Comments on: Best Swimming Pool Test Kits & Test Strips 2009

By: Rob

Rob — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 18:28:08 +0000

The Taylor K-2006 is my preferred pool test kit due to it’s FAS-DPD Free and Combined Chlorine test. Unlike other tests, the FAS-DPD does not force you to rely on judging the color. You count drops until your test tube becomes totally clear. Also, with the Taylor K-2006, you can test very small levels of chlorine (.2) up to very large (20PPM or more).

By: Bill

Bill — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:31:08 +0000

Thanks for the help Bill

By: Joseph

Joseph — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:27:16 +0000

Hi Bill,

Sounds like you have “Black Algae”.

You will need to get some Black Algae out to remove the Algae and you will also have to scrub the pool walls.

Let me know if you need more help,

Joseph

By: Bill

Bill — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:05:04 +0000

I have a lot of what look like black spots in my pool !!!!! HELP PLEASE Thanks Bill

By: Wet Head

Wet Head — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 03:36:21 +0000

Hi Angie,

Here are some steps and some articles to help you

Before you open the swimming pool you might want to read:
How To Prevent Swimming Pool Opening Damage

1)You will need to get the pump and filter going.You will need to prime the pump.
If you have a Hayward Super Pump This article will show you how to prime it:
Hayward Super Pump Repair Guide â€“ http://wetheadmedia.com/hayward-super-pump-repair-guide/

2) Once you get the pump running you will need to shock the pool heavy:
Here are some articles about shocking your pool:
How To Shock Your Swimming Pool â€“ http://wetheadmedia.com/how-to-shock-your-swimming-pool/
Liquid Vs Powdered Swimming Pool Shock â€“ http://wetheadmedia.com/liquid-vs-powdered-swimming-pool-shock/
Swimming Pool Shock Buyers Guide â€“ http://wetheadmedia.com/swimming-pool-shock-buyers-guide/

3) Next You will need to learn how to clear a green pool and you can find that article here:
Top Five Ways To Clear A Green Swimming Pool â€“ http://wetheadmedia.com/how-to-clean-a-green-pool/

4) You will need to adjust your PH and ALK, This article shows you how:
Use Baking Soda In Your Swimming Pool â€“ http://wetheadmedia.com/use-baking-soda-in-your-swimming-pool/

5) You will need to learn how to back wash your pool filter:
Complete Back washing Guide For D.E. Pool Filters -http://wetheadmedia.com/complete-back-washing-guide-for-de-pool-filters/
How To Clean Hayward Grid D.E. Filters â€“ http://wetheadmedia.com/how-to-clean-hayward-grid-de-filters/

6) And then you will need to learn how to ad DE to your pool:
How To Add DE To Your Pool â€“ http://wetheadmedia.com/how-to-add-de-to-your-pool/

let me know if the above helps you, If you have more questions please feel free to ask.

Joseph

By: Angie

Angie — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 03:28:42 +0000

We purchased our first pool 2 weeks ago and I am so confused on what to do about the chemical situation. I called the place where we got it and he said you need to read your manual. OK who reads those things? I tried but it didn’t tell me what I needed to know. I have low chlorine and I purchased a floaty thing that has tablets in it so what else do I have to do to get that up? PH is high and I put PH down in it. Do I need to keep putting that in until it’s at the right level? I thought 1 bottle would have been enough. The total alkalinity is high also. I don’t even know what to put in for that at all. I noticed you said something about baking soda, I have never heard of anyone doing that. Cyanuric acid is low also; what is that? Help please.

By: Bill

Bill — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:56:33 +0000

Thanks for all the info helped a lot thanks again, Bill

By: Wet Head

Wet Head — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:56:06 +0000

Bill,

Here is the picture of that swimming pool dechlor:

Let me know if you need any thing else.

Joseph

By: Wet Head

Wet Head — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:55:15 +0000

Hi Bill,

There is something called “dechlor”. This will bring down the chlorine in your pool.

Here is a picture of the dechlor as well.

By: Bill

Bill — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:26:02 +0000

No I have not but will give them a try thanks. Is there something I can use to bring chlorine down in my pool. thanks again, Bill

By: Wet Head

Wet Head — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:53:16 +0000

Hi Bill,

Have you ever tried something called “AquaCheck” strips?

They work with strips and not reactant..

Joseph

By: Bill

Bill — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:49:30 +0000

Yes color blind.

By: Wet Head

Wet Head — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:43:34 +0000

Hi Bill,

Are you talking color blind or totally blind?

Please let me know, and I can help further,

Joseph

By: Bill

Bill — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:41:10 +0000

Do they make a pool test kit for color blind people ? (red & green) Thank you very much Bill

By: Wet Head Media

Wet Head Media — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:10:56 +0000

@Pam,

LOL – I know exactly what you mean, their all using “pool chemistry software” thats supposed to know your pool better then you ;-)

I always suggest the following to most pool customers I have worked for:

Baking Soda for the ALK and to lower PH

Chlorine Tabs with stabilizer built in so you don’t have to buy stabilizer

A treatment of Pool Perfect with Phos free and then a cap full each week,

That will leave you will the perfect pool water,

Oh yea, You will also need to vacuum and bask wash the filter once a week, even if it looks clear.

Hope that helps,

Joseph