food-safety pH meter, tester

[tosh]

Hello,
what kind of pH meters are you guys using for checking pH in sauces? Any links would be appreciated.
 
I'm looking forward for some universal pH meter, which I could use for sauces, soil, water.
 
 
I did some search through the forums, but couldnt find any similar threads. If they exists, excuse me and provide me a link.

 

[impending_bending]

If you want to use the same one you'll have to use distilled water with the soil in which case most standard meters will work. The ones you stab in the ground don't work very well and you can't use them with liquid

 

[Brain Strain Pepper Head]

Sorry can't post a link from my phone but i use a hanna meter for my sauces.

 

[impending_bending]

Since BS can't...
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0085WOIMQ/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_ct-Osb0XVRA79
I've used this one, it's alright nothing great, but can't beat the price

 

[green okie]

I've used litmus paper in a pinch. A nice back-up.
Very cheap and readily avaliable.
Not as accurate as a digital, but I can read litmus paper to less than 0.5 accuracy.

 

[Heisenberg]

The problem with litmus Is it's color based and any color from your sauce will affect the interpretation of the pH.

 

[green okie]

I've used it arouond the edges of the pot and had no problem.
Plus you can check the water source, fert/nute solutions and soil ph.

 

[HillBilly Jeff]

Just picked up the Hanna.  Hope it works as advertised.
 
Thanks for the point in the right direction.

 

[Brain Strain Pepper Head]

You will be happy.

 

[annie57]

Just picked up the Hanna.  Hope it works as advertised.
 
Thanks for the point in the right direction.

 
Great choice Jeff. I have a Milwaukee but like Hanna better. I have the strips too, but as mentioned, colors of ferment or sauce can "color" the reading.