Which Water Test Kit is right for you?
The best water test kit depends on what you want to know about your water.
At Meascom, we supply complete water testing kits matched to real applications, so you get everything you need to start testing properly from day one.
| Application | What to Test | Best Solution |
| Drinking Water | pH and Dissolved Solids | Shop Drinking Water Test Kit |
| Pools and Spas | pH and ORP | Shop Pool Water test Kit |
| Hydroponics | pH and Conductivity | Shop Hydroponics Test Kit |
| Seawater or EstuaryAquaculture | pH and Salinity | Shop Aquaculture Test Kit |
| Seawater, Estuary & Fresh Water Aquaculture | pH, Salinity and Conductivity | Shop Fresh & Salt Water Test Kit |
What’s included in each water test kit?
All kits include the required meters, calibration solutions, and storage media for accurate results.
| Included Item | Drinking Water ⭐ | Pools & Spas | Hydroponics | Sea / Estuary | Fresh & Salt Water |
| pH Measurement | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| ORP Measurement | ✓ | ||||
| EC / Conductivity | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| TDS Measurement | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Salinity Measurement | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Temperature | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Chlorine Test Strips | ✓ | ||||
| Digital Meter Included | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Calibration Solutions | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Calibration Cups | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Storage Solution | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sample Bottle | ✓ | ||||
| Quick Start Guide | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Why complete test kits give better results
Many low-cost water testing options only provide part of the picture.
A complete test kit includes:
- properly matched meters
- calibration solutions to maintain accuracy
- storage solutions to protect sensors
- accessories for consistent measurement
This ensures:
- more reliable readings
- longer instrument life
- consistent results over time
👉 Choosing a complete kit avoids the common problem of inaccurate or inconsistent measurements and ensures you are meaqsuring accurately from the first test.
Why calibration and accessories matter
Water testing instruments rely on proper calibration to remain accurate.
Without calibration:
- readings can drift over time
- results may become unreliable
- decisions based on those readings can be incorrect
That’s why Meascom kits include:
- calibration buffers
- storage solutions
- guidance for proper use
👉 This ensures your results remain accurate from the first test to the hundredth.
Choosing the right kit is about the question you’re asking
The best water test kit is not the one with the most features.
It’s the one that:
- measures the parameters you actually need
- provides reliable, repeatable results
- includes everything required for proper use
The following applications are covered. Note these are basic kits for pH, ORP, Conductivity and Salinity grouped together with their relevant buffers and test solutions to ensure you get accurate results. All probes are provided with the proper 3M KCl solution for storage of the pH probe.
- Kit for Drinking Water Tests
- Kit for Pools and Spas Water Tests
- Kit for Hydroponics Water Tests
- Kit for Sea and Brackish Water Tests
- Kit for Fresh, Sea anmd brackish Water Tests
👉 Start with the question you want answered — then choose the kit that delivers it.
Need help choosing the right test kit? Contact Meascom for practical advice based on your application.
Tel +61 439 741 877. Email: sa***@*********om.au
Further reading on Drinking Water Guidelines from Australian Government
