AquaChek TruTest Test Strip Reader
Best digital solution for hot tub owners seeking precise, effortless maintenance.
This takes the guesswork out of water chemistry by replacing subjective color-matching with precise digital readouts. While you are locked into a specific proprietary strip system, the trade-off is worth it for the instant, objective clarity that saves you from the frustration of misinterpreting test results.
Who it's for
- Pool owners tired of guessing color chart results
- Busy homeowners needing fast, efficient water testing
- Detail-oriented maintainers requiring precise chemical readings
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious buyers avoiding ongoing proprietary strip costs
- Clumsy users prone to dropping devices in the pool
- Minimalists preferring simple, non-electronic testing tools
Performance breakdown
Interpretation Accuracy
Digital readout removes subjective color matching for precise, reliable chemistry readings.
Testing Speed
Delivers clear, actionable results in under sixty seconds of strip insertion.
Ease of Use
Simple interface and clear status indicators make routine maintenance completely foolproof.
Data Tracking
Onboard memory stores nine previous tests for convenient historical water monitoring.
Build Durability
Water-resistant plastic construction handles poolside environments with reasonable long-term resilience.
System Compatibility
Proprietary strip requirement limits flexibility but ensures consistent, calibrated sensor performance.
Key Specs
Test Parameters
FC (0-15ppm), pH (6.1-8.8), TA (0-300ppm)
Accuracy for FC
+/- 0.3ppm (0-1ppm range) or +/- 1ppm (3-10ppm range)
Accuracy for pH
+/- 0.1pH across the entire range
Accuracy for TA
+/- 30ppm across the entire range
Compatible with TruTest Digital Strips
Power source
2 AA alkaline batteries (not included)
Warranty
Sixty (60) day limited manufacturer's warranty
Intended use
Testing spa/hot tub chemistry
Included components
25 TruTest Digital Strips
Power source type
Battery Powered
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