Re: New Pool Owner/Chemistry Worry?
I have the K-2005 which explains the difference. I'm glad I'm not using some sort of inferior Phenol Red. I'll plan to switch to the FAS-DPD test as well since the rough chlorine measurement is a bit frustrating.Originally Posted by waterbear
Which Taylor kit do you have? The K-2005 and K-2006 use a 44 ml sample for the pH and demand testsand use reagents R-0004, R-0005, and R-0006.
Think anyone else will understand all this (excluding Ben)?
Well, whether people understand it or not, the takeaway is the same -- the acid/base demand tests are pretty useless -- and the worst part of that is that they didn't have to be!
Richard
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I am color challenged so like chem geek I use the acid base drops to help me zero in on the pH. I do not use the acid base demand test to make actual changes to the pH in the pool knowing that ALK will affect the needed amount of acid. I am with water bear about pH meters. I still occasionally have to use one at work but try to use color indicators as much as possible. I understand the theory but know real world results are what count. My chemistry knowledge is mainly biochemistry so I do understand real world buffers. You should try adding protein buffers into the equation.
