What TDS Meter do you suggest?

Mike Hawk · 06-05-2012, 03:50 PM

I have been looking around for a TDS meter but there are so many to go through i thought it would be best to just ask you guys. So what TDS meter do you suggest for someone on a budget? I would like a reliable one that will last me a good amount of time. As always i cant spend a ton on the thing so keeping it on the lower price side would be best. If you could tell me the best website to pick up the meter also that would be cool. Thanks

**pejerrey** · 06-05-2012, 03:51 PM

Anything with ATC is good. Automatic temperature compensation.

ShortFin · 06-05-2012, 04:08 PM

I have the HM AP-1. Got it from eseasongear. Free shipping and comes with a packet of calibration solution.

nokturnalkid · 06-05-2012, 04:57 PM

Scored a hm tds-3 on ebay for $10 new. I like it so far.

BuckeyeFieldSupply · 06-05-2012, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nokturnalkid

Scored a hm tds-3 on ebay for $10 new. I like it so far.

Be careful - that is NOT an HM meter. It is a knock off. We are a HM Distributor.

Russ

nokturnalkid · 06-05-2012, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BuckeyeFieldSupply

Be careful - that is NOT an HM meter. It is a knock off. We are a HM Distributor.

Russ

Well, it did come in packaged and has all the hm literature.

alexei · 06-05-2012, 07:43 PM

I'm not a big fan of HM pens. I've seen a few with issues right out of the box. You should be able ot get a Hanna Primo on the cheap, I think they are pretty good if you keep them dry. I personally love Bluelab meters, but the EC only meter is about $70 on fleabay I am a big proponent of buying quality once.

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Mike Hawk Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (5/100%) Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 413	What TDS Meter do you suggest? I have been looking around for a TDS meter but there are so many to go through i thought it would be best to just ask you guys. So what TDS meter do you suggest for someone on a budget? I would like a reliable one that will last me a good amount of time. As always i cant spend a ton on the thing so keeping it on the lower price side would be best. If you could tell me the best website to pick up the meter also that would be cool. Thanks __________________ Be the change you want to see in the world. -Gandhi The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits. -Albert Einstein Give a man a gun and he can rob a bank, Give a man a bank and he can rob the world. -Unknown

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pejerrey ShrimpOscapeR (View User Tanks) PTrader: (12/100%) Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Oakland, California Posts: 1,901	Anything with ATC is good. Automatic temperature compensation. __________________ *A heavily planted shrimp tank is possible!*

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ShortFin Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (8/100%) Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SoCal, CA Posts: 679	I have the HM AP-1. Got it from eseasongear. Free shipping and comes with a packet of calibration solution. Last edited by ShortFin; 06-05-2012 at 05:07 PM.. Reason: Corrected model#

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nokturnalkid Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (75/100%) Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: HI, but Pueblo, CO for now Posts: 1,225	Scored a hm tds-3 on ebay for $10 new. I like it so far. __________________ Schuber Wright 6 gal Mr. Aqua 11.4 g...coming soon 30gal Journal - RIP

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06-05-2012, 07:43 PM	#7
alexei Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: May 2012 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 68	I'm not a big fan of HM pens. I've seen a few with issues right out of the box. You should be able ot get a Hanna Primo on the cheap, I think they are pretty good if you keep them dry. I personally love Bluelab meters, but the EC only meter is about $70 on fleabay I am a big proponent of buying quality once.