PH Meter Selection

Systems, Gear, & DIY
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For those of you in homebrewland using ph meters, what’s your make/model? I’m interested in getting one, but would like some input. Thanks!

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Here’s the meter I am planning to purchase real soon.

Milwaukee SM101

http://www.atomicmall.com/view.php?id=1080372

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I read this article that someone pointed out on a previous thread. The meter that Kai shows in it looks great. PH Meter Buying Guide - German brewing and more
When my electrode on my current meter goes south, I will replace mine with the Milwaukee meter Kai shows in the article. You may also want to look into ph test stripes if you are not brewing often enough to justify the cost of a meter. I have never used them I hear they work pretty well. 
Matt

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I have this one and like it.

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I’ve been looking at a few through Colorado Scientific - www.sciencecompany.com

Specifically, one like this:
http://secure.sciencecompany.com/Hanna-pH-Meter-pHep5-HI98128-HI-98128-P6262C679.aspx

But, I’ll have to take a look at the buying guide in light of the two examples - thanks!

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Bluesman,
Here is the new mw101 for the same price.

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Hey thanks for that!

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The pHep5 is the meter that I current own. Its 18 months old and it’s still accurate, only it takes much longer to get a reading, longer to calibrate and needs to be cleaned more often than it did when it was new. I understand this is normal as the electrode gets older. Unfortunately I think I will need to replace my electrode soon.  I have read about forum user with the Milwaukee who are going on 3+ years without changing their electrode. Electrodes are also less expensive for the Milwaukee.
Matt

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Thanks for the info! This is exactly the type of feedback I was looking for!

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I also have a Martini pH56 which I’m happy with.  It’s a year old now and takes a bit longer to calibrate than when new, but I like the temperature reading that goes with it.

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I think I will be also buying pH meter soon.
Thanks for the links.