Ph ec meter What do you recommend??

[Squire]

So I spent $50 on one and it is not so good . How much do I need to spend. Me being such a tight ass so I pay twice
Thanks in advance

 

[afghan bob]

U can do well with some cheapies, but 4 around $120-$150 u can't beat BlueLab
Do mthly calibration and set 4 a few yrs

 

[Indy]

Bluelab Truncheon and Flairform PH Test Kit​

Are my preferred testing gear. Shop around and you should be able to find that Truncheon cheaper if you're interested in that type.

 

[Squire]

Bluelab Truncheon and Flairform PH Test Kit​

Are my preferred testing gear. Shop around and you should be able to find that Truncheon cheaper if you're interested in that type.

Thanks found and old thread in q & a decided to go the liquid test . and yes the bluelab seems the go. More $$$ but worth it

 

[afghan bob]

Worth having liquid test kit as mentioned by Indy as well
Always good 2 have back up if results from truncheon become suss

 

[GlennT_59]

I like the blue lab one, its easy to use and calibrate for dummies like me

 

[turbo]

Forked out for the Bluelab pH pen and EC pen kit/combo with the calibration and cleaning goodies.

Well worth every dollar.

 

[Porky]

I'd have a look at the this! Interchangeable probe!!

Hydroponic Meter Pro Kit, ALL-IN-ONE PH PEN, Interchangeable Probe

Discover AC Infinity's Hydroponic Meter PRO Kit for advanced water quality testing. Accurately measures pH, EC, TDS, temperature, and salinity with precision. IP67 rated, durable, and ideal for gardens, pools, aquariums, and home brewing applications.

www.quickbloomlights.com.au

 

[Love to grow]

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I'd have a look at the this! Interchangeable probe!!

Hydroponic Meter Pro Kit, ALL-IN-ONE PH PEN, Interchangeable Probe

Discover AC Infinity's Hydroponic Meter PRO Kit for advanced water quality testing. Accurately measures pH, EC, TDS, temperature, and salinity with precision. IP67 rated, durable, and ideal for gardens, pools, aquariums, and home brewing applications.

www.quickbloomlights.com.au

Looks the goods 1 pen does all jobs sounds alright to me wonder how it works wether seperate probes for ec/ph?

 

[Porky]

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Looks the goods 1 pen does all jobs sounds alright to me wonder how it works wether seperate probes for ec/ph?

Think it has the 2 probes in one screw in fitting by the looks!
Considering I've broken 2 blue lab pH pens and only because the little glass bit has broken it would be good not to have the throw the whole lot in the bin. Just buy a new probe!

 

[benn0]

reckon ive been through half a dozen cheapo ebay ones, they work well until they dont lol

 

[Tunkers]

Save your money and just taste test it like I do

 

[Merl1n]

For EC: Buy once. Buy quality. That's Bluelab. Had mine 20+yrs, still rings true.
For pH: That single drop of test fluid in a test tube does the trick. Keep it all clean and the readings are good.

An issue with those All-in-one, pH and EC meters, is that a false pH reading by the device can also affect the EC component of the device and vice versa. So which reading is false (or correct)?

 

[Squire]

Yes all in one cheepo is a no go.
Blue lab truncheon is the go and I will get the one drop test kit. No more ph meters for me
And thanks to all who shared .

 

[R3za92]

So I spent $50 on one and it is not so good . How much do I need to spend. Me being such a tight ass so I pay twice
Thanks in advance

Whatever you get make sure it’s got a replaceable probe. That way when (not if because they all die eventually) you can get a new prove vs a whole unit which is often much cheaper. The milwaukee meters are pretty good for the price (I have one as my backup) but I mostly use a bluelab combo meter I picked up cheap.

 

[Mellow oldfark]

$300 dollar ec meter must be a tesla.ie for people with more money than sense.

 

[Pikey]