Shrimpo Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 I am shopping around for PH test kit, I have PH pen that I recently calibrated but I want to get another type of tester to compare it with. what is a good tester that can read wide PH range? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 I have a Marine Pinpoint, but I pd ~$100 for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimpo Posted June 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 Do you have to leave the probe in the tank all the time? how does it work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 You always have to keep the probe wet or it is destroyed. New probes are expensive. ~$40 I used to keep a small cup with lid, and cut an X in the top of the lid. Added ro, and pushed the probe through it to keep it wet for storage. This past week, I put the probe in my crs tank as storage, and to monitor readings continually. http://aquariumsupplies.marinedepot.com/search?w=pinpoint&modaf=null Check the above link. They have some great specialty meters I'd love to have one day. TDS, Nitrate, even O2 readings! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimpo Posted June 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 Great, Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 You betcha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High5's Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 I use API high/low drop kit. I did find some dry storage ph meters I cant recall the name they cost a lot like 300$. All you have to do is clean the scensor with a tooth brush and a mild detergent , I'll link the name of the meter's when I get home from work. If I had more than 5 tanks I'd buy one in a heartbeat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 Dry ph meters? Sounds cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High5's Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 Yes sir! I'd rather use the drops than deal with calibration solution, probe cleaning solution and storage solution. These ph meters don't have probes they have sensors that can be stored dry, When the sensors gets dirty they recommend mild detergent and a soft tooth brush for sensor cleaning. For the life of me I cant remember the manufactures name, I have the link on my home pc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 Very interested in following the link you send. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wicca32 Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 i use the api liquid test kit seems to work quite well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc4PC2 Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 I use the API Master Kit as well, and also API's Copper, GH, KH, and Phosphate tests. Plus I use the six test - Test strips, ammonia test strips, and TDS Meter and a PH meter. Seems like the test strips matches the API liquid test every time though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High5's Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 http://www.hach.com/other-meters/pocket-testers/family?productCategoryId=22219807940 I think this is them. http://www.phmeters.com/products/minilab-meters.htm The silicon chip ISFET sensors store dry and need no maintenance. I know there pricy but I think there well worth it if your doing a lot of testing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc4PC2 Posted June 15, 2014 Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 Yeah, but do they work. My PH meter is never accurate, no matter how many times I calibrate it. It is always wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctaylor3737 Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 I'm lazy and don't really test my water lol. My taiwan bee is the only one I test the Ph in. And I monitor my nitrates to check to see when there is a need for a water change. -Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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