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1. wl 8 SS 2000 Series The 2000 Series is designed for the kind of comprehensive routine testing performed by service technicians commercial and public pool operators and environmental health specialists The2000 Series allows users to build up their test kits in a stepwise fashion as their testing needs grow without having to purchase a brand new case or color comparator unnecessarily Reagents needed to upgrade kits appear on pages 1819 A fully built out Kit such as our best selling Service Complete High Range kit below contains tests for sanitizer and all the elements of water balance These DPD kits contain a 956 high range or 957 low range or 958 pH only comparator Reagents come in 5 oz bottles except in Service Complete kits these offer 2 oz bottles for high volume testers E very kit in the 2000 Series includes a copy of Pool amp Spa Water Chemistry complete with 11 tables to facilitate chemical adjustments as well as Taylors uniqueatergram _ for quick water balance calculations waterproof instructions color coded to reagents 2000 Series molded raised fill marks ensure proper volumes handle on service size case OT CMO TY 99998 1 l i lt r PANS w m el i 4 molded polypropylene case for durability Watergram for calculating2. K 1741C Free amp Total Chlorine 1 0 10 ppm Free amp Total Chlorine 0 3 0 ppm pH 6 8 8 4 Acid amp Base Demand Total Alkalinity Calcium H ardness Total H ardness A K 1741C Cyanuric Acid Copper Iron ate Tors lt TAB ALAW POOLSIDE Authorized Distributor www clarksonlab com Meter Kits Two industry leaders team up to give you test results you can rely on these kits feature advanced technology from the Myron L Company America s foremost manufacturer of handheld instruments for water analysis plus the Taylor chemistries you Know and trust Mon L lirameter Mil 6P in K 6550 999 mV Specifications Oxidation Reduction Potential ORP pH Range 0 14 pH TDS Range 0 9999 ppm 10 200 ppt Conductivity Range 0 9999 uS 6 200 mS Resistivity Range 10 KQ 30 M O Temperature Range 0 71 C 32 160 F Temperature Automatic 0 71 C plus user Compensation adjustable 0 9 99 per C Accuracy 1 of reading Calibration Keypad with prompts Power 9 V alkaline battery with low battery warning Dimensions TW X Pas Weight lt 14 oz M eter Limited 2 year Warranty from M yron L Co pH Mer Mi DHT Specifications in K 6510 Range 0 14 pH Resolution 01 pH Accuracy 4 05 pH Auto Temperature 0 71 Compensation 32 160 F Calibration Finger adjustable controls Power 9 V alkaline battery with low battery warning Dimensions TM 2DW 2 ET Weight lt 12 oz M e
3. Responsiveness to customers F air pricing F amiliarity with Taylor s products You can expect all of this and more from our partners W ith distributors throughout the continental United States plus H awaii we ve got you covered Call 800 TEST KIT 837 8548 for names in your area or to reguest a listing of our entire network Exports of pool and spa test kits and reagents to all other countries except Canada are handled exclusively by HornerXpress Worldwide in F ort L auderdale Florida Call 954 938 5355 fax 954 938 5244 for assistance In Canada our master distributor is Lowry amp Associates of N ewmarket O ntario F or more information call 905 836 0505 fax 905 895 4539 It is our policy never to compete with our distributors on price however anyone is welcome to establish an account directly with Taylor Call our toll free number to speak with a customer service representative about pricing terms of sale shipping practices and return procedures SPEED DELIVERY There are nearly 700 items in our pool and spa water testing product line No distributor can stock them all But our distributors can ask us to drop ship directly to you so you ll have quick turn around on your order We do our best to make special orders painless in the 48 contiguous states we re even able to offer Taylor distributors free standard freight and no minimum order on your drop shipment O ur goal is to make it easy to
4. 1 10 ppm pH 6 8 8 2 Spanish K 1001S 24 24 pack in carton display Bsic 8 Free Chlorine 25 2 5 ppm Bromine 5 5ppm pH 6 8 8 2 24 pack in carton display ONS Win SUSAN 12 pack in carton display 4 Bsidntial Series Comprator Bbw Recognized by two egual size test cells and five printed color standards Calibrated to work with pH reagents R 0014 R 0015 and R 0016 F eatures dual sanitizer values protected color standards and molded volume marks BH nyfor Btailers 8 An educated shopper will appreciate the value in a premium test kit H elp your customers choose the best kit for their needs use their kit to head off common water problems and understand when to seek your expert advice Test Kit Learning Center with 450 leaflets is FREE upon request with a case purchase of Basic or Trouble Shooter kits 3 50 shipping handling fee will be added Fy ea Cotai T LEARNING Taylor TEST Ky CENTER sql Cus CONSUMER PRODUCE Residential Series Continued The do it yourself type is not afraid to learn new skills These are the consumers who will appreciate our new i CARE kit K 1005 a comprehensive set of pool and spa water quality tests for homes connected to the Internet MUeled after the Complete kit in our 2000 Series for professionalse longtime favorite of service techniciansit contains all the tests needed to assure sanitary balanced w
5. 1725 D 1 drop 5 ppm PH MB 1 drop 5 ppmH gt 0 gt 5 Bromine K 1241 S 0 3 0 ppm K 1517 D 1 drop 0 5 or 1 25 ppm Two reagent sizes available K 1773 M 0 2 3 0 ppm Chlorine free cominesiotal C K 1289 S 1 0 10 ppm D 1515 D 1 drop 0 2 or 0 5 ppm Two reagent sizes available 75 oz shown E K 1518 D same as K 1515 with 2 oz reagents except 1 drop 0 2 ppm only plus test to distinguish monopersulfate shock K 1768 M 0 2 3 0 ppm K 9047 M 0 1 2 0 ppm Chlorine total only K 1141 S 0 2 12 ppm K 1201 S 0 1 0 ppm Chlorine Bleach sotim hypochlorite K 1579 D 1 drop 10 or 100 ppm 0 05 or 0 5 Authorized Distributor www clarksonlab com The Color Matching Conundrum stopped by a local pool supply store one morning to replenish my reagents Waiting in line to check out heard two guys talking in hushed tones behind me immediately grew suspicious and began to eavesdrop No that s not it one said I m following the directions exactly just can t read the Sanitizer level Three ppm five ppm who can tell the difference spun around and asked the troubled tester if he used a color comparator for sanitizer checks Turns out he did pulled a Taylor kit off the shelf and handed it to him You d better take one of these with you I told him Sounds to me like you have red green colorblindness He looked at me incredu lously so explained
6. 50 ppm CaCO 3 CP H j F i j Ji i 5 k 7 U if ATE J i Ay K 1106 j j 4 ae LT 22 i Authorized Distributor www clarksonlab com Case of the Green Haired Swimmers was sitting in my office one day checking the expiration date on my test strips when the phone rang What s that I said to the frantic lady on the other end You and your son went swimming and now you ve both got green hair I ll be right there When got to the scene found the boy s mother in a panic She was sure their green hair was due to too much chlorine but she had tested the sanitizer level and it was within the ideal range Ma am said that chlorine myth is the oldest one in the book As all Pls Know copper turns hair green not chlorine I unpacked my Taylor K 1738 took a water sample added some reagents and sure enough the sample developed a blue color which I matched to my printed color standards 2 0 ppm Her eyes beseeched me for reassurance Copper gets into pools and spas through fill water treatment or from plumbing corroded by unbalanced water so more investigation will be necessary to determine the exact source of the metal 5810 I pointed the former blonde in the direction of some swimmer s shampoo to prevent any more unintentional hair coloring episodes The Case of the Green Haired Swimmers was resolved by that afternoo
7. SONS N N N shows As a series these kits are Selection Guide amp X X distinguished by the accuracy of liguid to liguid colorimetric testing see Tota Chlorine FE 99 99 illustrations of Midget and Slide MORE comparators on page 11 2 oz reagents pH i i i i and attach style carrying cases The Acid Demand 0 kit described below is representative Base Demand i u i 5 of the Professional Series please Tola i alcium Hardness refer to the Pool amp Spa Water Testing TAI Meal Ge Products Price List your Taylor Cyanuric Acid distributor or one of our customer Copper i service representatives for detailed Iron information about kits not shown Liquid Reagents Printed Color Comparator Liquid to Liquid Comparator Reagents Color Coded to Instructions Waterproof Instructions Treatment Charts 2004B Chemistry Guide W atergram Expandable Kit Large Size Reagents Hard Case Attach Style Case M Midget comparator with 8 color standards S Slide comparator with 9 color standards compensates for color and turbidity in sample e e o gt o o U e ee U Ban 6 Ben 06 o V Ben en 28 oc Ra Ben en 8 oc Ea A Pofessional Complete Chlorine
8. display reagents neatly M ix and match to Products Price List The tables below show suit your needs as shown replacement reagents for our most popular products Residential Series Y y y D v 9 S F Kits K 1000 1A 1A K 1001 K 1101 1A 1A 1A K 1003 lA lA 1A 1A A Ww A K 1004 1A 1A 1A IA lA 1A 1A 1A K 1005 1A MA lA Tn 09 O i A 2000 Series y Y X 5 SS Q Q Q 7 7 7 F K 2000 K 2100 1A TT eens 1A K 2015 2115 1A A 14 MA A A A H 1A K 2005 2105 1A 9922 mE 099 K 2005C K 2105C K 0203 1C 1C 1C 1C 1 1 1 ic ic K 1C 3C K 2006 lA lA os CM 20 1l 1A K 2106 IA lA A 14 H A A A 1A 1l 1A K 2006C 1C TC 1C 1C TG TF 119822 21 1C K 2007 1A A 14 H 6A K 2009 T 6A ll 1A Counterlab Rx 1 contains one R 0013 F instead of three R 0013 C but otherwise mirrors the Service Complete test kit Representative Other N ty N nn N 0 K 1741 1C IC Cc 1C 1C C aC 4C 1C K 1741C 1C 1C ic 1C 1C 1C 1C 4C 1 X 1C 1C 1C 1C K 0202 ic 1C GC 219 1C ACE Ea i 1C TG Che Tu Water Analysis Center also include
9. makes the only water test kits recommended by the A American Swimming Coaches Association
10. n I reached the pool the owner opined it was metal staining Bt took one look at those spots and knew the nemesis we were facing Yu don t soon forget the look ofblack algae The diagnosis was simple but how had algae established itself in a seemingly well maintained got out my Taylor sureTBK test strips and performed a Sanitiar check the free chlorine level was drastically low Sir do you have an automatic chlorinator asked Bl did and I asked him to show it to me Sure enough the chlorinator had been switched off accidentally bfortunately the pool owner hadn t tested his chlorine level every day like he should Inadegate disinfection and scorching temperatures had combined to create the perfect conditions for this tenacious invader rushed to his chemical supplier for algaecide and a Stainless steel pool brush and went back to my office to wait for the next call Case closed l n the market asked lll re are Taylors test strips we said T heyll have to be pretty special before well put our name on the bottle The companys reputation as the most trusted name in water testing is our greatest asset n we released our suveT RACK 4est strips last year after trials by consumers and ewerts alike our dry chemistry formula tions proved themselves worthy Fom the dispenser to the color standards to the reagent pads our strips delivered conven ience without compromise We pleased
11. that about 6 of men have difficulty differentiating between the pink colors on a standard comparator which is just one of the reasons Taylor offers FAS DPD sanitizer tests Instead of comparing colors you just titrate until the pink sample turns colorless There s guesswork involved and the FAS DPD method allows you to determine both free and combined chlorine directly no Subtraction required A bennie myself appreciate Copper F K 1738 M 0 2 3 0 ppm Cyanuric Acid G K 1720 visual by turbidity 20 100 ppm Photo page 16 80 86806 1 se with liguid DPD or 5 chlorine tests to eliminate interference from monopersulfate shock K 2041 D 75 oz Photo page 16 K 2042 D 2 oz Hardess K 1770 D 1 drop 10 ppm CaCO Hydogen Prod K 1825 D 1 drop 5 ppm fon K 1716 M 0 2 0 ppm Mhganese K 3221 L 0 3 0 ppm Authorized Distributor www clarksonlab com Nrate K 1128 S 0 10 ppm 0 100 ppm by dilution a 8 K 1818 S 0 2 0 ppm 1822 S 0 0 66 ppm Bt G pH E K 1720 1285 1 M 3 0 10 0 4 a E See page 15 K 1285 2 M 6 8 8 2 i 05 K 1285 6 M 7 2 8 6 Rosphate J K 1106 printed color standards 0 1000 ppb Soilim Chlorid salt water K K 1766 D 1 drop 200 ppm NaCl K 1767 D 1 drop 20 40 100 200 or 800 ppm NaCl L Total Bsolvedolid K 1764 D 1 drop
12. water balance 60 page illustrated ___ _ testing and treatment guide ppi living hinge for longer life YOUR NAME HERE See page 22 for customization threshold 9199 2000 Series Comparator 9056 shown or 9057 Recognized by one small and one f large test cell and six printed color standards Calibrated to work with pH reagents R 0004 R 0005 and R 0006 F eatures dual sanitizer values protected color standards and molded volume marks Starter High K 2000 Free amp Total Chlorine 5 5 ppm Bromine 1 10 ppm pH 7 0 8 0 Acid amp Base Demand Spanish K 2000S 6 English also available in 6 pack Spanish only available in 6 pack Starter Low K 2100 Same as K 2000 except Free amp Total Chlorine 25 2 5 ppm Bromine 5 5 ppm Test 4 High K 2015 Free amp Total Chlorine 5 5 ppm Bromine 1 10 ppm pH 7 0 8 0 Acid amp Base Demand Total Alkalinity 4 Gepe Slim Lite 9199 Accurate color matching with the 2000 Series comparators requires natural daylight hdoors simulate daylight with the same illuminator used by professional photographers This lightweight portable unit runs on batteries or with an AC adapter both included K 2005C Test 4 Low K 2115 Same as K 2015 except Free amp Total Chlorine 25 2 5 ppm Bromine 5 5 ppm 8 Complete High K 2005 Free amp Total Chlorine 5 5 ppm Bromine 1 10 ppm pH 7 0 8 0 Acid am
13. Liked Chemistry _ Alternative Sanitizer Tests BRyanid sanitierfbgn Proxid 5 61 1 drop 5 ppm PH Bl l drop 5ppmH 202 C Soil m Clorid for salt ater chrine gnerators K 1 drop 200 ppm NaCl ma ewe m WATE Sea Trai K4 Authorized Distributor www clarksonlab com DF In Store Testing amp Treatment when segs HU DW hsStore bits mm Ws Retailers Taylors product designers kept your needs firmly in mind when they developed these two coun tertop laboratories Both options offer attractive low maintenance housing to keep reagents and testing apparatus organized easy access to the tests most commonly performed on pool and spa water and room for large bottles of reagents to minimize restocking T he test methods are easy to perform and over many years they have proven to yield results that can be relied upon to treat problem water Mh either lab there will beno downtime for repair or calibration of delicate instrumentation All this can be yours for a substantially lower initial investment and subsequent lower cost per test than competing models Wer Aalgis Center K A long time favorite this impressive display of water testing ia as Pe apparatus confers an aura of professionalism on the staff who use it Five Slide comparators read free and total chlorine in both hi
14. ater including chlorine stabilizer cyanuric acid and calcium hardness h most areas of the country if owners keep their water chemistry within the Ideal ranges noted in the users manual this will be sufficient to Keep the vessel and its eguipment protected from corrosion and scaling testing reveals parameter s outside the ideal range consumers can determine what treatment is necessary to balance the water by accessing Taylors website selecting POOL SPA clicking on ANALE ORA ER and then plugging in their test results Note D rs without hternet access should purchase the Complete kit 2005 on page 9 which contains a vergram for balance calculations The K 1005 employs the high range comparator 982 like other kits in the Residential Series The DPD method is used exclusively for determining chlorine and bromine levels A 25 mL sample tube 4034 is included for performing the total alkalinity and hardness tests as is a specially marked test tube for determining the level of stabilizer in outdoor pools that are protected from chlorine degradation by cyanuric acid The molded plastic case which will stack or hang secures 75 oz bottles of reagent ACB W Free amp Total Chlorine 5 5 ppm Bromine 1 10 ppm pH 6 8 8 2 Acid amp Base D emand Total Alkalinity Calcium H ardness Cyanuric Acid 6 pack no display carton hquire about availability of instructions in Spanish
15. choose Taylor for all your testing needs Bve We never forget the customers who trust us to get the chemistry right DROP SHIPMENIS Don t wait It s essential to check your order immediately upon receipt and contact your Taylor distributor or for direct sales our customer service department if there is a problem Exchanges or credits are considered within 30 days of shipment from Taylor D elaying notification may mean you will not be able to return the merchandise or file a damage claim with the carrier If you purchased from us directly please refer to the Taylor Order N umber on the packing slip when calling A 20 restocking fee may apply if we shipped as instructed N ote we regret that unauthorized returns must be refused Tiny hae it ACI Y i i In this issue Taylor s full line of pool and spa water testing products plus intriguing tales from the Pool Investigotter of water chemistry gone wrong Mystery of the Spotted Pool Page 4 Tale of the Bouncing pH Page 8 The Rough Plaster Disaster Page 9 The Color Matching Contmdrt Case of the Green Haired Swimmers Page 17 The Tortured Test Kit Page 19 Um Page 15 PRSRT STD U S POSTAGE Authorized Distributor www clarksonlab com PAID 350 Trousdale Drive Chula Vista Ca 91910 SPARKS MD Phone 619 425 1932 Fax 619 425 7917 E mail sales clarksonlab com PERMIT NO 17 ASCA Taylor
16. g service with motor freight if necessary s 5 E g 6 8 5 aO a Hn taylor Deox Reagent Reagent Pack K 2042 R 0867 2 oz Use with K 1518 K 2005C Commercial or Professional series Counterlab Rx 1 Conversion Pack K 0203B R 0013 F 2280 9792 Use with K 2005C contents to create the Counterlab Rx 1 pictured on page 7 Translated Instruction Water Chemistry Booklet K 2004S K 2004F K 2004G U se with 2000 Series to convert English to Spanish S French F or German G 1 The Tortured Test Kit One of the strangest cases I ve worked involved a hot tub with a terrible odor problem When I arrived at the scene I guestioned the owners and learned their water was sanitized with chlorine and the tub was drained and refilled at proper intervals Nevertheless the situation smelled fishy Well to be more accurate it smelled like chloramines So I asked if they tested for both free and combined chlorine They said they did and found the levels acceptable I asked to inspect their test kit and the minute saw it knew this caper was an inside job Turns out the owners stored their kit spaside with the lid ripped off exposing the contents to sunlight and high temperatures When asked if they took the kit inside over the winter they cracked like a couple of icicles and told me they didn t M ore inspection revealed interchanged bottle caps and reagents clear
17. gh and low ranges pH acid and base demand and copper and iron content Each Slide comparator contains nine liquid color standards of precise hue all guaranteed never to fade for reliable color matching A built in D alite lamp simulates natural northern light for true color comparisons indoors Total alkalinity and hardness calcium magnesium and total are determined titrimetrically with two burets The control and accuracy of self zeroing burets like these makes buret titration the choice of serious analysts Chlorine stabilizer levels are determined turbidi metrically with a CX view tube 99 The lab base is vacuum formed high impact polystyrene itis 27 wide by 17 3 4 deep by 10 1 2 high Bonus All purchasers will receive a colorful vinyl banner for in store display plus P O P materials 986 shown on page 5 while quantities last ji m i Ek tt vaj if 4 CounterlaR1 Mh its small footprint just 21 3 4 wide and 8 deep this lab unit is Just the prescription for retailers with limited space ts aluminum base houses the same reagents and printed color comparator as in the Service Complete test kit it features a built in alite lamp for accurate color matches during sanitizer and pH tests plus a built in magnetic stirrer for easy complete titrations during alkalinity and hardness tests and a guart container is provided for high volume cyanuric acid testing done with a plunger
18. gotter Buy one of the labs on page 7 and you ll receive a vinyl banner to identify your testing station at no additional charge Attract Customers To help you sell Taylor testing products we offer these colorful merchandising aids at no charge Publications A cheta l M any a newcomer to testing has been N L a gt I Never Liked Chemistry introduced to the basic concepts of water Available in packs of 50 5695 50 l balance and sanitation by the booklet or 150 5695 150 for only pennies l I Never Liked Chemistry M ost then per copy U pdated in 2004 _ graduate to the industry bible of water testing and treatment Taylor s Pool amp Spa j Water Chemistry offered in English Me in Spanish French G erman and waterproof English editions Sold singly standard Pool amp Spa Water Chemistry 2004B NF English version also available in a 25 pack Popular 60 page guide includes 2004B 25 dosage charts The mailing list for our free zaylortalk newsletter includes thousands of retail stores service companies builders environmental health departments and aquatics facilities Every issue contains a mix of commentary instruction product news and field reporting guaranteed to increase the technical knowledge of even veteran water analysts G et your organization signed up for zaylortalk by 4 Newsletter calling 800 TEST KIT or faxing your Back iss
19. ity 0 28 ppm 25count multipack carton sureTRK count multipack 2 cartons sureTB 4 00 count multipack amp artons sureTB 0 count multipack 20 cartons B surelBK 4 Fee Chlorine 0 0 ppm Bomine 0 20 ppm p Hist Total Alkalinity 0 28 ppm Total brdness 0 80 ppm Cyanuric Acid 0 80 ppm 25count multipack carton 5 6 8 count multipack 2 cartons 5 6 8 multipack 5 6 8 0 count multipack 20 cartons Residential Series Liquid reagents in the Residential Series Troul Shoter 0 8 BlrouleShoter D come in 75 oz bottles Both the Basic K and Trouble Shooter kits offer a choice Total Chlorine 5 5 ppm Free amp Total Chlorine 5 5 ppm of orthotolidine OT or N N diethyl p Bromine 1 10 ppm Bromine 1 10 ppm phenylenediamine DPD for determining pH 6 8 8 2 pH 6 8 8 2 sanitizer residuals DPD is recognized by Acid amp Base D emand Acid D emand public health authorities as the best Total Alkalinity Total Alkalinity method for testing recreational waters 12 pack in carton display Spanish K 1004S 12 Tests are protected in opaque injection molded plastic cases suitable for hanging or counter display ABsic OTHK Total Chlorine 5 5 ppm Bromine 1 10 ppm pH 6 8 8 2 Spanish K 1000S 24 24 pack in carton display Bsic Free Chlorine 5 5 ppm Bromine
20. jum MMERS RAND ii TN I N PI s Know on the eing a Pool Investigotter is challenging It s not all cold label means drinks and oooo la la Sure I get to spend a lot of time in Dependable Chemistries gorgeous surroundings But when I m on the job I have to Durable Components keep my concentration I m 100 focused on whatever water Simple Instructions guality problem stands between my client and an enjoyable dip in the pool or soak in the spa When I was coming up in the Superior Technical Support biz a thorough investigation meant literally throwing myself Value Pricing into a case I d dive right in to detect bad water chemistry Investigotters are extremely agua sensitive you know B These days PIs have learned to work smarter Now I do my sleuthing with Taylor s test kits Not enough sanitizer to protect swimmers Corrosive or scaling tendencies harmful to surfaces and eguipment Metals in the water ready to stain I get reliable results and I get them guickly Taylor water tests take the guesswork out of treatment decisions You can count on them just like I dol The Pool Investigotter Natures Premier Aguatic Detective P S This year s Test Kit Selection Guide features some of 2004 Taylor Technologies Inc Name and likeness of MY most memorable cases all cracked with the aid of a Taylor A Au Me trademark
21. lue case Taylor reagents inside For any Residential Series or 2000 Series wet chemistry kit Minimum 1 000 of the same test kit i ana LAE C Dik Emy Accorete i Thresholds3and4 At Threshold 3 get a free multicolor custom case label on any Residential Series or 2000 Series wet chemistry kit all other components standard issue At Threshold 4 add your choice of case color plus customized reagent labels instructions M SD Ss and shipping cartons free Minimum for multicolor custom case label 2 500 of the same test kit Minimum for complete customization 10 000 of the same test kit Authorized Distributor www clarksonlab com DOINGIBUSINESSTO GETHER Taylor Technologies is committed to be the preferred provider of w ater testing products wherever water quality is monitored We Strive for complete customer satisfaction providing you with e innovative business solutions consistent product performance e accurate and timely delivery assured regulatory compliance e and a caring and talented staff motivated to meet your expectations Distribution Network D omestically Taylor test kits and reagents may be ordered through a network of 350 distributor locations Two master distributors cover international sales W hat does it take to become a Taylor distributor Adherence to the highest standards of business practice Knowledge of the pool and spa market
22. ly overdue for replacement No wonder their Spa smelled their reagents were useless These jokers were clearly guilty of gross test kit neglect so threw the book at them Taylor s Pool and Spa Water Chemistry book that is The 2004B clearly explains the proper care of reagents and much more If your copy has gone missing replacements are available Unsure you re getting accurate readings Use standard reference solutions in place of your wae water sample to test your test kit These solu tions work with any manufacturer s liquid tablet or strip test R 7062 E Buffer Solution pH 7 6 16 oz R 7063 E Hardness Standard 200 ppm 16 oz R 7064 E Alkalinity Standard 100 ppm 16 oz R 7065 E CYA Standard 50 ppm 16 oz K 7066 E All four 16 oz solutions TADE SUPROL If your professional responsibilities involve water quality management you ll be pleased to know that at Taylor we re committed to providing you with accurate timely and easily understood information about pool and spa water chemistry Go one on one at 800 TEST KIT or customerservice taylortechnologies com Taylor s customer service representatives receive extensive product training T hey can advise you about the best product for your testing application and answer questions about test procedures Degreed chemists with firsthand knowledge of the special conditions that exist in pool and Spa water are available to address more advanced
23. n Industrial and Commercial Water Testing In addition to its pool and spa related products Taylor manufactures test kits for analyzing water in a wide variety of institutional industrial and commercial applications Agriculture A guaculture Boiler and Cooling Systems Environmental M onitoring Food Processing and Bottling Industrial Cleaning Industrial Processing Potable Water e Science Education e Testing Laboratories Wastewater Water Conditioning Authorized Distributor www clarksonlab com AALS amp UPRERADIES M any of our reagents are specifically REPLACEMEN formulated to work with a test cell of REPLACEMENT REAGENTS T REAGENTS certain volume Therefore when ordering 2 replacement reagents it is helpful to Know a lt lt J the part number of the kit the reagent came from K X X X X or the reagent number itself R X X X X Because all chemicals have a shelf life you should gauge your usage rates carefully before ordering in quantity and be sure to rotate your stock Reagents are available singly for all field sizes shown in this catalog and most in boxed multi packs M any reagents are also offered in bulk pints quarts gallons pounds tablet multi packs etc available reagents including DPD tablets 4 Replacement Reagents in 75 or 2 oz Bottles are listed in the Pool amp Spa Water Testing Use the shipping cartons to
24. ne is K 1515 bromine is TF 8 California Regulatory AS B K 1517 chlorine monopersulfate combo is Chlorine K 2009 K 1518 see Specialty Tests on page 14 Same as K 2007 except uses 058 comparator sanitizer tests are titrations to improve accuracy and eliminate nm color matching problems and Free GM ek B amp Combined Chlorine 1 drop 79 2 or Hentical to 956 and 957 blocks 0 5 ppm except printed color standards are Appropriate for high volume testing of CX needed for pH test only Sanitizer tests performed in the small test cell are titrations that do not require color matching 1 A DPD NS MORE RREN RS Hitration gt Colorblind for reds u will still be able to see this FAS DPD titrations endpointthe solution changes from color to no color as shown in this demonstration Authorized Distributor www clarksonlab com a Wet Comparator 9049 for low range copper shown Recognized by eight liquid color standards and a single test cell M easures one parameter Calibrated to work with specific reagents Use when color and turbidity in the water sample are not problems Blite Lamp 9195 gt Testing indoors You ll need a source of simulated daylight for accurate color matching Use the G epe Slim Lite 9199 pictured on page 9 with M idget comparators and the D alite lamp 9195 pictured at right with Slide comparators Kits in the Commercial Series test for
25. p Base D emand Total Alkalinity Calcium H ardness Cyanuric Acid Spanish K 2005S French K 2005F All versions also available in 6 packs Complete Low K 2105 Same as K 2005 except Free amp Total Chlorine 25 2 5 ppm Bromine 5 5 ppm C Service Complete High K 2005C Same as K 2005 except features 2 oz reagents and larger carrying case Spanish K 2005CS Both versions also available in 8 packs Service Complete Low K 2105C Same as K 2105 except features 2 oz reagents and larger carrying case California Regulatory K 2007 Free amp Total Chlorine 5 5 ppm Bromine 1 10 ppm pH 7 0 8 0 Cyanuric Acid Appropriate for high volume testing of CX The Rough Plaster Disaster Nothing stops a refreshing soak faster than snagging your suit birthday or otherwise on rough surface deposits But that s exactly what my last client was confronted with At the crime scene I found cloudy water scaling a partially clogged filter and inefficient heating marring an otherwise beautiful spa suspected the Cause right away and a water test with my Taylor K 2005 confirmed it The spa was afflicted with high calcium hardness 2 Unfortunately removing these deposits was no simple matter It was clear the owner had to hire professionals to give the plaster an acid wash I wished him good luck and reminded him to test for calcium hardness at least once per month For his spa s Sake and his derriere
26. s hope he ll remember NG NNI USE 2000 Series Kits with the FAS DPD Advantage The latest trend in chlorine testing at A Complete AS Ehlorine commercial aquatics facilities has been to a K 2006 refinement of the DPD color comparison Same as K 2005 except uses 958 methodthe FAS DPD titration Mh an comparator sanitizer tests are titrations FAS DPD titration you can read free and to improve accuracy and eliminate combined chlorine directly without color matching problems and Free amp subtraction measure these levels as low as Combined Chlorine 1 drop 79 2 or 0 2 ppm and as high as 20 ppm and 0 5 ppm eliminate color matching Also available in 6 packs Calculations of treatment dosages are Complete AS Bromine more accuratene under or overdosing K 2106 ery high levels of chlorine that would be Same as K 2006 except CX test is not off scale on a color comparator are easy to needed and Bromine 1 drop 5 or determine by counting drops And the 1 25 ppm distinct change in the treated water sample Also available in 6 packs from vibrant pink to no color is easy for Serice Com plete AS B A Chlorine K 2006C Taylor offers an FAS DPD version of Same as K 2006 except features 2 oz several 2000 Series kits listed at right reagents more DPD powder and larger h addition FAS DPD tests can be carrying case purchased separately in both 75 oz and Also available in 8 packs 2 oz sizes chlori
27. s of Taylor test kit Be warned These stories aren t for the squeamish ecnnologies Inc Clarkson Laboratory amp Supply Inc 350 Trousdale Drive Chula Vista Ca 91910 Phone 619 425 1932 Fax 619 425 7917 E mail sales clarksonlab com We offer a 20 discount with a 100 minimum purchase Our business hours are 8 30 a m 4 00 p m Pacific Standard Time Monday through Friday except major holidays Authorized Distributor www clarksonlab com Consumer Products 4 sure RACK Test Strips 4 Residential Series K its Alternative Sanitizer Tests 6 In Store Testing amp Treatment Professional Use 2000 Series K its 8 Commercial Series K its 11 Professional Series K its 12 M eter K its 13 Specialty Tests 14 Individual Reagents 18 Prepackaged Sets 19 20 Technical Assistance 20 Large G roup Seminars 20 Merchandising 21 Publications fall Custom M anufacturing 22 23 Distribution N etwork 23 Return Policy 23 taylor Authorized Distributor www clarksonlab com CONSUMER Lr RODUGTS NEW FOR 2004 ure TRAC HPA BEAD ATER dila WETT rast Ti Wheels aii Ferra me rpi ue ae Mystery of the Spotted Pool The call came in the middle of a hot humid day Alistressed man Said the surface of his pool had developed mysterious dark colored spots and he needed a PI to figure out why put thoughts of a cold one away and hurried off l
28. s one R 0618 E one R 06278 50 F and one R 0653 2 C Key The number equals the quantity of bottles in the kit the letter indicates the size of the bottle 1A one 75 oz 22 mL bottle C 2 oz 60 mL E 16 oz 200 mL F 32 oz 1000 mL I 10g Authorized Distributor www clarksonlab com Prepackaged Sets DPD Chlorine Reagent Pack K 0555 R 0001 R 0002 R 0003 U se with any Taylor comparator except FAS DPD kits Also available in 12 packs 75 02 Pool amp Spa Water Chemistry Booklet amp Watergram Replacement Pack K 2004 2004B 6026 U se with 2000 and Professional series only Also availablein 12 packs Deox Reagent Reagent Pack K 2041 R 0867 75 oz U se with 2000 Series Photo page 16 Proper Care of Reagents E xtreme temperature fluctuations can cause reagents to deteriorate guickly To maintain their shelf life store reagents at a consistent temperature of 36 85 F 2 29 C If liquid reagents should freeze they may remain useful if allowed to thaw completely at room temperature H owever if the bottle cracks if you see a crusty buildup around the dropper tip or if there are floating particles that do not dissolve when the bottle is shaken the reagent should be replaced For more detailed information call 800 TEST KIT 837 8548 and request our technical bulletin on reagent shelf life And when placing an order don t forget to request heated or protect from freezin
29. ter Limited 2 year Warranty from Myron L Co TB Mer Mon L Specifications hal 512T5 in K 6540 Range 0 5000 ppm TDS Resolution Taut band meter movement Accuracy 2 full scale Auto Temperature 10 71 C Compensation 50 160 F Calibration Finger adjustable controls Power 9 V zinc carbon or alkaline battery Dimensions 4 5 1x 3 4 w x 4 0 h Weight 16 02 M eter Limited 2 year Warranty from M yron L Co NO bclNel NEUD NION pip a i ur oe aren K 6550 Authorized Distributor www clarksonlab com Specialty Tests W ant to verify the available chlorine content of a batch of sodium hypochlorite Check a biguanide sanitized pool M onitor a polyguat algaecide Chances are we make whatever specialty test you need M ost tests are performed by one of two popular technigues titration with drop tests D whose endpoints are signaled by a striking change in color or colorimetric comparison using liguid color standards in Midget M Slide S orLong iewpath L comparators Some of our best selling kits are pictured here F or a complete listing of specialty items contact us at 800 TEST KIT or consult your price list Acitly K 1547 D 1 drop 0 5 100 mL ACBlygat Algaecid A K 1582 D l drop 100r25ppm_ AC 1 drop 3 5 or 9 ppm polyquat K 9065 D l drop 1 25 pom AC 1 drop 0 5 ppm polyguat Alklinity K 1726 D 1 drop 10 ppm CaCO 3 BiguanidHyrbgen Prod 8 K
30. to announce that in 2004he same can be said of our new sureTRACK Gest strips Ach bottle of these sixway tests contains strips to simultaneously determine free chlorine or bromine pHotal alkalinity total hardness and cyanuric acid stabilizer he four way tests include the same parameters minus hardness and stabilizer The target ranges for each of these values correspond to the updated recommenda tions of the American N ational Standards Institute AN SI and the N ational Spa amp Pool Institute NSPl Note the chemical indicator in our free chlorine test will not give a false positive result in the presence of monopersulfate shock or a high level of combined chlorine Product ships in plain cartons and is peggable A free counter display for 25 bottles may be regested by calling 800 TEST KIT or by e mailing customerservice taylortechnologies com Savings increase with the size of the order Call your Taylor distributor to ingire about higher gantities than shown Countertori n Purchase sureT RACK r Dip n Read aver uality Tests by Taylor Technologies and receive this sturdy countertop display at no additional charge T he colorful merchandiser holds 2 bottles of strips features the Pool Investigotter and measures 2 1 2 wide by 2 1 2 deep by high Authorized Distributor www clarksonlab com sureTRACK Test Strips A sureTBK 4 Fee Chlorine 0 0 ppm Bomine 0 20 ppm Total Alkalin
31. two closely related parameters using liguid color standards The Slide and Midget comparators in this series give the most accurate colorimetric readings available short of high end electronic instrumentation Cases are custom molded plastic reagents are 75 oz in Midget kits and 2 oz in Slide kits If you are an operator or regulator of a commercial facility and you don t see the ranges or combinations to meet your local ordinances call us toll free at 800 TEST KIT Authorized Distributor www clarksonlab com A Copper amp on Mets K 1264 Copper 0 2 3 0 ppm Iron 0 2 0 ppm Ehlorine High amp H Slids K 1765H Free amp Total Chlorine 1 0 10 ppm pH 6 8 8 4 Ehlorine Low 4H Slids K 1765 Free amp Total Chlorine 0 3 0 ppm pH 6 8 8 4 Ehlorine Low amp H Mets K 1762 Free amp Total Chlorine 0 2 3 0 ppm pH 6 8 8 2 8 19 amp H Slids K 178H Bromine 2 0 10 ppm pH 6 8 8 4 Bromine Low amp H Slids K 178 Bromine 0 3 0 ppm pH 6 8 8 4 v Slid Comparator 902A for low range chlorine shown Recognized by nine liguid color standards and three test cells Slide sits in Enslow base M easures one parameter Calibrated to work with specific reagents U sed to compensate for color and or turbidity in the water sample 802 8 5512 11875 Professional Series imino ioe a i combination water analysis as the selection guide Test Kit R
32. type cylinder 4088 Three setup options are availableask your distributor for details BonuslAll purchasers will receive a colorful vinyl banner for in store display Authorized Distributor www clarksonlab com Tale of the Bouncing pH Fridays are always a busy day for me because of all the weekend pool parties parents throw for their kids My most recent call went like this Mr Investigotter we re having a pool party for our daughter s birthday on Sunday but there s something wrong with our water The pH reading is jumping around and we don t know why Being a Pl I knew immediately was looking at a case of dreaded pH bounce hurried to the pool with my Taylor K 2015 and performed a total alkalinity test Sure enough the alkalinity was very low thus making the pH difficult to stabilize reminded the owners to test total alkalinity weekly to prevent damage to their pool and its equipment unnecessary O expenditures on chlorine and amp Skin and eye irritation Since adjusting total alkalinity can also affect pH I suggested the couple always correct their total alkalinity first Then I put the wraps on yet another water chemistry puzzle IMPROVED SNUCK COMPARATOR both chlorine and bromine values no peel no scratch color standards dilution marks for higher than normal concentrations no separate test tube needed for CYA test ROS vsi
33. ues of aylortalk make name and business mailing address to an excellent training tool for 410 771 4291 new hires TRADE SUPPOR Custom Manufacturing Consider the powerful impact of including reagents with Taylor labels inside kits emblazoned with your name Several of our customers have found that including reagents with Taylor labels inside customized cases puts the same stamp of quality on their products that seeing the mark Intel inside does for personal computers and the G ood H ousekeeping seal does for housewares tayor CALL WATER CHEMISTRY hw m an W qA Or go completely custom from case color and case label to private labeled reagents with your own material safety data sheets to shipping cartons with your name and the appropriate DOT disclosures Now you can purchase Taylor kits with your brand name on them at no extra charge when you buy the stated minimum quantity Four thresholds of participation make our Threshold 1 custom manufacturing program a cost M anufactured for on a Taylor label blue case effective alternative to buying our liguid Taylor reagents inside For any Residential Series test kits off the shelf Call to discuss the or 2000 Series wet chemistry kit Free possibilities open to you today Minimum 100 of the same test kit 8 19 11 YOUR BRAND 4 Threshold 2 Free Your brand hot stamped on a Taylor b
34. water chemistry topics isit www taylortechnologies com to download test instructions and M aterial Safety D ata Sheets review the answers to frequently asked technical questions find product information locate distributors e mail your queries and comments and more Check back frequently we will add to our capabilities throughout the year Above Help is just a phone call away p Taylor water testing specialists soeak at trade shows conferences and other large group Large Group Seminars gatherings nationwide Look for us Invite us Above Taylor water chemistry experts have been invited to teach at the International Pool Spa Expo and several regional trade shows at numerous commercial pool operator training sessions and at seminars for environmental health professionals and service technicians left VP of Sales Tom M etzbower middle Sales Manager Wayne Ivusich right Technical Coordinator ody O Grady Authorized Distributor www clarksonlab com Merchandising W ho s water loving eye catching and the perfect pitchman for Taylor testing supplies The Pool Investigotter N ature s premier aquatic detective This engaging Pl is ready to help retailers direct customers to water analysis related areas in your showroom E mail otter taylortechnologies com to learn how you can obtain a vinyl banner poster counter mat static cling decal and take one pad of Taylor testing tips all starring the Pool Investi
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