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Looking for used ph/temp meter

emergency - 26-6-2014 at 19:30

I'm looking to buy a digital ph/temperature meter and was wondering if anyone here might have a used one they wouldn't mind parting with cheaply - definitely under $100. I've done some searching online and can't seem to find one that has all of the features/parameters I'm looking for with a small price tag. Nothing fancy or overly complicated; I would just like to combine these things: ph (standard range of 0 to 14 is fine), temperature with a range of say -30 or -40 degrees F to at least 400F, and a detachable probe (not a pen type). I would prefer a handheld but am not married to that requirement; a small, moveable, bench model would be ok. It doesn't have to be waterproof either, except for the probe of course. If I were willing to restrict the temp range to a max of 200F or so it would be no problem - new models are all over the place for less than $50 or $60. But combo models in that price range w/higher temp ranges are elusive. I could buy a seperate high temp meter for cheap like these:

http://www.tiptemp.com/Products/Thermocouple-Input_2, but would prefer not to have to mess with 2 devices if I don't have to.

Any offers or suggestions?

elementcollector1 - 26-6-2014 at 21:37

A digital oven thermometer will work for the temperature, and is relatively cheap ($10-20). As for pH meters, the digital ones are quite expensive. I wish you luck.
A combination of the two? Never seen it.

jamit - 26-6-2014 at 23:26

I have one that you can buy for 75.00 including shipping to anywhere in USA. Its a stand alone unit. nice.

emergency - 27-6-2014 at 13:51

Can you give me some more info? What's the make and model? How old is it? Can you post any pics?

Thanks

aga - 28-6-2014 at 00:48

Maybe Build one ?
Here's an Arduino project :-
http://www.electronics-lab.com/blog/?p=3676

prof_genius - 28-6-2014 at 08:28

You could buy a used PH meter, this would be much cheaper that a new one and would probably work fine. I've seen PH meters with a built in thermocouple, I think Fisher has one, but Fisher meters and probes are very expencive.

Sorry for any mistakes but i'm typing this on an IPad with a broken autocorrect.

emergency - 28-6-2014 at 17:23

Aga, the arduino ph meter project looks pretty interesting but I've never messed with any arduino projects and am not currently well versed enough in electronics to pull this off. Nor do I have time to become so at the moment. Maybe one day. For now I will have to purchase one - probably used. They certainly exist w/the requirements I listed but the prices go way up once the temp range goes above about 200F for some reason.

I presume jammit's meets my requirements but I'm still awaiting more info.

Anyone else have one?

aga - 29-6-2014 at 01:52

I got pH probe and arduino touch screen on order.
probe = $9
touch screen= $6
cheapest arduino uno = $9

If i get anywhere with a pH meter, i'll post the HowTo.

emergency - 29-6-2014 at 02:06

Sounds good. I wish you luck, and definitely keep us posted on it!