BLUELAB Digital Ph Meter

ive heard superb things about this meter. is it all the hype? i want something super flawless. i keep everything clean so i expect it to last a long time. will this be a good investment for someone planning on growing for a long time? i have been using the drops and my plants need help. i heard the $100 ones are off by 2 tenths +/-. that could be a big difference if your looking for ph between 5.8-6.0, and not higher then 6.1. any thoughts from people that have used it? i know this is the newbie forum, but im hoping someone cam give me some hopeful insight.

Your best bet is to buy a cheap meter and calibrate it often, keep the tip wet with calibration solution and put the money you save towards electricity or nutes.

I have a bluelab combo meter and love it. My philosphy on meters is accurate readings are more important than saving 100 bucks. As inaccurate readings will cost you a lot more in the long run.
As for the meter, works like a charm, easy to calibrate, very accurate, easy to use, super dependable and the probe is replaceable so even if you screw up the probe it can be replaced without trashing the whole unit. The EC/TEMP meter part of it seems to be a lot less sensitive and doesn't need to be calibrated as often. The EC/TEMP probe is also not replaceable. I believe they carry either a 3 or 5 year warranty. So bluelab definitely feels they have a good product.

i feel the same way you^^ do about the extra $100. im going to see about picking up one tomorrow. is it necessarily that i get the combo meter? or will just the ph meter suffice?

oHsiN666 said:

i feel the same way you^^ do about the extra $100. im going to see about picking up one tomorrow. is it necessarily that i get the combo meter? or will just the ph meter suffice?

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you should get a combo meter so you can measure ppm as well i like hanna personally but bluelab is great

i got the blue lab combo and the hanna combo bought the hanna when i first started hydro,but the reading were all ways diffrent.the blue lab rocks would never be with out one spot on.wish i would of bought it in the first place

as soon as i get a ride to the hydro shop.....im going up there. may get the combo. if they have it in stock and its in the same price range.

I Use a Bluelab combo meter & Love It!!! I've used cheap ones in the past,,, To be honest<<<< Save your money & get a good meter!!
It will save you money, buying a good one first..
Bluelab have done me well over the years!!!!!

so the COMBO meter is more sufficient?? what are the price differences?? roughly? i could google it, but im super super busy today.

Bluelab combo A+