Hi, I would like to buy a ph meter. I looked around the web and found that ph meter, is it good for the buck? Or there is a better ph meter at the same price? HANNA HI 98103 Digital pH Tester Meter Checker 1 Water - eBay (item 220614449027 end time Oct-27-10 17:31:06 PDT) thnx in advance
I have a 3 dollar analog meter I got from ebay and it is dead on to my friend's Scientific Labs or something digital meter.
Pretty decent meter for the coin IMHO. I am not crazy about using a little tiny screw driver to calibrate the meter as this is something you do at least twice a month.
i use Oakton EcoTestr PH1 Waterproof Tester PH Meter Hydropon - eBay (item 200515825747 end time Oct-04-10 01:30:34 PDT) little bit more but its a good one i thought about just using the test kits, until i had to test my first batch like 8 times lol i said screw it and got this, works right outta the box
This oakton meter is cost me 66$ with delivery. Much more then 36$ on the HANNA meter. thnx for reply, any other suggestions?
Alright, So every time the soil is dry i need to give him alot of water so i can measure the ph level? Last time, Is there a better ph meter then the oakton in same/less price? thnx vm
When you water in a pot / bucket you should add enough water to get a 10% runoff... 5 gallon bucket = .5 gallon runoff Personal Preference is I allow the runoff to sit in the basin for about a half hour to insure the solution is completely wicked into the soil to minimize dry spots. To give you some idea - I have to lower my RO water to pH 3.2 to get a 6.6 run-off
dont forget you will need callabrating solution and storage solution which will cost as much as the tester or more. Well maybe not that much. I'm following this thread as I am in need of a ph meter as well. I have some strips but they are not worth a crap although my plants look great it said my water was 8.0 and the run off was 5.5. Gotta learn how to work this ph crap cuz I dont want to loose some good bud.
I think he is refering to using "ph down" to get the water he will be using to 3.2 then when he waters the run off comes out at whatever he said. It is just a matter of trial and error I would assume. I really did not know you had to do this I always thought that you just get your water to 6.8 and you were good. shows what I know. Thats why I'm in the absolute beginners section. I hope this will turn in to a good thread for ph adjusting and ph meters. Lots of folks are in the same boat I assume.
After reading couple of times i now understand the process, ty. I raised the budget on the ph meter to 60$. Please ppl with experience help us get a good choice meter. meanwhile the only suggestion we got is the: Oakton EcoTestr PH1.
replies are hard to come by on this board I noticed. Why even have it if everyone here just tells you to google it. I personally like the conversation with other people in the same boat. Check out some other boards, they are alot more active. Sory I cant be of any help. I am looking for the same info. You even said after reading a bit you have it down. I would love to hear what you learned after some reading.