I need a soil pH tester. Any suggestions?
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If you're looking for "ballpark" pH levels, this works fine, but it is off sometimes plus/minus 0.4-0.6 some times.
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will you be coming out soon with an updated version that measures soil types (acidity, ph, etc.)?
460671
These probes are usually of a bi-metal function and should be pretty linear at the temperatures that you want. I checked mine with a candy thermometer and it was right on at 124F. and my soil tempt. was 42F at 4 inches. The probe can not be introduced and extracted by the gauge- it will separate with misuse. Yes it should work fine if the soil is soft enough. and the depth isn't much more the 4-6 inches.
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Your need keep checking the ph level, once a month. I suggest you go to Salaxx web site I check what they recomend, you can find some information in youtube too.
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You can test pH of a soil, but not by sticking the probe in the sample. Do do so, you'll need to put a sample of the soil in some distilled water (RO would do) to form a suspension (try not to make it thick or else the pH meter will not read effectively). The more you shake the suspension prior to reading, the more accurate your results will turn out.
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Yes I just did with a digital PH meter, tested in a baseline solution of 7.0 PH and the test sample read 9.7 PH ... close enough .. enough said ..
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i have only used them for testing drinking water and they do not work. the ph level does not change colors. you should go to a home depot type store and get a soil testing kit from their garden department. i should have returned this product but since i forgot too now it's wasted money.
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It's pretty easy, the same as so many brands that are obviously all the same. 1. wipe the probe with a coarse towel or a white (fine ) Scotchbrite pad. 2. put the probe deep or all the way to the bottom of your pot. 3. All the way to the right is wet, middle is moist, left (red) is dry. 4. Take it out of the dirt and wipe it off with a coarse towel. 5. Add water to plants if necessary. 6. DO NOT LEAVE THE PROBE IN THE DIRT FOR AN EXTENDED TIME ( more than a couple of minutes) as the probe could be damaged from long term contact with moisture. Years ago, I left one ine pot for constant monitoring so I learned the hard way. My experience has been that it will need to be replaced every 2-4 years. It's probably the most economical of my gardening supplies. When you get a new one, they always seem to read a little different than the old ones, but follow and everything will turn out OK.
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I would maybe think about purchasing a hydrometer test jar. It makes getting accurate readings easier
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FROM HM DIGITAL: The COM-100 is NOT a pH meter. It measures EC (electrical conductivity), TDS (total dissolved solids) and temperature. For pH, please purchase HM Digital's PH-200. For more information, please visit www.tdsmeter.com
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take soil samples to your local extension office and they will give you a full analysis of your soil including ph. Do not use the rapid test strips as they are not even close to accurate.
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I don't do soil but my answer would be no. If the soil is very wet my guess the sensor would test the water ph and not the soil/water combination.
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Have only used the ph strips to test saliva / urine as per box instructions. Don't know how u would test vaginal ph balance
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Yes, but if you use it for pure hydroponics you will always get full wet because it registers how much water there is between the two probes. To be of use for moisture testing it has to be inserted in soil...or sand..or any medium that contains moisture. But if you are asking if the ph feature will work in only liquid the answer is yes.
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This pH meter goes from 3 to 8, although if I remember correctly it does not claim accuracy above a pH of 7. There is no calibration required. However, since it depends upon the slight electrical signal generated by the electrodes in damp soil the cleanness of the electrodes is very important. They basically need repolishing before every measurement. That is done using a special polishing tape (Think ultra fine sandpaper, but do not use regular sand paper is it would damage the electrodes). I do wish they supplied more of the policing tape but more can be ordered. Accuracy depends upon cleanness of the electrodes, slightly damp soil (not wet), and if you water the soil to accomplish this you actually need to let it soak in for a couple of hours. Failure to pay attention to those details will alter the readings. I found this out when I failed to let the soil sit for a few hours and got one reading (6.5) and then sent off a soil sample and was told it was 7.3. I hope that helps.
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There is no reason it would not. I also used it for rough soil pH estimate.
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Yes. if you go to farmtek.com look for item 105068 you will see another soil test kit that we looked at.