About The Taylor Technologies K1764 Pool Test Kit, Test For AlgaeThe Taylor Technologies K1764 pool kit is used to control algae in pools and spa. Algae spores can come from everywhere and can be caused by wind or rain. They can leapforg from one pool to another via a swimsuits or pool brushs. Once a water, light, heat, carbon, nitrogen, and phosphate mix together then the spores begin to bloom and multiply. Algae destines pool owners, operators and service professionals to a constant battle that can never be won, only reduced in scale.