First reading with TDS meter

scoregreen

Well-Known Member

• Dec 23, 2009

• #1

hey riu!

i just inserted my TDS meter into a gallon of water that has been sitting out for 48-72 hours.

the meter read 237. this means nothing to me.

 

scoregreen

Well-Known Member

• Dec 23, 2009

• #2

wow...bottle water reads 4. THAT means something. tap water has more stuff in it.

but this will not help me figure out my ph, will it?

 

scoregreen

Well-Known Member

• Dec 23, 2009

• #3

hmm, this site has good info...http://www.bghydro.com/bgh/static/articles/0406_tdspH.asp

and cannot get ph from tds meter

to the store i go..

 

BudJunky

Well-Known Member

• Dec 23, 2009

• #4

scoregreen said:

cannot get ph from tds meter

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They do make ph/E.C./TDS combo meters.

Just wondering tho, isn't it common sense that you would use a TDS meter to check TDS and a pH meter to check pH?

Do you ever put an electricity tester in your mouth to check your temp if your sick?