Im looking at PPM meters

[caregiverken]

But I dont know what Im looking at.
I grow in soil and have never had a ppm or even a PH meter...

But I think its time.....Shcwoop said I should expect to pay 180...so Im willing to do that..( i think)o_O

which one should I get??

Got links?

will this work?


or
http://www.amazon.com/Hanna-Instruments-Waterproof-Temperature-Calibration/dp/B003L77LKG/ref=pd_sbs_indust_9

:confused:

whats PPT? (per thousand?)

thanks guys

 

[caregiverken]

and do I really need it with soil?

 

[bigcheese510]

dont bother! youre organic and the meters are more for synthetics. you shit is rocking the fuck out why rely on a meter to change your mind.

 

[TrichromeFan]

Blue lab truncheon is the goods. I'll never buy any other brand again. It reads in EC (preferred), ppm (both scales) and cf. It is very rugged and accurate. You would probably use it to check strengths of nutrient solutions you feed with, or to make a slurry of soil or coco to read media ph. Hope that helps.

-TF

 

[WalterWhiteFire]

Blue lab PH and EC pens would be awesome for you!

 

[WalterWhiteFire]

dont bother! youre organic and the meters are more for synthetics. you shit is rocking the fuck out why rely on a meter to change your mind.

That's true lots of organic stuff doesn't even show up on the meter. If it aint broke dont fix it and it definitely aint broke!!Buuuut they are nice to have around..ESP a PH meter.

 

[kolah]

I think it would be a good learning tool. I'd love one. But you got the big dough so buy a nice one. :cool:

 

[tattoojim]

i spent two bills on mine brother...and it is nice to have it, when you need it.

 

[outwest]

I don't PH or EC anything. It would be completely unnecessary for me. My water must be lucky ;)

outwest

 

[tattoojim]

and do I really need it with soil?

its a good trouble shooting tool..

 

[tattoojim]

I don't PH or EC anything. It would be completely unnecessary for me. My water must be lucky ;)

outwest

never thought about a meter till i started playing in water..;)

 

[El Cerebro]

if you end up relying on it a lot, i've found 2 is better than 1 (cause they all can fail). bluelabs look nice but i'm cheap so run with the $20 hannah blue ones. they have a cheap matching ph meter too.

 

[baba G]

Truncheon all the way, almost indestructable and gets you all 3 units! pH meters, honestly go with the $5 dropper and get to know your mixes and then go without and check every once in awhile. I've gone through 2 oakton eco pH meters and am using a blue lab pH meter now but I'd go truncheon for ec/ppm!

 

[El Cerebro]

ooh, couldn't make it through a shift without my ph meter, but tryin to fix that soon with a doser fer da chow. entirely different game than ^G and Ken obviously..

 

[caregiverken]

Truncheon all the way, almost indestructable and gets you all 3 units! pH meters, honestly go with the $5 dropper and get to know your mixes and then go without and check every once in awhile. I've gone through 2 oakton eco pH meters and am using a blue lab pH meter now but I'd go truncheon for ec/ppm!

like this one?

http://www.amazon.com/Bluelab-Truncheon-Meter-CF-ppm/dp/B007X6GHUQ

it says no calibration...is that ok?

 

[WalterWhiteFire]

like this one?

http://www.amazon.com/Bluelab-Truncheon-Meter-CF-ppm/dp/B007X6GHUQ

it says no calibration...is that ok?

I have broken a couple of these they bend at a joint in the middle. Good thing blue lab is awesome they just keep giving me new ones.

 

[KennyPowers]

i bought the set of bluelab pens for my patient when they were starting their grow. i used them for a little bit here and they worked really well. he also really enjoys them, very simple and waterproof.

 

[baba G]

I have broken a couple of these they bend at a joint in the middle. Good thing blue lab is awesome they just keep giving me new ones.

Well, Walter your not suppose to play wiffle ball with these bro:D j/k
that's awesome they keep hooking you up!

 

[caregiverken]

it say's in the description,

Calibration of the Meter is not required and it's great for stirring your nutrient tank too!

so this one is good for a newb like me? Or should I get a better one?

would be pretty cool to know how many parts per my nute barrel has

Shit....Im trying to do this stuff right....But Im a simple man. :confused:

Thanks for the help!

 

[WalterWhiteFire]

I think its a must for any professional gardener. I would go with pens but that's just me. IMO the Ph is just as important as the PPMs and the truncheon doesnt do both. Both pens together at eastwesthydro. come to $145 before shipping. They float at the top of your barrel as you stir with something much better than a truncheon(thats how i broke mine). They have big rings on top so you can zip tie them to something so you dont drop them. Im Surprised at how low the PH is on the teas that i brew. 4.9 sometimes, no way im giving that to my gals. Good luck brother!