Good installed TDS meter

[a64pilot]

Anyone have a source for a good, quality TDS meter to be installed inline with the .25” water output line on a watermaker?
I have one, but it’s a cheap one, I’d like a good quality one, surely one must exist?
I’m lazy and don’t want to take a sample from my bypass line and put it in a glass and use a handheld TDS meter, I’d like a panel mounted one I can just read.

[Islander53]

Village marine / Parker makes a salinity meter with automatic diversion valve . Fully adjustable.

I installed one with a cruisero water maker for someone and it seemed really quality.

But too much $$$ for me I think it was around $1500

[Freedom45]

I’ve been using HM Digital SM-1 for a few years, no problems.

Cheers

[a64pilot]

Yeah, that is way too much money.
I believe I have the HM digital one, and it’s a very small screen, I was hoping for something with a larger screen and not so plastic.

[Sailshabby]

Spectra makes one, as well, I think. Not sure of the $ though

[Sailshabby]

Originally Posted by a64pilot

Yeah, that is way too much money.
I believe I have the HM digital one, and it’s a very small screen, I was hoping for something with a larger screen and not so plastic.

My apologies for posting a pretty worthlessness response. I mean I “think” and “I’m not sure how much it costs?” Ugh...

So I googled it up and yes, they make one ( EL-SLT-INLPMNT). No quick price, though. I did see one pop up from Bulkreefsupply for $50.

[4kMike]

Hmmm... maybe this is stupid question but: Isn't there a salinity indicator in everybodys mouth? If it tastes salty, it is salty?

[svJasmine]

https://hannainst.com/bl983321-tds-m...CABEgL9LfD_BwE

$170.00 US

[Paul L]

Originally Posted by 4kMike

Hmmm... maybe this is stupid question but: Isn't there a salinity indicator in everybodys mouth? If it tastes salty, it is salty?

Can you taste water and tell me if it is 250, 500 or 750 ppm?

[belizesailor]

Originally Posted by Paul L

Can you taste water and tell me if it is 250, 500 or 750 ppm?

Originally Posted by 4kMike

Hmmm... maybe this is stupid question but: Isn't there a salinity indicator in everybodys mouth? If it tastes salty, it is salty?

Its not perceptable till about 700-800PPM...which is way too high and not adviseable for frequent human consumption.

[Smokeys Kitchen]

Originally Posted by a64pilot

Anyone have a source for a good, quality TDS meter to be installed inline with the .25” water output line on a watermaker?
I have one, but it’s a cheap one, I’d like a good quality one, surely one must exist?
I’m lazy and don’t want to take a sample from my bypass line and put it in a glass and use a handheld TDS meter, I’d like a panel mounted one I can just read.

I just replaced mine on a Spectra Ventura 150. It was $168, delivered to a harbor where we were going to be. It works well, but it needs to be in a fitting, and - it plugs into a brain (controller).

I would call Spectra or look at them online and see if they make a standalone model and a display for it.