Taylor’s Residential Series™ Test Kits

INTRODUCTION aylor’s Residential Series™ test kits are designed for spa and pool owners who have low bather loads and test their water between visits from a service technician Tor trips to their pool supplies store. This series uses the same quality reagents as Taylor’s kits for professional analysts. Buyers have a choice of three progressively more sophisticated models: 3-Way, 6-Way, and 9-Way, as described below. Every Residential kit is available in our classic case—the solid blue, injection-molded plastic kit which is so durable it The K-1004 6-Way DPD kit monitors three variables that impact water can be refilled season after season. Tabs on every case make quality so problems can be detected and treated early, with less them easy to hang from hooks. expense.

Residential kits feature .75 oz. reagents color-coded to 3-WAY (DPD) instructions; sanitizer values for both chlorine and bromine Free Chlorine .25–2.5 ppm testing; five sets of printed-color standards encased in Total Bromine .5–5 ppm plastic for longevity (calibrated to work with Taylor pH pH 6.8–8.2 reagents R-0014, R-0015, and R-0016); and molded fill English: K-1101 lines to ensure the correct sample size. Spanish: K-1101S Instructions are written in clear, nontechnical terms and Spanish version is available in a case pack of twelve (K-1101S-12) include pictograms for ease of following steps. Instruction 6-WAY (OT) cards printed on waterproof paper that resists fading and Total Chlorine .5–5 ppm tearing. Homeowners using a Residential kit can go to Total Bromine 1–10 ppm web.suretreat.com, enter their test results, and get treatment pH 6.8–8.2 (with acid & base demand) recommendations for balancing their pool water by using Total Alkalinity 1 drop = 10 ppm Taylor’s online Water Analysis program. English: K-1003 Available in a case pack of six (K-1003-6) RESIDENTIAL KITS 6-WAY (DPD) 3-WAY (OT) Free & Total Chlorine .5–5 ppm Total Chlorine .5–5 ppm Total Bromine 1–10 ppm Total Bromine 1–10 ppm pH 6.8–8.2 (with acid demand) pH 6.8–8.2 Total Alkalinity 1 drop = 10 ppm English: K-1000 English: K-1004 French: K-1000F Spanish: K-1004S Spanish: K-1000S English and Spanish versions are available in case packs of six English and Spanish versions are available in case packs of twelve (K-1004-6, K-1004S-6) (K-1000-12, K-1000S-12) 9-WAY (DPD) 3-WAY (DPD) Free & Total Chlorine .5–5 ppm Free Chlorine .5–5 ppm Total Bromine 1–10 ppm Total Bromine 1–10 ppm pH 6.8–8.2 (with acid & base demand) pH 6.8–8.2 Total Alkalinity 1 drop = 10 ppm English: K-1001 Calcium Hardness 1 drop = 10 ppm French: K-1001F Cyanuric Acid 30–100 ppm Spanish: K-1001S (includes I Never Liked Chemistry booklet) English, French, and Spanish versions are available in case packs of English: K-1005 twelve (K-1001-12, K-1001F-12, K-1001S-12) Available in a case pack of four (K-1005-4)

Taylor Technologies, Inc. ® 410-472-4340 800-TEST KIT (837-8548) the most trusted name in water testing www.taylortechnologies.com ISO 9001:2015 Certified USER BENEFITS ALSO AVAILABLE • Liquid reagents dispense completely and eliminate the • Kit replacement parts and reagents. need to wait for tablets to dissolve. Deox Reagent (K-1520) to supplement the chlorine test Printed-color standards, molded in plastic for protection • in K-1004 and K-1005; use to eliminate test interference • against water, chemicals, and scratches, yield reliable caused by the presence of potassium monopersulfate in color matches. the water. Drop tests provide a clear color change to signal the Biguanide, hydrogen peroxide, salt water, and numerous • endpoint. • other specialty tests for the consumer market. • Waterproof instructions are printed on plastic- • Video demonstrations for new users posted on our website. impregnated paper that resists fading and tearing. Toll-free technical assistance at 800-TEST KIT. Proven chemistries are based on Standard Methods for the • • Examination of Water and Wastewater, APHA, Washington, DC, and/or American Society for Testing and Materials, ASTM, Philadelphia, PA. Some methods use proprietary chemistry developed by Taylor Technologies.

REPRESENTATIVE TEST PROCEDURE

Reproduced from K-1004 instruction:

1. Keep test kit out of reach of children. 5. Do not dispose of solutions in pool or spa. Instr. #5116 2. Read precautions on all labels. 6. Rinse cells/tube before and after each test. TEST DESCRIPTION & RECOMMENDED RANGES POOL & SPA WATER TESTS 3. Store test kit in cool, dark place. 7. Obtain samples 18" (45 cm) below water surface. 4. Replace reagents once each year. 8. Hold dropper bottle vertically when dispensing reagent. Chlorine & Bromine Recommended Ideal Range: Potential Problems: Free, Combined & Total Chlorine / Total Bromine Test Test daily Ideal Free Chlorine Range: 2-4 ppm (pools or spas) Ideal Total Bromine Range: 2-3 ppm (pools) / 2-4 ppm (spas) Chlorine and bromine are both sanitizers (killing Free Chlorine: 2 to 4 ppm (pools or spas) • too low = bacteria & algae growth; bather discomfort algae, bacteria, and disease-causing organisms) Bromine: 2 to 3 ppm (pools) / 2 to 4 ppm (spas) • too high = skin/eye irritation STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 and oxidizers (eliminating swimmer wastes and Combined Chlorine: None other organic material). Chlorine’s effectiveness Match color immediately and Test daily (or as bather load demands) record as ppm total chlorine. is depleted as free chlorine becomes combined R-0001 x 5 chlorine. Free chlorine is the active sanitizer and R-0002 x 5 x 5 oxidizer while combined chlorine can cause skin/eye STEP 7 irritation and rashes. This kit reads free chlorine Subtract free chlorine (FC) from and total chlorine. To obtain the combined chlorine total chlorine (TC). Record as TROUBLE PREVENTION CHART Rinse left comparator Add 5 drops R-0001 Cap and invert to mix Match color with color For total chlorine, use the reading, subtract the free chlorine reading from the ppm combined chlorine (CC). test cell and fill with and 5 drops R-0002. (DO NOT SHAKE). standard. Record as parts same sample from Step 4 and total chlorine reading. Bromine differs in that free Formula: TC-FC = CC.* sample water up to the per million (ppm) free add 5 drops R-0003. Cap and and combined bromine are each effective sanitizers Symptom Cause Potential Solution black line. chlorine or total bromine. invert to mix (DO NOT SHAKE). more below fold and oxidizers. The reading is for total bromine. Plaster etching, concrete Unbalanced water. Have pH, total alkalinity & calcium hardness pitting, grout dissolving. levels tested. Balance water with treatment pH Test Test daily Ideal pH Range: 7.4-7.6 (pools or spas) Acid Demand Test pH Scale on walls & fixtures. chemicals recommended by your supplier. STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 1 pH defines water’s acidic or alkaline nature. At a (Common in new inground value of 7 pH is neutral; above 7 water becomes pools.) Use treated sample from pH test. more alkaline; below 7 more acidic. pH can vary Corrosion of metal fixtures Unbalanced water. Have pH, total alkalinity & calcium hardness for many reasons including overdosing with STEP 2 in contact with pool water. Low pH. levels tested. Balance water with treatment x 5 certain sanitizers and the addition of new water. Rust & copper stains. chemicals recommended by your supplier. Add a To LOWER pH, add R-0015. After each drop, cap and pH control is important because it affects bather chelating or sequestering agent per instructions invert to mix (DO NOT SHAKE). Compare with color comfort, sanitizer efficiency, and overall water to prevent more stains. standards until desired pH is matched. Record balance. Rinse right comparator Add 5 drops R-0014. Cap and invert to mix Match color with color number of drops needed and contact your local Bleached hair or bathing Excessive chlorine. Add sodium thiosulfate or sodium sulfite to test cell and fill with (DO NOT SHAKE). standard. Record as pH pool/spa supply store for recommendations. Recommended Ideal Range: 7.4 to 7.6 (pools & spas) suits. Eye irritation. neutralize. sample water up to units. If sample color is Test daily (or as bather load demands) black line. between two values, pH Eye irritation and/or itchy High combined Adjust pH to 7.4 to 7.6.* Perform breakpoint is average of the two.* Potential Problems: skin. Water has foul odor. chlorine, low free chlorination to eliminate combined chlorine. Do • too low = corrodes surfaces/irritates eyes & skin Complaints of “too much chlorine. not reenter water until free chlorine level drops chlorine” in water. below 5 ppm. *If any adjustments are needed, contact your local pool/spa supply store for recommendations. • too high = scale deposits/cloudy water/poor Note: This kit is designed for testing water in residential pools and spas. Upgrading to a kit with additional tests is recommended for those with higher usage or recurrent water problems. sanitizer efficiency/bather discomfort Skin/eye irritation. Improper pH. Adjust pH to 7.4 to 7.6.* Hazy, cloudy water. No Early algae growth. Superchlorinate or shock. Test weekly Ideal Total Alkalinity Range: 80-120 ppm (pools or spas) Total Alkalinity Test Total Alkalinity sparkle. Poor filtration. Check filter for proper operation. STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 Total alkalinity is the measurement of the water’s High pH. Lower pH to 7.4 to 7.6.* ability to control pH. Maintaining the correct total Multiply drops in Step 4 alkalinity in your pool/spa water will help prevent High total alkalinity. Lower total alkalinity to 80–120 ppm. by 10. Record as parts costly equipment repairs and the extra expense of Red-brown water. Iron. Seek expert advice on source of metals & treat- per million (ppm) total additional treatment chemicals. ment solution. x 2 x 5 alkalinity.* Purple-black water. Manganese. 25mL Recommended Ideal Range: 80 to 120 ppm (pools Blue-green water. Copper. 20.5mL and spas) 14.6mL Visit web.suretreat.com to create Green, slippery pool Algae. Adjust pH to 7.4 to 7.6.* Superchlorinate to 30 ppm. 11.5mL 10mL an account, save your test results, 25mL 25mL 25mL Test weekly surfaces & cloudy or green Concrete: Brush sides & bottom with stainless 5mL and receive personalized treatment 20.5mL 20.5mL 20.5mL water. Black spotty patches 14.6mL 14.6mL 14.6mL recommendations. steel brush. 11.5mL 11.5mL 11.5mL Potential Problems: 10mL 10mL 10mL 800-TEST KIT (837-8548) on pool surfaces. Yellow Vinyl liner: Use soft nylon brush. 5mL 5mL 5mL • too low = pH bounce (difficult to maintain)/ powdery deposits on shady Rinse and fill sample Add 2 drops R-0007. Add 5 drops R-0008. Holding bottle vertically, www.taylortechnologies.com Repeat if necessary. tube (#9198) to 25 mL Swirl to mix. Swirl to mix. Sample add R-0009 drop by drop, corrosion tendency side of pool. mark with sample water. will turn green. swirling to mix after each • too high = pH lock (difficult to adjust) potential for Use algaecides. drop, until color changes scaling/cloudy water from green to red. rev. 042619 * Always bring total alkalinity into recommended range before adjusting pH.

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