Recommend me a PH Tester <$200

[guitarguy6]

Hey folks, looking to purchase a PH tester for less than $200. From my minimal research it looks like the Hach Pro+ PH tester is the one to go with although the Omega ones are mentioned frequently. http://www.hach.com/product.detail-add.to.cart.jsa?id=17990686211mm Any other recommendations?

 

[Gentlemans_Ale]

Oakton waterproof pH tester on Amazon for about $50. It works great for me.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004G8PWAU/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

 

[guitarguy6]

Oakton waterproof pH tester on Amazon for about $50. It works great for me.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004G8PWAU/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

That one looks ok for the money but isn't a ph tester with .01 accuracy needed?

 

[mabrungard]

I have found the Milwaukee MW-101 to perform well and it has a replaceable probe to will further reduce the cost of ownership.

To answer the accuracy question above: Yes, a pH meter does need 0.01 resolution in order for the user to determine if the reading has stabilized. While we brewers are not concerned with determining the pH down to the hundredth (tenths are good enough), it will be impossible to assess how well your meter is reading if the output is only in tenths.

You can read more about pH meters and their care and feeding on Bru'n Water's facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Brun-Water/464551136933908

 

[CyclingCraig]

I am very very happy with Milwaukee MW-102.

Here are my posts regarding my meter purchase. (First post has a link to my unboxing video of the meter)

Don't forget to factor in the cost of Calibration buffers into your cost.

My Initial inquiry

Stability Review

-Craig

 

[guitarguy6]

The MW-102 looks pretty good. Anyone know of a canadian retailer that sells them?

 

[Cyclman]

I love my MW-102.

 

[guitarguy6]

I love my MW-102.

Glad to hear it as I decided to go for the MW-102. I ordered some ph 4 and 7 buffer solution as well as a storage solution. Anything else I'll need?

 

[Cyclman]

Glad to hear it as I decided to go for the MW-102. I ordered some ph 4 and 7 buffer solution as well as a storage solution. Anything else I'll need?

You're all good.