Hi, does anyone have a suggestion for a digital PH meter? Many have recommended the Apera PH60, however I was trying to spend less on a meter. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Digital PH Meter
- Thread starter dielseman
- Start date
- Jul 21, 2013
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- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
You get what you pay for.
Apera PH60 is about the least expensive reliable pH meter. Lower cost ones get into the junk range.
With a pH meter you also need to buy some calibrating fluids. There is an on-going cost to using it.
Apera PH60 is about the least expensive reliable pH meter. Lower cost ones get into the junk range.
With a pH meter you also need to buy some calibrating fluids. There is an on-going cost to using it.
If money is an issue, stick with the drop test. Cheap meters are finicky.
I picked up the PH60 a couple years ago and regret it. I foolishly trusted it for a while even though I was surprised pH wasn't going up as it typically did. Turns out the PH60 was giving false results. Even after calibration I no longer trust it. There may be something better out there but I won't bother trying anymore. It doesn't save that much time and if I can't be confident in the results what good is it?
- Jun 24, 2021
- 15,880
- Pool Size
- 29000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-60 Plus
I have 2 pH meters sitting unused for 3 years. Drop test is quick and easy...
skybloke
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"however I was trying to spend less on a meter"
I've had good results using cheap chinese pH meters. In UK they state "ATC" (auto temp compensated) and come with calibration solutions. I keep that in a sealed jar for a few months. Used fairly regularly you'll get to know what result to expect so if it's way out then first check against calibration solution, adjust if necessary and try again..... otherwise it's bin time! I usually have two on the go at the same time and compare results for this reason. Apparently it's best to keep a few drops of water in the cap when not in use. At the price of these (cheap as chips or probably less these days!!) it's certainly worth a go and if you need further assurance then try comparing the result against another method just to give you some confidence. See attached...hope that helps you.
I've had good results using cheap chinese pH meters. In UK they state "ATC" (auto temp compensated) and come with calibration solutions. I keep that in a sealed jar for a few months. Used fairly regularly you'll get to know what result to expect so if it's way out then first check against calibration solution, adjust if necessary and try again..... otherwise it's bin time! I usually have two on the go at the same time and compare results for this reason. Apparently it's best to keep a few drops of water in the cap when not in use. At the price of these (cheap as chips or probably less these days!!) it's certainly worth a go and if you need further assurance then try comparing the result against another method just to give you some confidence. See attached...hope that helps you.
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