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Review on ๐Ÿ“ˆ Dr.meter PH838 Digital pH Meter: Upgraded 0.01 Resolution, High Accuracy Tester with Backlit LCD Display, ATC, and Data Hold Function - 0-14pH Measurement Range by Kimberly Banks

Revainrating 5 out of 5

No more probes! The best of chemical analysis tools

As a home grower using an indoor tent and an AutoPot hydroponic system that keeps the pH in the right range, you don't have to guess the probe readings. It has made my life so much easier and my plants show it. I check the water in my tank daily. Have a gallon or two of distilled water on hand to flush and calibrate the unit. Distilled water is only 99 cents, so it doesn't really matter. At first I was concerned that calibration would be difficult, but it isn't. I have a sensitive digital thermometer and have had no trouble making sure the distilled water is the right temperature. This is the only thing you need to pay attention to. I'm not sure what happens if you calibrate outside of the specified temperature range, but really if you're into growth and putting a lot of effort and money into making sure everything is perfect and in range, it's not a problem. As a kind of chemical engineer, I like that sort of thing. While they don't read chlorine (those dual chlorine and pH meters are astronomically expensive), it's worth checking a hot tub, too. The price of this counter is reasonable. No complaints. Happy plants, happy family.

Pros
  • An absolute legend
Cons
  • Little repairability