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    Default Re: Test results vary between meter and drop test - not sure what to do?

    Quote Originally Posted by PatL34
    If you are going to believe a salt test, then the drop based Taylor K-1766 is the one to use. It beats any meter that I have come across, especially from a pool store. It is a gimmick that has to be calibrated frequently, and as such I consider it a copout for serious testing.

    Apologies for the rant, but things like this push my buttons.

    Pat
    You are correct abot the meters needing frequent calibration which is why we calibrate our Goldline salt meter weekly! It is off about every 4-5 weeks. (We don't really use the MyronL TDS meter because we feel that TDS readings are not important...we still calibrate it monthly.)
    Retired pool store and commercial pool maintenance guy.

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    Quote Originally Posted by waterbear
    You are correct abot the meters needing frequent calibration which is why we calibrate our Goldline salt meter weekly! It is off about every 4-5 weeks. (We don't really use the MyronL TDS meter because we feel that TDS readings are not important...we still calibrate it monthly.)

    How do you calibrate it?

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