VASCM: Recommendation on pH Meter

[Jeff Griffin]

Thanks, Martyn. I had not heard of them. I'll look them over. 

Jeff Griffin
Griffin Hill Vineyards, LLC
650-799-3327


> On Dec 15, 2018, at 7:34 PM, martyn phillips <inbalance.martyn at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Another brand that will not be less expensive is Myron. They don’t settle in on a reading for about 15 seconds but are quite reliable. Formerly known as CPS carries them and so do other suppliers.
> 
> Martyn
> 
>> On Dec 15, 2018, at 5:57 PM, Wes <yhn at earthlink.net> wrote:
>> 
>> The low-end handheld ones are an example of specialty supply gouging.  Winery supply sources charge about $100, but they are largely used, with multiple manufacturers.  A few years ago you could get them from hydroponics and pool supply sources for around $30-35.  Checking now, I see some on Amazon for under $15.  The Hanna one linked is probably a little better.  Probably.
>> 
>> -----Original Message----- 
>> From: Mark Porter 
>> Sent: Dec 15, 2018 12:53 PM 
>> To: Jeff Griffin 
>> Cc: VASCM Classifieds 
>> Subject: Re: VASCM: Recommendation on pH Meter 
>> 
>> It depends on whether you want a handheld or desktop one, and as always, how much money you want to spend :-)
>> 
>> I like the Hanna Instruments meters (they make pH, Brix, TA, and all sort of meters).  I have a couple of the PHEP 5 handheld ones - $98
>> https://hannainst.com/hi98128-phep-ph-tester.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiA6dLgBRDoARIsAJgoM4ubd0Zsp9ybk6mfiBhvn797IaWlV4DdSdQW02GNWDzgCz-1N8gX29IaAvWSEALw_wcB
>> 
>> These only do 2 point calibration (4 and 7 pH), 0.05pH accuracy with automatic temperature compensation.
>> 
>> If you want more accuracy, then a desktop model is what I’ll eventually buy.  Hanna makes their Edge model - $409
>> https://hannainst.com/edge-multiparameter-ph-meter.html
>> 
>> These support up to 5 point calibration, 0.01pH accuracy
>> 
>> Then there are ones that do automatic titration, but those get to be twice as expensive.
>> 
>> I’d also be interested in what other people use, especially for desktop models.
>> 
>> Good luck, —Mark
>> 
>> 
>>> On Sat, Dec 15, 2018 at 11:40 AM Jeff Griffin <griffinhillvineyards at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> Hi Folks,
>>> If anyone has a pH meter that they like and would recommend, I would love to hear about it. 
>>> 
>>> Thanks in advance. 
>>> 
>>> Jeff Griffin
>>> Griffin Hill Vineyards, LLC
>>> 650-799-3327
>>> 
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