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Review on EXact Photometer 486101 SB K Smart Starter by Todd Phillips

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Not worth the money

Would not recommend this product to any home brewer. The results, if you can get them, are vastly different from what a testing company like Ward Labs can provide. In most cases the parameters for typical brewing water (including the pH function) are "too low" so you can only read up to 2 or even 3 important brewing parameters. In the end, the hardware just stopped working and the app crashed, destroying any results I was able to get. I ended up throwing the whole set in the trash because the manufacturer won't give you a refund if you buy anywhere other than direct from them (wish I'd known that when I bought it). This product will not help you improve your beer, simply dispense your water and send it to a specialized facility for testing.

Pros
  • HIGHEST QUALITY: ITS manufactures test strips in its US facility under conditions designed to ensure reproducibility, accuracy and traceability based on good manufacturing practices.
Cons
  • Ugly packaging