New Grower Cheap but acceptable PH meter for a newbie?

[zombiedeath]

I am going to get a ph meter of ebay.uk - any suggestions on what to order?

 

[JM]

dont get a cheap one.... if you cant swing the money for something like a hannah 98129 then buy liquid drops... they are cheap and effective... cheap meters lead to problems... just about the time you learn to trust it... it will screw you.



http://www.amazon.com/Hanna-Instruments-Waterproof-Conductivity-Tester/dp/B002ZG8L58

http://www.amazon.com/General-Hydro...keywords=liquid+ph+test+solution+color+change

 

[Muddy]

The Hanna 98129 is what I use also. Worth the money and will last for years. Make sure you also get 7.01 calibration solution, as well as cleaning and storage solution.

 

[zombiedeath]

Hanna stuff is not easily available here - what about a 'bluelab truncheon'?

http://www.hyjo.co.uk/bluelab-truncheon-v2---eccf-meter-1215-p.asp

 

[JM]

I believe bluelab m,akes good stuff as well... checking link...


naw....

No calibration required

that has CHEAP written all over it IMO... Although maybe someone else has one and can tell you more?
BlueLab Truncheon Meter

 

[zombiedeath]

A bit more research reveals this from a respected London hydroponics shop - it looks as though the ph pro may well be worth the money even though it is more than I wanted to pay.

http://www.growing-life.com/shop/Acidity__pH__Testing.html

 

[Villain]

Hanna stuff is not easily available here - what about a 'bluelab truncheon'?

http://www.hyjo.co.uk/bluelab-truncheon-v2---eccf-meter-1215-p.asp

If you are from where I think? you can buy direct http://www.hannainst.co.uk/

 

[larkyderry]

Hanna stuff is not easily available here - what about a 'bluelab truncheon'?

http://www.hyjo.co.uk/bluelab-truncheon-v2---eccf-meter-1215-p.asp

thats not a ph meter mate its ec/ppm meter,blulab do a ph pen im waiting on it arriving this week

 

[TaNg]

thats not a ph meter mate its ec/ppm meter,blulab do a ph pen im waiting on it arriving this week

Be very careful with that bluelab dude the glass probe breaks real easy. I use a Hanna now and have an Essencials for backup.

 

[Duck Commander]

The cheap test meters are a case of hit and miss mine has been faultless and ive checked it against some ph fluid so it is bang on but i would buy a better one when i get the cash too.