Good but inexpensive pH meters?

[Borracho23]

I'm looking to buy a pH meter here really soon. I don't want to spend a whole lot but i also don't want something that is going to be inaccurate or break in a couple of weeks.

Any recommendations?

What do you guys use?

How much should i plan on spending for a decent meter?

 

[ElDust]

I wouldn't mind any suggestions as well, since I am looking for a good one

 

[CCronik]

Im also looking....Someone had a link in their signature to a good and cheap ph/tds/ec meter cant remember who it was tho. If anyone can let me know id appreciate it

 

[EZB581]

I just received a "Captive Purity "portable ph meter from Marine Depot.com. It was under 60$shipped. I had to calibrate the meter so don't forget the .95$ calibration solution.

 

[wickedpete66]

mikwaukee ph 52 self calibrating only 50.00. it works awsome
http://www.water-testers.com/

also do yourself a favor and get an ec meter if you dont have one. knowing how strong your nutes are is just as important as what your ph is

 

[Sad247summer]

Well I use the cheap Wallmart tester for the soil, and when it gets outta whack I return it I go thru about 2 or 3 a year.
I use the GH PH test kit for the water.

 

[Boxy Brown]

I use the GH test liquid, its very accurate and easy to use.

 

[Maj.PotHead]

bought a non water proof hanna from my local hydro shop 50$ duder at the shop calibrates it monthly no charge

 

[Guest]

http://www.aquabuys.com/page/aqb/PROD/u1/mi_ph600

 

[CCronik]

Anyone know of the guy with the link in his signature??? I looked at it and was a great deal....unfortunaly was too stoned to make it a bookmark.

 

[mtnjohn]

i have used a hanna checker for a long time and i swear by em
this place also has cheap tds meters that work well and have a 3 year warranty

http://sunstoneherbals.com/testers_ph_tds_etc.html

mj

 

[blynx]

http://sunstoneherbals.com/testers_ph_tds_etc.htm

 

[Borracho23]

Thanks folks, i'll be checking those out this week and when i get some time (oye, what a week this has been, and only monday!) make a decision.

More suggestions always appreciated.

 

[Guest]

I bought the Milwaukee series back then it was Ph51 for the ph meter T-75 for the PPM pen.They have rested comfortably now in their respective boxes for a few years now,batteries probably rusted in..It was interesting though,but not worth the 150 bucks I spent on them.My tapwater was around 400PPM,a teaspoon of tiger bloom around 450 yadda yadda.I've found with soil grows for me anyway dolomite lime in the soil mix and General Hydroponics Ph test kit to be all thats needed.

 

[EZB581]

I just received a "Captive Purity "portable ph meter from Marine Depot.com. It was under 60$shipped. I had to calibrate the meter so don't forget the .95$ calibration solution.

I promptly broke this ph meter. It has a glass bulb on the end which is VERY fragile. I wouldn't suggest it to anybody.

 

[jarff]

Oakton ultra basic waterproof
I have three Hannas sitting on the shelf..been using the Oakton 6 mths and am confident with it ..$50-$60 US (a year warranty)
Some ppl. love Hanna but I hate them now.I don,t think thay are putting out good stuff now unless you,re spends several hudred$..Just my 2 cents worth.
jarff

 

[jarff]

Oakton ultra basic waterproof for about $60. Guaranteed for a year and work excellent.I have three Hanna 98129,s sitting on the shelf that won,t work...
One hanna did last me two yrs but it was very touchy needing calibration frequently.The Oakton takes about 10 seconds to cal.
I think GH puts these out as I seen them on their website.
jarff

 

[jarff]

oops..sorry I posted the first one about three hrs.ago and didn,t think it was going to come on..again sorry for taking the space
jarff : <----pointlaug