Rant: That $80 pH meter I got for my kombucha was a total waste

It drifted out of calibration after two batches, so now I'm back to using taste and smell like a caveman. Anyone have a brand that actually holds a reading?

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leom746mo ago

Been there. My first one was junk too, always needing that calibration fluid. I switched to an Apera Instruments pen a few years back. It stays steady for months with my sourdough starter and sauerkraut. The little cap has built-in storage solution, which seems to make a big difference. What are you brewing besides kombucha?

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lucasw846mo ago

Just ginger beer and tepache right now.

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young.thomas6mo ago

I got the same pen and it's been solid.

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kai_chen25mo ago

Ever try using a pH pen for checking pool water? Mine gave such wild readings... ended up just using test strips instead.

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