Old PS233 test kit -- what reagents/chemicals do I need to replace?

[waldreps]

Thanks, Janet. I just have my order ready from spspools-spas.com with my other stuff and the phenol red R-0014 is the only thing else I need that they don't list. I found it on Amazon but don't want to pay shipping for just that. I also would prefer to not to buy a whole kit just for the one reagent. Since you order your stuff from this same place, what do you get when you need phenol red?

Thanks,
Stacy

[aylad]

I get a new OTO kit from WalMart for $3.99.

Janet

[waldreps]

Oh, geez.....I didn't know they were that cheap. I guess that's the best thing to do then. Thanks.

[PoolDoc]

The 3.99 kit from Walmart is NOT the same as the OTO kit in the PS233; it IS the same kit that is in the HTH 6-way drops kit, which is available at some Walmarts.

The main difference is that the phenol red reagent in the K1000 / PS233 / PS200 / HTH 6-way is pH protected, and also gives somewhat more intense colors. If you use non-Taylor phenol red you will lose some accuracy at all levels, and quite a bit, if the chlorine is high.

[waldreps]

Thanks for the info, Ben. Maybe I'll get my refills from Amazon. I found the R-0014 phenol red on there.