pH meters

[TrickyDick]

Hey,

Thought I might buy a pH meter. I would use for brewing and also for charcuterie. Hopefully can find one meter that can use a meat probe and a probe for brewing, rather than buy two meters.

I have read some threads and a helpful page at braukaiser. Milwaukee and Hanna seem the main choices.
Milwaukee has the 56, the 101 and also 102 models in my price range. I would rather like to keep the costs down, as it is difficult to justify a pH meter (incl probes, calibration and storage solutions) costing more than $250 including the additional probe. Any others to consider?

As far as features, to me being dependable and accurate enough for brewing are the most important considerations.
I don't know if Automatic temp correction is more harmful than helpful from what I've read, testing at higher temps can lead to probe early failure.
Being water resistant could be a nice feature, though it seems doubtful that I would be careless with it.
Ability to test TDS and other stuff isn't important or necessary for me. Support for a meat probe however is very important.

Any helpful advice welcomed.

TD

 

[Veedo]

I have been using the 101 for about a year now. its been working great, and much more consistent than my previous pen type. store the probe properly and it should last a long time. when the probe does fail, its easily replaced. I also like that it takes a normal 9v battery.

http://www.milwaukeeinstruments.com/MW101.html

 

[TrickyDick]

Thanks!

I ended up emailing Milwaukee and got the lowdown on the meat probe that I'll need.
I ended up ordering the 102 that has the ATC feature though I understand to only test cooled samples to preserve probe life. I see that there are reviews both good and bad for pretty much all the meters/probes I looked into. The meat probe is a bit pricey, but beats having to buy an entirely different meter, plus I think I can even use it on wort if I wanted.
Do you store the probe in their special storage solution between uses?
Thanks

TD

 

[danb35]

The storage solution is fairly standard (i.e., you don't have to buy Milwaukee's version of it), but yes, it's said to be important to use it. The probe comes with a rubber cap that can be filled with a few mL of that solution, so you don't use it very quickly.

 

[Veedo]

right on about the storage solution. should be able to pick some up on amazon or ebay for under 10 bucks. or find someone that works in a lab, etc. let us know how it works out!

 

[TrickyDick]

Thanks for the help.

I will def post when I get a chance to try it out.

TD

 

[revansCAAD8]

Where are you ordering from?

Thanks,
Robert

 

[TrickyDick]

Where else, amazon.


I can't get the meat probe through amazon though. Can't find a seller. Rather alarming what type of laboratory materials that anyone can purchase on amazon.

TD

 

[revansCAAD8]

Where else, amazon.


I can't get the meat probe through amazon though. Can't find a seller. Rather alarming what type of laboratory materials that anyone can purchase on amazon.

TD

Okay Thanks.... I found a couple places cheaper than Amazon but not sure I trust them? They carry both the MW101 & 102 among other accessories:

https://www.katssafety.com/products...y-level-phorp-portable-temperature-meter.aspx
$ Shipping but drop ships directly from Milwaukee (fresher?)
*Answered my emails very quickly and informative.

http://www.water-testers.com/contents/en-us/p4324_milwaukee_mw101_ph_meter.html#p4324
Free shipping
*Slow to answer emails and ships from their warehouse (older stock?)

https://www.testequipmentdepot.com/milwaukee/ph-meters/mw101.htm
Coupon for 5% off: save5now
Free shipping
*Have not responded to my emails

http://www.eseasongear.com/miinnewmwme.html
*Have not tried to contact yet

Has anyone ordered from these companies?
I'm interested in ordering:
Milwaukee Instruments - MA9004 - pH 4.01 PH Buffer Solution
Milwaukee Instruments - MA9007 - pH 7.01 Buffer Solution
Milwaukee Instruments - MA9015 - Storage Solution in 220ml
Milwaukee Instruments - MA9016 - Cleaning Solution (220ml)
Milwaukee SE220 - Double Junction pH Electrode
Milwaukee MA6370 - Hard Carrying Case for MW Portable Meters

Thanks,
Robert