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Liquid Pool Test Kits
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Taylor K-2006 and other professional liquid reagent kits — the gold standard for accurate FC, pH, TA, CH, and CYA. The same kits our service techs trust on every route.

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Why liquid pool test kits matters for Krum pools

Liquid reagent kits are the only sub-$100 testing tool that gives you reliable cyanuric acid (CYA) readings — and CYA creep is the #1 hidden chemistry problem in DFW pools running trichlor tabs. The Taylor K-2006 is the industry standard: FAS-DPD chlorine titration, turbidity-based CYA, calcium hardness, total alkalinity, and combined chlorine in one box. Reagents last 1-2 years properly stored. Pool service companies, water treatment facilities, and serious DIY pool owners all settle here.

Krum is characterized predominantly by well water systems, with mineral content often exceeding 800-1200 ppm TDS depending on well location and depth. Groundwater contains elevated calcium (300+ ppm), iron (0.5-2.0 ppm), and sometimes sulfates creating persistent scaling and staining challenges. Water hardness requires aggressive treatment with sequestrants, chelating agents, and possibly saturation index management to prevent surface damage. The water chemistry is among the most challenging in our service area, requiring experienced technicians who understand well water treatment protocols deeply. Many Krum property owners have struggled with service providers unfamiliar with well water, making our expertise a significant differentiator.

Liquid Pool Test Kits questions from Krum customers

Is the Taylor K-2006 worth the cost for a Krum pool?
Yes — and it pays for itself the first time it catches CYA creeping above 80 ppm or calcium hardness drifting up from Krum's already-hard tap water. Many Krum pools run salt chlorine generators, which changes how we dose the other chemicals. A single missed CYA reading that drives up to 100+ ppm costs you $200-400 in chemical correction (or a partial drain-and-refill). The kit is $80-100. Math is straightforward.
K-2006 vs K-1003 for a Krum pool owner?
K-2006 if you want the complete picture (recommended for Krum owners on trichlor tabs because of CYA tracking). K-1003 if you only need FC + pH + acid demand and you're already using a separate strip for everything else. Most Krum owners do better with the K-2006.
What about replacement reagents for a Krum kit?
Individual reagent bottles refill the K-2006 — you don't have to rebuy the whole kit. The CYA reagent (R-0013) and FAS-DPD reagent (R-0871) wear out fastest. We stock all the Taylor refills and ship same-day to Krum. See our [pool reagents page](/pool-reagents/krum/) for the full list.
Can you deliver a Taylor K-2006 same-day to Krum?
Yes. Complete kits and refills ship same-day to Krum (76249). Order by 2 PM Central weekdays and we deliver same-day from the Northlake store. Free local delivery, no minimum.
How is a liquid kit more accurate than a strip?
Liquid reagent kits use drop-count titration (FAS-DPD for chlorine), which gives you precise numbers (FC = 2.5 ppm, not "between 2 and 4"). Strip color-matching is subjective and gradient-based. The CYA test in liquid kits uses turbidity (count drops until the dot disappears), which is reliable in the 30-80 ppm range strips get wrong.
How long do the reagents last?
Properly stored (cool, dark, capped tight): 1-2 years per bottle. Replace any reagent that has changed color, separated, or has a precipitate at the bottom. Heaviest-use reagents (FAS-DPD, CYA reagent) wear faster than the rest.
Should I get the kit if I already use Simplified Pools service?
Up to you. Our weekly service tests at every visit and adjusts chemistry. The kit at home is for between-visit confidence — spotting a chlorine crash on Tuesday rather than finding cloudy water at Saturday's pool party. Many of our service customers also keep a kit on hand for that reason.

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