pH, I don't bother with it much. Teas should be around neutral. I did test one, once, it was just under 7.
Compost tips: The best tip is... READ! READ READ!
Compost is easy, and when you know what you are doing, very simply to setup and maintain. But you gotta know what you are doing
first. Learn about the importance of nitrogen/carbon ratios (you layer them). As well as the ingredients, your compost needs warmth, and air-flow, etc.
Harvest compost in full batches. Compost should be left to complete its process before you use it. Wormcast, you can take a handful out of your worm bin and no harm's done, but compost must be finished. With the right techniques, you can make compost in a few weeks. Urine is a great compost activator, by the way. Dilute around 1:4.
A few links to get you started...
http://www.knowledgehound.com/topics/compost.htm
http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/organics/HomeCompost/
http://www.csrnet.org/csrnet/Worms/wormbind.html
http://www.avant-gardening.com/composting.html
-mu
ps. bat shit is cheap to buy online, if you want to experiment with that. Comfrey (Bocking 14 variety is best) can be bought as root cuttings, you plant them somewhere, and just let the comfrey fet machine do its thing.