ppm TC: 3.5 pH: 7.5 Alk: 170 Cal: 220 cya: 0...

I recieved my test kit today. I went and tested everything and am having a problem with the salt kit. I have a 16.5K IG Pool. I just recently...

Any one else out there having problems with this dropper making tiny drops that are hard to control. I am a little skeptical of the accuracy and...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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

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! ...

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...

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 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...

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...