Cheap pH meter

[Spud395]

Ok so I'm picking up a few bits and pieces from China for the brewery 

Anyone got a reccomendation for a cheap pH meter?

This is what dealextreme throws up, I'm considering this one

Whadda you think

[MAF]

I got one for a fiver on ebay. I'll see if I can find the link.

[DEMPSEY]

If memory serve me,I think there has being alot of comments on JBK about not buying cheap ones. :-/

[MAF]

Yeah, I remember reading some recommending not getting cheap ones. But to be honest I don't use mine much, and it's served me well so far.

[Spud395]

If memory serve me,I think there has being alot of comments on JBK about not buying cheap ones. :-/

Yeah I've read quite a few of those, what can I say I'm cheap 

[Will_D]

If you do buy a cheap one then think about googling up some calibration solutions ( about €10 or so ).

Calibratable meters usually have 2 cal. points:

pH 4.0 and ph 10.0

Usually 3 solutions the two above plus pH 7.0

Its worth calibrating every couple of week or so.

Also: The working end of the meter needs to be kept wet in a storage solution ( usually quite acidic )

Also; You need a source of de-ionised water to rinse the sensor before/after use.

If theres no mention about calibration in the chinglish destructions then you may be better of with narrow range pH test strips!

Will

[Rats]

Was looking at one of these http://www.ebay.ie/itm/PH-LCD-Digital-Pocket-Pen-Type-Aquarium-Pool-Water-Meter-Measure-Tester-UK-/290822535653?pt=UK_BOI_Electrical_Test_Measurement_Equipment_ET&hash=item43b65fb9e5