DaveR Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 Has anyone had any experience with the Insta-Link system? Is this a just a gimmick or a usful basic tool? My wife works for a spa/pool service company during the summer and can nail the chemistry down without thinking twice. So I really don't need one BUT I'm a total geek and like gadgets, I was looking for a electronic tester when I came across the LaMotte Insta-Link. It's an iPhone app ($6.99) that takes a picture of the test strip and gives you the chemistry adjustments based on the size of your spa and chemicals you use (you enter these in a profile). It keeps limited history. You can sign up for the advanced version (annual fee) which links the iPhone into a website that has more features such as more tests, support for the most popular test strips, unlimited history and more online help. Dave ps what I was originally looking for was a electronic tester that I could link into my home automation system, so I could keep a history of tests/water quality or better yet test my spa remotely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theojt Posted September 22, 2010 Report Share Posted September 22, 2010 Has anyone had any experience with the Insta-Link system? Is this a just a gimmick or a usful basic tool? My wife works for a spa/pool service company during the summer and can nail the chemistry down without thinking twice. So I really don't need one BUT I'm a total geek and like gadgets, I was looking for a electronic tester when I came across the LaMotte Insta-Link. It's an iPhone app ($6.99) that takes a picture of the test strip and gives you the chemistry adjustments based on the size of your spa and chemicals you use (you enter these in a profile). It keeps limited history. You can sign up for the advanced version (annual fee) which links the iPhone into a website that has more features such as more tests, support for the most popular test strips, unlimited history and more online help. Dave ps what I was originally looking for was a electronic tester that I could link into my home automation system, so I could keep a history of tests/water quality or better yet test my spa remotely. I would be interested in how they assure consistency across the cameras in the iPhone and the lighting conditions. I guess it works kind of like the AquaChek Test Strip Reader? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveR Posted October 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 I would be interested in how they assure consistency across the cameras in the iPhone and the lighting conditions. I guess it works kind of like the AquaChek Test Strip Reader? The directions say you need to take the pic of the strip on a white sheet of paper or comparable background. Reading the background color would help adjust for lighting. The consistency across cameras I have no idea what their variation is but the color accuracy on mine is very good compared to my Canon 7D. I had to order the strips I wanted and as soon as I get them we will be running several tests against Kaye's results with her professional test kit. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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