PH meters

[pipapat]

I am in the market for a good ph meter.
What is recommenced for one that wont break the bank, but will last 3 years or so if cared for.

I have a budget of 175$.

:rockin:

 

[jeepinjeepin]

I do not own one and have not price shopped for any. I did however hear some tips on a podcast the other day. The suggestion was to get a bench meter that can monitor the life of the probe. The probe is a consumable item and will need to be replaced periodically.

 

[pickles]

I have a Hanna pHep 5 that works great and costs about $85.

 

[pipapat]

the problem with benchtop meters is the price. we are talking 350-1500.
Thats a little bit out of my price range.

what podcast was that?

 

[jeepinjeepin]

the problem with benchtop meters is the price. we are talking 350-1500.
Thats a little bit out of my price range.

Ouch, Like I said, I haven't looked.

 

[pipapat]

Ouch, Like I said, I haven't looked.

Dont get me wrong i would love a lab coat and a benchtop to test all my beer.

She blinded me with science.

 

[Thundercougarfalconbird]

morebeer is running a deal on one for $115 today looks really nice

 

[jeepinjeepin]

Dont get me wrong i would love a lab coat and a benchtop to test all my beer.

She blinded me with science.

Heck, I'd like a pack of 4-7pH colorphast test strips.

 

[dutchoven]

We use the Oakton pHTestr at work. They're waterproof, easy to calibrate, and have automatic temperature compensation. Replacement probes are ~$70.

Oakton Waterproof pHTestr 30 Pocket pH Tester - Oakton reg Waterproof pHTestr tm 30 Pocket pH Tester from Cole-Parmer

 

[jeepinjeepin]

Sorry Pipapat, I missed the podcast question. It wasn't a show on meters. It was just an aside. It was probably The Brewing Network's, The Jamil Show.

 

[gmarcek]

I use this

pH and Conductivity Testers

 

[Sudz]

I use this

pH and Conductivity Testers

I've just ordered one of these. What do you think of yours so far?

 

[gmarcek]

has worked really well for me so far. comes in a nice little case with the buffers. also replacement electrodes aren't too expensive

 

[Sudz]

has worked really well for me so far. comes in a nice little case with the buffers. also replacement electrodes aren't too expensive

I use a number of Omega products at work and have always been impressed with their quality and operation. When I saw a replacement probe was only $36 I was sold.... Thanks for the feedback!

 

[Homercidal]

I have a Hanna pHep 5 that works great and costs about $85.

I got one of these for Christmas and it seems nice so far. I like the specs on that last one posted, but after hearing good reviews on Hanna service, I chose one of theirs.

 

[wildwest450]

I just got this one after having a super cheapie for a while.

http://www.hannainst.com/usa/prods2.cfm?id=040003&ProdCode=HI 98111