Water Quality Testing Blog

A rare sight in the Carolinas, falling snow outside our office. … read more

Handheld photometers were once considered Jetsons-like technology, but are becoming more common. Our assistant sales manager Andrew wrote about the evolution of photometers and the future of digital water testing in the most recent Water Quality Products magazine. … read more

Our team at ITS Europe LTD won the UK Pool and Spa show product of the year for the eXact iDip Smart Photometer. The award is independent with no trade association or organizational influence and special because it was voted on by the readers of Pool & Spa Scene magazine. … read more

The latest version (2.1.3) of the eXact iDip app for Apple devices is available for download in the App Store. It is compatible with iOS8 and higher. If your device is set for automatic updates, the new version may have already downloaded. To verify your app version number, tap “about” at the bottom of the main menu slide out screen. … read more

If you are using an Apple device and have issues with the eXact iDip connection, you may need to force close the eXact iDip app after updating to the current system software version iOS 8.0.2. We recommend this action to fix the Bluetooth connection issue in version iOS 8.0. … read more

Frost is on the pumpkin – time to close your swimming pool. Leslie’s Pools has great tips on winterizing/closing your pool quickly and easily!1. Begin Winterizing One Week Before Closing Your PoolOne week prior to closing your pool, add a phosphate remover to help keep algae out2. Brush and Vacuum To Remove All DebrisCleaning your pool before closing prevents algae and makes your spring opening ev … read more

An interesting survey of residential water use and prices in metropolitan areas of the United States found that some cities in dry regions have the lowest residential water rates and the highest level of water use. The survey, conducted by Circle of Blue, found that average daily residential water use ranged from a low of 41 gallons per person in Boston to a high of 211 gallons per person in Fresn … read more

We’re happy to report the eXact iDip app is now available for download in the Google Play store for Android phones and tablets. The app is designed to work with the waterproofed eXact iDip handheld unit. Click for a list of compatible devices. … read more