Tired of pH test kits?

[aquavista99]

I recently purchased a hand held electronic pH device on ebay for $20. It is called the pH600 and is made by Milwaukee. Chris (cbell) let me borrow his for a few weeks when I just started using a calcium reactor and I couldn't believe how easy it is to use....Just dip and read your pH results in seconds on a digital display.

If interested, just do a search on ebay for pH600. Most "dip & read" electronic pH testers go for $60 + via mail order. For $20 plus shipping, this device is so much cheaper and easier to use than the standard pH test kits on the market.  Attached a picture below of the above product.

[ohioreef]

Cool!! I'm gonna go look right now!! Did your seller have more?

[aquavista99]

Here is the link from ebay. Under $23 including shipping.

 http://cgi.ebay.com/Milwaukee-pH600-AQ-Pocket-pH-Tester-Meter-Aquarium-Pool_W0QQitemZ280106171690QQihZ018QQcategoryZ117435QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem

[verper]

What about the cleaning and storage solutions they say you need?

[aquavista99]

What about the cleaning and storage solutions they say you need?

Not sure about cleaning and storage. So far, I just rinse the pH pen with tap water and use the cap it comes with for storage. Listed the specs below:

"The Milwaukee pH 600 is designed for quick and reliable pH measurements.

Specifications
Range: 0.0 to 14.0 pH
Resolution: 0.1 pH
Accuracy: +/-.02 pH
Calibration: Manual 1 point
Battery Life: 700 hours approx"

[cbell]

i really like mine. i just put some tank water in the cap for storage. i calibrate it about once a month. it usually reads right on the money.

[scott wilson]

did this only need the PH 7 calibration fluid?

[cbell]

i use 7 and 10. don't really know what is "supposed" to be done

[aquavista99]

did this only need the PH 7 calibration fluid?

Yes, it comes w/ 7.01 calibration fluid, but as cbell stated, you can also calibrate it with 7 and 10. Same result either way.

[hdyoung]

Im surprised its that cheap.

[Riderc82]

I've seen PH monitors that constantly monitor your PH on Ebay for around $40-$60 but I wasn't sure how often they needed calibrated so of the testers even include a plug so you don't have to replace the battery.