PH meter testing questions

Indoor Growing
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I’m fixing to purchase a PH tester. I need to know a few things
1 Do you testwater after you have added nutrients before watering plant? Do you test water run off from plants? My Is a soil setup. I’ve never tested PH So would like to have all details on basis of this like do you test water before you water plants ECT…

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@Hogmaster, @latewood, @Countryboyjvd1971

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Also what is good PH TESTING pen to start with on budget

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Check this out for pH info
Peace

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I have the Apera PH-20 and for the money it can’t be beat. Don’t throw away money (and maybe plants) on a super cheapo. You get what you pay for.

Verndoc has you covered on the info he linked :+1:

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Thanks for the onfo

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The Apera was my second one because I tried to go cheap. Like @elheffe702 said spend the extra the first time and get the Apera.

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Great meter. One caveat though, the prob/bulb is not replaceable. So if you break it, it’s worthless. I found out the hard way.

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Very good point!

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I did same thing. Tried to go cheap at first but now have the aphera. Didnt know replacement bulbs werent an option.

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Using a decent digital ph meter is best way to check you ph
Always check and adjust after mixing nutrients
I like to have a base level so I check my water regularly to ensure it’s in range
Hope this info helps

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I have a related tip:
After you mix anything into your water, wait 10 minutes before testing the pH to ensure everything has dissolved and mixed.
When I first got my Apera meter I thought something was wrong with it because I would run a test right after making a change and the pH would keep changing every 5-10 seconds. Then someone told me about waiting and that took care of it - now it locks in within a few seconds.
The Apera is a great meter.

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I too didn’t realize the bulb wasn’t replaceable. So now I have thie apera ph60, which does have a replaceable bulb. Plus, it’s got a backlit screen. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01ENFOIQE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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I also have the Apera ph20.($49 on Amazon) You can’t replace the tip, but I’ve had mine almost a year and its awesome. The Apera ph60 is $30 more ($79)and you can buy replacement sensors, but they are over $30 too. For that price, I’d rather just buy another new ph20 meter if and when mine breaks…just my opinion tho :v::bear:

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do not buy a BUDGET pH Testing pen, you only have to buy a decent one once, where as buying a cheap one will only end in tears…this is the one .:man_farmer:

https://www.amazon.com/Bluelab-PENPH-Pen-Plant-Germination/dp/B005POOJHG

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I agree on buying a quality meter this is the one of the ones I use

https://www.amazon.com/Extech-PH300-Waterproof-Temperature-Kit/dp/B004WN6T1A

I have another one same company does dissolved oxygen as well

https://www.amazon.com/Extech-DO700-Portable-Dissolved-Oxygen/dp/B004WN6BNG

These are the only meters I use for testing my water

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This was the same math I did.

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Go rich man :wink: @Countryboyjvd1971 I no you have to use them at work very nice buddy

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Cheap PH pens do not last. I would scrimp and save and buy the Blue Labs PH Pen. Best on the market. Not overly expensive. We had the owner on our podcast last week.

Watch this for the best info. Growing with fishes ep. 119

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Like @elheffe702 @MattyBear and @Laurap; I use the Apera PH20 and will replace it should it break.

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