Yeah even with more expensive ones you have to calibrate.
Also you never want the probe to dry out. Gotta keep it submerge in water to retain the memory.
I use this one. It comes with a little bottle that acts as a cap and keeps the probe submerge the whole time.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001EHAZ30?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
I use this one
American Marine Pinpoint pH Monitor Package https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001EHAZ30/ref=cm_sw_r_apanp_QBx1h7qaxnMpi
You can use a battery or power cord
Im not sure what you mean by the valve but is this what you had in mind? http://www.amazon.com/American-Marine-Pinpoint-Monitor-Package/dp/B001EHAZ30