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02-16-2008, 02:05 AM
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Shark
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pH Meter
Anybody have any experience with this? Or, can direct me to a decent pH meter that is digital?
http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Advanced-Aqu...QQcmdZViewItem
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02-16-2008, 02:49 AM
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The Ninja MOD
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I would go with a known brand. I have one I got from Premium Aquatics, Its a digital and I dont se it there anymore. Its a small one, portable worked fin. I have a Milwaukee controller now for my Ca reactor.
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02-16-2008, 02:54 AM
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Shark
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Quote:
Originally Posted by motorslave
I would go with a known brand. I have one I got from Premium Aquatics, Its a digital and I dont se it there anymore. Its a small one, portable worked fin. I have a Milwaukee controller now for my Ca reactor.
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Thank you. This is another I found as well:
http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewIt...s~vendor~.html
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Randy
Chance Favors The Prepared Mind.
"If you can't dazzle them with brilliance, baffle them with BS" - Spanky
"One word: CLAMS" - tdwyatt
There are 10 kinds of people. Those who know Base 2 and those who don't.
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02-16-2008, 02:57 AM
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The Ninja MOD
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Alot of people like Pinpoint. I think with any controller or monitor that has a probe, the probes are considered to be throw aways. They arent expected to last for ever they arent bad or anything, its just the nature of the beast.
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If you feel so empty, so used up, so let down,
If you feel so angry, so ripped off, so stepped on,
You're not the only one refusing to back down
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02-16-2008, 03:05 AM
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Shark
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Quote:
Originally Posted by motorslave
Alot of people like Pinpoint. I think with any controller or monitor that has a probe, the probes are considered to be throw aways. They arent expected to last for ever they arent bad or anything, its just the nature of the beast.
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That is what the guy in the local club here that has one told me. They probes are about 45 dollars and have to be replaced about once a year. I want something to try to get away from those mad scientist test kits.
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Randy
Chance Favors The Prepared Mind.
"If you can't dazzle them with brilliance, baffle them with BS" - Spanky
"One word: CLAMS" - tdwyatt
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02-16-2008, 03:07 AM
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The Ninja MOD
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Id say Pinpoint or Milwaukee then
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02-16-2008, 03:08 AM
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Shark
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I need to learn to stay off of Ebay. This is another one I just found that is from the same company I bought my refractometer from:
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-pH-Meter-for...QQcmdZViewItem
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Randy
Chance Favors The Prepared Mind.
"If you can't dazzle them with brilliance, baffle them with BS" - Spanky
"One word: CLAMS" - tdwyatt
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02-16-2008, 03:11 AM
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The Ninja MOD
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Yeah, Im real leary of Ebay. Ive heard lots of people that have had great luck, but I feel beter dealing with a company thats been around and will be if something goes wrong. I heave dealt with Premium Aquatics a lot and have been satisfied every time. They have a great reputation. Same with MRC.
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If you feel so empty, so used up, so let down,
If you feel so angry, so ripped off, so stepped on,
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02-16-2008, 03:14 AM
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Shark
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I have a club meeting in 12 hours and I think I will ask more people locally what they use. I wish I could find an all-in-one probe that would do all my tests for me 
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Randy
Chance Favors The Prepared Mind.
"If you can't dazzle them with brilliance, baffle them with BS" - Spanky
"One word: CLAMS" - tdwyatt
There are 10 kinds of people. Those who know Base 2 and those who don't.
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02-16-2008, 07:41 AM
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I've got the REEF rash!
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I love my Pinpoint!
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02-16-2008, 03:33 PM
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I say save your money entirely on buying a PH meter. its pointless IMO. Now a PH controller for use with a reactor is a different story......very necessary then.
But with out a reactor just make sure you amintain your alkalinity where it is supposed to be, have a sump with a skimmer, provide good of surface agitation, and fresh air in the room ............ your pH will be fine and you dont even need to measure it.
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02-16-2008, 03:42 PM
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So Where Is "Dimples"???
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll....cWON.m313.lVI
I bought this little guy a few weeks ago...works great...I checked it with 7.0 & 10.0 solution and it's spot on...one the best "cheap" deals I've gotten (so long as it holds up)!
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02-16-2008, 04:10 PM
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Keeper of the Kracken
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I had the same exact question, except the one I am curious about looks sort of like the Pinpoint and is quite a bit cheaper than the others.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Professional-PH-...QQcmdZViewItem
Now Fly Guy has me wondering about something as well. The last tiem I tested my PH was about 7.8 and my Alk was 3 mEq/L which translates to 8.4 DKH which means they are in the acceptable range; however, not perfect. This was based on the visual color test so I was wondering if one of these would be better than relying on the color tests. This also made me wonder if I need to make some adjustments to the system.  I will also readily admit that this was the first time I had tested my PH in 3 months, so please don't slap me.
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02-16-2008, 04:20 PM
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I would trust a pH probe more than trying to match colors on a test kit. But Fly makes a good point, unless you've got a calcium or kalk reactor or keeping a bunch of sps, a pH probe may not be needed (but still would be a nice thing to have). |
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02-16-2008, 04:49 PM
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So Where Is "Dimples"???
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That's why I went with the "cheapy" one on eBay...I don't need it for a reactor...I have always had problems with the "color match" PH test kits, and this makes me feel much better about my PH. Again, I have to say (so far) I am completely happy with the one I purchased. I actually like the compact/portable design as it allows me to test any tank anywhere. Heck I can even use it for the pool this summer.
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