Hot Tub Forum
Original => Hot Tub Forum => Topic started by: vanbar6 on January 05, 2005, 10:04:50 pm
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Well, I've been enjoying my Euphoria SA free of any water problems (thanks to Stuart). I searched in order to purchase a Taylor test kit that I have read about but there are several different kits. Is there a specific one I should be using? I don't want to under or over do it when I buy.
Stuart, you are awesome! My water has been near perfect since startup although I am probably jinxing myself as I type.
Gary, you are too awesome. My marquis is great. I will eventually try to post a pic once my deck is complete. Funny, the boards only got laid up to where the spa sits...
Can anyone recommed an online place to buy filters. I want an extra set around.
Barb
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Barb,
You want the following tests in your kit, or at least, what I think (and my kit tests these)!
FC=Free Chlorine
CC=Combined Chlorine
TC=Total Chlorine
PH=Gives you your ph reading
Calcium Harness
(Mine also tests CYA, but I have never used it.)
What you need is a re-agent (with drops) kit that will test all of the above! Now, hopefully, one of the experts will correct me, if I have forgotten anything.
Hope this helps!!!
P.S. Glad you are enjoying that new Marquis!!!
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I too am looking for somthing that tests a more then the PH, TA and CL.
Lori does your kit test the TA too? and what is CYA ?
Can anyone in Ontario are tell me where we can get the taylor kits? I know people say you can get them at Wallmart but that must be in the US as I have not seen them in the Canadian wallmarts.
thanks
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Try spa dealers, or online. I don't think Walmart carries this. At least the ones in our area don't.
Brewmam
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Taylor Test Kit #2005 can be purchased from Doc at
Taylor Test Kit (http://www.rhtubs.com/store/test-kits.htm)
It includes tests for FC, TC, TA, CH, pH, acid demand, base demand and CYA. He also has test strips for TDS, if you are interested. The included booklet is a wonderful resource for water balance and sanitizer understanding and the Watergram is very useful as well....that's all I use to keep crystal water.
The Taylor Test Kit is highly recommended by the goddess of Spatopia, too! ;)
BTW, CYA is cyanuric acid which is part of dichlor. It isn't necessary to test for it regularly as it doesn't build to detrimental levels until after a regular water change is due.....and either partially or completely changing water is the only way to lower CYA levels.
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try a Google search for taylor test kits. I just won one on Ebay. Looks like it tests for everything the above posters mentioned.
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do these also test/work for bromine?
txwillie
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do these also test/work for bromine?
txwillie
FC CC and TC test for Chlorine only - some folks will tell you that you can use these readings with a conversion factor (somewhere around x2.3) to determine Bromine levels though there are some problems with that thinking. Combined Bromine is considered to remain 80% effective therefore the Total Bromine reading is most important in a Bromine system (compared to Combined Chlorine being closer to 0% effective therefore Free Chlorine is the more important reading in a Chlorine system).
For Bromine systems I would recommend something that tests for Total Bromine (found most commonly on test strips).
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Uh oh, now I'm confused again. I use the spa frog system which I believe is bromine. Will the Taylor kit work with that?
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Yes it will. There is just no need to use the Free Chlorine test.
I am unclaer whether the Taylor kit has a scale listed for Br/Cl or just Cl. If it is just a Cl scale, you can use the 2.3 multiplier as empologation mentioned.
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BE CAREFUL! I just bought a "new" Taylor K-2005 and discovered the reagents were old and useless; they do not have a date on them. You have to call Taylor and ask how old each of the bottles are with their coding.
I wasted $50 on kit, $xx on chemicals trying to get water right from bad information, and two weeks of frustration.
TAYLOR DOES A GREAT DISSERVICE NOT PUTTING DATES ON BOTTLES!!
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Yes it will. There is just no need to use the Free Chlorine test.
I am unclaer whether the Taylor kit has a scale listed for Br/Cl or just Cl. If it is just a Cl scale, you can use the 2.3 multiplier as empologation mentioned.
HTM,
There is indeed a BR scale on the indicator vial........ 8)
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Your Marquis Spas dealer should have everything that you need for the enjoyment of your spa. I agree with you, the Marquis Euphoria is awesome...
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vanbar6...
How did you makeout with your deck? Is it finished yet?
From what you were telling me, it sounded likeis was going to be stunning. I am looking forward to seeing some film of it. ;)
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Nah, not done yet. Too cold right now. Working on the inside toys now....then a nice wind down period in the Euphoria. I will definitely post pics when finished. I want to make sure my Marquis dealer gets some public kudos for working the kinks out for me.