Anyone have experience with Blue Labs ph controllers or similar? - Growroom Designs & Equipment - International Cannagraphic Magazine Forums

green54321 · 10-11-2017, 08:40 PM

With my small setup I can't really rationalize spending >$600 on one of these units, but I'm seeing the Blue Labs model for less than $300, which is much more doable.

https://www.amazon.com/Bluelab-Contr...+ph+controller

Has anyone seen or have experience with any other reliable units in that price range?

Thanks!

clown baby · 10-14-2017, 06:11 PM

blue lab makes quality gear

bigganjabud · 10-14-2017, 06:31 PM

^^ plus rep for him

Myself u got a blue lab combi meter (white box with two probes)

Was a bit more expensive but tbh it's lasted longer than my last three

BasementGrow · 10-16-2017, 09:51 PM

Never tried that particular model but the blue lab guardian I have has been working flawless for 2 years aside from replacing a couple probes.

dansbuds · 10-16-2017, 10:23 PM

you can't go wrong with bluelab meters ! well worth the extra $$$ ! pens , handhelds or the monitors

overbudjet · 10-22-2017, 10:39 PM

I use my BlueLab combo since 2010 just changing ph probe yearly .

getpulse.co · 10-23-2017, 09:29 AM

We use Bluelabs personally, mostly for convenience as the probe is always in the reservoir. That said, we've tested the accuracy of those cheapo yellow ones and they are just as accurate. As overbudjet mentioned -- because the probe is always submerged in nutrients, it seems to absorb some sediment over time and needs to be replaced every so often.

10-11-2017, 08:40 PM	#1
green54321 Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 60	Anyone have experience with Blue Labs ph controllers or similar? With my small setup I can't really rationalize spending >$600 on one of these units, but I'm seeing the Blue Labs model for less than $300, which is much more doable. https://www.amazon.com/Bluelab-Contr...+ph+controller Has anyone seen or have experience with any other reliable units in that price range? Thanks!
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10-14-2017, 06:11 PM	#2
clown baby Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 144	blue lab makes quality gear
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10-14-2017, 06:31 PM	#3
bigganjabud Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: In the land of the giants Posts: 3,312	^^ plus rep for him Myself u got a blue lab combi meter (white box with two probes) Was a bit more expensive but tbh it's lasted longer than my last three
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BasementGrow Newbie Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: MA Posts: 3	Never tried that particular model but the blue lab guardian I have has been working flawless for 2 years aside from replacing a couple probes.
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10-16-2017, 10:23 PM	#5
dansbuds Retired from the workforce Bullshit Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: glued to my chair in the great Northeast Posts: 21,770	you can't go wrong with bluelab meters ! well worth the extra $$$ ! pens , handhelds or the monitors __________________ current tour with brain & brewer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDB-T19sK4A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBEfUysyvI8 BB kings 9/23/16 full show https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGurX1vukAU growem green & stay safe .... Dan
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10-22-2017, 10:39 PM	#6
overbudjet Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Quebec/Canada Posts: 946	I use my BlueLab combo since 2010 just changing ph probe yearly . __________________ Sorry for my writing skill english is not my first language. peace to all
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10-23-2017, 09:29 AM	#7
getpulse.co Newbie Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 20	We use Bluelabs personally, mostly for convenience as the probe is always in the reservoir. That said, we've tested the accuracy of those cheapo yellow ones and they are just as accurate. As overbudjet mentioned -- because the probe is always submerged in nutrients, it seems to absorb some sediment over time and needs to be replaced every so often.
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