Which pH EC monitor?

jayjay777 · Sep 7, 2016

I have two Rez, 50 gallon for veg and 100 gal for flower. I'm hoping to upgrade to a 200 gal soon. But anyways...

I'm sick of using the ph/ec pens n buying batteries n calibrating them and my favorite, dropping my phone in the rez LOL (just got a waterproof phone because of this haha)

So.... I was going to get a six in one monitor that has a digital display but I found several models, one for $64 and another for $32 which is a 2 in 1 only.

So I know I would be better just paying the $130 (but I'm kind of cheap atm because I just spent about $1,000 on new nutes, bulbs n filters) so I was thinking getting one of each but I don't want to waste a $35 on a piece of junk

So if anyone has any experience with these please let me know how they preform.

I'll attach pics of them, along with some flower porn lol....

Thanks guys!

Grandpapy · Sep 7, 2016

Blue Lab, going on 3 yrs now.

Budddha · Sep 7, 2016

Im getting the blue lab soon. I have a knock off tri meter. It works but i have to recalibrate it often.

Twerkle · Sep 7, 2016

My concern with the ones you are looking at is whether the BNC cables and probes can be fully submerged. If not you might just be trading one problem for another.

These guys make fully submersible pH probe for $75. Probably fits with the blue device you linked. they have a PPM one but its pretty costly.

http://www.atlas-scientific.com/product_pages/probes/ph_probe.html

ruwtz · Sep 7, 2016

I bought the Bluelab ph/ppm probe set yesterday and couldn't be happier.

The cost stung a bit but hey, life goes on, and full articulation of pH and ppm is as essential as air and water.

jayjay777 · Sep 8, 2016

Damn $250..... This is best thing out there I'm assuming. Rarely needs recalibrated?

But you get what you pay for right LOL

jayjay777 · Sep 8, 2016

So its between these three....

You think I should get the blue lab for the flower room and the other one for my veg? That's what my gut's telling me....

I did however find a used blue lab for $100

ruwtz · Sep 8, 2016

I'd be reluctant to buy something like this used. It's sensitive precision equipment with multiple failure points. There is zero protection buying used. Suck it up and swallow a new one!

Or try the cheaper one and let us know how it is!

jayjay777 · Sep 8, 2016

they have a 5 year warranty. As most controllers and equipment do. If the probe malfunctions you would get a new one. It was made in 12/2015. He said he used for 4 months which is one or two grows. I got him down to $100. I dunno. I do prefer to buy new so I think I'm going to get the black one for my veg room and then get the blue lab for my flower room. If I have any issues I can just exchange it for a new one as I've done with ballast with Sunlight Supply. Also Ive actually bought ballast in bulk from the police, pretty funny when you think about it. I got 6 quantum's for $150 and they smelled like dry sift LOL plus eBay offers a money back guarantee

ruwtz · Sep 8, 2016

jayjay777 said:
they have a 5 year warranty. As most controllers and equipment do. If the probe malfunctions you would get a new one. It was made in 12/2015. He said he used for 4 months which is one or two grows. I got him down to $100. I dunno. I do prefer to buy new so I think I'm going to get the black one for my veg room and then get the blue lab for my flower room. If I have any issues I can just exchange it for a new one as I've done with ballast with Sunlight Supply. Also Ive actually bought ballast in bulk from the police, pretty funny when you think about it. I got 6 quantum's for $150 and they smelled like dry sift LOL plus eBay offers a money back guarantee

5yr limited warranty. Ph probe has only 6 months.

CornerStone · Sep 16, 2016

Blue lab is expensive but lasts for ever

DrCannaPath · Sep 16, 2016

It is expensive but it will save you from losing all tge time money and effort spent, the blue lab guardian is worth every penny. I've had mine for over 3 years and still going strong.
A month ago I thought the EC calibration was messed up when i checked my RO water. So a went ahead (again despite how expensive it is) and ordered another one on amazon. When i got it, IT made me realize my RO filter needed replaced and that nothing was wrong with my 3 year old guardian...so what did i do with the one i bought and dont need at the moment??? Nothing .... keeping it for (in case!)
Dont make $ off them lol .... just really believe in a good lil gadget!
Happy huntin for the right one bro

Check out my new QuadStrain grow ;-)

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https://www.rollitup.org/index.php?threads/916619/
and my previous TriStrain grow ;-)

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https://www.rollitup.org/index.php?threads/883569/

jayjay777 · Sep 18, 2016

Yeah I'm just going to cough up the 2:50 for the blue lab and then just get the $70 one for my veg

Did you flip those yet? pic?

legallyflying · Sep 18, 2016

Hey, we are converting to coco from hydro and therefore cutting our res numbers in half. I have 4 blue lab guardians i will sell for $150 shipped. They are all a year old and work perfectly. Paypal transaction preferred. Ill even throw in some samples with the bag.. wink wink.

Send me PM

ruwtz · Sep 18, 2016

Four of them for $150?? That's a deal guys.

legallyflying · Sep 18, 2016

no dumbass, $150 each. Now go out to your little shed.

ruwtz · Sep 19, 2016

Dumbass? A bit strong considering I was joking but whatever. Wasn't me who wrote it poorly.

jayjay777 · Sep 19, 2016

I prefer new for a little more. Thanks tho

legallyflying · Sep 20, 2016

No problem, i put them on CL today.

The blue labs will last forever... the PH probe will need to be replaced.. sometimes they last a year, sometimes 3. if under a year they will give you a new one. The best part is the lights flash when they need to be calibrated.

bryangtho · Sep 21, 2016

Yes blue lab for sure. I have 2 of them one would be 5 years and other 3 years they are as good as day I got them

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