G'day,
I'm trying to stabilize my tank parameters after a move, and am considering getting a PH pen to replace my test kits that give different readings. Are they reliable? Where's a good place to get one in the Ottawa or Gatineau area? Any model recommendations?
Thanks!
If you have a single tank, I would recommend a pH monitor over a pH pen. They are far more reliable and accurate. I'd only get a pen if you were monitoring multiple tanks.
That being said, the Hanna pens have a fairly good reputation. Check with the local area hydroponics stores.
http://www.mops.ca/cgi-bin/SoftCart.exe/ushop/Controllers-and-Monitors.html?L+scstore+tjyt1388ff74bd74+1124113378
Bid daddy, the price of the hanna pens are how much and where in hull can i get it?! thanx
njoy:
The pens are usually anywhere from $50 to $80 bucks depending on the quality. I don't know of anywhere in Hull that has them.
ok thanx :) I'll try to go get one
Bought my pH monitor, extra probe and calibration fluid on Ebay for around $90 CAD, including shipping. Extremely accurate and reliable. It's been continually monitoring my pH for a year and a half without a problem.
BTW, this is Nelson actually, had to create a new account until Marc gets my log-on problem rectified :?
Thanks for the link and info... I will probably consider the pH monitor for the longer term. I ended up getting my water pH tested at a LFS with an actual pH pen, and I was able to determine which of my test kits I need to throw out. Cost was $2 but interestingly enough, they give the money from water tests to a local charity. :)
I got a Hanna CHECKER1 for about 30$ on ebay. Works great.