Quote Originally Posted by Mr.Mooks View Post
Yes Waterbear I clicked on the link you provided and that is exactly the machine they use. Now without having a Taylor what do you suggest? Find a pool store that use a different method? Can I just walk in and ask them? If so what type of test should I be looking for? On the brighter side my CYA power is dissolving very well and with my own OTO kit the Ch seems to be holding better. But I do not have a test for my CYA so I am not sure what it is at currently. I do have strips but they never give me the same result twice.
The water link is OK but just realize that the precision of the unit is less than a Taylor testing station (AND if the testing is not properly timed then the results can be off.) It is better than strips. AS to what kind of testing to look for I would say Taylor BUT many pool store employees are not really properly trained in water testing. You really should get your own kit. If you consider how much your pool and SWCG cost then the cost of a good test kit really isn't that much and, with what it will save you in chemicals and maintenance, will quickly pay for itself.