Free, total chlorine and pH analysis kit FTK 101

Test Kit Analyzer FTK 101

Analyze and measure the parameters of the pool is a fundamental task for a correct maintenance of the pool. It is an indispensable element for all those who have a pool, whether it is small, large, in-ground, above ground, above ground, spas... all of them need a pool analyzer.  

The FTK 101 field kit uses colorimetry with visual comparator to analyze free chlorine, total chlorine and pH using tablet reagents. The analysis with the analyzer kit takes no time at all, it is an inexpensive, easy and fast way to know the proper disinfectant concentration and pH. 

Components of the FTK 101 test kit

• 20 tablets DPD 1 Rapid 
• 20 tablets DPD 3 Rapid
• 20 tablets of Phenol Red
• Multilingual instructions 
• Visual comparator container 

Method of use 

1. Rinse and fill the appropriate comparator cuvette to the mark with the water to be tested.
2. Add one tablet of DPD 1 Rapid, DPD 3 Rapid or Phenol Red 
3. Cover and mix
4. Compare the color obtained with the standard colors. 

Parameters to be analyzed

DPD 1 Rapid

• Analyzes free Chlorine: chemical component with disinfecting power
• Scale of free chlorine: 0.1,0.3,0.6,1.0,1.5,2.0,3.0
• Optimal value between 1 and 3 ppm
• <1 we will use chlorine tablets or granules or if the level is very low we will perform a shock chlorination.
• >3 increase the hours of filtration or use a chlorine or bromine neutralizer.

DPD 3 Rapid

• Analyzes total chlorine: free chlorine + residual chlorine (chemical component that has already lost disinfection power).
• Total chlorine scale: 0.1,0.3,0.6,1.0,1.5,2.0,3.0
• Optimal value between 0,5 - 1,5 ppm
• <0.5 we will use chlorine tablets or granules or if the level is very low we will perform a shock chlorination.
• >1.5 increase the hours of filtration or use a chlorine or bromine neutralizer.

Phenol Red

• Analyze the pH: acidity level of the pool water. 
• pH scale: 6.8,7.0,7.2,7.4,7.4,7.6,7.8,8.2
• Optimum value 7.2 - 7.6 ppm
• If less than 7.2, use pH increaser.
• If higher than 7.6, use pH reducer.

Storage tips

• To keep the kit with the reagents, it is advisable to store them in a cool, dry place avoiding extreme temperatures. 
• The expiration date of each reagent is specified on the blister. 
• The DPD reagents are white, do not use them if they have a different color. 

IMPORTANT: it is essential to first regulate the pH levels and then the chlorine levels. If chlorine is added without first regulating the pH, it will have no effect and clean water will not be obtained.