The Apera Instruments TDS20 Value Pocket TDS Tester is simply the most reliable pocket conductivity ppm tester/meter with the best value for all kinds of routine testing, including tap water/drinking water testing, agriculture, aquaculture, swimming pool, education, etc.
Meter's Technical Specs |
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TDS |
Range |
0 to 100.0 ppm, 0 to 1000 ppm, 0 to 10.00 ppt |
Resolution |
0.1/1 ppm; 0.01 ppt |
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Accuracy |
±1% F.S |
|
Calibration Points |
Automatic 1 to 2 points |
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Temperature Compensation |
Auto Temperature Compensation 0 to 50 °C (32 to 122°F) |
|
Temp. |
Range |
0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F) |
Resolution |
0.1°C |
|
Accuracy |
±0.5°C |
|
LCD |
180° Viewing Angle LCD |
|
Stable Reading Indication |
Smiley Face icon |
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Low-Battery Warning |
Battery icon flashing, reminder of battery replacement |
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Self-Diagnosis |
Yes |
|
Heads-Up Function |
No |
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Auto. Power-Off |
Yes, auto power-off in 8 minutes without operation |
|
Waterproof Rating |
IP67; Floatable |
|
Power |
DC3V, AAA batteries*4 |
|
Battery Life |
Continuous operation up to 1000 hours |
|
Dimensions& Weight |
Tester: (40*31*178) mm/ 107g With case_(190*165*40) mm/ 438g |
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Electrode's Technical Specs |
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Application |
Regular water solution testing, such as pools and spas, hydroponics, tap water, drinking water, water treatment, waste water treatment, aquaculture, etc. |
|
Type of Sensor |
BPB (Brush-Resistant Platinum Black) |
|
Replaceable |
No |
|
Temperature sensor |
Yes |
|
Range |
0.1 μS to 20.00 mS |
|
Temperature Range |
0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F) |
Based On 3 reviews.
I tested 4 differrent water samples. 1- home tap water : 150 ppm; 2- Brita water pitcher ( poured with tap water) : 120 ppm; 3- Wellsely farm bottled water: 0.8 ppm; 4- Zerowater water pitcher: 0.3 ppm. I will return Brita water pitcher to Costco!! and keep using my Zerowater pitcher and I will keep buying bottled water from Bj's club! Dont think I dont like Costco! I love it because of their organic ground beef!
I live in the desert so knowing the TDS levels in my drinking water is important to me. Additionally one can easily determine how well the filtering systems are working with this meter. I have found it quite amazing that some of the "filters" really don't remove nearly as much as they claim to. The calibration on this meter is a process but not too overly difficult. The auto temp variation is important and saves a lot of time in not having to deal with water temp. The kit comes complete and ready to use with all needed solutions included that are needed for calibration. It makes testing water very easy and makes you want to test all the water you drink. Has low battery and incorrect calibration notifications built in which take the guess work out of things. Also has a water temp compensation. Very handy tool, Recommended.
This kit from Apera Instruments might be almost overkill for everyday quick readings of TDS levels in that it does some setting up before you can start. This takes about 20 minutes, but then you can go wild with testing. TDS levels out of whack indicate problems and require more in-depth testing, but this is an important first step in finding out if there IS a problem. Love this kit!
We warrant this instrument to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agree to repair or replace free of charge, at option of APERA INSTRUMENTS, LLC, any malfunctioned or damaged product attributable to responsibility of APERA INSTRUMENTS, LLC for a period of TWO YEARS for the instrument and SIX MONTHS for the probe from the delivery.
This limited warranty does NOT cover any issues due to:
The Apera Instruments TDS20 Value Pocket TDS Tester is simply the most reliable pocket conductivity ppm tester/meter with the best value for all kinds of routine testing, including tap water/drinking water testing, agriculture, aquaculture, swimming pool, education, etc.
Meter's Technical Specs |
||
TDS |
Range |
0 to 100.0 ppm, 0 to 1000 ppm, 0 to 10.00 ppt |
Resolution |
0.1/1 ppm; 0.01 ppt |
|
Accuracy |
±1% F.S |
|
Calibration Points |
Automatic 1 to 2 points |
|
Temperature Compensation |
Auto Temperature Compensation 0 to 50 °C (32 to 122°F) |
|
Temp. |
Range |
0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F) |
Resolution |
0.1°C |
|
Accuracy |
±0.5°C |
|
LCD |
180° Viewing Angle LCD |
|
Stable Reading Indication |
Smiley Face icon |
|
Low-Battery Warning |
Battery icon flashing, reminder of battery replacement |
|
Self-Diagnosis |
Yes |
|
Heads-Up Function |
No |
|
Auto. Power-Off |
Yes, auto power-off in 8 minutes without operation |
|
Waterproof Rating |
IP67; Floatable |
|
Power |
DC3V, AAA batteries*4 |
|
Battery Life |
Continuous operation up to 1000 hours |
|
Dimensions& Weight |
Tester: (40*31*178) mm/ 107g With case_(190*165*40) mm/ 438g |
|
Electrode's Technical Specs |
||
Application |
Regular water solution testing, such as pools and spas, hydroponics, tap water, drinking water, water treatment, waste water treatment, aquaculture, etc. |
|
Type of Sensor |
BPB (Brush-Resistant Platinum Black) |
|
Replaceable |
No |
|
Temperature sensor |
Yes |
|
Range |
0.1 μS to 20.00 mS |
|
Temperature Range |
0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F) |
Meter's Technical Specs |
||
TDS |
Range |
0 to 100.0 ppm, 0 to 1000 ppm, 0 to 10.00 ppt |
Resolution |
0.1/1 ppm; 0.01 ppt |
|
Accuracy |
±1% F.S |
|
Calibration Points |
Automatic 1 to 2 points |
|
Temperature Compensation |
Auto Temperature Compensation 0 to 50 °C (32 to 122°F) |
|
Temp. |
Range |
0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F) |
Resolution |
0.1°C |
|
Accuracy |
±0.5°C |
|
LCD |
180° Viewing Angle LCD |
|
Stable Reading Indication |
Smiley Face icon |
|
Low-Battery Warning |
Battery icon flashing, reminder of battery replacement |
|
Self-Diagnosis |
Yes |
|
Heads-Up Function |
No |
|
Auto. Power-Off |
Yes, auto power-off in 8 minutes without operation |
|
Waterproof Rating |
IP67; Floatable |
|
Power |
DC3V, AAA batteries*4 |
|
Battery Life |
Continuous operation up to 1000 hours |
|
Dimensions& Weight |
Tester: (40*31*178) mm/ 107g With case_(190*165*40) mm/ 438g |
|
Electrode's Technical Specs |
||
Application |
Regular water solution testing, such as pools and spas, hydroponics, tap water, drinking water, water treatment, waste water treatment, aquaculture, etc. |
|
Type of Sensor |
BPB (Brush-Resistant Platinum Black) |
|
Replaceable |
No |
|
Temperature sensor |
Yes |
|
Range |
0.1 μS to 20.00 mS |
|
Temperature Range |
0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F) |
Meter's Technical Specs |
||
TDS |
Range |
0 to 100.0 ppm, 0 to 1000 ppm, 0 to 10.00 ppt |
Resolution |
0.1/1 ppm; 0.01 ppt |
|
Accuracy |
±1% F.S |
|
Calibration Points |
Automatic 1 to 2 points |
|
Temperature Compensation |
Auto Temperature Compensation 0 to 50 °C (32 to 122°F) |
|
Temp. |
Range |
0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F) |
Resolution |
0.1°C |
|
Accuracy |
±0.5°C |
|
LCD |
180° Viewing Angle LCD |
|
Stable Reading Indication |
Smiley Face icon |
|
Low-Battery Warning |
Battery icon flashing, reminder of battery replacement |
|
Self-Diagnosis |
Yes |
|
Heads-Up Function |
No |
|
Auto. Power-Off |
Yes, auto power-off in 8 minutes without operation |
|
Waterproof Rating |
IP67; Floatable |
|
Power |
DC3V, AAA batteries*4 |
|
Battery Life |
Continuous operation up to 1000 hours |
|
Dimensions& Weight |
Tester: (40*31*178) mm/ 107g With case_(190*165*40) mm/ 438g |
|
Electrode's Technical Specs |
||
Application |
Regular water solution testing, such as pools and spas, hydroponics, tap water, drinking water, water treatment, waste water treatment, aquaculture, etc. |
|
Type of Sensor |
BPB (Brush-Resistant Platinum Black) |
|
Replaceable |
No |
|
Temperature sensor |
Yes |
|
Range |
0.1 μS to 20.00 mS |
|
Temperature Range |
0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F) |
Compatibility
Based On 3 reviews.
I tested 4 differrent water samples. 1- home tap water : 150 ppm; 2- Brita water pitcher ( poured with tap water) : 120 ppm; 3- Wellsely farm bottled water: 0.8 ppm; 4- Zerowater water pitcher: 0.3 ppm. I will return Brita water pitcher to Costco!! and keep using my Zerowater pitcher and I will keep buying bottled water from Bj's club! Dont think I dont like Costco! I love it because of their organic ground beef!
I live in the desert so knowing the TDS levels in my drinking water is important to me. Additionally one can easily determine how well the filtering systems are working with this meter. I have found it quite amazing that some of the "filters" really don't remove nearly as much as they claim to. The calibration on this meter is a process but not too overly difficult. The auto temp variation is important and saves a lot of time in not having to deal with water temp. The kit comes complete and ready to use with all needed solutions included that are needed for calibration. It makes testing water very easy and makes you want to test all the water you drink. Has low battery and incorrect calibration notifications built in which take the guess work out of things. Also has a water temp compensation. Very handy tool, Recommended.
This kit from Apera Instruments might be almost overkill for everyday quick readings of TDS levels in that it does some setting up before you can start. This takes about 20 minutes, but then you can go wild with testing. TDS levels out of whack indicate problems and require more in-depth testing, but this is an important first step in finding out if there IS a problem. Love this kit!
We warrant this instrument to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agree to repair or replace free of charge, at option of APERA INSTRUMENTS, LLC, any malfunctioned or damaged product attributable to responsibility of APERA INSTRUMENTS, LLC for a period of TWO YEARS for the instrument and SIX MONTHS for the probe from the delivery.
This limited warranty does NOT cover any issues due to: