TAYLOR TOTAL ALKALINITY INDICATOR #8

TAY-R-0008 

The R-0008 Total Alkalinity Indicator is a key liquid reagent from Taylor Technologies used in pool and spa water testing, specifically for the titration test that determines the water's alkalinity level, working alongside reagents R-0007 and R-0009 to turn the sample from green to red, indicating proper pH buffering. It's a crucial component for balancing water chemistry, preventing scale, and maintaining clear, comfortable water.

1. You add a sample of your pool water to a test tube.
2. You add R-0007 (Thiosulfate) and then the R-0008 Total Alkalinity Indicator, which turns the water green.
3. You then add R-0009 (Sulfuric Acid) drop by drop, counting each drop until the solution changes from green to red.
4. The number of drops of R-0009 multiplied by 10 gives you the total alkalinity in parts per million (ppm)