New Grower pH tester meter

[realcarlos]

Hello everyone. Quick question. Anyone know where to get quality ph testers for a good price? If so could you please send me link. I've been seeing them go for $80+ is this a normal price? I was looking to spend $40 or so

 

[whatsgoodie]

@ $40-60...

60 - Oakton, http://www.amazon.com/Oakton-35423-10-pH-Tester-EcoTestr/dp/B004G8PWAU/ref=pd_sbs_indust_4

55 - Hanna Champ, (better than the 42 dollar Amazon one - believe me..) http://www.greners.com/nutrients-additives/testers-ph-ppm/ph-meters/champ-ph-tester.html

43 - Hanna HI98107 - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846

Now let's look at it this way, with all of them it';s recommended to get at least one solution, I recommend 7.0 calibration/storage solution - get the smallest bottle you can, +9.99.

So why not just cheap it up and get the Milwaukee? @18 dollars - http://www.amazon.com/PH-TESTER-600-AQ/dp/B000O3B52U/ref=pd_sbs_indust_1

 

[realcarlos]

Thanks goodie. So the $18 would be good enough? Someone is selling a used one for $40 on craigslist. Is a used ph tester worth it?

 

[whatsgoodie]

Neglected electrode storage can really beat a pH meter to shit, you can turn a $100 meter into a piece of shit in a matter of two weeks. The electrode is really the cost of the meter. I'd say the $18 one with the 10 dollar solution for storage calibration will easily last ~2 years. I usually calibrate once a month or if I think a reading is 'funky'. It's only been off twice (I have that tester). Just remember storage is very very important with pH meters.

 

[realcarlos]

Thank you sir! I'll go with the $18 one. Another question. Why are the other ones so expensive?

 

[Kalianepic]

If they could get 40 or 60 or even 80, wouldn't you?

...Kal would

 

[realcarlos]

So they're all basically the same?
Hey goodie they won't ship calibration/storage solution to Canada any other links? Or would I be able to pick up from a hydro store or aquarium store?

 

[whatsgoodie]

Most hydro shops and aquarium stores should carry it, yes. Just make sure it's "calibration/storage" solution! I recommend the 7.0 because that's what the Milwaukee comes with (it comes with a little pouch of it)

 

[The Medicine Man]

I just got a 15 dollar one off eBay and some calibration solution. Been working like a champ. I use it every morning when I wake up to make sure all systems are firing as they should. I also got a 15-20 dollar TDS pen and calibration solution. Same thing, works like a champ.

 

[realcarlos]

Thanks Goodie. Hey Organic do you have the link? Do you know if they ship to Canada?