{"product_id":"budget-tds-water-tester-pen-0-9990ppm","title":"White Budget TDS Water Tester Pen – 0–9990ppm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimple, no-frills TDS meter for checking what’s floating about in your water. Use it for peace of mind with your tap water or to keep things dialled in for hydroponics and plant feeds. It's not lab gear – but does the job well enough for everyday checks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for anyone after a cheap and cheerful way to measure TDS or EC in water, whether for plants or peace of mind. Just note: this is a budget tool – it doesn't have a calibration function, so if you need precise, reliable EC readings for sensitive setups, you’ll want to use a more accurate EC meter instead.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHard Facts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasures TDS (total dissolved solids) from 0 to 9990ppm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for hydroponics, nutrient solution mixing, or tap water checks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTitanium alloy probe – better readings than the really cheap ones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick 3-second reading with a clear digital display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHOLD function locks the number so it doesn’t vanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuto shut-off after 5 minutes to save the battery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight and fits in your pocket or grow kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBudget-friendly – won’t break the bank or your grow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstructions For the 1% who read them\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTake the cap off.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDip the probe into the water (just the metal bit).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePress ON.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWait 3 seconds – it’ll give you a number.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePress HOLD to freeze it, or just write it down.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse, dry, cap back on – job done.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Mansplained\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis one’s for the growers, the cautious tea drinkers, and anyone wanting to know what’s in their water. It measures TDS – basically, how much stuff is dissolved in there. Great for mixing nutrients in hydroponics or checking the tap to see if that ‘clean’ water actually is. It’s not high-end lab equipment, but it’s accurate enough to get the job done without fuss. With a titanium probe and quick-read display, it tells you what you need to know in seconds. Durable, portable, and affordable – all the basics covered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTDS Range: 0–9990 ppm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplay: Digital LCD (X10 shown for values over 999)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProbe Type: Titanium alloy\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower-Off Timer: 5 minutes idle shut-off\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFunctions: ON\/OFF, HOLD\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower Source: Battery (check listing if included)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 40g\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForm Factor: Pocket-sized\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse Case: Hydroponics, drinking water, plant nutrients, general water testing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"manthingsuk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51134343577947,"sku":null,"price":6.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/2896\/9819\/files\/BudgetTDSWaterTesterPen_0_9990ppm-0.jpg?v=1754526575","url":"https:\/\/manthings.uk\/products\/budget-tds-water-tester-pen-0-9990ppm","provider":"ManThings UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}