Monitors and test equipment

[Sph2sail]

Milwaukee Meters

 

Just found these guys.  They do not sell online, but in a discussion with them, they claim to be less expensive than PinPoint products.  That said, I'll post info when I learn more about them (basic pricing, availability, etc).  If true, they sure look like a nice line for pH, TDS and related equipment.

 

Steve

[michaelg]

there are a couple online vendors that sell their products. but for the life of me I can't remember who...  Actually- just looked- Champion Light and supply has their stuff.  Look under monitors.

[Sph2sail]

Thanks Michael.

 

Looking at the PinPoint vs. Milwaukee pH monitors on Champion Lighting and Supply, it seems the key is the price for resolution...

 

$90 - Pinpoint is accurate to pH of +/-0.01

$66 - Milwaukee is accurate to pH of +/-0.2

 

Is it worth the money for the extra resolution?  Hmm... to me, in my system, I suspect not.  Still way more accurate than a test kit reading, which is a visual resolution at best of +/-0.5.

 

Thoughts?

[pez]

Steve,

 

Let's put this in perspective:

 

Seawater: 8.20pH

 

With an accuracy of 0.2, your tank can be 7.8 or 8.4 - wouldn't you like to know which?

 

-Tom

[michaelg]

I fully agree- you want the extra decimal place in accuracy.  Milwaukee should have one with higher resolution- champion probably isn't the only vendor.

If all you need is a probe go to reeffanatic.com.  $40 for a pinpoint probe.

[quazi]

Milwaukee is accurate to pH of +/-0.2

 

Gee, if you are looking for this low res, try DIY reef and get a pH monitor for $48.