Why do you need a TDS meter? The short answer is: to determine the quality of the water you drink... Of course, this device isn't designed for extensive water analysis. However, if you have a water filter, reverse osmosis, or other system, you can monitor its operation by measuring the incoming and outgoing water. The smaller the difference between them, the dirtier the water, and therefore the filters or membrane need replacing. But what's the margin of error in such a device's readings if, for example, you compare several devices from different manufacturers? After all, they all have a standard factory calibration. For more details, watch the video...