I've been doing a lot of hemming and hawing about purchasing a new pH meter, especially after seeing that the MW102 is on sale for $85 + s/h...
My biggest hang-up is probe life expectancy.
The MW102 has passed the HBT quality test, and the unit comes with a 2 year warranty, but the probe itself is only covered for 6 months under warranty.
I've been brewing a couple years now but only just made the switch to AG. I have a 3.5 year old and a 1 month old so I can go a few months between brew days.
It seems like every meter requires probe replacement at some point, and the cost is often 40-60% of the total cost of the meter. That's fine if I can expect it to last a couple years, but not fine if they only last 12 months or less (maybe only 3 or 4 brew days).
How long are you all able to keep your pH meter probe alive and accurate, and what are your recommendations for doing so?
And is pH probe life more a function of time or usage?
Brian
My biggest hang-up is probe life expectancy.
The MW102 has passed the HBT quality test, and the unit comes with a 2 year warranty, but the probe itself is only covered for 6 months under warranty.
I've been brewing a couple years now but only just made the switch to AG. I have a 3.5 year old and a 1 month old so I can go a few months between brew days.
It seems like every meter requires probe replacement at some point, and the cost is often 40-60% of the total cost of the meter. That's fine if I can expect it to last a couple years, but not fine if they only last 12 months or less (maybe only 3 or 4 brew days).
How long are you all able to keep your pH meter probe alive and accurate, and what are your recommendations for doing so?
And is pH probe life more a function of time or usage?
Brian