Bought it but there is information overload. Is there a simple way to just use this and test for chlorine and ph levels?
170172
I'm in the same boat as you. Got to be a chemist to use it. I haven't even tried.
170173
Sure- Look inside the box on the inside of the top lid and merely follow the instructions in the yellow field for chlorine and in the pink field for pH.
170174
I agree, the book that is included is full of info. If you just follow the instructions on the underside of the lid for chlorine and ph it's more simple. Keep in mind that this kit is geared for accuracy and will take a few times to master but after a few times you will remember the process and it becomes second hand. It's also a good idea to order larger quantities of replacement reagents for the ones you use the most (2 oz size), they will reveal themselves after a season of use.
170175
Inside of the lid are very simple instructions to test for chlorine & ph levels. The booklet will help you if you need to add chlorine or acid based on the size of your pool. It is a little overwhelming at first but once you test a few times you'll get a feel for your pool and what it typically needs. Trust me, I felt the same way at first but after a couple of months I feel more confident. I also check out a website called troublefreepool.com. It is very helpful.
170176
Yeah. For chlorine fill the tube to 10 ml, put in the powder (R-0870) and swirl to mix, then apply the drops (R-0871) until it turns clear, swirling in between drops. Multiply the number of drops it takes to turn clear by .5 and you have your ppm of FC.For pH, fill the tube to 44 ml and add 5 drops of the pH indicator (R-0004), cap the tube and invert, shake a little to mix. Match the color of the solution with the corresponding number/color and you have your pH. Simple, should take less than 5 minutes. I do this nearly every day.
2171472
No, it does not tell you the amount of chemicals you will have to add since that depends on the quantity of water in the hot tub or pool you are testing as well as who makes the chemicals you use. Once you know the reading however, you should be able to consult the labels on the chemical containers which should show you the amount needed to raise or lower your readings a certain amount for the volume of your water.
1870983
Yes. The test strip has an indicator for total chlorine or total bromine. There is also a pool and spa range for the free chlorine indicator. The test strip has a pH indicator which can also be used for spa, however, the pH range is broad, so you might want a more granular pH tester.
778281
I would maybe think about purchasing a hydrometer test jar. It makes getting accurate readings easier
1372215
Very easy. See previous answers & comments about pH testing. The water tastes very good, though it may be unusual for some because of the alkalinity.
1054137
You can use Stress Coat to remove the chlorine from your water. Make sure you have a way to test your water. If the ph is too low, you can add a small amount of baking soda to raise it. If the ph is too high you need to buy "Ph Down" in order to lower it. If everything else on your test strips is okay, (and your water temperatures are okay) that's all you need to do.
2228922
Test the alkaline level of the water periodically after a few months of use. You can find the ph comparison chart on the internet.
1041917
Yes, to test the water you add drops of the included chemicals to a sample of your pool water. I used it this summer and it worked great, never had any problems with my chemical levels.
2209059
No. This only tests for ph, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate. You can get a cheap hydrometer here on Amazon. Just do a search for it.
2112107
You have to calibrate it. It was beyond me. But i had a friend who'd done well in chemistry. He was unsuccessful in getting a reading that made sense, but I blame that more on him, than the reader. I would look for a pre-calibrated meter for someone with limited tech skills. i needed it to test PH in pond water. I have several mud ponds. The PH is a little different in each of them.
471234
I was looking online, and from my understanding, the pH won't be accurate, and the colors on the color cards won't be accurate, so you will not be able to interpret the readings, but the test results should be the same. Here's one forum that I looked at that can give you more detail:http://www.fishlore.com/fishforum/test-kits/41915-use-sw-master-kit-fw.html
437419
my test strips are for chlorine and salt water pools....just match the color on the strip to tell you how to add. if still in doubt stop by a pool supply store and get their input.
392130
You do not use chlorine, just the RENU2 and the bromine. It will help keep the chemicals at a normal level, providing you test the water and watch how much you add.
129267
We have this test meter for our community well. We fluorinate according to the EPA guidelines. It works well when it is calibrated. You have to have the 1% fluoride solution and the tabs to calibrate the meter. We had the meter for about 4 months and the sensor went bad. The company replaced it immediately at no cost but with the wrong part. It took several weeks to replace it with the right part. It was on B/O for some time. Now that we use it daily I can get an idea of the level we need to be at. It's a field test and they are not 100% but close enough for what we need. When our levels were low the meter just gave a Lo code. It am not confident it would give you a zero reading you may be looking for.
5096
hey. um i would imagine so because its acidic. but i would not know how much more..but what you can do is use the test strips to test the acidity and just add drops until you get the ideal ph. :) hope this helps
447174
That is exactly what I did, and it works just fine. I spoke with an employee at the pool store and he said there should be some chlorine in the pool. The system will maintain levels. So far I have been quite happy with system. Make sure you buy a water conditioner, so calcium doesn't build up so fast on the salt cell.
859146
yes,it test any water ph all u need is 1oz of water to be used before watering-very accurate.best for testing water ph from 5.0-8.0 in a test tube takes 10 seconds to do.