K-2006 test kit, just a few thoughts

[BigTallGuy]

Have you tried it? How does it work? Do pool stores sell it over the counter, or is it one of those "It costs more to ship than the price of the item" things? It sure looks pretty cool. Thanks.

[giroup01]

Haven't tried it, I use the old two-scoops-of-powder method, it's a Taylor 9250, the pool stores in your area may be able to get it from Taylor. Taylor blocks the Canadian IP addresses from viewing US prices on their site (Canadians see no price displayed) but Google says it's about $10 US from various retailers in the US.

[sunofthebeach]

The powder just has to be close. as long as you put in atleast 2 dippers yopur good. A little more will not give different results.

http://www.taylortechnologies.com/pr..._slideshow.asp
pick pool then scroll down to fas dpd test

[Watermom]

Actually, you don't have to put two scoops. Try one. If it turns pink, you don't need the second scoop. All you need is the color change.

[waterbear]

Actually, you don't have to put two scoops. Try one. If it turns pink, you don't need the second scoop. All you need is the color change.

Exactly! Also, the Unit Dose Dispenser seems like someting that would be more useful to a pool store that is testing many samples in a day to speed up testing and help avoid contamination since you are not supposed to leave the dispenser on the vial for storage.

[famousdavis]

Actually, you don't have to put two scoops. Try one. If it turns pink, you don't need the second scoop. All you need is the color change.

Great advice!!! My test water always turns pink after one scoop, but I have always faithfully added a second scoop because, well, the instructions said to do that. But if I can get the same test results with only one scoop, that saves $$$ on the powder, doesn't it?

My $14 subscription fee to this site just keeps paying me back, over and over..... ;-)

[BigDave]

I also use only one scoop. My shampoo instructions say wash, rinse, and repeat. I only repeat if my hair doesn't feel clean after the first one. I'm a maverick.

[stlbill]

I have one of these powder dispensers and love it. It fits on the container very snug so I am not sure why it cannot be left on the container. I leave mine on for faster testing and haven't had any issues.