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12/02/2009, 08:42 PM
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TDS meter
Anyone know of a good reasonable TDS meter to get and where? Also, is it really necessary to have one, or just an additional tool in the "tank" so to speak of?
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12/02/2009, 08:48 PM
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Well you won't use it on your tank, it is used to test your RO/DI water, to see when filters might need to be changed.
Check on eBay, there are a bunch of different ones in every price range, that where I got mine. HTH Good luck
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12/02/2009, 09:12 PM
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As always, is there one more recommended. If I decide to purchase one I want to make sure its accurate, yet reasonable but not cheap (isn't this always the case).
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12/02/2009, 09:34 PM
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They range from about 20 bucks to over 100. To be honest I am just as happy with my "pen style" TDS meter as I am with my in-line TDS meter. They both usually give the exact same readings. I would buy one from a reputable filter seller (air water and eyes, filterguys, etc.) and you can pick any from their selection. Going up in price generally means added features (such as in-line, for example). If you want something simple, like a pen, there is no reason you cannot get that. The pen style CAN have false readings if you contaminate the electrode, but it really isn't hard to clean/calibrate.
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12/02/2009, 09:40 PM
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Bulkreefsupply sells a nice dual inline TDS meter for about $30. This way you can test after your RO and then again after your DI so you know when to switch out specific filters.
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12/02/2009, 09:50 PM
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Good advise
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12/02/2009, 09:58 PM
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Here's one I just got, pretty general and gets the job nicely done;
http://www.airwaterice.com/product/D...__Monitor.html |
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12/02/2009, 10:25 PM
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12/02/2009, 10:27 PM
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Great advise, thanks all
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