Which kit to get?

[kelemvor]

I'm finally getting around to replacing the generic test kit that came with the house when I bought it with a proper dpd-fas. Is the Taylor K2006 still "the kit to get" or is there some better/easier one I should get?

Also, are strips still the way to go for salt level testing?

[aylad]

I haven't seen any newer/greater version than the K-2006. Taylor has it for $80, but you can get it cheaper from other places. In fact, if you'll check out this thread http://www.poolforum.com/pf2/showthread.php?t=10006, the kit is quite a bit cheaper and PF gets a donation.

I'll let the salt owners answer the salt testing question--as far as I know strips are still the way to go but I've seen other posts that name brand names that are better than others...

Janet

[kelemvor]

Thanks, I ordered from the link you provided. Good price, too ($55).

[kelemvor]

Kit arrived. It looks surprisingly intimidating. Time to read the manual.

[Watermom]

Nah ..... nothing to it. You'll be a pro in no time!

[aylad]

Just know that it's much easier than it looks, and before long you'll wonder what was so scary about it!

Janet

[kelemvor]

So here's what I came up with first run:

FC: 1
CC: .5 (I'm guessing due to the massive amount of oak pollen & leaves dropping everywhere right now)
ph: 7.8
AD: 11oz
TA: 110
CH: 330
CYA: 30

The kit came with a booklet that goes a long way to explain pool chemistry. I wonder if there's a PDF available somewhere, it was very informative for me so perhaps others would like to have a read.

My biggest question is about the CYA test. The kit says to use 7ml water and 7ml reagent? Is that right? It only came with 22ml of reagent, so 3 tests and that's it?