What does this mean??

[CarlD]

T/A can turn yellowish rather than red--it usually means the presence of an oxidizer--peroxide, oxy-shock, or even high levels of chlorine according to the PS-233 test kit. Could that be it?

If your chlorine is below 15 and you are using either Taylor 0004 or 0014 for pH testing (Ben's kit uses 0014) it is neutralized and your pH is accurate. If not, you may need to add two drops of chlorine neutralizer first (Thiosulfate).

But if it's reading low, your pH is probably correct.

[poolmom06]

I am using a Taylor kit, R-0014, So, on the TA I need to count how many drops until it turns white??

[poolmom06]

Went out and tested this dang water...
FC=5+
TC=5+
CC= 10+(?)
Ph-6.8
TA- 160
I don't have a test for CYA, so you're SOL!LOL!!
Anyway, it's a pretty cloudy blue this morning.
And yes I probably do have lot of an oxidizer considering I have used 7 bags of shock since Friday

[CarlD]

Can't be:

TC = FC + CC. That's always and forever.

If TC is 5 and FC is 5, CC MUST be 0.

[Sherra]

Sometimes when I'm testing mine will turn a white color first then another drop or two later it turns the "proper" color.