PH help (1 Viewer)

[waterboy]

I am tired of using test kits to guage the PH of my tank and am looking at purchasing a PH monitor. I would like to know what others use and any pros and cons with the different brands and types out there. thanks in advance.

Leo

 

[Guest]

get one that is waterproof, because one day you will drop it in the tank.

Get one that is easily calibrated,

I suggest Hanna PhEP.

 

[waterboy]

ph

Thanks for the input. I have been thinking along the lines of a monitor such as a pinpoint or milwauke type for constant monitoring. Do you use Hanna PHep? and if so how do you like it?
Leo

 

[AggieBrandon]

I also use a pen style pH meter. I use one made by milwaukee. I have also been thinking about getting a pH controller. I haven't had any problems with pH yet so I have put off purchasing one for awhile.

B

 

[Guest]

I have used a phEP and one other kind of Ph pen made by Jenco. The PhEP I had worked well, until I broke the electrode being stupid. The Jenco also worked great, until one of the buttons stopped working

One problem I see with pH controllers in industry (cooling water towers) is they do not keep their calibration, and these are far higher quality than even the top line hobby equipment. I don't know if the saltwater enviroment is less harsh than the industrial one, but I'd be very skeptical that they can keep their calibration.

I never really thought about getting a pH controller personally. My philosophy in reefkeeping is to build the system with intrinsic controls (lower bioload, refugium, aragonite sands) rather than add complicated equipment that will need constant tweaking.

 

[BrianPlankis]

I too am tired of trying to GUESS the reading on those color chips.

I JUST, like 30 seconds ago, ordered a pHep5 meter from Leslea. I should have it in a few days and report back on how I like it.

Brian