Taylor PH vs Amazon PH meter

[Philly_Mac]

Hey all,

I’m getting two different readings on Ph.

Taylor is reading 7.6-7.7 ( which is my target)

However a meter I purchased from Amazon (7$) is reading 8.1

Pretty far off reading. I calibrated with distilled and on Friday it was at 7.7 on the meter

Taylor is showing a nice light pink 7.6 range. And meter is showing 8.1. My question is which result would u trust. My fc is 7.5 (100cya).

Is meter is the way to go please provide suggestions on a good quality meter.

Thanks all

 

[ajw22]

You get what you pay for.

Apera Instruments Value Series PH20 Pocket pH Tester pH Meter Kit

Simply the most reliable entry-level pH tester with the best value. Apera PH20 Value pH Tester Kit is suitable for general water applications pH measurement, including hydroponics, pools and spas, water treatment, aquariums, aquaculture, beverage making, etc.

aperainst.com

 

[Philly_Mac]

You get what you pay for.

Apera Instruments Value Series PH20 Pocket pH Tester pH Meter Kit

Simply the most reliable entry-level pH tester with the best value. Apera PH20 Value pH Tester Kit is suitable for general water applications pH measurement, including hydroponics, pools and spas, water treatment, aquariums, aquaculture, beverage making, etc.

aperainst.com

How reliable is the Taylor ph test? I’m fine with not using a meter at all. But figured I’d give it a shot. Figured not to trust the cheap meter.

 

[Philly_Mac]

How reliable is the Taylor ph test? I’m fine with not using a meter at all. But figured I’d give it a shot. Figured not to trust the cheap meter.

I just ordered the apera, lets see if it’s the meter or Taylor drops giving the false readings.

 

[Bperry]

I just ordered the apera, lets see if it’s the meter or Taylor drops giving the false readings.

The meters all have to be calibrated, cleaned, and often stored in a special solution with regular makntainence. The drop test doesn’t require any of that, except maybe replacing it every two years.

 

[Philly_Mac]

You get what you pay for.

Apera Instruments Value Series PH20 Pocket pH Tester pH Meter Kit

Simply the most reliable entry-level pH tester with the best value. Apera PH20 Value pH Tester Kit is suitable for general water applications pH measurement, including hydroponics, pools and spas, water treatment, aquariums, aquaculture, beverage making, etc.

aperainst.com

Question, does high chlorine levels (7-10ppm) affect ph meter results the same way it can affect the drops?

If so, I’m assuming I would have to add a chlorine neutralizer. Not sure how much I would have to add to the water sample (considering a larger sample for meter)

 

[ajw22]

How reliable is the Taylor ph test?

Very.

All you need to know for most pool care is what range your pH is in. The OTO test tells you that reliably..

 

[ajw22]

Question, does high chlorine levels (7-10ppm) affect ph meter results the same way it can affect the drops?

No, not until FC gets above 10.

And with high CYA levels yiu get a good pH reading between 10 and 15 if you read the test immediately.

If so, I’m assuming I would have to add a chlorine neutralizer. Not sure how much I would have to add to the water sample (considering a larger sample for meter)

You don’t need to test pH with high FC.

 

[Philly_Mac]

No, not until FC gets above 10.

And with high CYA levels yiu get a good pH reading between 10 and 15 if you read the test immediately.



You don’t need to test pH with high FC.

Got the apera today. Calibrated (two point 4 and 7) and showing 7.7 so I’m good.

Took me a while to realize you need to rinse the sensor with distilled water before and after each reading for the calibration.

Also can take 1-5min to stabilize when testing tap water (pool water). After that the reading was spot on.

Thanks for the suggestion on the meter!

 

[ajw22]

Thanks for the suggestion on the meter!

Glad we could help.

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