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AquaChek TruTest Digital Test Strip Reader Pool & Spa Water Test

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AquaChek TruTest Digital Test Strip Reader Pool & Spa Water Test

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EnvTestSys-2510400:DigTestStripReader

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Features

Pool & Spa Test Digital Reader
Tests free chlorine/bromine
Tests pH
Tests total alkalinity
Comes with user guide, pool treatment information, starter pack of test strips

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Product Details

Product Length:	4.0 inches
Product Width:	1.0 inches
Product Height:	8.0 inches
Product Weight:	1.0 pounds
Package Length:	8.5 inches
Package Width:	5.5 inches
Package Height:	2.35 inches
Package Weight:	0.5 pounds
Average Customer Rating:	based on 39 reviews

Customer Reviews

Average Customer Review: 2.5

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63 of 66 found the following review helpful:

Wish it was usable May 16, 2007 By AK
I was excited to have a quick way to check my pool chemistry without doing drops or test strips. The drop test and strip tests can be subjective about the exact reading and color match on the charts. I wanted something the wife and kids could easily use and just read me the numbers when I was away on a trip. The Aquacheck Trutest is a great concept but I tried over and over to get two back to back readings that were close to each other (For reliabilty of data). When I tried to get the "drops" tests to match up to the Trucheck readings, they weren't even close. I took water samples to my pool supply house to determine which test type was accurate. I had them simultaneously analyze a water sample while I stood there and did two strip tests with the Aquacheck. The Aquacheck was in the ballpark on Chlorine and PH but way off on Alkalinity. We reran the tests several times and came to a conclusion that the aquacheck was off. I'm glad I verified the readings before I poured hundreds of dollars worth of chemicals in the pool trying to chase the Aquacheck readings.....I'm going back to the drops tests. YMMV

UPDATE: I contacted Aquacheck about my accuracy findings. They were very helpful and understanding and said there was a FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) link on their website that should explain more thoroughly how to get an accurate reading. The lady said that variations in readings will occur if you wait too long to read the strip or leave the strip in the water too long.

FINAL UPDATE: After reviewing the exact procedures with the Aquachek Tech rep, I performed 5 identical tests and came up with Chlorine readings between 0.6 and 6.1, PH between 7.0 and 8.1 and Alkalinity between 95 and 185. All 5 tests were done within five miuntes of each other in our pool. I am very disappointed that the gauge is useless to me since I can't correct the water chemistry if I have no idea what the actual values are. I will give credit to the fact that the tech rep was very friendly and helpful but, that doesn't account for the $70 I (lost) paid for gauge and strips :( ZERO Stars

23 of 23 found the following review helpful:

Does not measure accurately May 30, 2010 By Craig
As a new pool owner, I wanted to be sure the pool water is as safe as possible for my family. I started with Aquachek and hTh test strips which were simple and quick. However, I noticed some variability and found the colors were sometimes hard to be sure of, particularly pH or higher chlorine levels. Having a scientific background, I wanted a more quantitative testing method, that was quite simple to do.

I was very disappointed with this item as at times it seemed to be a random number generator with no match to the test strip done at the same time. For about a week, I tested simultaneously with the Aquacheck test strip, hTh test strip and the TruTest Digital reader. For the most part the HtH and Aquachek strips matched, except the AquaChek strips seemed more sensitive for chlorine and seemed to indicate a higher chlorine level than the hTh srips. Unfortunately, with the Trutest I seemed to have variations at least 50% of the time and frequently got error messages. pH was routinely higher than strips and chlorine was also variable. It seemed more reliable indoors than outside in bright sun, but even indoors I would have to repeat the test frequently and was left wondering if I should believe the regular test strip, or the Trutest read out.

Sadly, I don't think the average person who is looking for digital testing is going to be happy. Generally, I would expect that a person buying a colorimeter for digital testing is going to be looking for a more objective testing modality than strips. Sadly, if that is the case, you may find this device very frustrtating. I ultimately bought the Taylor titrating test kit and found this much more acceptable. Taylor Service Complete Pool Water Test Kit K-2006C While it is certainly more complex than the test strip or colorimeter, this test is very easy to do, does not take much time and seems significantly more accurate than the stips or the TruTest technique. I still use test strips for a quick check, but use the Taylor for my weekly testing, or when the test strips don't seem to make sense. I gave up entirely on the TruTest device.

I think the person looking for a more objective and quantitative test will be thrilled with the Taylor test kit.

22 of 25 found the following review helpful:

Works well, IF you follow the new procedure. Jun 20, 2007 By R. Saul Levinson "DoctorSaul"
I just purchased a AquaCheck TruTest, with some trepidation based on the previous 2 reviews. I noticed an information sheet enclosed in my package that recommended a new procedure which was basically to turn on unit, push test button at the same time you dip strip and shake, then immediately put the strip in the unit. If you do this quickly, as recommended, the variability between tests is acceptably low, and good correlation to my old color comparison kit is achieved. There is some variation, to be expected (ie: TruTest pH= 8.1, color kit: 8.0; TruTest alkalinity=272, color kit=230).

11 of 11 found the following review helpful:

Nice idea, but uneven readings Jun 07, 2010 By S. Nay
I ended up sending the AquaChek back because I could not get consistent readings from it. I followed the directions carefully, but it wasn't working for me. I could dip a test strip in my pool and put it in the AquaChek and get readings, then wipe it off and try again and get seriously different readings, which means it's useless. Reading the colors on dip strips with your own eyes may not feel very precise, but it's better than numbers that vary so much that you can't use them to maintain the balance in your pool.

11 of 12 found the following review helpful:

Great product for quick and easy pool and spa testing - detailed instructions video Jul 22, 2008 By J. Salinas
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R3ECP763C9JP3S Follow the instructions on attached video (recently released by the manufacturer) and you will get quick and easy results as expected. Beware of comparison against other test kits as they may not read the same due to differences in chemistry(for example, AquaChek test strips may read lower for free chlorine than a DPD or OTO test kit if a significant level of combined chlorine is present). Also, know that a water sample can change while you take it to a pool store. Expect to get different results at the store than you get poolside if the sample is not taken directly to the store after it is taken.

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