Oakton or blue lab ph pen?

KK4IEM said:
Oakton ph2 or Blue lab what tester is better?
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I have blue lab and Hanna stuffs and like them. I don’t have info on oakton though. Blue labs makes a decent product. I’ve never had an issue with my truncheon it’s always my go to ec/ppm meter.
 
Never used Oakton but prefer Blue Labs over Hanna. Bulbs seem to last longer, less calibration issues.
 
Rahz said:
Never used Oakton but prefer Blue Labs over Hanna. Bulbs seem to last longer, less calibration issues.
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I like their new all in one commercial or half ass commercial ones however you’d describe it. But like I said I’ve always loved my truncheon.
 
Blue labs hands down, have used the oakton and had problems. I have used several different ph meters over the years. Go with Blue Labs
 
I just went through the pain of comparing the Oakton PH2+, Blue Lab and Apera PH60. I have lots of cheapos but I moved to pure hydro and the calibration and the hit and miss was not working and wasting hours of my time.

Oakton PH2+ - This is the newest version, most people are unhappy and want the older model back. Takes too long to PH and jumps erratically.
Blue Lab - This seems to be the go to for PH pens that wont break the bank, but maintenance seems to be tedious.
Apera PH60 - This is the pen I chose, its accurate, fast, holds its calibration, measures 0.01, and the probe is replaceable and interchangable with an ORP, Spear or Flat sensor. Comes in a nice professional case with KCL and calibration solutions.

All of them are similar pricing 50-80 dollar range
 
kingtitan said:
I just went through the pain of comparing the Oakton PH2+, Blue Lab and Apera PH60. I have lots of cheapos but I moved to pure hydro and the calibration and the hit and miss was not working and wasting hours of my time.

Oakton PH2+ - This is the newest version, most people are unhappy and want the older model back. Takes too long to PH and jumps erratically.
Blue Lab - This seems to be the go to for PH pens that wont break the bank, but maintenance seems to be tedious.
Apera PH60 - This is the pen I chose, its accurate, fast, holds its calibration, measures 0.01, and the probe is replaceable and interchangable with an ORP, Spear or Flat sensor. Comes in a nice professional case with KCL and calibration solutions.

All of them are similar pricing 50-80 dollar range
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My blue lab pen stays calibrated for months on end. I check it never moves. It’s all in the everyday care of your gear.
 
Had the oakton waterproof ph meter (older one I’m assuming) and I will say that one lasted for almost 8 years for me and I gave it away still working. Not sure on the new model though.

I just bought a bluelab waterproof ph meter about two months ago and it is very nice and so far very reliable only issue I have had is battery died yesterday, swapped it and good to go.
 
I’ve had oakton, Hanna, bluelab, HM, and they all crapped out after a couple of years. I should say that I treat them with the utmost lack of care :(. I figured fuck it and tried this one 469EB178-9190-4D42-8D0F-0456A318C93F.png off eBay for $30 and it’s been very good although I calibrate every week just to check, it’s been bang on. Perhaps I lucked out but going to buy another.
 
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