One of the great features of the KegLand pH Meter is the replaceable probe. The probes of pH meters wear out through normal use. Instead of making you buy a whole new pH meter you can just get the probe!
BEST ANSWER:Fredrick You need the tester PH solutions from More Beer. Calibrate the unit with the PH solutions (sometimes I do it two times) then just test the solutions as if you were testing the brewing water. If they read out the proper PH that’s good. You can try another test by taking some tap water test it, add just a little bit of baking soda to the water wait a few minutes and test it again, if you see it changes the PH, you’re good to go.
BEST ANSWER:Fredrick You need the tester PH solutions from More Beer. Calibrate the unit with the PH solutions (sometimes I do it two times) then just test the solutions as if you were testing the brewing water. If they read out the proper PH that’s good. You can try another test by taking some tap water test it, add just a little bit of baking soda to the water wait a few minutes and test it again, if you see it changes the PH, you’re good to go.
You'll get readings that seem consistently off. pH meters are not forever pieces of equipment. The probes are inherently fragile and need to be replaced every few years or sooner, especially if they are not stored in KCl solution, i.e. potassium chloride, or if the probe dries out. Check the Kegland website. They are the manufactures of this product, and have informative videos for most of their excellent products.
MoreBeer sells calibration solutions that are used to calibrate the probe. For example, a typical solution is 4.0pH. If you attempt to calibrate the new (or old) probe to the 4.0pH solution and it will not calibrate properly, then replace. That would be the most accurate method to determine if you have a "bad" old probe as well.
Purchased new pen at local homebrew shop. Label said it was from Morebeer on the box. Would not calibrate when I got around to trying it. All of the storage solution on the tip was dried out , crystalized and hardened. I bought one of these brand new sensor tips from Morebeer and when it came the solution in the tip was also dried up and crystalized. It too would not calibrate. Morebeer quickly shipped a replacement. However it arrived in the same condition as the other two. There seems to be a recurring problem with these probes. Morebeer's stock is not maintained or sits too long on the shelf.
Have had this meter for 2+ yrs. and still working good, I've always used storage & calibration solutions. and get what i believe are accrete readings I'm thinking of getting a more expensive lab quality ph meter in the near future, but for a starter meter I think this one is a good choice.(4stars because there are better meters out there)
My beverage doctor experience was a month of frustration. Everything, including distilled water gave the same reading. The replacement probe changed nothing. More Beer gave me a refund but it was a hassle.
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