Taylor Pool Equipment Buying Guide
Explore Taylor pool test kits for chlorine, pH, alkalinity, calcium hardness and cyanuric acid, with guidance on methods, reagents and proper testing.
Main product categories
Explore Taylor pool test kits for chlorine, pH, alkalinity, calcium hardness and cyanuric acid, with guidance on methods, reagents and proper testing.
FAS-DPD chlorine kits
K-2006-family kits use titration to measure free and combined chlorine with fine resolution.
DPD comparator kits
Visual color-comparison kits provide free and total chlorine testing within a defined range.
Saltwater test kits
Selected complete kits add chloride testing for salt chlorine generator pools.
Compare the main product families
| Category | What it covers | Selection rule | Options |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAS-DPD chlorine kits | K-2006-family kits use titration to measure free and combined chlorine with fine resolution. | Model-specific | View Options |
| DPD comparator kits | Visual color-comparison kits provide free and total chlorine testing within a defined range. | Model-specific | View Options |
| Saltwater test kits | Selected complete kits add chloride testing for salt chlorine generator pools. | Model-specific | View Options |
| Single-parameter kits | Dedicated tests cover alkalinity, hardness, cyanuric acid, phosphate and other factors. | Model-specific | View Options |
| Replacement reagents and labware | Accurate results depend on fresh, correctly stored reagents, clean cells and exact sample volumes. | Model-specific | View Options |
What the brand currently offers
1. FAS-DPD chlorine kits
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K-2006-family kits use titration to measure free and combined chlorine with fine resolution.
2. DPD comparator kits
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Visual color-comparison kits provide free and total chlorine testing within a defined range.
3. Saltwater test kits
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Selected complete kits add chloride testing for salt chlorine generator pools.
4. Single-parameter kits
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Dedicated tests cover alkalinity, hardness, cyanuric acid, phosphate and other factors.
5. Replacement reagents and labware
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Accurate results depend on fresh, correctly stored reagents, clean cells and exact sample volumes.
What current documentation confirms
How to choose the right product
FAS-DPD chlorine kits
K-2006-family kits use titration to measure free and combined chlorine with fine resolution.
DPD comparator kits
Visual color-comparison kits provide free and total chlorine testing within a defined range.
Saltwater test kits
Selected complete kits add chloride testing for salt chlorine generator pools.
Single-parameter kits
Dedicated tests cover alkalinity, hardness, cyanuric acid, phosphate and other factors.
Common buying mistakes
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between K-2005 and K-2006?
K-2006 uses FAS-DPD titration for chlorine, while K-2005 uses a visual DPD color comparator.
Why is FAS-DPD useful?
It provides a clear endpoint and finer chlorine resolution, including combined chlorine calculation.
Do Taylor kits measure cyanuric acid?
Many complete kits include a turbidity-based cyanuric acid test.
Which Taylor kit is suited to saltwater pools?
Selected K-2006-SALT and related kits add chloride testing to the standard chemistry panel.
How should reagents be stored?
Keep them upright, tightly closed and protected from heat, freezing, sunlight and contamination.
Do drop tips need to be vertical?
Yes. Holding bottles vertically helps produce consistent drop size.
Can old reagents give inaccurate results?
Yes. Replace expired, discolored, contaminated or improperly stored reagents.
How should the sample be collected?
Take water below the surface, away from returns and immediately after no recent chemical addition.
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