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bulmer4nc
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How to check TDS?
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Can someone tell me how to check TDS (total dissolved solids)? I see this in many posts but don't know how to check.
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CalicoskiesNC
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From what I've read, there are TDS strips for about $10/25ct but I dont think I would try them, I dont place much value in the strips. The only other way to test for TDS is with some kind of portable meter I think, and those can be expensive. Here's a link for one I liked:
http://www.intheswim.com/catalog.cfm/dest/product/deptid/1317/productid/229/storeid/154
I read somewhere that when you get into the 2-3mo range on your water and it starts to feel different and smell a bit funky and you have trouble stabilizing your pH and ALK and maybe its cloudy and has excessive foam...then its high in TDS and you've got to change it. I have it in my mind from somewhere that you cant miss the signs. I know that doesnt sound very technical, and maybe someone else with more knowledge here can answer. I have not seen drop test kits for TDS.
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Another common option is your dealer may be able to test it for you.
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If you are using dichlor, you should be more concerned with Cyanuric acid. A high level of Cyanuric Acid will cause more problems than a high level of TDS.
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you can get a pocket tds meter from cole palmer
http://www.coleparmer.com/catalog/product_view.asp?sku=3566130&cls=16030&par=&cat=&sch=745&pfx=&lstBool=true
$60.oo
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