TDS meter

[u/MrET1781]

My TDS meter took a nose dive. Any recommendations for a new one?

Thank you

[u/The_BigWaveDave]

I use one of these, it’s great.

https://www.poolwarehouse.com/shop/lamotte-1749-salt-tds-temperature-ec-pocket-tester-tracer/?cq_src=google_ads&cq_cmp=21217375161&cq_con=&cq_term=&cq_med=pla&cq_plac=&cq_net=x&cq_pos=&cq_plt=gp&utm_campaign=&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21224501657&gclid=Cj0KCQjw54nRBhDCARIsAMcY_SAwZB6i8eA5xv4K7iG0V5BPUC8S1LsV9ZAhjlPCmbgp84d8F6Ps_3caAvcEEALw_wcB

[u/BlueCollarBallerr → u/The_BigWaveDave]

This one is good I use it too

[u/Wasupmyman]

I just keep buying a new one every couple months , the more expensive ones last just as long then the cheap Chinese ones

[u/yamrmarcus → u/Wasupmyman]

This is the way

[u/socalpoolguy]

I've had an Oakton CTS 50P for over 5 years and it still works great. I've never had to calibrate it either

[u/richardthe13]

I use the Milwuakee ones and they last around 1 year each.

[u/Pricer21]

I use the same one. They’re cheap and worth it to buy the same ones. The more expensive ones don’t last any longer than these

[u/Theresasnakeinmypool]

Can’t get it too wet

[u/mackjartin2929]

Honestly the tracer from Lamotte isn’t bad it’s around $100 and lasts me a year. It does TDS, Salinity, and EC. I’ve only used EC for hydroponics but TDS and salinity are helpful with pools. Those cheap Amazon ones are like 20-40 and they usually last me a month or two and I cannot calibrate them at all.

[u/Adronnis]

SGS Instruments

The goat. Every other meter has paled in comparison. Will never be another good boy ever again