Check-iT TDS Meter
SKU 1-007A-00283
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DETALLES
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WHAT YOU GET:
CHECK-iT TDS with SILICONE CASE
2x 10X10 PUSHFITS
2x 8X10 PUSHFITS
VELCRO STRAP
Please Note: May not include CR2450 battery due to air transportation regulations.
We Recommend: Sealing the battery compartment with electrical tape.
CHECK-IT : The at-brush TDS METER for Water Fed Poles
CHECK-IT is the world's first at-brush TDS METER for Water Fed Window Cleaners. Developed to deliver the most important information a Window Cleaner needs to know - IS MY WATER SPOT-FREE?
You can use CHECK-iT with ANY BRAND WATER FED POLE !
USING WITH DI ONLY
Our initial design for Check-iT was for DI ONLY systems (note : all DI SYSTEMS can fail without notice, resulting in spots on windows, and unavoidable re-working)
Now, your Operator can take responsibility to check the TDS of his filtered water at any time during every working day, without costing their time, nor changing their normal work practices.
We recommend your Operators simply squeeze CHECK-IT each time before they raise their pole. it is simply 'SQUEEZE'n'READ' to get a reading in ppm.
REACH-iT's 'DRIVE-THRU CAR WASH METHOD':
Our second design for CHECK-iT is for External Window Cleaners using REACH-iT's ‘Drive-Thru Car wash Method’.
The DRIVE-THRU CAR WASH METHOD was developed to solve the high cost of DI RESIN when an Operator is using DI TANKS in HARD WATER AREAS (eg. rural properties with well water). We learnt the magic path by observing that in our local Drive-Thru Carwash, our car is washed with tap water straight from the spigot, and we pay an extra buck for the ‘Spot-Free Rinse’ at the end.
Well - you can clean windows and frames the same way! Follow The RADIAL TECHNIQUE to effect a complete clean of all the windows on the building USING TAP WATER. Now - all the windows are 'clean', except they will have spots on the windows - but it is ONLY from the minerals in the tap water, as the tap water dried.
To remove these spots, simply connect your DI TANKS to your water supply, turn on the water, and wait for the hose and tube to flush the tap water out, and the pure water in, so you can rinse the windows spot free. How do you know if the water at your brush is spot-free?
CHECK-iT!
Now just RINSE THE GLASS with your spot-free rinse - one up-&-down stroke only on any window surface (it may be 203 stroke actions to clean any one window, moving across each window, and from window to window,
In less than 10 seconds per window you will effect a SPOT-FREE RINSE. The DI water will remove the minerals from the tap water, and leave your customers windows wet, but when this water dries, it will dry spot-free.
This method preserves your DI RESIN by using it ONLY for the critical part of the cleaning job - the spot-free rinse phase! 10 SECONDS PER WINDOW!
KNOW WHEN TO UPGRADE TO RO-DI
The 3rd design for CHECK-iT is to help you know when to choose to upgrade your system from DI ONLY to RO-DI :
WHEN TO STAY DI ONLY:
If your water from the spigot shows GREEN or ORANGE, you never need to upgrade to RO-DI unless you are running very high volume of water like a pure water refill station in your shop or running multiple vehicles.
If you are thinking of DI ONLY, check out Reach-iT's simple DUAL DI-TANK Solution (click here).
WHEN TO UPGRADE TO RO-DI:
If the red light is lit (TDS <150ppm), then you MAY consider to upgrade to RO-DI. Basically, the upgrade will cost you around $2000 (compared to $200 for DI ONLY) for a high quality high-flow RO-DI unit, with replaceable, non-proprietary filters. Bought from a manufacturer with integrity, an RO SYSTEM will save you 90% of your annual DI COSTS.
For example, If you are spending $50 per week on DI RESIN in Los Angeles, California, its $2000 a year .. and a no brainer to upgrade. However, if you are spending $30 a week in Buffalo, New York with a 35 week season, your DI RESIN COST is around $1000 a year, and upgrading to RO-DI is worth considering, but not compelling.
RO is not the 'Holy Grail' for window cleaners - it needs to be a Business Decision - the performance of RO MEMBRANES changes under many variable conditions, so don't underestimate the convenience of DI ONLY, and The DRIVE-THRU CARWASH METHOD.
If you are thinking of choosing an RO-DI SYSTEM, have a look at REACH-iT FLOW RED+ (click here).
WHERE TO POSITION CHECK-iT:
We designed CHECK-iT to connect to RHINO or HI-FLO TUBE (any 5/16" (8mm) or 3/8" (10mm) tube). We recommend you locate CHECK-iT just under the brush, secure to your pole, however you can connect it where you choose along the tube.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Battery: CR2450, DC3, 540mA (not included)
Power Consumption: 2.5 mA
Operation Temperature: 0-120º F
LED reads ‘parts per million’
Pushfits for 8mm tube, eg. RHINO-TUBE (5/16”).
GREEN: 0-10ppm
ORANGE: 10-150ppm
RED: over 150ppm
USER INSTRUCTIONS:
TURN ON : Squeeze Check-iT where you see the black dot. It will stay on for 5 seconds, or as long as the TDS reading is changing (think DRIVE-THRU CAR WASH METHOD).
SERVICE:
If screen fades or cannot be switched on, pull battery case and replace the battery.
$32.95
Preguntas frecuentes
Should I buy a REACH-iT DI tank or an RO-DI system like FLOW BLUE, FLOW RED+ or FLOW GOLD?
It depends on your local water's TDS and how much water you use. Under 50 ppm: a single 1/4 cu ft DI tank. 50-100 ppm: the DUAL DI-TANK Kit. Over 100 ppm, DI only gets expensive in resin and time, so an RO-DI system (FLOW BLUE, FLOW RED+ or FLOW GOLD) starts to pay for itself. It's a business decision on resin savings, not water quality: both give spot-free water. High-volume users, like refill stations or several vans, may want RO-DI even with soft water.
How do I find the TDS of my local water before choosing a REACH-iT pure water system?
Test your tap water with a TDS meter such as the REACH-iT Check-iT or the basic TDS Meter, or look up your town supply's TDS or conductivity in parts per million. Check each area you work in: the answer depends on where each town's water comes from. Not sure what you need? Send your readings to live chat or support@futureofcleaning.com.
What does the TDS reading on a REACH-iT TDS meter mean for window cleaning?
TDS is the total dissolved solids in the water, in parts per million (ppm). At the brush, 0-10 ppm is spot-free. On the Check-iT the lights read: green 0-10 ppm, orange 10-150 ppm, red over 150 ppm. If your pure water reading starts to climb above spot-free, it's time to change the DI resin.
How can I save DI resin with REACH-iT DI tanks in hard water areas?
Use the REACH-iT Drive-Thru Car Wash Method. Clean all the windows and frames with tap water first. Then switch to your DI tanks, let the pure water flush through the hose, and rinse the glass only with pure water: one up-and-down stroke per surface, about 10 seconds per window. The resin is only used for the final spot-free rinse, so it lasts much longer. A Check-iT under the brush tells you when the pure water has reached it.
When do I need to change the resin in my REACH-iT DI tank?
When the water at your brush is no longer spot-free. DI resin gives no warning before it runs out, so check it: a Check-iT under the brush reads green at 0-10 ppm (spot-free), orange at 10-150 ppm. Change the resin when it stops reading spot-free. How long resin lasts depends on your tap water's TDS and how much water you use.
Which REACH-iT TDS meter should I buy?
Check-iT: an at-brush TDS meter that fits in-line on your tube, so you can check your water is spot-free before every climb. DUAL TDS Meter: the meter used in FLOW RED+, reads water in and out of the RO. TDS Meter: a basic meter that measures the conductivity of a water sample to estimate TDS.
Will the REACH-iT Check-iT TDS meter fit my water-fed pole?
Yes, any brand. Check-iT connects in-line on 5/16" / 8 mm tube (like RHINO-TUBE) or 3/8" / 10 mm tube (like HI-FLO), with the pushfits in the box. Fit it just under the brush and strap it to the pole, or anywhere along the tube. Squeeze it to read in ppm before you raise the pole.
What comes with the REACH-iT Check-iT TDS meter, and what battery does it use?
Check-iT with a silicone case, 2 x 10:10 pushfits, 2 x 8:10 pushfits and a velcro strap. It uses a CR2450 battery, which may not be included because of air transport rules. Sealing the battery compartment with electrical tape is recommended. Working range: 32-120°F / 0-49°C. If the screen fades or won't turn on, replace the battery.
Can the REACH-iT Check-iT tell me if I need to upgrade from DI to RO-DI?
Yes. Test your tap water. Green or orange (under 150 ppm): DI only is fine unless you use very high volumes, like a refill station or several vehicles. Red (over 150 ppm): consider an RO-DI system like FLOW RED+, as it can save most of your yearly DI resin cost.
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