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KellerBrauer
Greetings All,
I hope I'm in the right forum to ask this question and offer the following information.
I began all grain brewing two years ago this coming march (2016). I fully understand the importance of the proper pH level in the mash. So, I spent about $100 for a Hanna 98128 pH & Temperature Meter. Roughly 30 days after I began using the meter, it stopped working. The temperature indicated 150+ degrees at room temperature. So, the vendor gladly replaced it with another. Now, after roughly 18 months of use, the pH function of the meter has stopped working. When measuring the pH of my mash, it steadily drops to around 5.6 (as it should), then, before I get my true final reading, it rapidly begins to rise completely off the charts. So I tried to calibrate the meter and it does not recognize the proven buffers that are still well within their expiration dates. I have taken great care of this instrument. I calibrated it several times, I always kept it in its neutral solution, I thoroughly rinsed it after each use and it has now stopped working all together. A replacement probe will cost about $50. However, I don't know if I trust this instrument that has failed twice in such a short time period and only after about 16 uses.
Now for the question: Can anyone recommend an economical pH meter in the $50 range? Does not need to measure temperature. There are many on the market to choose from, but I would rather go with a recommend product. I'm tired of experimenting, if you know what I mean.
Thanks in advance for any information.
I hope I'm in the right forum to ask this question and offer the following information.
I began all grain brewing two years ago this coming march (2016). I fully understand the importance of the proper pH level in the mash. So, I spent about $100 for a Hanna 98128 pH & Temperature Meter. Roughly 30 days after I began using the meter, it stopped working. The temperature indicated 150+ degrees at room temperature. So, the vendor gladly replaced it with another. Now, after roughly 18 months of use, the pH function of the meter has stopped working. When measuring the pH of my mash, it steadily drops to around 5.6 (as it should), then, before I get my true final reading, it rapidly begins to rise completely off the charts. So I tried to calibrate the meter and it does not recognize the proven buffers that are still well within their expiration dates. I have taken great care of this instrument. I calibrated it several times, I always kept it in its neutral solution, I thoroughly rinsed it after each use and it has now stopped working all together. A replacement probe will cost about $50. However, I don't know if I trust this instrument that has failed twice in such a short time period and only after about 16 uses.
Now for the question: Can anyone recommend an economical pH meter in the $50 range? Does not need to measure temperature. There are many on the market to choose from, but I would rather go with a recommend product. I'm tired of experimenting, if you know what I mean.
Thanks in advance for any information.