Bluelab's soil pH pen — has anyone tried it?

[mysticepipedon]

I was wondering if anyone has tried Bluelab's soil pH pen, that you push directly into the soil, rather than slurries or runoff/run-through?

I was in the market for a new pH meter and I ran across this thing.

Bluelab Soil pH Pen

A hardy handheld solution for measuring soil pH and temperature on the go Effective in most growing media and in water/solution Fully waterproof - not just water resistant Industry-leading one-year warranty for peace of mind Hold reading function to capture measurements with ease Simple...

bluelab.com

If it works, it could sure save time and hassle. I imagine the soil would have to be pretty moist.

 

[Madmax]

Yes i have one and works really well outdoors..

 

[Kapal]

As with everything, there are different experiences.
Keep the money.
Works a few months well, then usually start the first problems.
Latest after the 1 year warranty, the thing is dead. For this, the price is much too high.
I just wanted to have said it...

 

[MilkyTrichomes]

I use the bluelab combo, the soil probe is very useful. I can tell the pH of the soil throughout my fabric pot, I just cut a 1” slit and make a hole in the soil and shove it in. I’ve had this combo for about 2 years now and calibrate monthly. I can’t comment on cost vs value, for me it’s money well spent.

 

[Millwright]

I was wondering if anyone has tried Bluelab's soil pH pen, that you push directly into the soil, rather than slurries or runoff/run-through?

I was in the market for a new pH meter and I ran across this thing.

Bluelab Soil pH Pen

A hardy handheld solution for measuring soil pH and temperature on the go Effective in most growing media and in water/solution Fully waterproof - not just water resistant Industry-leading one-year warranty for peace of mind Hold reading function to capture measurements with ease Simple...

bluelab.com

If it works, it could sure save time and hassle. I imagine the soil would have to be pretty moist.

Any updates? I was considering getting one.

 

[mysticepipedon]

Any updates? I was considering getting one.

I love it. It's rock solid in soil or in solutions.