HM Digital TDS-EZ Water Quality TDS Tester, 0-9990 ppm Measurement Range, 1 ppm Resolution, 3% Readout Accuracy,Purple

When buying a TDS tester I suggest that you also get the HM Digital TDS Calibration Solution (342 PPM) to periodically re-calibrate your HM Digital TDS meter or HM Digital Water Quality Tester. It is available through Amazon for around $9.00, and is worth having to periodically check your drinking waters TDS level. This meter performed very well. I first tested the meter with the calibration solution. I took three readings with this solution before measuring tap water, purified bottled water, and Reverse Osmosis filtered water. All readings were taken at a room temperature of 75 degrees, but water temperature was not tested, nor was the PH of the water.Calibration Solution: Reading #1 gave 328 PPM, #2 gave 331 PPM, #3 gave 336 PPM. I followed the direction each time I took a reading, and gave the TDS meter several minutes to air dry in between readings ( about 5 minuets) During this time the TDS solution was covered.. I noticed that each time I tested the solution the reading went higher. So I took two more readings following the same procedure as before. Reading #4 330 PPM, Reading #5 329 PPM. I have to think that the meter is fairly accurate. Readings were all in the plus or minus 3% range.Next I tested purified bottled water Reading #1- 3 PPM, Reading #2- 5PPM, Reading #3- 3PPM.Then I tested Reverse Osmosis water after changing the filters two days before this testing. My R/O test range was between 15-22 PPMRegular tap water is a very "Hard" water out here in the Desert Southwest. It ranged from 185 to 240 PPM. Pretty awful . We don't drink the water out of the tap unless we have to.The result show a fairly accurate and good TDS tester. I believe some of the variances in the readings may be attributed to water temperature and or PH or both. Even though I gave this tester a 5 star rating I would invest a few extra dollars for the model that has the (ATC) automatic Temperature control compensator , and the PH tester.This meter did perform as advertised , and performed well. It is worth the price, and for now I'm happy with it. Hope this helps you make a decision.

This unit worked exactly as I hoped. I read the reviews and bought the slightly more expensive unit with temperature compensation. This is well worthwhile to ensure consistent measurement over varying water temperature. The unit is very easy to use although the button labels are hard to read. There is a quality reference scale printed on the back of the unit which is very useful. I verified that our tap water impurity level was around 200 which is ideal and aligned with a separate water test I did (see separate review). I also tested our "Perfect Water" filtration unit (see separate review) which showed a measurement of less than 10 (i.e. that the mineral content of our tap water had been reduced from 200 to less than 10 by the four stage filter) thus proving that the filter was working perfectly and also giving confidence in this great little measuring device (the filtered water tasted great but that isn't an indication of quality).If you are fitting a whole house humidifier with electric conduction steam generation, the water MUST be above a minimum level of hardness (i.e. the house water should not be softened) for these to work. This device could be used to verify that your water is suitable for this type of humidifier.Note that this device will NOT test water safety, it only indicates the levels of minerals in the water (i.e. hardness). You should still do comprehensive water testing if you are in any doubt about your water quality.

Although I have only been using it for a week now, so far I am happy with this device. It works as advertised. It is very accurate as all my tests has shown and I would recommend to anyone who is interested in knowing more about their water. I tested distilled water with this device and it read 0 ppm, as is expected from distilled water so this alone tells me this device is pretty darn accurate. Easy to use and inexpensive. Can't beat that. I didn't give it a 5 star because I did experience some glitchiness from the device. I would take readings from any sources of water and it would not read at all. This went on for a day until I let the device air dry and after that it worked.

Great for checking that RO system is working

I have several other tds meters. One is so cheaply made that you have a hard time turning it off. And it measures at least 2 ppm more than this one which is much more accurate.I like the translucent dark blue look. And when I press the on/off button it turns on and off THE FIRST TIME unlike other units I have owned.It has a simple on/off and another button to hold the number so you can take it out of the water and look at it.Simple but more of a quality unit compared to other units but not much more money at all!