What should water from a swimming readings be and what is tdc and what is ec, I bought tis to test the hardenn of my pool water will this tester do it
1847942
I'm not sure what you mean by "hardenn." Also, I don't have a pool. TDS is an acronym for "Total Dissolved Solids" and this device will allow you to learn that number. For example, I expect Distilled Water or Reverse Osmosis Water would have zero (0) TDS. Most good City water probably has TDS in the area of 200 I; whereas Well of Spring water can have a lot of mineral content and be VERY high in TDS and would be quite expensive to filter. So if "hardenn" means you want to test the "hardness" (generally referred to as high mineral content) of the water, then this unit should help. If you're wanting to learn anything else, then this unit probably won't help. Hope this helps you some at least.
1311218
I tested it with the meter and saw very little in difference in the number. I took it out and replaced it with a zero water pitcher. Big difference. I'm sold on zero water. By the way the reading was 62 with the brondell from 68. Marietta Water
1916821
I don't think it is needed. Just do a check on bottled purchased water. Every so often recheck and see if reading are same if yes no calibration required.
1108520
This TDS tester is an electronic device that can be used indefinitely. It has two metal probes that are submersed in water when taking a measurement. After the test is completed, excess water is shaken off of the probes; and a protective cap is replaced to protect the probes from handling damage. There are no consumable parts to this tester, other than batteries. With careful handling, this device should probably last several years. The most probably reasons for it to quit functioning would be breakage from dropping onto a hard surface (e.g., kitchen floor), submersion from dropping the device into water, or the batteries going dead from use or long storage, in which case the batteries could be replaced.
216127
In order to calibrATE you do need the packets and thew ionized water. Unless you can get a lab to check it against their equipment
745495
your ph could be off or your alkalinity. if the ph is out of wack it will give you bad readings thru out. i thing it would be a good idea to take a water sample to your nearest pool store and have them check your sample, between the shock and pool first aid my water was clear in a mater of hours and my pool was green when i took the cover off this year, good luck.
581322
I had this pitcher for a short period, and then the screen stopped working, so I returned it. I'm not sure how effective it is because I never tested the water. Also, I'm not completely sure, but I don't think the water was ionized.
346317
Not sure what your question is. I use this instrument to test salt level in my aquarium. Too much salt add fresh water, too little do a water change. If mixing your own water make sure to use ro/di water and test for salt levels.
1150638
Yes. The error lights flash and I think the salt level does not read. Before you do anything make sure your salt cell has been cleaned with a good acid wash and take it to your pool store for testing.
558544
The test will just tell you if there is any in the water or none, that's pretty much it. If you need a clear answer you need to have the tested by a local lab. Some pool stores actually test well water for you if you ask them and their results are a little more accruate than this testing but of course not as detailled as what you would get from a lab.
5728
We have a pool and a spa. I use the same testing kit on both, the Taylor K 2005, which you can buy on amazon. You will need to test your alkalinity, ph, and bromine. You will need chemicals to manipulate out of range findings, most importantly bromine and muriatic acid ( brings down your ph and alkalinity). You may also need alkalinity up. My ph is never low! I really like this bromine, it seems to last longer than the bromine you can buy at walmart.
1064074
Ed jones beat me to it with his response. The type of water filtered varies in the field every time. In a lab, not very useful. But I agree with you there should be some type of standard test. Maybe there is?
1020881
You can't test the water right away. Have give it time to circulate. About 1 hour later you can check and you should have results.
2171472
No, it does not tell you the amount of chemicals you will have to add since that depends on the quantity of water in the hot tub or pool you are testing as well as who makes the chemicals you use. Once you know the reading however, you should be able to consult the labels on the chemical containers which should show you the amount needed to raise or lower your readings a certain amount for the volume of your water.
2135312
The readings are on the machine. As for quantities to add depending on reading, your pool store should be able to help you out. Otherwise just add some of what is needed and test again.
2181506
I'm not sure, it tests chlorine, ph, and alkalinity. If that's all you need for a salt pool, the yes.
1857328
It should do fine for that. However I don't know why you would need this to test pool water?