I looked everywhere and couldn't find anything besides strips.
Get a cheapo OTO/phenol red drops kit at Walmart. That will give you reliable -- if not super accurate -- testing till the K2006 arrives.
I looked everywhere and couldn't find anything besides strips.
5.8k gal 16' x 48" Intex Ultra, Krystal Clear 1500GPH Pump. PF=21
Not even an OTO/Phenol red kit (yellow and red drops)? I have seen them at Lowe's before and I bet maybe K-Mart might have them. A pool store would, too. Just don't let them talk you into buying a bunch of stuff if you go there!
Wow you were right about the strips. I paid $35 for 100 7 way strips. They read FC at 0-1. My new test kit shows it at 5-6. CYA is still reading 0-20 so my next step should be to pickup some conditioner/Stabilizer correct? Also if I plan to keep this pool for awhile do you think I should get a 1HP pump/filter from the pool store? They sell one for $250 Waterways brand complete pump, leave trap, and a filter that's about 3 feet tall??
5.8k gal 16' x 48" Intex Ultra, Krystal Clear 1500GPH Pump. PF=21
Waterway has a habit of producing impressive looking filters that under perform. I can tell you a 1hp pump is WAY too big.
Here are some options:Intex 28651 16-Inch 3200-Gallon Sand Filter PumpI think the Hayward would be a better choice, but having not been hands on with one, I don't know what it would take to adapt it to an Intex pool.
Hayward S144T1540S Top-Mount 14" Sand Filter 4-way Valve & 40 GPM Pump
Regardless of which pump and filter you get, you'll need all the items below or their equivalent. Keep in mind that Lowes / Home Depot / etc sell some look-alike junk, so check ratings and reviews carefully.TRC 26020008-6 12/3 GFCI Protected In-line Tri-Cord Set 15-Amp
US Wire 74100 12/3 100-Feet SJTW Yellow Heavy-Duty Lighted Extension Cord
Intermatic P1121 Heavy Duty Outdoor Timer 15 Amp
PoolDoc / Ben
Awesome I think I will pickup the Intex sand filter pump. Thanks for the link. It has really great reviews + it should just plug right into my existing setup without having to worry about adapters. I am currently cleaning the filter 2-3 per week to maintain the pool so I am sure this will greatly help.
5.8k gal 16' x 48" Intex Ultra, Krystal Clear 1500GPH Pump. PF=21
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