Recommends for a decent PH meter?

[taproot]

I'm needing a new PH meter and was wondering if there's any sub $100 that are decent quality that are accurate and have longevity? I assume a replaceable sensor model would be worthwhile. One a side note while I have a good PPM meter I'm curious if any of the all in one meters are any good or should I just stick with a meter designed for one thing? It would be convenient to only carry one meter but I'm more interested in quality and durability if it comes down to that. Here is one that was recommended to me, is this a good one and brand? Any others recommended? I generally grown in hempy buckets or dwc and mix 5 to 10 gallon batches.

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[Bud man 43]

Aphera ph20

 

[Drop That Sound]

 

[1212ham]

I'm needing a new PH meter and was wondering if there's any sub $100 that are decent quality that are accurate and have longevity? I assume a replaceable sensor model would be worthwhile. One a side note while I have a good PPM meter I'm curious if any of the all in one meters are any good or should I just stick with a meter designed for one thing? It would be convenient to only carry one meter but I'm more interested in quality and durability if it comes down to that. Here is one that was recommended to me, is this a good one and brand? Any others recommended? I generally grown in hempy buckets or dwc and mix 5 to 10 gallon batches.

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Another vote for Apera. Good design, quality, value. I use the ph60

 

[taproot]

Another vote for Apera. Good design, quality, value. I use the ph60

How long have you had it and do we know about how long the probs last? Thanks for your input!

 

[k0rps]

Love my aphera ph20! I've had it for several years now (purchased 2020), used each time when mixing a batch of nutes. Also picked up a set of Biopharm 3-point calibration solutions to keep the meter in check.
If I would have known it'd last this long, I probably would have picked up the ph60.. still satisfied with the ph20. Good Luck!

 

[1212ham]

How long have you had it and do we know about how long the probs last? Thanks for your input!

Used it two seasons. It's my 4th meter, very happy with it. Probe life depends on how it's used and cared for. The probe on my Milwaukee MW102 is 5-6 years old.

 

[yinyang814]

Apera PH60. Used it for the past 3 years and just replaced the probe few months ago and works like new again. Probes supposedly lasts 1-2 years per Apera but I got 3 years out of it before needing to replace.

 

[k0rps]

Used it two seasons. It's my 4th meter, very happy with it. Probe life depends on how it's used and cared for. The probe on my Milwaukee MW102 is 5-6 years old.

What calibration solutions do you use?

Apera PH60. Used it for the past 3 years and just replaced the probe few months ago and works like new again. Probes supposedly lasts 1-2 years per Apera but I got 3 years out of it before needing to replace.

That's cool, (knock on wood) mine is still working 4 years later. I also keep a couple drops of KCI in the cap to keep probe moist.

 

[Billy the Mountain]

Apera PH60. Used it for the past 3 years and just replaced the probe few months ago and works like new again. Probes supposedly lasts 1-2 years per Apera but I got 3 years out of it before needing to replace.

Mine's just under 4 years old, still works like new. I do always use a bit of storage solution in the cap fwiw.

 

[medidedicated]

Only complain is under blue/yellow flourecent, white flash light, grow led light and daylight all show a different shade of fluid. Which light is more accurate?

Aside from that I have ooof soo much of this stuff. Cheaper, easier than a meter. I used a hanna groline for over a year, I like these better.

 

[1212ham]

What calibration solutions do you use?

That's cool, (knock on wood) mine is still working 4 years later. I also keep a couple drops of KCI in the cap to keep probe moist.

Now you opened a can off worms! I have four brands of cal. buffers and they are all different ph, about 0.3 variation between them. +/- 0.05 accuracy my ass!

BTW, the Apera storage cap is clear and seals with a silicone O-ring so dosen't leak. Basic, common sense design that seems to escape most/many other manufactuers.

 

[1212ham]

Only complain is under blue/yellow flourecent, white flash light, grow led light and daylight all show a different shade of fluid. Which light is more accurate?

Aside from that I have ooof soo much of this stuff. Cheaper, easier than a meter. I used a hanna groline for over a year, I like these better.

Sunlight is best in my experiance

 

[taproot]

Apera PH60. Used it for the past 3 years and just replaced the probe few months ago and works like new again. Probes supposedly lasts 1-2 years per Apera but I got 3 years out of it before needing to replace.

How much was it to replace? Also, looking at the ph60 it has a option of a glass probe or flat probe. What's the difference and which one did you get?

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[k0rps]

Now you opened a can off worms! I have four brands of cal. buffers and they are all different ph, about 0.3 variation between them. +/- 0.05 accuracy my ass!

BTW, the Apera storage cap is clear and seals with a silicone O-ring so dosen't leak. Basic, common sense design that seems to escape most/many other manufactuers.

Lol, like getting into the meat-n-potatoes of things. It's great to learn from others (& personal) experience.

Hmm, that IS interesting. I've used the aphera before running out then ordered biopharms brand solutions. They've been working well AFAICT, pen is usually about .1 - .2 points higher than solution before calibrating.

Do you find one brand to be the most accurate or stable? Thanks for sharing!

 

[taproot]

What calibration solutions do you use?


That's cool, (knock on wood) mine is still working 4 years later. I also keep a couple drops of KCI in the cap to keep probe moist.

What is the KCI and does it come with that?

 

[k0rps]

What is the KCI and does it come with that?

KCI storage solution for your pH meter's probe. The photo will link you to the product.

 

[taproot]

Only complain is under blue/yellow flourecent, white flash light, grow led light and daylight all show a different shade of fluid. Which light is more accurate?

Aside from that I have ooof soo much of this stuff. Cheaper, easier than a meter. I used a hanna groline for over a year, I like these better.

How do you find it easier than just putting a prob into water? Just curious, thanks for sharing.

 

[taproot]

KCI storage solution for your pH meter's probe. The photo will link you to the product.
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I've heard people just using RO or distilled water...not sure if that works or not. Thanks for posting that.

 

[1212ham]

Sunlight is best in my experiance. Not most grow lights!