TAYLOR PT CYANURIC ACID REAGENT
Product Overview
Unlike test strips that offer vague color estimations, Taylor R-0013-E provides clear, repeatable cyanuric acid readings down to the exact black-dot threshold.
Packaged in a 16 oz (0.47 L) bottle under part number R-0013-E, this Taylor reagent uses a melamine-based formulation to precipitate cyanuric acid into a measurable cloudy suspension. The R-0013 solution refill replenishes depleted test kit bottles without purchasing a new comparator tube or cylinder. Formulated for high consistency, it carries UPC 840013000748 and fits standard Taylor turbidimetric test cylinders.
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Benefits & What Makes It Different
16 oz Bulk Refill Size
The 16 oz (0.47 L) R-0013-E volume yields dozens of individual tests, making routine stabilizer tracking cost-effective across an entire season.
Turbidimetric Melamine Chemistry
Reacts specifically with dissolved cyanuric acid to generate proportional turbidity, avoiding the inaccurate dye fading common to dipped test pads.
Taylor Kit Compatibility
Engineered specifically for Taylor test blocks and mixing bottles using the standard R-0013 testing protocol.
Product Details
Melamine buffer solution
Mix 1:1 with pool water sample in mixing bottle (typically 7 mL sample to 7 mL reagent)
Compatibility
- Taylor K-2006 and K-2006C Test Kits
- Taylor K-2005 and K-2005C Test Kits
- Taylor 9088 CYA Viewing Tube and 9191 Mixing Bottle
When To Use This
Pro Tip
Cold water slows down the precipitation reaction between melamine and cyanuric acid. If testing pool water below 65°F, let the water sample sit inside until it reaches room temperature (around 70°F) before adding R-0013, otherwise your readings will artificially understate stabilizer levels.
Common Questions & Instructions
How does Taylor R-0013-E measure cyanuric acid in pool water?
Taylor R-0013-E contains a buffered melamine reagent that bonds with dissolved cyanuric acid to form an insoluble precipitate. As you mix equal parts pool water and reagent, the sample turns cloudy. You then dispense the mixture into a calibrated viewing tube until the black dot on the bottom disappears, giving an exact parts-per-million reading.
What is the shelf life of Taylor R-0013 cyanuric acid reagent?
Unopened or stored under stable room temperatures (around 36°F to 85°F), Taylor R-0013 retains potency for approximately two years. Exposure to direct sunlight or prolonged freezing will degrade the chemical and yield false-low stabilizer measurements.
Does the 16 oz R-0013-E bottle replace the smaller dropper bottles in Taylor kits?
Yes, the 16 oz (0.47 L) bottle (UPC 840013000748) serves as an economical refill size. Pool operators commonly use it to replenish smaller 0.75 oz or 2 oz dropper bottles used directly with K-2005 and K-2006 testing kits.
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