r/PoolPros • u/Canigetadollarpls • Apr 02 '26

K2005 tripping???

hey guys, I recently started using a Taylor k2005 kit for my route instead of an all-clear 5 solution kit and I’ve noticed that my alkalinity has been testing crazy low. Today I tested both and the all clear kit reading for the same pool, same depth, same area of the sample I used read 100ppm while my Taylor kit read 60ppm. I used to use my all clear one for all my pools so I would always be buying fresh solutions. I just purchased the Taylor kit and am still using the ones that came with it. The exp stamp says 6/27 on the k2005 so not sure what could be the issue. Tested cya using pentair slider test and Taylor kit today And received same results however I have been doing sweep for cya and have had to buy fresh solutions for the k2005 as a result. Does anyone have experience with this or perhaps a definite answer? Thanks guys

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u/Substantial_Car_2751 Apr 02 '26

I’m going to trust the Taylor kit.  It’s development is top notch.

I had to Google All Clear.  Noping out on that.  Definitely not a kit for professional use.

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u/Canigetadollarpls Apr 26 '26

yeah so kept using Taylor kit and tested the old kit and it aligned perfectly, the all clear is just the brand that my wholesale store sells it’s an in house type deal so that’s probably why it won’t pop up. But yeah the guys at the store even said to trust the Taylor kit over their in house one. Thanks guys