Why the IHP Water Tester is the Best Way to Test Your Drinking
Water.
Quick and Easy to Use.
Just fill the built-in cup to the line, push the button, and wait
only a few seconds for a reading. It is that easy to find out just
how clean or unclean your drinking water really is!
Small Enough to Take Anywhere. The IHP Water
Tester is small enough to fit in your pocket. This way, you can take
it out with you and test the drinking water at restaurants or
wherever else you go.
Large, Easy-to-Read Display. There is no
need to squint to see the test result. The large LCD display clearly
shows the level of contamination.
Easy to Understand. In addition to the
numerical value the IHP Water Tester provides, it also gives a
visual indication so you know the quality of your water at a quick
glance.
If the water is very good in quality, a smiley
face is shown. If it is pretty good, the face is half smiling. If it
is adequate, but not great, the face is neither smiling nor
frowning. If the water quality is suspect, the face is half
frowning. If the water is unclean, and unfit to drink, a frowning
face is displayed. A chart is also printed on the back of the device
so you can quickly determine how good or bad the reading is.
How To Test Water:
1. Fill the tester up to the line.
2. Press the button.
3. Wait only a few seconds for the
result of the test.
How It Works
Measures Total Dissolved
Solids
The readings are based on the
TDS (Total Dissolved Solid) level in the drinking water. Total
Dissolved Solids are impurities found in the water. TDS's can
include salts, metals, lead, arsenic, byproducts from sewage,
fertilizer, pesticides, and a variety of other
impurities.
The IHP Water Tester measures
the TDS level based on parts per million. The chart on the back of
the device tells you what levels are considered "purified" (and to
what extent), and what levels are considered unclean (and to what
extent).
The EPA’s National Secondary
Drinking Water Regulations
advise a maximum contamination level (MCL) of 500 mg/liter or 500
parts per million (ppm) for TDS. It is not uncommon for a water
supply to exceed this level. When TDS levels in the water exceed
1000 mg/L, it is generally considered unfit for human consumption.
The IHP Water Tester measures TDS up to 999 ppm. Any water that
reaches a reading this high should be considered unfit for human
consumption.
How High TDS Levels
Affect Your Water:
Toxicity. High TDS levels
are a strong indication that the water is harmful to your health.
Aesthetic/Taste. High TDS
levels can cause water to look dirty, and to provide an undesirable
taste and odor.
Hardness. High TDS levels
indicates hard water, that results in mineral build up in pipes and
other plumbing fixtures, inhibiting their performance and
durability.
Reasons to Measure TDS:
Drinking Water. Clean
drinking water is imperative to good health, while unclean drinking
water can lead to health problems such as lethargy, sickness and
disease. Knowing the TDS level can tell you when your water filter
is no longer effective, and therefore needs to be changed.
Aquariums.
The water in an aquarium should be monitored so that the optimal TDS
and pH level is being maintained to promote a healthy
environment for the fish and other aquatic organisms.
Pool/Spa.
It is absolutely necessary to monitor the TDS levels of pools and spas in order
to properly maintain them and prevent problems from occurring.
Plant Care. The proper
TDS level will help you to maintain healthier and longer living
plant life.
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Testing Range: |
Accuracy: |
Resolution: |
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0~100 |
±3% |
1ppm |
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101~200 |
±10% |
10ppm |
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201~500 |
±15% |
10ppm |
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501~999 |
±30% |
10ppm |
| Battery: |
Lifetime , AAA (included) |
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Weight: |
2 ounces |
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Guarantee: |
90 Day Money Back
Guarantee |
| Dimensions
(Inches): |
3.2 (W) x
1.9 (H) x 0.9 (D) |
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