Salt Test Kit

[chem geek]

Though a salt meter avoids having to purchase reagents, the fact is that the salt level does not change very much in a pool, especially one that uses an SWCG system. The salt, CH, and CYA levels tend to be quite stable, at least over periods of months over the summer, so you don't really purchase reagents very often for these tests (you mostly puchase reagent for CYA since you use a LOT, 7ml, of reagent for each test). Only significant backwashing and splash-out can lead to some dilution. Adding acid will increase chloride (salt) levels and many SWCG users find that their pH rises so that they frequently are adding acid, but this is a cup of acid only adds a couple of ppm of salt in a typical pool.

Richard

[CarlD]

You can buy an individual salt test kit on line, made by Taylor. That's all it tests.

[Saltman]

Sorry everyone. It won't happen again. It certainly was not intentional. Just trying to answer a question and show where to get the info on the product. I do believe however that knowledge is what the readers want and where they buy it is their descression.

[Poconos]

Saltman,
Just getting caught up on things and I see the issues concerning forum rules. This is your most recent post (at this time) and I still don't see anything in your signature indicating your link to the industry. That stuff is in your profile. Why not just set up a signature with the necessary info and make everyone happy? You don't need a phone number or anything really sensitive or personal.
Al

[CarlD]

Saltman:
Yes,
We have no problem with people in the industry--some are very helpful members with lots of good info. But we do have special rules for them that must be followed--they aren't onerous, but the sig is one of them.
Carl