{"product_id":"tds-meter-1","title":"TDS Meter (Handheld)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eKnow your water before you wash. This handheld meter reads total dissolved solids (TDS) in parts per million, so you can run the DI calculator on your real water and know exactly when your resin is spent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTDS is the mineral load in your water: the calcium, magnesium, sodium and salts that stay behind as spots when a rinse dries. This meter puts a number on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse it two ways\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBefore you buy: test your outdoor spigot and plug the reading into our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crspotless.com\/pages\/di-water-calculator\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crspotless.com\/pages\/di-water-calculator\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"CRSPOTLESS.COM DI Water Calculator\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDI Water Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e. You'll get an estimate of how many gallons and washes a cartridge set will give you on your water, not an average.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAfter you own a system: check the water coming out of your Spotless unit while it's flowing. A reading of 000 means your resin is doing its job. Once it reads above zero, it's time for new resin or a filter exchange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to test\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the cap and turn the meter on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDip the probe into a clean cup of water, or into the stream from your hose nozzle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWait a few seconds for the reading to settle and note the ppm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse the probe, dry it, and replace the cap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTDS changes with the season, rainfall and your water source, so retest a few times a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures: total dissolved solids, in ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower: two 1.5V button cell batteries (included, easy to replace)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e[Range, accuracy, ATC, hold button: confirm from supplier before publishing]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to know\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis meter reports total dissolved solids only. It doesn't identify which minerals are in your water, and it isn't a test for drinking water safety or contamination. For that, use a certified lab.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spotless Water Systems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67635213205615,"sku":"TDS-HH-ORDER","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/6606\/1935\/files\/Handheld-TDS-Tester-2048.jpg?v=1790980903","url":"https:\/\/crspotless.com\/products\/tds-meter-1","provider":"Spotless Water Systems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}