which pH monitor?

VaderWS6 · 11/05/2007, 01:33 PM

I'm trying to decide on a pH monitor. Which one should I get? The Pinpoint monitor or the Milwaukee monitor? Or something else? I don't want to spend over $100.

pinpoint monitor

Tom Fay · 11/05/2007, 01:49 PM

I use the Pinpoint, works well. I can't comment on the Milwaukee as I haven't used it.

RicGio · 12/05/2007, 12:20 PM

I have a milwaukee. The customer service is great as far as quality it's ok at best IMHO.

five.five-six · 01/08/2008, 06:32 PM

IMO, I would save up for a Neptune Jr or other controller. the Pinpoint monitor or the Milwaukee monitor are only accurate to +/- .2 pH and only have precision to .1 pH which IMO is not accurate enough to create tank conditions for the more difficult species thrive nor can they control ph. for $100 even the entry level controllers are 20 times as accurate and 10 times as precise, add to that control capability, lodging, robust temperature control integrated with lighting shut off in extreme conditions, if you plan on staying in the hobby, a controller will save you money in the long run. just my .02 if you just want to keep softies and LPS, then either Pinpoint or the Milwaukee would be fine

megachrome · 01/08/2008, 07:58 PM

I use reef fanatic ph controller and the control is precise to 0.1 pH. I give this product 9/10 and the price is not so bad (still over your 100$ though)

11/05/2007, 01:33 PM	#1
VaderWS6 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,644	which pH monitor? I'm trying to decide on a pH monitor. Which one should I get? The Pinpoint monitor or the Milwaukee monitor? Or something else? I don't want to spend over $100. pinpoint monitor __________________ 2001 black T/A WS6~M6 ASC#6979 331rwhp/348rwtq Mods: !CAGS, Pro 5.0, TSP lid, BGRA, Raptor shift light, Strange 4.10 gears, Strano springs, SLP Bilstein shocks, GMMG exhaust Current Tank Info: Main reef:75 gallon w/ 2 250watt Radium 20k run on a PFO dual 250watt HQI ballast w/Lumenbright mini reflectors. 4 110watt VHO actinics for dawn/dusk,Geo kalkreactor,Litermeter 3,Xtreme 160 skimmer,2 Vortech mp40w's

01/08/2008, 06:32 PM	#4
five.five-six Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Corona Posts: 7,827 Blog Entries: 6	IMO, I would save up for a Neptune Jr or other controller. the Pinpoint monitor or the Milwaukee monitor are only accurate to +/- .2 pH and only have precision to .1 pH which IMO is not accurate enough to create tank conditions for the more difficult species thrive nor can they control ph. for $100 even the entry level controllers are 20 times as accurate and 10 times as precise, add to that control capability, lodging, robust temperature control integrated with lighting shut off in extreme conditions, if you plan on staying in the hobby, a controller will save you money in the long run. just my .02 if you just want to keep softies and LPS, then either Pinpoint or the Milwaukee would be fine __________________ Originally posted by yellowslayer13: "I hate that hole" Current Tank Info: SCMAS Member 225 peninsula euroreef RS180 Apex 400W X 3 20k radiums / Spectra mixed SPS

11/05/2007, 01:49 PM	#2
Tom Fay Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 120	I use the Pinpoint, works well. I can't comment on the Milwaukee as I haven't used it.

12/05/2007, 12:20 PM	#3
RicGio Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 658	I have a milwaukee. The customer service is great as far as quality it's ok at best IMHO.

01/08/2008, 07:58 PM	#5
megachrome Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 56	I use reef fanatic ph controller and the control is precise to 0.1 pH. I give this product 9/10 and the price is not so bad (still over your 100$ though)