Forum: DPD-FAS based testing

I have the ps233 test kit and use this to test CL in my pool. Is there any way to test bromine levels using this same kit? If the answer is no is...

Can anyone help me understand where things went wrong for me? :( I've been maintaining the chlorine at about 3ppm with my SWG and things were...

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...

Okay - I have Ben's kit - but I am getting very different test results for the CYA reading than the dreaded pool store. 2 weeks ago: My test =...

My Alk was over 220 and I have been using acid and airation over the last weel to get things on track. Here are my current readings so I am...

Hi Again Everyone, Thank you for your continued patience. I have had my test kit for approximately three weeks, and while I continue to hone my...

OK Folks, I received Ben's PS234S kit and was able to finally see what all the "hub-bub" is all about. This kit exceeds any others I have seen,...

I received Ben's PS234 Kit in May. The FAS-DPD #1 powder is starting to turn dark grey. It seems to work OK but, does the test remain accurate when...

Been lazy and did not keep up on things and now my numbers are way off. What should I adjust 1st ? Using PS233 Kit, 32K Inground Liner. FC 1...

When you put the powder into the water - should it turn pink? If it doesn't - does it mean there is no chlorine (combined or otherwise) in the water?

I have a PS 233 kit. My original small bottle of CYA reagent is empty. I haved the larger refill bottle that came with the kit. It says to see the...

I tested my water just now with a PS233. My pool needs a little balancing because I went on vacation and the ph drifted. Also, I just changed my...

Before I was introduced to this forum, my local pool store sold me hundreds of dollars of "optimizer" (Borax) which was part of my algae eradication...

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...

I just opened a new bottle of dpd powder. I put in two scoops and begin adding drops of fas-dpd reagent. The pink disappears around 2.8 but the...

Preface: I have metals in my water. I believe I've got them under control. The cloudy water is a bit of a pain so I figured I'd post my new...

Our pool is 20,000gal, fiberglass, and looks beautiful now that we have switched to bleach. Here are our first set of test results: FC-9 CC-0...

I have a IG salt water, 11,000 gallon plaster pool with spa. My water is clear and enjoyable however I am getting white deposits around the edge of...

I have been using Ben's kit all summer and have been quite happy. It is so great to know what the CC is! I'm sure I've saved a ton on chlorine. ...

Hi, I have vinyl pool about 35k with 400k gas heater. Just put a new liner in about 1 month ago. My first "real" test results are as follows: ...

I have a newly resurfaced/redone inground pool. I am located in central Florida just east of the Tampa Bay Area. Here are the specifics: IG...

I have a 20x40 IG vinyl pool, I am using the PS233 test kit. Here are my results: FC=2 CC=0 TC=5 PH=7.5 ALK=60 CYA=5

Been fighting algae for the last couple of weeks. The pool is clear but has a green tint maybe from the algae, it seems embedded in my liner. Since...

I started the BBB method 3 weeks ago and have been amazed by the results. I removed a Nature2 cartridge along with an automatic chlorinator. Added...

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...

FC=4.5 CC=0 TC=4.5 PH=7.5 ALk=90 CYA=55 Temp=92 28' AG Round with vinyl liner. I am using Autopilot digital with the SC-60 cell. I am...

Hi everyone! I just received Ben's test kit and tried it for the first time today. Loved it! It was very easy to use. However, I'm a little...

Recently, I read somewhere on here, that the PS234 was better than another comparable brand name test kit, but I cant find the post, and I dont...

FC 8.5 CC 0 TC 8.5 pH 7.2 Alk 200 CAL 220 Cya 30 temp 85 15000 IG gunite