View Full Version : pH Meter for Fresh Water, will this work?
reef_doug
01/17/2008, 01:23 PM
Will the Hanna DiST5 (Blue one) work for both Fresh & Saltwater?
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+9848&pcatid=9848
Is it a good choice for under $70?
Thanks
Doug
marsh
01/17/2008, 02:10 PM
I don't think that particular model has a pH probe but in general the Hanna probes are OK. Also if you are interested in salinity/conductivity also, I would check the specs to make sure it goes to seawater range 53mS or 53,000 microsiemens.
billsreef
01/17/2008, 02:19 PM
The DiST5 does not read pH. It only does conductivity, TDS, and temperature.
reef_doug
01/17/2008, 02:47 PM
I didn't read it carefully enough.
How about the pHep5 (the red one +/- 0.01)?
marsh
01/17/2008, 03:05 PM
The pH probe handheld Hannas are OK. Also see PinPoint pH probes.
The Hanna multi-handhelds have automatic temp correction as does PinPoint, I believe, for pH.
The Hanna handheld conductivity does not extend to the seawater range.
Randy Holmes-Farley
01/17/2008, 03:14 PM
The pHep 5 is a fine choice of a handheld unit. Use two point calibration if you get it.
I prefer larger units that can be left in the water 24/7, however, so I can read it at a glance as I pass by.
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