CYA Test w/Taylor K-2006

[kwong]

Hi all,

Was wondering .. just got the K-2006 Taylor water test kit and applied the CYA test .. but was reading the docs and it was kinda not exacting in its phrasing ... my question is : Do I add drops until the first indication that the black dot starts to get cloudy? or do I add drops when the black dot appears cloudy? .. kinda wasted 1 test and did another .. but with only 2 vials of cya reagents .. looks like I'm gonna need somemore .. .. there must be another way to test for CYA levels that is not 'subjective'.

Thanks for all suggestions.

[chem geek]

Unfortunately, the test IS subjective, but the photos in this link may help you. You pretty much don't want to see the black dot anymore. It's not just cloudy, but not really visible. If you think you see a hint of it, then note that value and add some more liquid and if it changes to be more obscure, then go with the higher number; otherwise, it's just your eye fooling you.

Richard

[kwong]

Thats awesome! ... like the typical male ... one tries to figure it out on ones own rather than reading a little further .. especially their own www site ! uggh!! Thanks for keeping our water safe!

[jhm]

Unfortunately, the test IS subjective, but the photos in this link may help you.

Thanks, I find that very helpful!

Jim