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Reddit mentions of Milwaukee Instruments pH600AQ pH Tester with 1 Point Manual Calibration
Sentiment score: 5
Reddit mentions: 12
We found 12 Reddit mentions of Milwaukee Instruments pH600AQ pH Tester with 1 Point Manual Calibration. Here are the top ones.
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- Compact pH tester used in laboratory and industrial applications
- Manual one-point calibration through trimmers for custom calibration
- Single-line LED screen for ease of viewing
- Protective cap keeps sensor moist when stored upright
- Low power demand for extended battery life. 7.01 calibration solution and calibration screwdriver are all included with unit.
Features:
Specs:
| Height | 7 Inches |
| Length | 1 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Size | 1 |
| Weight | 0.15625 Pounds |
| Width | 1 Inches |
any (well reviewed) pen style PH meter from amazon will do. I use this one: http://www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-Instruments-pH600AQ-Tester-Calibration/dp/B005H78ZI0/ref=pd_sbs_indust_6
Yes they are safe to use for plants. Its actually what I started with until I purchased a meter.
Amazon
also get calibration soultion
Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005H78ZI0 - PH meters are actually fairly accurate and inexpensive...
These are what I use. They work just fine.
pH:
http://www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-Instruments-pH600AQ-Tester-Calibration/dp/B005H78ZI0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1348464821&sr=8-1&keywords=milwaukee+ph+test
TDS/EC:
http://www.amazon.com/HM-Digital-TDS-EZ-Auto-off-Function/dp/B002C0A7ZY/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1348464821&sr=8-6&keywords=milwaukee+ph+test
Is this the one your talking your talking about? Milwaukee Instruments PH600AQ Ph Tester With 1 Point Manual Calibration https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005H78ZI0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_E2K7AbD8K6068
PH TEST I guess the question for you is how do you test your run off . what steps do you take
the Bluelabs gear is nice if you have the money.
I bought a simple $15 PH600 on amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-Instruments-PH600AQ-Tester-Calibration/dp/B005H78ZI0/ref=sr_1_1?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1334068927&sr=1-1
and just as cheap a TDS meter
http://www.amazon.com/HM-Digital-TDS-EZ-Tester-Purity/dp/B002C0A7ZY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1334068952&sr=8-2
both work incredibly well
believe it or not, I find I have much better luck with hydro than I do with soil. I've read in a few places that one should grow in soil because it's easier, good for beginners etc... but I had a hell of a time keeping shit alive in dirt. Idk what it is, but I've had super good luck with my 3 hydro grows to date. This is the first time I'm having bad discoloration, but I think it's important that my next purchase is a good ppm/ph meter. I'm just using one of those shitty milwaukee meters. I don't trust the calibration.
reliable Ph meter from my own experience is the most important thing. I PH test my water everytime, and check runoff every once in awhile. I'm on my first grow as well. CFL. Here's the PH meter I use from amazon that has been great!and cheap. http://www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-Instruments-PH600AQ-Tester-Calibration/dp/B005H78ZI0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1331514593&sr=8-1
I also got that PPM blue meter as well. Good luck!
>I've been neglecting to ph my water and so far It hasn't been necessary.
That's the thing with soil grows :) It's a more forgiving medium because it does take longer to make changes. But this can make it really difficult at times in determining what's out of whack.
Liquid/paper pH kits are a good start, but an actual pH meter is really the only way to go. You can find them around $20 on Amazon
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If you determine your soil pH we can use that value to find what nutrients may have gotten locked out. A good way to do this is to pH your water before adding it, and then pHing the runoff water that comes out of the bottom of the pot. If you put in 7.0 and it drained out at 6.5, you know your soil pH had to be around a 6.0 to influence that change.
Based on the nute deficiencies showing I'm guessing acidic as well. (P - Ca - Mg will lock out first from acidic soil) Pick up some pH up/down solution and simply be sure to water in the correct range after this. (6.5-7.0) I don't have experience with wood ash, but soil additives typically take a while to break down and release fully. No time! :)
If your pH is severely off you'll want to flush, but your plant doesn't seem that upset yet.
I got this one.
Works great, though kinda slow to settle. But for the price, hard to beat.
http://www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-Instruments-PH600AQ-Tester-Calibration/dp/B005H78ZI0/ref=sr_1_cc_2?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1345215012&sr=1-2-catcorr&keywords=aquarium+ph+tester
well then theres 21 bucks and made by a reputable brand. my mistake for assuming hydrofarm would make a decent product, haha.