Anyone try this device?
Pool Maintenance - Complete maintenance system for Pools, Hot tubs & Spas - Sutro Smart Water Monitor
Automatic and continuous water testing seems like something that could make TFP even easier. I would love to get hear about any personal experiences.
-Chad
I ran sutro and waterguru under their evaluation programs.....it actually worked(the eval/guarantee)....both were underwhelming and sent them back within the eval period for full refunds.
Sutro ran cassette tapes with like litmus paper and chromatic sensing, it was rarely accurate if ever(baselined against my big Taylor panels). I loved the floating unit, form factors, and finish; it just did not work good.
Waterguru was ok, it was just massively clunky, it was a unit meant to hang under the skimmer cover by a wire[It was messing with my vortex action, and I can't be having that bourgeois].
But I did stay with PHin their ORP and PH meter were exactly what I was looking for(I wouldn't touch their chemicals with a 10' pole)(I just ran the unit and subscription for the hardware).
But Phin announced they are discontinuing at the end of 2021.
Apparently, keto-AI and/or iCare(US)/OndiloICO(Fr) are coming up. I really do not want to build a flow cell and run my own sensors. I just really can't see myself processing Taylor titration panels all the GDTime.
Keto-AI is a rigid unit that protrudes out of their skimmer cover[fewer sensors I think, just ORP and PH, not sure][Solar powered from a photovoltaic array on their skimmer cover, nice flex, But I am not about that rainy day offline life].
iCare/Ondilo is a floating wifi/bluetooth unit like phin but with a USB rechargeable battery and fully replaceable 2 year warranty sensors[more sensors + those][I think I am going to try this one], but it is a rough price point like the Sutro ~500$.