PH Testing

[jj]

Would this 30.00 gadget prevent me from having to 'guess'?
I 'still' really just don't like estimating what color it is.

Hanna (Checker1) pH Tester with Replaceable Electrode
Description
At the cost of just a few rolls of litmus paper, you can have the industry's best pocket-size pH tester.
The Checker supplies you with fast and accurate readings from 0.00 to 14.00 pH with a resolution of 0.01 pH.
This compact tester features a large easy-to-read LCD and a simple to perform 2-point calibration.
The pH electrode of the Checker can be replaced; simply unscrew the electrode from the meter body and screw on a new one.
The Checker is fast, accurate, lightweight and with 3000 hours of battery life, you don't have to worry about frequent battery replacement.
Testing pH has never been easier!
Specifications
Range pH 0.00 to 14.00 pH
Resolution pH 0.01 pH
Accuracy pH ±0.2 pH
Calibration manual, 2 points
Electrode HI 1270 (included)
Battery Type / Life 2 x 1.5V / approx. 3000 hours of continuous use
Environment 0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F); RH max 95%
Dimensions 66 x 50 x 25 mm (2.6 x 2.0 x 1.0") - without probe
Weight 50 g (1.8 oz.)
Accessories
Electrodes
HI 1270 Spare Electrodes
Solutions
HI 77400P Combination pH Buffer Kit 4.01 & 7.01 pH
HI 70004P 4.01 pH Buffer Solution
25 x 20 mL sachets
HI 70007P 7.01 pH Buffer Solution
25 x 20 mL sachets
HI 70010P 10.01 pH Buffer Solution
25 x 20 mL sachets
HI 7004M 4.01 pH Buffer Solution
1 x 230 mL bottle
HI 7007M 7.01 pH Buffer Solution
1 x 230 mL bottle
HI 7010M 10.01 pH Buffer Solution
1 x 230 mL bottle
HI 70300M Electrode Storage Solution
1 x 230 mL bottle
HI 7061L General Purpose
1 x 500 mL bottle
Order Info
HI 98103 (Checker) is supplied with HI 1270 pH electrode, batteries and instructions.

 

[JasonLion]

Electronic PH meters tend to drift significantly if you don't calibrate them frequently. The less expensive ones also tend to fail after not all that long.

 

[Guest]

I would stay away from the Hanna meters and the LaMotte Tracers. There are better ones out there but they cost.