pH Probe????

AMGReefer · 03/03/2010, 08:24 AM

I am setting up a Calcium Reactor and in the market for a new pH probe, the question is does the brand matter? Their are some on e-bay cheap, less than $20.00, but then the Neptune Systems probes are close to $50.00 and I need 2 of them, one for the Calcium reactor and one for the tank itself.

Any input would be greatly appreciated, by the way I will be using a Pinpoint pH Controller.

BWIPlumbing · 03/03/2010, 08:38 AM

forget about ebay... HM digital handheld PH tester is unreal.. sooo easy and the quality is extremely high.

ReefWreak · 03/03/2010, 09:41 AM

BRS sells one for I think $25 or so if I remember correctly, and I would trust them over some random ebay dealer.

Also, BWI, i don't think that a handheld tester would be applicable here, since they need BNC type connectors to hook it up to their pH Controller.

BWIPlumbing · 03/03/2010, 10:04 AM

oh didn't know it was hooking up to the controller.. sorry. If your after just the probe then GHL has a great PH probe!

SaltyGoat · 03/03/2010, 12:35 PM

E*bay probes are good, just make sure you get the connector (probably BNC) and the cable length you need.

As ReefWreak said, BRS has them for $29.99 + shipping (less if you buy more than one) and you know you are getting good quality.

illal · 03/03/2010, 02:39 PM

ive got a cheap ebay one a few months back and so far so good... if not it was only $20!

03/03/2010, 08:24 AM	#1
AMGReefer Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Homestead, Florida Posts: 256	pH Probe???? I am setting up a Calcium Reactor and in the market for a new pH probe, the question is does the brand matter? Their are some on e-bay cheap, less than $20.00, but then the Neptune Systems probes are close to $50.00 and I need 2 of them, one for the Calcium reactor and one for the tank itself. Any input would be greatly appreciated, by the way I will be using a Pinpoint pH Controller.

03/03/2010, 12:35 PM	#5
SaltyGoat Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Posts: 121	E*bay probes are good, just make sure you get the connector (probably BNC) and the cable length you need. As ReefWreak said, BRS has them for $29.99 + shipping (less if you buy more than one) and you know you are getting good quality. __________________ "The following statement is true; the previous statement is false" Current Tank Info: Several...

03/03/2010, 02:39 PM	#6
illal J-E-T-S Jets Jets Jets Join Date: May 2006 Location: Tamarac, Fl Posts: 5,642	ive got a cheap ebay one a few months back and so far so good... if not it was only $20! __________________ -AL Current Tank Info: 48x22x18 (82g) - 2 X 250w MH/T5, SWC EX160 , AC jr, 2 part/BRS dosing pumps, Po4 reactor, Tunze 6045 X 2, ATO, 60g sump

03/03/2010, 08:38 AM	#2
BWIPlumbing Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Michigan & Toronto Posts: 137	forget about ebay... HM digital handheld PH tester is unreal.. sooo easy and the quality is extremely high.

03/03/2010, 09:41 AM	#3
ReefWreak Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 7,240	BRS sells one for I think $25 or so if I remember correctly, and I would trust them over some random ebay dealer. Also, BWI, i don't think that a handheld tester would be applicable here, since they need BNC type connectors to hook it up to their pH Controller.

03/03/2010, 10:04 AM	#4
BWIPlumbing Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Michigan & Toronto Posts: 137	oh didn't know it was hooking up to the controller.. sorry. If your after just the probe then GHL has a great PH probe!