Season Startup

[ollie2308]

Does Ben still sell these kits ?

[Watermom]

No. But, the kit we suggest is pretty much the same thing ---- Taylor K2006 or 2006C (better buy) and you can get it through the test kit link in my signature below. It takes you to an Amazon link. If you buy things from Amazon through that link, the forum make a little money which helps us keep the lights on.

(By the way --- you can order other items besides pool supplies through that link. Once that link gets you to Amazon, you can simply search for what you need. Regardless of what you buy, if the sale starts through that link, the forum benefits from it.)

[ollie2308]

Thanks... Just ordered the 2006C.... Should I just trash the PS233 kit ? (How long will the 2006c kit last ?)

[Watermom]

No way to predict how long it will last depends on how often you test and where you store it. Plus, you'll probably need to replace some stuff that you'll use up faster than others like the CYA test reagent. I typically just use an OTO/Phenol Red kit (yellow and red drops) for daily testing of chlorine and pH and use the big kit occasionally.

I can't say about the PS233. You can test with it and with the new kit and compare results to see if any of it is still good.

[ollie2308]

Thanks guys... Just got the K-2006C kit

Here are my latest results

FC 2.0
CC .5
PH 7.6
TA 60
CH 150
CYA 35


Water is clear. Heavy Rain is expected tomorrow. I have noticed some black algae spots on the bottom and plan on adding 2 bottles of 8.25 bleach this evening. Any other suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks

[gkrupkin]

scrub the algae with a brush before you add the bleach. Will help kill the stuff.

[Watermom]

gkrupkin is right that you want to brush the pool but do it in reverse order; shock the pool and then brush it while the chlorine is high.