greenkush Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 So can anyone advise on which they prefer pen/strips/liquid. I tripped last night in the dark and somehow managed to throw my pen in the air, knocked against the wall, did a double backflip into a bucket of water. So its fucked. Now it was a cheap garbage 200R job. Now i find myself on the market for a new one, I really don't feel like forking out 900R for a new pen, I could get another 300R job, but am wondering if anyone has just tried those standard pool test kits for a rough range on their ph. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Green Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 (edited) I just posted a similar question. I'm also in the marker for a pH meter. I don't understand how I could use the liquid kits as the water won't be transparent after adding nutrients Edited October 17, 2018 by Dr. Green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Leaf Organics Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 Strips and liquid are useless . If you want to check your ph use a proper digital ph pen , you get what you pay for as well so get a good quality one. If you growing organically dont waste your money , a ph meter is not needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenkush Posted October 17, 2018 Author Share Posted October 17, 2018 13 minutes ago, Green Leaf Organics said: Strips and liquid are useless . If you want to check your ph use a proper digital ph pen , you get what you pay for as well so get a good quality one. If you growing organically dont waste your money , a ph meter is not needed I prefer to adjust my water, I use regular tap water and it tastes like i been sucking on a lime stone. i.e. its alkaline as hell. That being said I do hear what your'e saying regarding the pen vs liquids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Green Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 20 minutes ago, Green Leaf Organics said: Strips and liquid are useless . If you want to check your ph use a proper digital ph pen , you get what you pay for as well so get a good quality one. If you growing organically dont waste your money , a ph meter is not needed HM, Hanna and blue lab I see are all available. I take it they are all good enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenkush Posted October 17, 2018 Author Share Posted October 17, 2018 1 minute ago, Dr. Green said: HM, Hanna and blue lab I see are all available. I take it they are all good enough Yes they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CG420za Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 I used to use a cheapy pen from wish before I grew in soil. Worked well, I just made sure i calibrated it once a week. Not that it ever really went off from the 1st calibration Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenkush Posted October 17, 2018 Author Share Posted October 17, 2018 I just went and bought http://hmdigital.com/product/ph-80/, decided rather just get a decent one that lasts (hopefully). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Green Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 39 minutes ago, greenkush said: I just went and bought http://hmdigital.com/product/ph-80/, decided rather just get a decent one that lasts (hopefully). Looks like the best deal in SA atm as they are on special Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenkush Posted October 17, 2018 Author Share Posted October 17, 2018 Yep then i'll pick up some of this next week : https://designerwater.co.za/product/hm-digital-ph-electrode-storage-solution/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomHill Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 @greenkush Maintaining proper pH is always important. pH pens do the exact same job as pH strips or drops, they are precise tho and give you a reading down to 2 decimal places. When it comes to sensitive scientific equipment, price will impact on materials and build quality. Investing in a reputable brand is worth it, as they have great customer support and accurate equipment. Try Hanna, Bluelab, Eutech etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenkush Posted October 18, 2018 Author Share Posted October 18, 2018 (edited) 37 minutes ago, TomHill said: @greenkush Maintaining proper pH is always important. pH pens do the exact same job as pH strips or drops, they are precise tho and give you a reading down to 2 decimal places. When it comes to sensitive scientific equipment, price will impact on materials and build quality. Investing in a reputable brand is worth it, as they have great customer support and accurate equipment. Try Hanna, Bluelab, Eutech etc. Yes thanks I already bought a HM yesterday:) Edited October 18, 2018 by greenkush 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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