Best PH Meter

knyland · Apr 5, 2014

Alright Guys I am finally into A/G and really trying to get my process down properly. I have been looking at PH meters and find lots that will work but, their max temp seems to be only 122 or 140 degrees F. Does anyone have one they recommend that isn't 200$ +, trying to stay in a budget here. Besides I have a tendency to break crap due to clumsiness.

Any help would be appreciated.. :mug:

GeneticBrew · Apr 5, 2014

Generally accepted meters include:

Milwaukee MW100/MW101/MW102
Milwaukee pH55 or pH56

HM Digital pH200

Max Temp and Automatic Temperature Correction (ATC) should not be a concern as you should always measure pH at room temperature.

If you buy a pH Meter ensure that you calibrate it, clean it and store it properly. Lest it fall prey to neglect.

jimpdx · Apr 24, 2015

I've been going round and round for days over which new pH meter to purchase. I have already blown through 2 Hanna pHep and 1 Ekticity. Both are somewhat crap. I think I am going with the HM Digital pH200 (currently 38% off plus free prime shipping). @GeneticBrew could you post a link to what you think are GOOD solid instructions for the whole "clean and store it properly" bit? I used to let mine sit in a plastic mug with storage solution but then I read that it might be better to store dry?

sandyeggoxj · Apr 24, 2015

I use a MW102. I love it. If I have it in storage for a month or two and plop it into a calibration buffer it is <.03 off. That is impressive for a little consumer device. You are spending $$ on a probe, not a meter. The calculation is easy it is probe life that will cost you money.

ninizhebeg · Apr 25, 2015

I've been going round and round for days over which new pH meter to purchase.

mabrungard · Apr 25, 2015

Sure, you can find pH probes that can tolerate 180F. However, they are operated at that temperature for most of their life. Taking a room-temperature probe and dunking it into 150F wort will create a serious thermal shock to that fragile glass bulb and the probe will fail prematurely. That is why its important to remove a wort sample and cool it to around room-temperature. Doing anything else is just costing you the life of your probe.

Those looking for additional advice on purchasing a pH meter can review the discussion on the Bru'n Water Facebook page. A link is shown below.