I use the myron 6p and check the calibration on a weekly basis and keep the bulb wet with pH storage solution. There is also a myron 9p that does calcium alk and lsi.
Just keep in mind that these tester can get out of whack after a while and you need to re-calibrate. If I was in the business I would check them every couple weeks.
@@SPL Thanks. The Tracer doesn’t measure the 6 main elements of pool chemistry though (but I could be wrong). Besides the Tracer which electronic tester do you recommend which is good value but not crazy expensive? The ColorQ 2X Pro 7?
I love the color Q but the seem to break easy. Is there anyone who can repair them? Lamottes on my advise is to clean the cell with window cleaner and that doesn't help. The error message keeps showing up. Help, it's only 6 months old.
LaMotte is working on an affordable version of their WaterLink Spin Lab - which test for everything - should be out sometime this year. But as far as a pure digital tester for the 7 main test factors - the technology is not there yet. The closest is the ColorQ Pro7 which still uses reagents but has a digital readout. It would be revolutionary to have a device you could dip in and get everything like these digital testers.
i take care of about 45 pools a week and have been looking into trying out a digital test. would you recommend the colorq or should i just stay with my taylor kit?
It depends really - ColorQ will raise your operating cost and does take longer to run the tests. Accuracy is greater. For commercial accounts it is ideal. But if you are happy with the Taylor kit keep using it.
Hello I'm looking at adding pools to my line of services, I'm after a very simple quick device that I can take a sample of the water test it for Salt levels and ph levels So speed and ease of use What would you recommend
The only one that exists is the Lamotte Spin Touch. If speed is the only factor and not price point that is the way to go. All the test factors you want in 1 minute. But it is pricey at $850. And it is around $100 for 50 disks. A less expensive alternative is the ColorQ Pro7 and a HACH Salinity Meter. That will run you around $250 but it takes about 5 minutes or more to run the tests. Here is the Spin Touch if you are interested: MOBILE WaterLink SPIN TOUCH Lab #3581: 10 Test Factors in 60 Seconds: ua-cam.com/video/ZBMvWEz1vGw/v-deo.html
Swimming Pool Tips, Reviews & How To -MrDgvb1 Would you recommend the ColorQ Pro 7 or the LaMotte 1740-kit-01 with the 3 sensors as an all rounder as spin touch just too exoe sive
Not sure. Take a sample to a pool store to see which is giving you the most accurate readings. The phenol red is the most stable of the reagents - unless it is expired.
+Swimming Pool Tips, Reviews & How To -MrDgvb1 quick response, much appreciated. I have ProMinent Fluid Controls and Rola chem ORP systems that are super accurate. I have never gotten an accurate Ph reading with the colorq. weird
I see your comment is a year old now, hopefully you went with salt. For others, salt will put out a consistent level of chlorine, making it hands off for you. Without a SWCG you'll need to keep an eye on chlorine levels 1x-2x a week and add chlorine (liquid or powder) as needed. If you let chlorine levels drop you may get algae or cloudy water problems.
is there a digital tester that will test for all the readings needed for the salt pool. Salt level, PH, Chlorine, Hardness etc, so that I don't have to deal with any other kits or strips?
Yes, but it will break your budget in most cases. It is totally awesome though. MOBILE WaterLink SPIN TOUCH Lab #3581: 10 Test Factors in 60 Seconds: ua-cam.com/video/ZBMvWEz1vGw/v-deo.html
Thank you, but yes $900 is bit much for my personal pool. It's also huge and it seems cumbersome. Now I clearly don't know much about water testing tech, but I wonder how come there are no small size manageable devices that are all in one for let's say $200? Something that's a pocket size device or maybe the size of the ones in your video at the largest. It seems that there would be a pretty big market for it. No?
it's such a pleasure to watch ur videos. very informative! thanks again!
Thanks for your series of videos very educating.
I use the myron 6p and check the calibration on a weekly basis and keep the bulb wet with pH storage solution. There is also a myron 9p that does calcium alk and lsi.
Smart. Yes, storing in a pH 4.0 solution I think is a way to preserve the probe.
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Water sample from the very top of the water line. Lol 😂
Just keep in mind that these tester can get out of whack after a while and you need to re-calibrate. If I was in the business I would check them every couple weeks.
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Which of the three would you recommend?
The Tracer is a good buy.
@@SPL Thanks. The Tracer doesn’t measure the 6 main elements of pool chemistry though (but I could be wrong). Besides the Tracer which electronic tester do you recommend which is good value but not crazy expensive? The ColorQ 2X Pro 7?
I love the color Q but the seem to break easy. Is there anyone who can repair them? Lamottes on my advise is to clean the cell with window cleaner and that doesn't help. The error message keeps showing up. Help, it's only 6 months old.
It is under warranty. Maybe send it back and get a new unit sent to you.
so do like the hach or the tracer better?
Both are good but the HACH is slightly better. Although I love the ColorQ Pro7.
is there a digital tester that test the four basic?
pH, chlorine, alkalinity, calcium
LaMotte is working on an affordable version of their WaterLink Spin Lab - which test for everything - should be out sometime this year. But as far as a pure digital tester for the 7 main test factors - the technology is not there yet. The closest is the ColorQ Pro7 which still uses reagents but has a digital readout. It would be revolutionary to have a device you could dip in and get everything like these digital testers.
i take care of about 45 pools a week and have been looking into trying out a digital test.
would you recommend the colorq or should i just stay with my taylor kit?
It depends really - ColorQ will raise your operating cost and does take longer to run the tests. Accuracy is greater. For commercial accounts it is ideal. But if you are happy with the Taylor kit keep using it.
@@SPL Why/how does the "ColorQ" raise operating costs?
Hello
I'm looking at adding pools to my line of services, I'm after a very simple quick device that I can take a sample of the water test it for
Salt levels and ph levels
So speed and ease of use
What would you recommend
The only one that exists is the Lamotte Spin Touch. If speed is the only factor and not price point that is the way to go. All the test factors you want in 1 minute. But it is pricey at $850. And it is around $100 for 50 disks. A less expensive alternative is the ColorQ Pro7 and a HACH Salinity Meter. That will run you around $250 but it takes about 5 minutes or more to run the tests. Here is the Spin Touch if you are interested:
MOBILE WaterLink SPIN TOUCH Lab #3581:
10 Test Factors in 60 Seconds: ua-cam.com/video/ZBMvWEz1vGw/v-deo.html
Swimming Pool Tips, Reviews & How To -MrDgvb1
Would you recommend the ColorQ Pro 7 or the LaMotte 1740-kit-01 with the 3 sensors as an all rounder as spin touch just too exoe sive
having trouble with colorq ph test. always reads lower than my Taylor kit. any ideas?
Not sure. Take a sample to a pool store to see which is giving you the most accurate readings. The phenol red is the most stable of the reagents - unless it is expired.
+Swimming Pool Tips, Reviews & How To -MrDgvb1 quick response, much appreciated. I have ProMinent Fluid Controls and Rola chem ORP systems that are super accurate. I have never gotten an accurate Ph reading with the colorq. weird
hi Im building a swimming pool what system do you recomen sal water or regular
Salt is better.
what about ozone system+clear03
hi, can you expand a little, why salt?
I see your comment is a year old now, hopefully you went with salt. For others, salt will put out a consistent level of chlorine, making it hands off for you. Without a SWCG you'll need to keep an eye on chlorine levels 1x-2x a week and add chlorine (liquid or powder) as needed. If you let chlorine levels drop you may get algae or cloudy water problems.
is there a digital tester that will test for all the readings needed for the salt pool. Salt level, PH, Chlorine, Hardness etc, so that I don't have to deal with any other kits or strips?
Yes, but it will break your budget in most cases. It is totally awesome though. MOBILE WaterLink SPIN TOUCH Lab #3581: 10 Test Factors in 60 Seconds: ua-cam.com/video/ZBMvWEz1vGw/v-deo.html
Thank you, but yes $900 is bit much for my personal pool. It's also huge and it seems cumbersome. Now I clearly don't know much about water testing tech, but I wonder how come there are no small size manageable devices that are all in one for let's say $200? Something that's a pocket size device or maybe the size of the ones in your video at the largest. It seems that there would be a pretty big market for it. No?
How do u like the Color Q pro 7?
It is excellent - although the reagent refills are expensive.
Have you reviewed any floating pool chemical testers? Drop, Pool Sense, PHin, Poolsharkh2o, e Pool
Yes. I have a video on the pHin up. Testing both the Fluidra Blue and Sutro right now.
Says gives an accurate pH reading with accuracy range of +/- 0.01-0.02. Shows 2 readings of 7.27 and 7.1 lmaoooo
These testers are not accurate !!!!!!!!!!! I have tried and returned 3 of them !!!!!!!! use the strips !!!!!!!
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