The description above states "Over 500 tests". Does this mean types of tests or that there is enough fluid in the four bottles to run the tests listed that many times?Will this test chlorine or do I need a pool kit for that? The description above states "Over 500 tests". Does this mean types of tests or that there is enough fluid in the four bottles to run the tests listed that many times?Will this test... » Read More The description above states "Over 500 tests". Does this mean types of tests or that there is enough fluid in the four bottles to run the tests listed that many times?Will this test chlorine or do I need a pool kit for that? « Show Less
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The test kit runs four different types of tests; phosphate, nitrite, ammonia and ph. So I assume it can run these four tests 500 times, more or less.
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The kit does 4 tests with 6 bottles of test material, two of the tests require 2 bottles. I would guess that they will do hundreds of tests, I do 10 to 12 a season. None of the tests check chlorine. Basically if you have a pond the chlorine will come out of the water after a few days when it is new. When you add water to make up for evaporation use a dechlorinator.
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I bought ten and had one that was defective. I think they are "dime a dozen" tests so there are a few defective ones in the mix. It could be you just got unlucky. Also are you testing with urine that is extremely dilute? It may not be concentrated enough.
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Yes, to test the water you add drops of the included chemicals to a sample of your pool water. I used it this summer and it worked great, never had any problems with my chemical levels.
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Yes, and it's a requirement (not a recommendation!)How often is a hydro test required?------------------------------------Retest and Inspection of Cylinders TableDOT Specification 2 Minimum retest pressure (p.s.i.) 3 Retest period (years)-------------------- ------------------------------------ --------------------------4B, 4BA, 4BW, 4B-240ET 2 times service pressure, except for non-corrossive service 5, 10, or 12Normally its 5 years but it can be stamped for a longer periods. Yes, and it's a requirement (not a recommendation!)How often is a hydro test required?------------------------------------Retest and Inspection of Cylinders TableDOT Specification 2 Minimum retest pressure (p.s.i.) 3 Retest period (years)-------------------- ------------------------------------ --------------------------4B, 4BA, 4BW, 4B-240ET 2 times service pressure, except for non-corrossive service 5, 10, or 12Normally its 5 years but it can be stamped for a longer periods.
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Once I bought this water test kit: LaMotte 2056 ColorQ Pro 7 Digital Pool Water Test Kit I realized that I need to shock when the FCL and tCL are greatly out of sync. When I shock and add chlorine when the chlorine levels are low, the FCL and tcl are the same readings. Over time they will differ and once they are greatly out of sync, I shock.
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I have run at least a dozen tests and I still have plenty of fluid left. Its a great value. I would say easily 6 months to a year of tests. I usually test water quality about twice a month now. Every other water change since I don't see any problems in my aquarium.
200632
I tend to use much less with this. You do use some and I still shock occasionaly but my chlorine on the test strip is always minimum or less. Water is nice and clear and we generally use our tub twice a day.
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I'm not sure. All I know is that they sent me a 6 or 5 panel kit, which wasn't what I ordered. The extra panels are supposed to screen for additional substances, not multiple methods for detecting a single substance.
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The test will just tell you if there is any in the water or none, that's pretty much it. If you need a clear answer you need to have the tested by a local lab. Some pool stores actually test well water for you if you ask them and their results are a little more accruate than this testing but of course not as detailled as what you would get from a lab.
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No, I dont think it needs. I've been testing different kinds of fluids and different testers, and the results shown are very consistents.
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Hi Ellen. Showing the "exact" amounts of each strain becomes problematic because they can differ with each new batch production. We've taken the position that if we can't be 100% sure of something, then we'd rather not give misinformation. This is one of those cases. I'm not sure in fact, how other manufacturers can make claims on amounts of each strain because it is fraught with multiple probabilities. Each batch we have is tested for the total colony forming units (CFU's) available at time of manufacture. We feel this is the best measurement to use for comparison purposes. Was there any one particular amount you were looking for?. Regards, Aaron Parker, CEO Mightysupp.
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I'm not sure, it tests chlorine, ph, and alkalinity. If that's all you need for a salt pool, the yes.
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If it tests for what you want, then yes. It is necessary to check free chlorine in saltwater chlorinator pools to make sure the saltwater system is doing its job. So these strips will work for that (as well as ph, etc.). But you probably also want to test for salt level which these strips will not do.
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Try to keep your alkalinity around 90-100. I adjust that with sodium bicarbonate. Keep the pH around 7.2 to 7.4. Keep the chlorine around 3 ppm. Be careful on the calcium hardness the drops go bad fast and Won't give you an accurate reading So replace those once a year probably all of them once a year. Keep your calcium hardness around 200to 300 ppm. If you've added calcium to the pool but you can't get the numbers up suspect that the drops are bad. I love the test I use one at home and one of the apartment complex that I own. JR
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I believe yes, there is. These are not a super high quality test so there is the possibility of false results. There are 10 in the box though, so you can have the tester take 2 at a time.
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My best guess is NO. If it's not the same number it's probably not the same strength reagent. If you have the brochure that came with the kit, it explains that there are different concentrations of reagents and different strengths will give inaccurate results.
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We have a pool and a spa. I use the same testing kit on both, the Taylor K 2005, which you can buy on amazon. You will need to test your alkalinity, ph, and bromine. You will need chemicals to manipulate out of range findings, most importantly bromine and muriatic acid ( brings down your ph and alkalinity). You may also need alkalinity up. My ph is never low! I really like this bromine, it seems to last longer than the bromine you can buy at walmart.