Indoor PPM/EC Meter

[texasboy26]

Try this link. http://www.pulseinstruments.net/phoaktonpcstester35.aspx

Maybe it will help.

Wow. Love it. Especially as my Oakton pH tester has been quite reliable.

But its pricey for me. The $20 TDS-EZ sucks but I didnt think Id have to step up this big.

 

[texasboy26]

IMO when it comes to pH meters you get what you pay for. I don't think you will regret spending the extra $.

Thanks muddy
You aint steered me wrong yet.
But its over a hundred bucks and that hurts

 

[texasboy26]

So far haven't had any problems with my HM COM-100 or my HM PH-200

The important thing with TDS & pH meters is proper calibration & storage.
Make sure calibration solution is pertinent to your needs.
If you aren't going to be measuring high ppm - then don't calibrate with a high ppm solution.
Try to use a calibration solution that's the closest to what the ppm you're going to be running.

Hmmmmm. As always Im gonna have to give your response deep consideration, Thai Stick dude

 

[Red eyed c]

Iv found eBay a decent place to grab a bargain,I got this Brand new & sealed ph tester http://thermometer.co.uk/643-pocket-ph-tester-senz-ph-pro.html for £22 delivered..I'm sure you could get a good bargain on a ppm/ec metre if you get lucky

 

[Muddy]

I know, I paid about $130 for my Hanna, plus another $50 for a Control Wizard Accurate 8 to use in soil. I like that the Hanna Combo also measures ppm. I use rain water and it's ppm is low, usually around 17. I then add 1/2 tsp. of cal/mag to raise the ppm to around 125 to buffer my nute solution. Before I started doing that I could never get the pH of my nute solution low enough and was having problems maintaining the proper pH of my plants. Without a meter that also reads ppm I couldn't make that needed adjustment.

Thanks muddy
You aint steered me wrong yet.
But its over a hundred bucks and that hurts

 

[texasboy26]

HM COM-100
I THINK THIS IS WHAT i WAS LOOKING FOR

The important thing with TDS & pH meters is proper calibration & storage.
Make sure calibration solution is pertinent to your needs.
If you aren't going to be measuring high ppm - then don't calibrate with a high ppm solution.
Try to use a calibration solution that's the closest to what the ppm you're going to be running.

THATS THE TOUGH PART.
They have 1000 ppm and 342 ppm HM calibration solution. There may be others.
Im going into 12/12
I have been burning some leaves.


The ppm on my TDS-EZ has been unable to go above 800
The ppm for flower should be over a thousand for a few weeks.
Although most of my burn problems have been with young plants, I want to make sure Im doing it right for the ladies when they flower

So Im not sure which I need to follow your advice

 

[Muddy]

The 125 ppm I'm referring to is the base that I start from. After I add my nutes it will go up to what ever level I desire, 300, 400, 500, etc. depending on what rate I'm feeding at. Sorry if I confused you.