Is there a less expensive alternative to the pricey Taylor K2006? The walmart test kits like the "HTH 6-way" kit for $22 does not include "free chlorine" only "total chlorine." I thought that "free chlorine" was a very important measure. Why does this less expensive HTH 6-way kit get recommended here so frequently if it is missing "free chlorine."
Also, does keeping a cover on my pool reduce chlorine loss. The cover is on 23 out of 24 hours a day now that school has started.
I cannot say that I am impressed with the Summer Escapes pump/filter combination.
Finally, why doesn't everyone choose to run a salt water generator. They seem to make a lot of sense (at least to this novice).