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I'll let someone else address your questions about equipment. But, as far as test kits go, the only one we recommend is the Taylor K-2006 or 2006C (larger bottles of reagents, better buy). You can pick it up through the Amazon link in my signature below. but only buy if the seller is Amato Industries. Some other sellers substitute the K-2005 which you do NOT want. You'll also need a salt kit. That is Taylor's K-1766.
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