The Green Pool

[BigDave]

I used to own a Taylor DPD kit, I was pretty good with it. The FAS-DPD titration test is so much easier and clearer that I'm sure neither of you has used one.

You'll only deny it until you try it.

[Mustang3944]

Regarding moderation --- you have to supply verifiable information when you register to not require posts to go through moderation. Another avenue is to become a subscriber. Subscriber posts do not go through moderation and we also have a separate section of the forum for our subscribers to post their questions in so that they will get priority attention.

I updated my profile.

About the OTO and DPD-FAS kits ----- the OTO is very reliable but not super accurate. It will only read chlorine levels up to 5ppm. The FAS-DPD kit allows you to read chlorine readings up to around 50ppm which becomes important if you need to shock the pool or if you have a high CYA pool which requires you to run higher than normal chlorine readings.

Hope this clarifies these things for you.

Reliable but not accurate not sure how it can be both. My question was why would you need both? Seems the FAS-DPD kit is the way to go.

[Mustang3944]

Make that 2 out of ten.
I used to keep Cichlids, or to put it more accurately, they ran my life.
I am much happier not dealing with sumps, UV sterilizers, heaters, and vacuuming out vast amounts of fish poop compared to maintaining a pool.
I`m guessing if you kept an aquarium successfully for any period of time, the swing into pool chemistry isn`t as much a jump as, say if you kept a hamster.=:-)
I`m sure the K2006 is a superior kit in all respects, it`s just that the K2005 is what I have and seems to be doing the job.
Believe me, no disrespect intended or meant.

Ahh cichlids started with them got bored and made the jump to saltwater, I think pools are easier and more forgiving then a saltwater tank full of coral and fish when you do something stupid. But then again I didn't have a 10,000 gallon tank either biggest one was 400 gallons, a lot less water to absorb an accidental overdose.

Had a hamster once lol

No offense taken

[Mustang3944]

But the K-1515 can be gotten for as little as $19.-- Cheap enough!

Not anymore around $28.29 from Amato on Amazon w/shipping

[Mustang3944]

I used to own a Taylor DPD kit, I was pretty good with it. The FAS-DPD titration test is so much easier and clearer that I'm sure neither of you has used one.

You'll only deny it until you try it.

There is a difference between denial and asking questions to clarify, BTW I have order the FAS-DPD as I need higher and accurate readings than what the DPD can give me.

[Watermom]

I think you'll be glad you ordered the FAS-DPD.

Regarding reliable vs accurate--- OTO is reliable in that it will not bleach out at high chlorine levels, will give you ballpark figures, etc but not accurate meaning it is hard to differentiate between 4 and 6 for example. Very subjective as it depends on user interpretation of the colors.

Here is a chart that may make it easier to understand what I am trying to explain.

http://pool9.net/oto-chart/

EDIT to add - Why would you need both? You don't really. You can use FAS-DPD exclusively but it is more expensive than OTO testing and takes a little longer. OTO is handy for quick daily checks.

[CarlD]

Not anymore around $28.29 from Amato on Amazon w/shipping

Yeah, I see that. Sorry. At least one other company SEEMS to still be around $22, with shipping. But I just had one company add the shipping on for $11 for something that goes in an envelope AFTER I authorized PayPay (not this one) so that could happen here, too.

[BigDave]

There is a difference between denial and asking questions to clarify

I'm sorry if I've offended you, I guess my little joke wasn't funny.

BTW I have order the FAS-DPD as I need higher and accurate readings than what the DPD can give me.

Please check back after you use it and let us know how you like it.

[Mustang3944]

I'm sorry if I've offended you, I guess my little joke wasn't funny.

Takes a lot more than that to offend me!

Please check back after you use it and let us know how you like it.

I have no doubt I will like it better.

Hard to believe that a week ago this pool was full of tadpoles.

https://flic.kr/p/p49yb6

[JimK]

Not anymore around $28.29 from Amato on Amazon w/shipping

Still a bargain, IMO.

I bought a K-1515 kit many years ago after being frustrated with trying to color match (this was well before I was aware of this site). I bought it from a pool store and paid $60! One of the best things I've bought for my pool, and if it were still $60 I'd still recommend it!