is this Ph meter any good?

[chris172]

.... need to sort my Ph out when using StarSan as a sanitizer as it's always going cloudy and don't want to risk infection.

dont want to spend a fortune so has anyone used something like this before? will need to get the calibration kit too so total only £37

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Waterproof-Temp ... roduct_top

thanks in advance

[Jeltz]

I have it, out of the box it read my buffer solutions perfectly so I'm happy with it.

[Pinto]

Just bought my own pH meter too, but it has a lot more use than just the starsan - formost being able to monitor the mash pH and strike water pH if you're an all grain brewer.

Personally, I went for one of the cheaper chinese types - we used to have a few of em in the chemistry lab at school and they performed ok for quick checks, so for £7 including the buffers, I couldnt argue. As long as they calibrate to the buffers....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281166451233? ... 1439.l2649

You can buy premade buffer solution kits from ebay for about a tenner

[sbond10]

Looks a bargain that pinto how often does it need calibrating ?

[Pinto]

Hard to say without having it here yet, but the ones we used, provided you looked after em, only needed a tweak every now and then. Personally, I'll do a buffer check every time before I use the tester - just make sure to keep them clean and wash the probe head down with de-ionised water between tests (and uses) - keeps the buffer accurate and clean.

[sbond10]

Looks good for less than a tenner any rate was going to wing it with ph levels but be rude too now

[Dave S]

I'd go for one with a resolution of 0.01. You can get the Voltcraft ATC100-PH for £40 from Conrad electronics. There're a few here who use it with satisfaction.

[Belter]

I wouldn't go to the expense of buying a ph meter just for starsan. Strips are accurate enough for starsan

[alix101]

Despite my starsan going cloudy when I read the ph it's well within range I've only a has a problem when I've kept it for long period...strips are just as good for this ..However a ph meter is handy long term

[Pinto]

I wouldn't go to the expense of buying a ph meter just for starsan. Strips are accurate enough for starsan

True, but a packet of strips cost almost as much as the cheaper meter and you can use the meter repeatedly.

[Belter]

Add on the buffer solutions, storage solution, probe cleaning solution (if you use it with wort) and it's getting a little expensive. I'm sure I paid about £1 for 100 strips

[sbond10]

What s storage solution is it litrally for storing the probe in ?

[Belter]

Yeah. Without it the probe will dry out and eventually not work.

[Martin G]

Yep, for starsan I now just use the cheapo Tesco Ashbeck.

[chris172]

.... meant also for mash PH too.