Membership questions? Log in issues? Email info@brewersassociation.org

« previous next »
Pages: [1] 2   Go Down

Author Topic: TDS Meter  (Read 3589 times)

Offline Indy574

  • Assistant Brewer
  • ***
  • Posts: 147
TDS Meter
« on: November 08, 2015, 08:56:00 am »
Can anyone recommend a TDS meter.  Didn't want to spend a bunch, but also don't want to buy twice. I just want to check some RO water I will be using.
Logged

Offline HoosierBrew

  • I must live here
  • **********
  • Posts: 13031
  • Indianapolis,IN
Re: TDS Meter
« Reply #1 on: November 08, 2015, 09:01:11 am »
« Last Edit: November 08, 2015, 09:07:31 am by HoosierBrew »
Logged
Jon H.

Offline HoosierBrew

  • I must live here
  • **********
  • Posts: 13031
  • Indianapolis,IN
Re: TDS Meter
« Reply #2 on: November 08, 2015, 09:09:00 am »
I reposted a different link. The Amazon link was for a different meter, for some reason. The current link is for the one I have.
Logged
Jon H.

Offline Indy574

  • Assistant Brewer
  • ***
  • Posts: 147
Re: TDS Meter
« Reply #3 on: November 08, 2015, 09:38:54 am »
Thanks Jon. I was wondering when I looked at the Amazon link it read in different units which was going to be my next question.
Logged

Offline Stevie

  • Official Poobah of No Life. (I Got Ban Hammered by Drew)
  • *********
  • Posts: 6858
Re: TDS Meter
« Reply #4 on: November 08, 2015, 09:41:07 am »
I have the same meter.

The listing below is from my order history, so I imagine it's the same.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002C0A7ZY/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_AR3pwbQMTB2WF
Logged

Offline brewday

  • Brewer
  • ****
  • Posts: 453
Re: TDS Meter
« Reply #5 on: November 08, 2015, 09:50:15 am »
That's the one I have also, on Hoosier's recommendation.
Logged

Offline hopfenundmalz

  • Global Moderator
  • I must live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 10686
  • Milford, MI
Re: TDS Meter
« Reply #6 on: November 08, 2015, 10:00:46 am »
I have the blue one also.  :)
Logged
Jeff Rankert
AHA Lifetime Member
BJCP National
Ann Arbor Brewers Guild
Home-brewing, not just a hobby, it is a lifestyle!

Offline mabrungard

  • I spend way too much time on the AHA forum
  • ********
  • Posts: 2903
  • Water matters!
    • Bru'n Water
Re: TDS Meter
« Reply #7 on: November 08, 2015, 12:34:13 pm »
Remember, TDS readings are truly an inexact science. There is low probability that the reading will be accurate since it is a rough correlation with conductivity that is used to predict TDS and conductivity varies with the types of ions present and their concentrations.

Therefore, its not truly important that you obtain accurate readings. However, its important that the instrument provides reliably, repeatable measurement. I don't think that you have to spend a lot of money on a TDS meter to have a reliably repeatable instrument. I have HM Digital units, but there are plenty of others.
Logged
Martin B
Carmel, IN

BJCP National
Foam Blowers of Indiana (FBI)

Brewing Water Information at:
https://www.brunwater.com/

Like Bru'n Water on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/Brun-Water-464551136933908/?ref=bookmarks

Offline brewday

  • Brewer
  • ****
  • Posts: 453
Re: TDS Meter
« Reply #8 on: November 08, 2015, 12:43:40 pm »
This one consistently gives me the same readings for each of three Glacier machines, respectively.
Logged

Offline Philbrew

  • Brewmaster
  • *****
  • Posts: 867
Re: TDS Meter
« Reply #9 on: November 08, 2015, 03:32:52 pm »
Bought this one http://www.amazon.com/Mudder-Digital-Temperature-Monitor-Quality/dp/B00MRLMG0M/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1447021494&sr=8-4&keywords=tds+tester+meter
$10 with free Amazon Prime shipping.
I've used it for a year now with no problems.
Logged
Many of us would be on a strict liquid diet if it weren't for pretzels.

Offline Indy574

  • Assistant Brewer
  • ***
  • Posts: 147
Re: TDS Meter
« Reply #10 on: November 08, 2015, 04:34:25 pm »
Thanks guys I just ordered the HM Digital EZ.
Logged

Offline HoosierBrew

  • I must live here
  • **********
  • Posts: 13031
  • Indianapolis,IN
Re: TDS Meter
« Reply #11 on: November 08, 2015, 04:39:26 pm »
Quote from: Indy574 on November 08, 2015, 04:34:25 pm
Thanks guys I just ordered the HM Digital EZ.

It's read pretty consistently for me. Easy to use, too.
Logged
Jon H.

Offline AmandaK

  • Senior Brewmaster
  • ******
  • Posts: 1850
  • Redbird Brewhouse
Re: TDS Meter
« Reply #12 on: November 09, 2015, 03:21:47 pm »
Quote from: hopfenundmalz on November 08, 2015, 10:00:46 am
I have the blue one also.  :)

Hey me too!  8)
Logged
Amanda Burkemper
KC Bier Meisters Lifetime Member - KCBM 3x AHA Club of the Year!!
BJCP Assistant (to the) Midwest Rep
BJCP Grand Master/Mead/Cider

Our Homebrewed Wedding, AHA Article

Offline Stevie

  • Official Poobah of No Life. (I Got Ban Hammered by Drew)
  • *********
  • Posts: 6858
Re: TDS Meter
« Reply #13 on: November 09, 2015, 03:43:30 pm »
We should totally have a meetup for blue HM Digital EZ users at the next NHC. We can hang them from lanyards and makeup a sweet secret handshake.
Logged

Offline HoosierBrew

  • I must live here
  • **********
  • Posts: 13031
  • Indianapolis,IN
Re: TDS Meter
« Reply #14 on: November 09, 2015, 04:18:34 pm »
Quote from: Steve in TX on November 09, 2015, 03:43:30 pm
We should totally have a meetup for blue HM Digital EZ users at the next NHC. We can hang them from lanyards and makeup a sweet secret handshake.

Hilarious, I like it. And we could print up t-shirts with a Glacier machine on the front and  ">25ppm Is A Deal Breaker" on the back.
Logged
Jon H.
Pages: [1] 2   Go Up
« previous next »