No more crap ph meters

[pipeman]

I always buy the cheapest ph meter I can find at the pet store usually about $70 and never had a problem except for losing them when I move then finding it only after I buy another one. Got a collection now in a few years I'll sell em off on ebay and get rich.

[cranky]

I wont mention that I still use a test tube kit .........

 

 

DUH !!

[Shithappens]

I have just a standard phscan 1 meter not the temperature compensated version 2 and it has dryed out several times but all i do is take it to my local hydro shop and he refills the gell and reconditions it for $10 AU

 

I cant beat that for value it doesnt get lost as i have tied it to the tank hehehe see i trust myself

[Luke Skywalker]

I have a Eutech pH scan 2. Good unit. I have a pH scan 1 as a backup and also always make sure I have a liquid tester by flairform.

 

The Bluelab units look great, and the only thing they're really lacking is price competitiveness. That said, with a 1yr probe warranty and 3yrs on the unit itself, it's hard to go past it for reliability. Would love to have one of those one day.

[Dallas]

Looks like a nice Ph Meter there, i might go and get me one.

 

Cheers

Dallas

[eternity]

I had also had it with those crappy pen type meters which calibrate by adjusting the screw on the back.

I went out and purchased a water proof ph scanner digitaly calibrates it is simply fantASTIC

[thc24]

thats a good cf ,ppm meter made in nz top of the range... but you should have gone to ph/cf combo meter its good by bluelab its better and does both things that you need ...good luck with the new meter

tt

 

 

hi two time the ec/ph meter you speak of is/ does it monitor levels 24/7 or do you actually dip and test. Alittle while back ithink it was blue lab had a meter that does both staying in res all the time and reads out changes as they happen. later connected to PC for peaks and troughs.

 

 

iM sure you will be happy downunder, which ones where troublesome ive had no probs with the growth tech ones at $100. Ph can be stuborn needs a good wetting then a good flick calibrated weekly or before use.

 

EC no probs at all never tested bad when calibrating. thought id add buth meters are over 5 years old now so wont belong until i upgrade the PH in five years ive only regeled and probe cleaned once. Keep PH pen moist with cotton wool in cap maby alittle probe cleaner also.

Edited August 20, 2006 by thc24