Newbie needs a little help with the FAS-DPD testing, Taylor K-2006C Test kit.

Danny001

New member
Apr 17, 2025
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Red Bay, AL
Hi,
We are new pool owners and I have been working to get things figured out. I've been reading all I can and I feel more and more confused, but that's how my mind works sometimes.

Upon opening the pool we were seeing some algae and I am just trying to get it ready so I can learn to maintain it this first year. I want to do a proper SLAM treatment so I bought a Taylor K-2006C test kit as recommended.

I am having a hard time understanding the FAS-DPD test procedure.
The first thing I am not understanding is the difference between the 1 drop = 0.2 PPM, use 25 ml sample vs the 1 drop = 0.5 PPM, use a 10ml sample.

Can someone put into Simple terms how to proceed with this test. Is there someplace on the site that gives simpler instructions?

Thank you very much!
Danny