Forum: DPD-FAS based testing

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 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...

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! ...

Does anyone know if the Taylor R-0014 phenol red that comes with the PS234 kit contains a chlorine neutralizer? The reason I ask is that I'm getting...

FC - 1.5 CC - 0 TC - 1.5 PH - 7.5 ALK - 70 CAL - 290 CYA - 39 Salt - 6000

I have a Taylor K-2006 test kit. I lost the caps for my comparator. I am getting tired of using my palm to close off the test comparator when...

I just got my pool up and filled. I got the pump running with a few minor leaks that I will work on later. My concern right now is getting the...

Back in September I aerated and successfully lowered my TA to 80 in response to some useful guidance in this forum. I still test weekly, and am now...

Water is crystal clear don't know if it's because of adding too much bleach or what thats all I use, any suggestions please 15,500 gal gunite...

Hello, I have an AG pool with deep end, 13,500 gallons, use bleach for sanitizer, borax and baking soda when necessary (none this year so far...

I've been using my k2006 to get my pool in order this year and since I have a lot of chlorine testing early in the process, I could see I'd run out...

i was wondering about the correct way to use a test strip, the direction tell you to take a quick reading,how much time to you really have, i notice...

At the beginning of the season, I bought the Taylor K-2006 kit, at the recommendation of this site. The kit is infinitely better than "guess strips"...

Am I correct in assuming that there is no necessity for a Salt Test if you do not have a salt water generator? Many thanks! Scarlett

In the spring of 2006 I purchased a PS234S testkit (serial # 6616) and was extremely pleased with the accuracy and ease of use. This year however, I...

Hello I would like to say that this is a great site. I have a 15 x 30 ABG that my son and I moved to our house, so we have just opened it. A good...

Is anyone working on getting the Bleach Calculator link to work?:confused:

IG Vinyl 25,000 Gal pool New filter last year. New heater last year Water got a little away from me: Ph too high (8+), and some vague green...

Got the complete kit yesterday, with salt water. Here are the results: TC 1 FC 1 Ph 7.4 Alk 80 Cal 480 CYA 0 Salt 2800-3000 (Did I miss...

Keep in mind these tests were done before removing the cover. I topped off the pool yesterday (with the winter cover on) & ran the pump & filter all...

I had a quick question (newbie) :cool: . So our PBs finally brought our Pentair All-In-One test kit, which come's with Total and Combined Chlorine...

Has anyone had any problems with the calcium hardness test (Taylor K-2006) after shocking with non-chlorine (potassium monopersulfate) product? Per...

Just got my pool cleaned/vac'd yesterday and looking pretty good. I let the pump run all night and just tested my water this morning. The water is...

Here we go: FC - 7.5 CC - 0 TC - 7.5 pH - 7.3 (it wasn't 7.2 but it wasn't 7.5 either) :rolleyes: Alk - 90 CAL - 40 CYA - 50~60 (The dot got...

I bought the PS233 kit last fall for my brand new pool that was filled in January this year. The kit works great. I noticed the new PS234 kit will...

Apparantly, this link (edited) has the test kit for cheaper and they donate some back to PF. Unfortunately, I'm a new user and can not go to...

Hey Kids, My K-2006 was in the declk box all winter......where can I buy a new set of refills or should I just buy a new kit at the amazon site?...

Looking for confirmation that my pool is headed in the right direction. It is a 20,000 gallon inground gunite pool (hydrazzo finish). SWG is not...

The first several times I did my CYA test I filled the mixer bottle to the arrows on the label, which should have given me a 50/50 mix. I was...

Hello all! It has been awhile since I've posted....but I own both a PS232 and a PS 234 testkit. I have a 30' round AG pool with about 20k gallons. ...