What is Reddit's opinion of APERA INSTRUMENTS AI209-T Value Series PH20 pH Tester Combo Kit, including the Maintenance Set, and a CalPod Solution Holder for Easy Calibration?

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How do you know it is only 0.1 pH off? Is this the Aspera Kit? I like a complete kit otherwise another brand I was looking at ends up costing about $120.

Apera pH20, I got mine from amazon.ca 2 years ago and it's still rock solid! This is the one I bought May 2020, this is the extended kit with proper calibration fluid and storage fluid

pH meter. Something like this. I do not recommend litmus strips or similar pH testers. They rely on color interpretation, and hot sauce contains a lot of pigments which can make that interpretation difficult.

Keep in mind, pH doesn't necessarily mean that botulinum toxin isn't present. As long as you've followed a sound process, you can be all but guaranteed botulism wasn't able to get going. pH readings are primarily used to ensure you've achieved a level low enough to prevent bacteria, including C. botulinum, from thriving once bottled and give you some reassurance especially if you're giving your sauce to someone.

I’m a first timer too...in the Calgary area...i don’t have a lot of advice yet but I can tell you the Incredigrow on south MacLeod and on 32nd NE is an amazing local resource...and www.cocoforcannabis.com will be the biggest help in the world, and I just ordered an “RO BUDDIE” from amazon for $85 that’s going to get me water for the rest of my life! (Heading to Save On Foods for 5 gallons of RO for $3.19 at a time was getting old fast...and limiting outdoor contact is something I’m really interested in at this time!)

One more thing, don’t get the shitty $25 pH pen from amazon, get the good one that Dr Coco recommends...take it from a guy that wasted the first $25 to learn this lesson! This proper one is an actual scientific device instead of a weird guessy guessy unit that the cheap one is...pH is too important to risk on guessy guessy)

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I have been using Apera for over a year and really like it. Very easy to calibrate. I bought the kit and not even close to running out buffer.

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I use this. Solid unit with calibration bottles. APERA INSTRUMENTS AI209-T Value... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077Z6LF91?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

This one, not something you want to be cheap about in my opinion. Bad pH can ruin an entire grow so I decided to take the quality route.

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Dont buy cheap on this

Test strips are all but useless anyway, since most hot sauces have a red, orange, brown or otherwise similar color to the strip results.

I use this setup and calibrate before each test to be safe.

I personally have this one, and it works perfectly well.

I use this.

I own this one, use it for hot sauce, and so far have no complaints. It comes with calibration solutions.

I don't see a pH meter. I would like to suggest this one.

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I also think it's good to have pest control on hand so you can address it as soon as it happens (if it does). I own both. I would suggest buying them at home depot if shipping from amazon will take too long.

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I would also suggest getting this surge protector. It has a built in light timer. You can set it up so all 8 outlets are on all the time or so that 4 are on the timer and 4 are always on.

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Here is a high quality ph pen... hey it’d even on sale ;) Apera AI209-T PH20 Value pH Tester Combo Kit with 8oz Calibration buffers (4,7,10), 4oz 3M KCL Storage Solution, Probe Cleaning Brush & CalBox https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077Z6LF91/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_eTG3CbNQKCQMQ

Here is ph up and ph down General Hydroponics pH Control Kit Adjust for 8oz pH Up and Down GH Includes 5 Pipettes and Bonus Hydro Empire 4oz Measuring Cup Bundle. The Best GH p https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DKG8PM2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_nvKcT39dGtnss

You can get a cheaper pen... but that one is VERY good quality and has all the calibration stuff you will ever need. Good luck my friend :)