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486201-K Exact® Pool EZ Photometer Starter Kit | 10 Parameters - F/C/T Chlorine, pH, Alkalinity, Calcium, Cyanuric, Copper, Salt, & Phosphate | 25 Tests Ea. w/o PO4, Cu, NaCl | NSF Certified

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Features

  • EASY TO USE: Incorporates the patented eXact Strip reagent delivery method and other advanced technologies that offer faster, safer, easier, and more precise water testing with a digital readout so no color matching required
  • DETECTION RANGES OF TESTS INCLUDED IN KIT: Total Alkalinity: 10 - 200 ppm--- Cyanuric Acid: 1 - 110 ppm--- Free Chlorine: 0. 00 - 12 ppm--- Combined Chlorine: 0. 00 - 12. 0 ppm--- Calcium Hardness: 20 - 700 ppm--- pH: 6. 4 - 8. 4--- Total Chlorine: 0. 00 - 12. 0 ppm
  • COMPLETE KIT: Navy blue plastic carrying case w/ Foam includes Pool eXact EZ Photometer, Cleaning Brush, Instruction manual, 25 tests of each: Total Alkalinity, pH, Free Chlorine (DPD-1), Combined/Total Chlorine (DPD-3), Calcium Hardness, and Cyanuric Acid (Does NOT include PO4, NaCl, or Cu)
  • ACCURATE AND RELIABLE: Components are tested by Quality Control personnel at each step and are rejected if they are outside of specifications. Standards are prepared using calibrated equipment, and concentrations are confirmed by recognized reference methods
  • HIGHEST QUALITY: ITS, manufactures test strip products in their USA facility in an environment that allows for reproducibility, accuracy, and traceability based on Good Manufacturing Practices

Description

Direct from the Manufacturer - USA eXact Pool EZ Photometer Basic Kit 486201-K CONTAINS 1 POOL EXACT EZ PHOTOMETER, 1 CLEANING BRUSH, 25 TESTS EACH OF (TOTAL ALKALINITY, PH, FREE CHLORINE (DPD-1), COMBINED/TOTAL CHLORINE (DPD-3), CALCIUM HARDNESS, CYANURIC ACID. Packed in a rugged and durable plastic case with secure fasteners and padded compartments, the eXact Pool EZ Photometer Basic Kit comes with everything you need to start digitally testing your water quality. The NSF/ANSI 50 L1 Certified Pool eXact EZ photometer delivers lab quality results! Most Pool eXact EZ tests use our patented eXact Strips, a quick and easy reagent system for analysis. Simply dip an eXact Strip Micro into the water sample for 20 seconds using a simple back and forth motion, discard the strip, and read the results instantaneously! NOTE: the 486201-K kit does not include Chloride, Copper and Phosphate reagents, sold separately. See 486201-KM for complete kit. This product is NOT Bluetooth compatible.

Brand: Exact


Ph Range: 6.4 - 8.4


Unit Count: 1 Count


Manufacturer: Industrial Test Systems, Inc.


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Product Dimensions: ‎12 x 10 x 4 inches


Item Weight: ‎2.2 pounds


Manufacturer: ‎Industrial Test Systems, Inc.


Item model number: ‎486201-K


Batteries: ‎4 AAA batteries required.


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: ‎No


Date First Available: ‎July 21, 2015


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Quality
Style: Photometer Starter Kit
Very well packaged in a durable case, so easy to use. The quality appears to be made to last. Readings are accurate, the function from the the menu is easily read. For the money, I would have like to see more test strips in the bottles but highly recommend especially for first time Spa or pool owners. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2025 by Bobby

  • Inaccurate readings...
Style: Photometer Starter Kit
I have calibrated this tester several times. Sometimes the readings are pretty close to the taylor drop tests, and that's good enough. But many times I have to do 3,4 or even 5 tests to get readings that come close to each other. Then have to re-check with drop tests to make sure they are right. If I have to do drop tests to verify readings, why do I need this? I have used most of the test strips already having to test, re test and test again. I really want this to work, but feel like there may be something wrong with this particular unit. I am returning for a replacement and will update when I get a new one. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2024 by Tracy Morton

  • Excellent unit with outstanding customer service but no Bluetooth
Style: Photometer Starter Kit
My undergraduate is Chemical Engineering so I was excited to find and use a certified unit versus trying to use my old eyes to match color strips. The first set of tests went well with the usual initial "user-errors" but was very happy with the ease of use. Better to read the manual all the way through first because some tests are sequential. The unit's quantitative results confirmed the test strips' qualitative guidance. The problem came when, trying to follow the user manual, I attempted to connect the unit via Bluetooth to the phone tracking app. No connection. Removed/replaced the batteries, started the app first, started the unit first, nothing worked. Called customer service and dealt with a very courteous and knowledgeable person who politely asked "Does your unit have a Bluetooth symbol on the front?" Shazam! No it doesn't which explained why the unit couldn't connect with the app. The issue is Amazon doesn't sell their Bluetooth model 486201-BT-K. More kudos to the company's customer service because they will upgrade your unit to the Bluetooth model for about $120 if it's still under warranty. Bottom lines: - the unit provides accurate results but you'll need to create an Excel spreadsheet to track them - or upgrade to the Bluetooth model for automated tracking. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2024 by Alan Zielinski

  • Pool water tester
Style: Photometer Starter Kit
This pool water tester seems to work well. I just recently purchased this so I could compare it to the readings I get from my pool store. The readings are very close if not the same. I would recommend this product.
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2025 by Michael Doyle

  • Accurate
Style: Photometer Starter Kit
I checked the accuracy against the pool stores - this is the real deal. I already learned more about the chemicals and consumption in my pool in the last 30 days than I have in the previous 12 seasons. I'm using less Chemicals and seeing more stable results. The 5 panel test strips for me at least is very difficult to tell the difference between 3 and 5 PPM Free chlorine, it would have saved me a lot of money had I invested in the first season. I'll take it now though. Glad I bought this. It does take a bit of time and each test is individual. I check CL/PH regularly - and branch into others if something seems amiss. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2024 by James Florwick

  • pH Reading Inaccurate
Style: Photometer Starter Kit
pH reading is always lower than Taylor by 1.0. Alkalinity readings also lower than Taylor. Chlorine readings seem to be more accurate. Would not buy again.
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2024 by Gordo

  • Customer Service Made it Right
Style: Photometer Starter Kit
Update 5/23/2024 Customer service at ITS got me a new unit out in just a couple days. Very impressed at their customer follow up phone calls to ensure everything was good. Accuracy once again matches our pool store very closely. And we measure everything except salt, so we are pretty close to using all the reagents that come with the kit. I say that so folks understand we are not just measuring PH and Alkalinity, we are close to using them all to include hardness. Overall very happy now and I feel when ITS says 2 year warranty they mean it. Gives me confidence in their product. Did our order late last season. Used it for a month and it seemed to be accurate when compared to our pool store. After 1.5 months of use we removed the batteries and stored for it the winter. Opened our pool a couple days ago and decided it was time to test the water. We put new batteries and nothing. The screen stays blank. Submitted email for help or warranty service. It has a 2 year warranty, so if they come through I will update this review. If not I wasted $300. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2024 by Mia and Luke Mia and Luke

  • Could not get agreement for some tests.
Style: Photometer Starter Kit
I wanted this to work, but it didnt. My readings were off vs. 2 local pool syores which were within 5% of each other. The chlorine was generally within .2-.4, the ph was within .2, but the buliggest issue was cyuranic acid readings. I just purchased the house and it seems that the prior owner did not change the water over, ever. So in my 38000 gallon pool i had a cya reading of 140 and 138 at 2 pool stores. So i did my tester and it said "hi." Fine, 110 is max. so I remove/replace about 13000 gallons if water. Reader says "hi." Not good. Compamy says cut water with tap water and double. Ok. Test results 90... Meaning a cya count of 180... Drain about another 1000 gallons until I run to 2 pool stores, cya 80 and 78. Tester still reads 90 witj 1/2 pool 1/2 tap water cut sample. No explanation for bad reading. Concerned me to the point I just sent it back. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2021 by Vince

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