need pH meter

[Paulc]

In Sept I pick up my first every batch of grapes that won't have any info about acid or pH etc...I would like to use a pH meter to figure out both which I am pretty sure I read about doing

Can someone recommend a meter that costs less than $100 that will be up to the task and a source? I have only found a pretty cheap looking unit at midwest, or the really expensive units.

Thanks, paulc

 

[BobF]

see my reply in the other forum ...

 

[Runningwolf]

Many of us use this one which is just slightly over $100.

http://www.finevinewines.com/XPListSubRe.asp?MM_PartNumber=HI98128

 

[jwalker1140]

I like buying from www.finevinewines.com too, whenever possible. However, if price is an issue, you may want to check ebay. I recently bought a new pHep 5 for $79 with free shipping. The seller was onewayoutsales. Great transaction. Just a thought.

Best,
Jason

 

[Wade E]

I too have the PHEP meter and love it. I highly recommend spending a few more dollars and getting it from FineVineWines. Check out the link below and with he discount it may just make it under $100.
http://finevinewines.com/FVW_Growers_Club.htm

 

[mmadmikes1]

I bought a horticare meter from the local pot growing store and it is the best PH meter I have owned and I have owned a lot. This sucker has went swimming in beer and wine numerous times and come out perfect. It is a piece of cake to calibrate(I have only had to do it once in 9 months). Yep I am a commercial. I love the thing. O ya, the cap is air tight and the probe stays wet with very little solution laying on the counter. It has never dried out

 

[joea132]

I use this meter and I like it alot. You can find then for $35 plus the buffer solutions. It's not waterproof or anything but I never planned on SCUBA diving with it...

Google: Hanna Instruments pH Checker Tester. Model HI 98103.

 

[Flem]

Here's the one I got. I tried the pHep5 and had problems with it.

http://www.4oakton.com/proddetail.asp?parent=2&prod=317&seq=4&TotRec=13

 

[djrockinsteve]

Here are 2 links to our tutorial section to assist you in using the meter.

How to use a ph meter,
http://www.winemakingtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11240

How to take an acid reading using a ph meter
http://www.winemakingtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11244

 

[mmadmikes1]

no one ever plans to have them go swimming, but it HAPPENS. i WENT THOUGH 6 OF THOSE

 

[Paulc]

Thanks a bunch everyone!

 

[homer]

I bought an inexpensive one, mistake, so much is riding on your PH readings, my next one will be a good one. bk