Lookin for input on which meter to buy...there are so many. I dont have any now so looking for a 3 way meter that is decent quality that won't break the bank. Found a few on the big auction site but idk if they are any good, blue lab, Nutradrip and Control wizard. Any of these familiar to anyone and are they worth the money??? Thanks for your time. ~Schmokin
Blue Lab / BlueLab Combo Meter pH EC TDS PPM Temp CF - eBay (item 380324486079 end time Apr-13-11 23:52:18 PDT)
I grow hydro, but I don't use any meters. I only use a water filter and GH's ph up and down test kit. I tend to adjust my nutes according to what the plant is telling me! Sometimes you don't need all the bells and whistles! http://forum.grasscity.com/indoor-marijuana-growing/752403-yield-off-two-plants.html
I have HANNA Hi 98129.Hanna Instruments Hi 98129 Multi Prmtr Meter LWRNG 0-2000. What make this meter superior is that it can adjust it self according to the temperature.( PH level of the same solution will show different PH reading under different temperature,not much but.. It is water proof as well. But you'll also need calibration solutions and storage and cleaning solutions (to keep it accurate and to last longer) they are $10 each. PH up and down kits are not accurate ,I did not like it.
I have a friend who is growing tomatoes in his kitchen .No light schedule, no nutes,water straight up from the facet, no ph or ppm reading and adjustments... and tomatoes are growing... But they will never be able to show their full potential... He just does not have anything to compare with to see what he is missing by keeping those plants under far from ideal conditions...
I am sorry if I led you to believe that I didn't use nutrients. I do use nutrients, I just won't go buy a ppm/tds/ph meter! If you look at my link: http://forum.grasscity.com/indoor-marijuana-growing/752403-yield-off-two-plants.html You will see my results speak for them selves! I think I am either right under or right on "full potential!!!
Very impressive! I am wondering how much more would you be able to produce with even more accurate readings?