2016 Product Resource Guide: pH Meters
pH is an important measurement in a variety of applications. Get some helpful tips for buying a pH meter here.
6 Questions to Ask When Buying a pH Meter
- What makes the company different from other pH meter companies?
- What is the replacement cost for a pH electrode?
- What accessories are included with the meter and what is the complete cost of all the accessories you’ll need?
- What type of connector does the meter use? Is it a BNC or DIN? Is it proprietary or can other manufacturer’s probes be used with it?
- What additional types of features are offered?
- What type of after sales support is offered? Can repairs be done locally and what is the general turnaround time for a repair?
What Kind of pH Meter is in Your Lab?
| Benchtop - pH only | 58% |
| Benchtop - multi parameter | 49% |
| Portable - pH only | 30% |
| Portable - multi parameter | 5% |
| In-line - pH only | 19% |
| In-line - multi parameter | 2% |
Top 10 Features/Factors Respondents Look For When Purchasing a pH Meter
| Resolution and accuracy of the meter | 87% |
| Ease of use | 86% |
| Low maintenance/easy-to-clean | 76% |
| Auto-calibration with temperature compensation | 57% |
| Availability of supplies and accessories | 56% |
| Heavy-duty and waterproof | 48% |
| Longer-lived refillable electrode type | 47% |
| Warranty | 45% |
| Multi-level LCD display; display current measurement simultaneously with the current temperature | 45% |
| Service and support | 45% |
Looking for a New pH Meter?Lab Manager’s pH Meter Product Finder utilizes a query-based system to quickly narrow the field of available pH meters to those that specifically meet the requirements demanded by your application. |