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 UltimateDevotion
TwistedByDesign
 
Registered: 11/23/12
Posts: 5,942
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 ph soil tester. 
#654717 - 01/11/13 09:41 PM (13 years, 3 months ago) |
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so I just now realized that the ph tester I ordered is a soil tester. Does this suck? Are they able to test the ph of your water? I haven't gotten it yet but after lurking a lot of these threads something tells me I got the wrong thing.
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bLEEp
Phunky Pharmer
Registered: 01/11/13
Posts: 45
Loc: Rocky Mountain High 
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You will want to buy a digital readout ph tester for water.
Some people use test strips that are commonly used in pools and spas,
However, a digital ph meter is recommended.
Best wishes :-)
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Stoneth
D.I.L.L.I.G.A.F.
Registered: 10/06/08
Posts: 25,262
Loc: No where ville, USA
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Re: ph soil tester. [Re: bLEEp]
#654720 - 01/11/13 09:49 PM (13 years, 3 months ago) |
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I prefer general hydroponic's ph drops for testing water.
No batteries to die, no need to calibrate.
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UltimateDevotion
TwistedByDesign
Registered: 11/23/12
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Re: ph soil tester. [Re: Stoneth]
#654721 - 01/11/13 09:51 PM (13 years, 3 months ago) |
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Thanks guys.
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UltimateDevotion
TwistedByDesign
Registered: 11/23/12
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Come to think of it, I did get the GH ph up and down kit with the test indicator shit in it. Is that gonna do the trick?
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phychotron
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Registered: 02/17/11
Posts: 1,995
Loc: Earth (mostly)
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that stuff works but it can be a bit difficult distinguishing the colors. I've dropped two meters into water before and they both broke just as fast, but those indicator drops have always been there.
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Stoneth
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That is what I use.
Use the testing bottle and testing solution as directed and you should be golden.
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Hawksresurrection
Registered: 12/04/08
Posts: 13,464
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Re: ph soil tester. [Re: phychotron]
#654787 - 01/12/13 01:46 PM (13 years, 3 months ago) |
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phychotron said:
that stuff works but it can be a bit difficult distinguishing the colors. I've dropped two meters into water before and they both broke just as fast, but those indicator drops have always been there.
Buy a quality Hannah instrument that's water proof and well made, and you wont have that problem.
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phychotron
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Registered: 02/17/11
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Loc: Earth (mostly)
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its on the shopping list. I have one I'm eye'ing.
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bLEEp
Phunky Pharmer
Registered: 01/11/13
Posts: 45
Loc: Rocky Mountain High
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hawksapprentice said:
phychotron said:
that stuff works but it can be a bit difficult distinguishing the colors. I've dropped two meters into water before and they both broke just as fast, but those indicator drops have always been there.
Buy a quality Hannah instrument that's water proof and well made, and you wont have that problem.
This.... Or Blue Lab
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 KaptKid
Spaced Pirate
Registered: 04/20/08
Posts: 5,616
Loc: Bright Side of the Sun
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Re: ph soil tester. [Re: Stoneth]
#655713 - 01/20/13 04:18 PM (13 years, 3 months ago) |
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Stoneth said:
That is what I use.
Use the testing bottle and testing solution as directed and you should be golden.
The diretions say use a half tube of water and 4 drops.
Thats 4 ml.
Can also use 2 ml and 2 drops. Get more test. The same results.
I love these drops.
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NSFWMainer
Maine-iac
Registered: 04/17/12
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Last seen: 12 years, 9 months
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Hanna? They are like 366usd on amazon. Just a replacement electrode is pushing 110 dollars D: Theres gotta be something a little less.... expensive?
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NSFWMainer
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Registered: 04/17/12
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I have been using a Soil Master. It's cheap, made specifically for soil, has lumen readouts, soil ph and soil moisture. Ive been using it for about a year and it just now stopped working. Definately got my money out of it. I'm also certain its just a battery.
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phychotron
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Registered: 02/17/11
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Re: ph soil tester. [Re: NSFWMainer]
#655985 - 01/22/13 06:57 PM (13 years, 3 months ago) |
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I broke down and ordered a third cheap pH meter for the time being. $9 direct from hong kong. I'm going to see about waterproofing this one somehow. This is just to tide me over until I get a quality meter and actually have the money to invest in the storage/test/calibration solutions. When its all said and done the one I was looking at was really expensive, around $3-400 if I recall. I know a guy who has the same meter and he said its well worth it, but get all the stuff for it.
I think it was this one...
http://www.amazon.com/Hanna-Instruments-Waterproof-Temperature-Calibration/dp/B003L77LKG/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1358906219&sr=8-5&keywords=hanna+ph+meter
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night train
Registered: 04/21/08
Posts: 162
Loc: Midwest, US
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Re: ph soil tester. [Re: phychotron]
#655991 - 01/22/13 08:46 PM (13 years, 3 months ago) |
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There's a growery sponsor that has the same item for about the same price
http://www.rvfgardensupply.com/cgi/display.cgi?item_num=716814 
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NSFWMainer
Maine-iac
Registered: 04/17/12
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Last seen: 12 years, 9 months
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Re: ph soil tester. [Re: night train]
#656017 - 01/23/13 09:08 AM (13 years, 3 months ago) |
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Again, Hanna PH testers don't seem to be citing use in soil?
Are Hanna testers usable in soil or just hydroponic applications?
I know he's asking for a water ph tester, but I think that is a applicable question considering the title of this post.
Edited by NSFWMainer (01/23/13 09:10 AM)
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Triple19
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Registered: 01/20/13
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Re: ph soil tester. [Re: NSFWMainer]
#656020 - 01/23/13 10:28 AM (13 years, 3 months ago) |
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Here's a video about the Hanna HI 99121 direct soil meter.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5iocXimHig
Dunno if that helps.
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boneynerd
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Registered: 01/21/13
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Re: ph soil tester. [Re: Triple19]
#656026 - 01/23/13 12:52 PM (13 years, 3 months ago) |
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I use BlueLabs PH Tester, I also have drops on standby.
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Hawksresurrection
Registered: 12/04/08
Posts: 13,464
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Re: ph soil tester. [Re: phychotron]
#656028 - 01/23/13 01:57 PM (13 years, 3 months ago) |
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You don't need to spend 3-400 for a good tester, mine was only about 100.
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-niteowl
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Javadog
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Registered: 11/11/12
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hawksapprentice said:
You don't need to spend 3-400 for a good tester, mine was only about 100.
That was the approx cost of the Blue Labs pen.
I got that pen, with the Calibration kit.
Seems very well made, IMHO.
Take care,
JD
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