EC meter recommendations for a peat grow

Hello,

I am looking for a reliable, accurate EC meter to ensure that I am not over feeding my plants with nutrients. I will use this meter to measure my runoff and create a nutrient solution that is similar to what my feed chart recommends. I am growing in peat (promix HP.) Can someone please recommend a value priced EC meter model for a Canadian consumer that they have had success with? I hope this meter will help me optimize my grow by aiding me in determining the right amount of nutrients.

Nutrients: Green Planet 2 part Duel Fuel kit.

My feed chart: https://www.mygreenplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/2-Part-Feed-Chart_web.pdf

You can't beat a truncheon for simplicity and longevity. Never needs calibration, waterproof. It might be a little more expensive but it's a tool that will last.


Some of the cheapo pens are really not that bad, I have had one little no namer thats been going strong for 10+ years. They are hit and miss though, another little no name one I picked up was reading RO water (3PPM) at 56 PPM and that was after using it's calibration powder thats a PITA. I like to have stuff like PPM meters handy in all my rooms so I have played with a few different cheapos and they really are a gamble and you would want to be able to verify their accuracy. So for that reason alone I wouldn't recommend going that route.

i hear you but the blue lab truncheon is out of my price range for an EC meter. It costs 181 CAD

Has anyone every used this EC meter before. If so, what was their experience with this meter?

Professional TDS ppm Conductivity Meter - Quick and Easy EC TDS and Temperature Test Pen | 0-9999 ppm with ± 2% Accuracy | Perfect 3-in-1 Tester For Ro Water Aquarium Hydroponics Coffee Pool etc.

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01FPG89CE/ref=ask_ql_qh_dp_hza

The cheap $15-20 TDS3 meters (even without temp compinsation.. tds4?) work awesome, run for years.