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10/22/2009, 03:23 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: CA
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Looking for cheap pH monitor
I want to get pH monitor, either hand held or attached. Whats the best bang for the buck? I don't need a controller.
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10/22/2009, 03:24 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: va
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i think milwaukee makes some "cheap" monitors... i think i would go with pinpoint however.
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10/22/2009, 03:26 PM
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The man, The Legend
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: North Jersey
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Honestly people will give you a lot of mixed reviews based on how much money they want to spend and their own experience. But I can tell you that if you buy any well known tester such as Salifert or Elos you will be more than alright. If not, theres a lot of pH meters that last about 4-6 months. But I say stick to the testing!
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10/22/2009, 03:40 PM
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Location: CA
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I guess I should of put that this is just a softie tank so nothing fancy needed...
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10/22/2009, 03:47 PM
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Reef Chemist
 
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Arlington, Massachusetts
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How cheap?
Make sure it at least has 2 point calibration.
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10/22/2009, 03:52 PM
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Location: St Louis MO
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Why do you want to keep such a close eye on your ph?
I test ph maybe once a month, and it is always the same. |
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10/22/2009, 04:37 PM
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Reef Chemist
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Arlington, Massachusetts
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Why do you want to keep such a close eye on your ph?
Some people have substantial issues with pH, either too low due to excess CO2 in their home air or a CaCO3/CO2 reactor, or they dose limewater and do not want it too high.  These have more: The "How To" Guide to Reef Aquarium Chemistry for Beginners, Part 3: pH http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2007-05/rhf/index.php Low pH: Causes and Cures http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-09/rhf/index.htm Measuring pH with a Meter http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/feb2004/chem.htm A Comparison of pH Calibration Buffers http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-02/rhf/index.htm High pH: Causes and Cures http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-03/rhf/index.htm
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