PH Meter??

[Weoochaun]

Sorry to resurrect an old thread but just wanted to post a warning ... that PH meter I bought well the first probe was broken when I removed from the package. Credit to Digital Meters they immediately mailed out a replacement probe ... on the third use the body of the "virtually unbreakable epoxy" probe just broke on me when I submerged in distilled water to rinse it off. This happened ages ago, sorry should have posted the update then. I notice that they have now discontinued the product, most likely because it broke so easily.

With that said I'm now searching for a replacement one and I think something more rugged is in order. Anyone ever use this one http://www.thermoworks.com/products/ph/ph-spear.html? Any suggestions on something similar?

I recently bought one of these and 'though I'm no expert it seems to be doing the job. One thing that's a bit annoying is that it doesn't have temperature compensation. If I was buying again I would have a look at this
http://shop.hannainst.com/fc2022-halo-f ... ology.html
and this guy has some kind of discount
https://ourdailybrine.com/hanna-ph-meter-promo-code/

[ComradeQ]

I've just bought a secondhand one of these:

http://www.testequipmentdepot.com/milwa ... /mw102.htm

With this electrode:

http://www.testequipmentdepot.com/milwa ... a920b1.htm

It may be an option.

Phil

added:

see http://www.eseasongear.com/mimwmaforfop.html

I ordered the Milwaukee MA920B/1 pH Electrode from the above site after finally getting confirmation that the lutron meter will work with any BNC probe. I'm hoping the info was correct, will update when my probe arrives.

http://www.eseasongear.com/mimaphelpvbn.html

[wheels]

Oh blimey! Now I'll be on tenterhooks until I know that it works.

Phil

[ped]

Same here

[ped]

This probe can test the meat/farce directly rather than a slurry can't it?

[ComradeQ]

Oh blimey! Now I'll be on tenterhooks until I know that it works.

Phil

Same here

Ha, do I sense some sarcasm? Lol!

This probe can test the meat/farce directly rather than a slurry can't it?

Yep, so they tell me. I'm anxious to see if it really is as accurate and easy as just spearing into some stuffed casing. Also, I am just starting a tabasco pepper ferment from the ones I grew this summer (frozen up to today) and I could use a functional PH meter to tell me when my ferment is at a safe PH. I'm so excited I can't wait!!! (Yes that WAS sarcasm, lol)

[ComradeQ]

Well took a week for my probe to arrive and I'm happy to say it works perfectly with the Lutron meter! Now to make up some salami so I can try it directly on the meat (after I order some new culture as the one I have, vacuum sealed in the freezer is now almost two years old)

[wheels]

I love a happy ending!