Water treatment kits

[Romex2121]

I’m about to place an order for stuff to try my hand at treating RO water, while browsing the net ive come across a couple places that have a number of salts packaged as a kit, Amazon has one that has 5or6 2oz packages for $12.00 and then there’s another place that has the small 2oz bottles of the basics , the water book and test strips for $42.00 ....
Neither one has a PH meter included,, I’m thinking of going with Amazon kit and picking up a PH meter while I’m there but what would be a decent PH meter without breaking the bank ?? I’d like to get one that’s gonna work as it should but not sure what else I need with it like solutions for testing meter and or storage solutions.. Any suggestions??

 

[mabrungard]

If you already have a scale that reports tenths of a gram, I suggest that buying the typically used salts and tailoring your water additions to the particular brew is going to be better and more cost-effective. You can pick up epsom salt, table salt, and baking soda at the grocery store. I so recommend getting your gypsum and calcium chloride from a homebrew store.

PS: scales that report tenths of a gram are not expensive. While there are software packages that help get your mashing pH into a desirable range, having a meter helps you know and fine-tune your pH. But not all pH meters have acceptable quality and it probably pays to get a decent meter with a replaceable probe that extends your longevity without breaking the bank. Buy once, cry once.

 

[ScrewyBrewer]

When getting a good quality pH meter you should also order the cleaning, storage and calibration solutions recommended for your new meter.

 

[urg8rb8]

If you already have a scale that reports tenths of a gram, I suggest that buying the typically used salts and tailoring your water additions to the particular brew is going to be better and more cost-effective. You can pick up epsom salt, table salt, and baking soda at the grocery store. I so recommend getting your gypsum and calcium chloride from a homebrew store.

PS: scales that report tenths of a gram are not expensive. While there are software packages that help get your mashing pH into a desirable range, having a meter helps you know and fine-tune your pH. But not all pH meters have acceptable quality and it probably pays to get a decent meter with a replaceable probe that extends your longevity without breaking the bank. Buy once, cry once.

Martin, I just realized from your webpage that you went to the University of Florida; I did as well! Go Gators!