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Deadkndys420
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Buying a used EC/TDS meter?
#713998 - 02/10/14 05:44 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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I am unfamiliar with such devices but I thought it would be a good idea to have if making colloidal silver. I saw one on craigslist for a fair price for being used.
So would you guys buy one or am I better off buying a new one?
It's a Milwaukee instruments brand if that matters.
Also I noticed there are different types of calibration bags. i.e. 800 ppm, 1382 ppm, etc. Does it matter which one I use?
Edited by Deadkndys420 (02/10/14 05:52 PM)
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Hawksresurrection
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Re: Buying a used EC/TDS meter? [Re: Deadkndys420]
#714054 - 02/10/14 07:19 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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I wouldn't buy a used milwaukee. And you need to refer to the user manual to know which calibration solution to use.
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P-O
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They are cheap on ebay.
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Farmer Joe
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Quote:
hawksapprentice said: I wouldn't buy a used milwaukee.
Agreed. I wouldn't buy one if it were brand new.....Milwaukees fucking suck.
Deadkndys you're much better off buying a new meter. Blue pen, nutridip and oakton are all good companys to consider....all 3 have solid warrantys.
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Magash
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Re: Buying a used EC/TDS meter? [Re: Farmer Joe]
#714091 - 02/10/14 09:01 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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I've owned a ton of meters since the 90s and by far these are the best. Never needs calibrating or any care other then batteries.
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GreenHorns
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Re: Buying a used EC/TDS meter? [Re: Magash]
#714099 - 02/10/14 09:57 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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Dont get a used one. They are too sensitive to trust second hand. I made that mistake. Just but a new one or use test solution.
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othyem
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Re: Buying a used EC/TDS meter? [Re: GreenHorns]
#714103 - 02/10/14 10:44 PM (10 years, 2 months ago) |
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I'd recommend a blue lab truncheon too. I have a combo meter and never had a single issue with it. The pH probe on it sucks though I've been through three.
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