Thanks for the update. I am still on the fence with this or maybe Sutro. I really like seeing numbers instead of trying to determine colors of drop tests. Let me know if you have anymore information or if it is not working properly. Thanks again!
Water Guru Sense 2
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Just thought I'd chime in too since I'm very interested in this discussion. I have the S1 and find it helpful for the daily testing, for sure (then test weekly with my Taylor kit). Went to get another pack of cartridges during their 20% sale this weekend and noticed the S2 kit. Found it VERY odd that the 3 cartridge refill only has on 5-test cart. and 2 x 1-test. Someone earlier asked about swap-ability so I can see the wisdom in wondering that. What I'm wondering about is whether the S2 kit is more reliable in regards to hardware (specifically, better at staying connected to wifi, finding bluetooth, etc) as my S1 is very hit and miss (despite having Wifi just a several feet away from it - should be rock solid but it's not). So if anyone comes across anything that says the hardware inside is more robust or reliable I'd love to know that. I highly doubt it is, but I'm also a bit of a cynic!
EDIT: turns out the 20% doesn't apply to cartridge refill packs. BOO (plus they want to charge shipping on top of that even. BOO squared)
EDIT: turns out the 20% doesn't apply to cartridge refill packs. BOO (plus they want to charge shipping on top of that even. BOO squared)
Thanks for the reply. Other somewhat glitching, is it close when comparing it to your Taylor kit?
Yeah, it’s close enough to be helpful. I go by the Sense for the daily pH and chlorine and the Taylor once a week for the rest
I do the same. It's close enough to know if there is an issue that needs to be addressed. PH seems to be very close.
Quick update -- managed to get in touch with their lead engineer; they pushed a firmware update to address some of the variations and also sent me a new cassette and a specific test kit to help further troubleshoot my CYA results. Impressed with the follow up and sounds like they are definitely continuing to improve software and pads for the new C5. The PH and FC is generally good, TA is better now.
Just received my Sense 2 today. Initial reading was off from my Taylor kit.
WG (vs Taylor)
FC - 2.3 (vs 1.2)
pH - 7.3 (vs 7.7)
TA - 90 (vs 60)
CH - 270 (vs 400)
CYA - n/a (vs 30)
Will see if it calibrates through the week.
Note: android Google home integration is no longer available.
WG (vs Taylor)
FC - 2.3 (vs 1.2)
pH - 7.3 (vs 7.7)
TA - 90 (vs 60)
CH - 270 (vs 400)
CYA - n/a (vs 30)
Will see if it calibrates through the week.
Note: android Google home integration is no longer available.
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Do you happen to be using a Variable Speed Pump? I noticed if there is not enough flow that the readings are off by quite a bit more than normal.
I am using a VS pump. I guess I don't understand the technology to understand the correlation between flow and chemical sample/testing if the unit is submerged. I'll time the high speed at the time of my daily sample reading to see if that helps. FC was better last night but everything else was still off including pH. Hopefully it calibrates more today.
While running test daily seems like too much, I must say I really appreciate it with our new pool. I am still trying to balance our PH and getting daily insight into how pool performs is really nice. From WaterGuru they give you 5 tests cartridge for 1st month then 2 tests X2 cartridges for next 4 months (2 months per cartridge). To be honest $120 for a whole year of testing is not bad. Pool Service would cost me $120 per month.
I would love to pay $120 a month that includes testing, chemical, brushing and emptying skimmer basket. 
I was just looking at the Sense S2 today while they are still 20% off. Does it come with an initial cassette or do I need to go ahead and order the $60 pack of cassettes too? Thanks.
I am on the fence. Hoping to hear some more feedback from you guys but it is enticing.
Just ordered mine. I called to see why the cartridge pack only had 1 of the C5 (30 day) and 2 of the C2 (60 day)...apparently, they're expecting the C5's to come in the next few weeks, so i guess it's their way of controlling stock. Excited to see how it comes...
After testing the sense 2 for a couple of months and going back and forth with support on the unit I just can’t recommend purchasing this.
I have had problems with wildly inconsistent and inaccurate readings on a daily basis especially with the CYA readings. The have no fix for this and unfortunately I will be sending back my unit for a refund. On the whole most readings are off of my Taylor test kit and there are days that the unit fluctuates so much it’s really not worth the cost of the cartridges. I was hopeful that the unit would be a bridge to regular maintenance-manuel testing but unfortunately I do not think this is ready for prime time.
I have had problems with wildly inconsistent and inaccurate readings on a daily basis especially with the CYA readings. The have no fix for this and unfortunately I will be sending back my unit for a refund. On the whole most readings are off of my Taylor test kit and there are days that the unit fluctuates so much it’s really not worth the cost of the cartridges. I was hopeful that the unit would be a bridge to regular maintenance-manuel testing but unfortunately I do not think this is ready for prime time.
