I have a dog who had uroliths (bladder stones) removed so I regularly test the pH and specific gravity of her urine to make sure they are not forming again. I had purchased four different types of test strips, because each one had little quirks or inaccuracies. I decided to purchase a handheld meter... no matching colors on a chart with a digital meter!
Reasons I chose Apera: according to reviews and instructions, calibration seems to hold longer than other brands on Amazon. U.S.A. support and website. Company has been around for a while and has in depth information available about them. Apera meter uses AAA batteries (not button batteries.) Everything I need is included in the case. Excellent customer service.
I waited to purchase a pH meter because I was intimidated by the need to calibrate, but I was tired of buying various test strips. That can get expensive...so the cost of the meter was worth it. Calibration is actually very easy. The instruction booklet is clear, and there is also a laminated quick guide that walks you through the steps. I was confused on one step, so I went to the website. There is a chat feature available, and a real person answered to chat with me. This was so helpful, and the instructions given instantly cleared up my misunderstanding. Don't hesitate to buy one of these because of the need to calibrate, it's not that hard and if you are using it regularly, it doesn't need to be done that often.
Storage case is really nice, it holds all the calibration supplies, soaking solution (you put a drop in the cover cup to keep the bulb from drying out, which I guess keeps it calibrated longer), all in a dense foam so I'm not worried about anything breaking. There is a pocket to keep all the papers in, and a phone number for help right on the front of the pocket.
The meter reads quickly and shows a smiley face when the reading is obtained. It also shows temperature, and has a backlight you can turn on if needed.
I collect my dog's urine in a 3 oz plastic cup and dip this meter in it. Then I pour the urine in the toilet, rinse the tip of the meter in tap water, dab it dry, and make sure there is a little moisture on the tip or in the cover cup that protects the tip. Easy! I was originally worried about this type of tip being difficult to clean, but it's not. If I needed to, I could use a soft cleaning brush to do it, but running water has been all I need. There are other tips available if you feel they would work better for your needs.
I would not hesitate to recommend this brand and meter. Apera has a PH20 model that would actually work fine for my needs, but we wanted this model that can read higher pH in case the kids ever need it for chemistry or something. Save yourself the $$ and hassle of test strips and use a meter instead, it really is worth it.
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Located in Columbus, Ohio, Apera Instruments specializes in developing water analysis sensors and instruments since 1991. Millions of Apera products are being used by customers in over 50 countries.
We understand that consistently getting accurate measurement can be a complex process. Therefore, we are committed to becoming your trusted partner in water analysis by providing ongoing support to ensure you get the most reliable results possible.
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powered by 4-AAA alkaline batteries (up to 2000 hours of operation time)
- Reading alarm –– when he readings are beyond your preset safe range, the screen turns red.
- Fully customizable settings –– reading alarm, buffer series, temp. unit, backlight time, auto. power off
- IP67 Waterproof rating, good for use in harsh environment
Premium Series PH60 Pocket pH Tester Kit
Simple • Reliable • Multifunctional
Apera Premium Series PH60 Pocket pH Tester Kit is designed for taking quick and reliable pH measurements anywhere in general water applications e.g. hydroponics, pools and spas, aquarium, aquaculture, beverage making, water treatment, environmental monitoring, education, etc.
- Accuracy: ±0.01 pH; ±1˚F (±0.5˚C)
- Range: -2.00 to 16.00 pH; 0 to 50˚C (32 to 122˚F)
- Automatic temperature compensation (32 to 122˚F)
- Self-diagnosis – tells you what might go wrong during calibration and how to fix.
- Optional automatic reading lock – so you don't have to guess when to manually hold readings
- What's inside: PH60 Tester, 3 bottles of pH buffers (7/4/10), 3M KCL storage solution, lanyard, carrying case
Probe Features
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High-sensitivity pH glass membraneApera's proprietary lithium glass membrane crafted out of 1200˚C rare metal liquid ensures quick and precise pH measurement. |
Sensor shieldA sensor shield is built on top of the probe to protect the sensitive glass membrane from accidental damages. |
Easy-to-install replaceable probeTypically the service life of a pH probe is 1-2 years under proper use and maintenance. The replaceable probe helps you save money in the long run. |
Compatible probes (sold separately)Apera PH60 Tester is also compatible with different types of probes for various specialized applications |
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Easy CalibrationEasy 1 to 3 points auto. calibration with a choice of 5 pH buffers (4.00, 7.00, 10.01, 1.68, 12.45) and self-diagonis |
3-Color Large Backlight Screen
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Rugged Carrying CaseA pro test kit with all necessary accessories in a rugged carrying case |
Ready-to-use Calibration BuffersComes with ready-to-use NIST-traceable pH buffer bottles and probe soaking solution, good for multiple uses. COA is available upon request. |
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| Measuring parameter(s) | pH, temp., mV (ORP can be measured with an ORP probe installed) | pH, temp., mV (ORP can be measured with an ORP probe installed) | pH, temp., mV (ORP can be measured with an ORP probe installed) | pH, EC, ppm (500ppm/700ppm), temp., mV (ORP can be measured with an ORP probe installed) | pH, temp., conductivity, TDS, salinity, resistivity, ORP (an ORP probe needs to be installed) | pH, temp., ORP (an ORP probe needs to be installed) |
| Applications | General water solutions e.g. pools and spas, education, aquarium, enviromental monitoring, beverage making, hydroponics, water treatment, etc. | Soft-solid samples e.g. cheese, fruit, sushi rice, soil. Also works well for general water solutions. | Hydroponics, aquaponics, fruticulture, floriculture, aquarium | Hydroponics, aquaponics, fruticulture, floriculture, aquarium | General water solutions e.g. pools and spas, education, aquarium, enviromental monitoring, beverage making, hydroponics, water treatment, etc. | Soft-solid samples e.g. cheese, fruit, sushi rice, soil. Also works well for general water solutions. |
| Accuracy | ±0.01 pH | ±0.01 pH | ±0.1 pH | ±0.1 pH; ±0.1 EC; ±30 ppm | ±0.01 pH; ±1% F.S | ±0.01 pH |
| Probe Type | Regular glass bulb with sensor shield | Swiss spear pH probe | Double-junction pH Probe with sensor shield | Double-junction pH and titanium conductivity probe with sensor shield | Double-junction pH + firm platinum black Probe | Swiss spear pH probe |
| Calibration | Auto. 1 to 3 point calibration (7.00/4.00/10.01) | Auto. 1 to 3 point calibration (7.00/4.00/10.01) | Auto. One-tap 1 to 3 point calibration (7.00/4.00/10.01) | Auto. One-tap 1 to 3 point calibration (7.00/4.00/10.01, 2.77EC) | 1 to 3 points auto. calibration with a choice of 5 pH buffers (1.68, 4.00, 7.00, 10.01, 12.45) | 1 to 3 points auto. calibration with a choice of 5 pH buffers (1.68, 4.00, 7.00, 10.01, 12.45) |
| TruRead Function | N/A | N/A | ✓ | ✓ | N/A | N/A |
| Bluetooth Connection to ZenTest App | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reading Alarm | ✓ | ✓ | N/A | N/A | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electrode Condition Indicator | N/A | N/A | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Calibration Reminder | N/A | N/A | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2023
I have a dog who had uroliths (bladder stones) removed so I regularly test the pH and specific gravity of her urine to make sure they are not forming again. I had purchased four different types of test strips, because each one had little quirks or inaccuracies. I decided to purchase a handheld meter... no matching colors on a chart with a digital meter!Reasons I chose Apera: according to reviews and instructions, calibration seems to hold longer than other brands on Amazon. U.S.A. support and website. Company has been around for a while and has in depth information available about them. Apera meter uses AAA batteries (not button batteries.) Everything I need is included in the case. Excellent customer service.I waited to purchase a pH meter because I was intimidated by the need to calibrate, but I was tired of buying various test strips. That can get expensive...so the cost of the meter was worth it. Calibration is actually very easy. The instruction booklet is clear, and there is also a laminated quick guide that walks you through the steps. I was confused on one step, so I went to the website. There is a chat feature available, and a real person answered to chat with me. This was so helpful, and the instructions given instantly cleared up my misunderstanding. Don't hesitate to buy one of these because of the need to calibrate, it's not that hard and if you are using it regularly, it doesn't need to be done that often.Storage case is really nice, it holds all the calibration supplies, soaking solution (you put a drop in the cover cup to keep the bulb from drying out, which I guess keeps it calibrated longer), all in a dense foam so I'm not worried about anything breaking. There is a pocket to keep all the papers in, and a phone number for help right on the front of the pocket.The meter reads quickly and shows a smiley face when the reading is obtained. It also shows temperature, and has a backlight you can turn on if needed.I collect my dog's urine in a 3 oz plastic cup and dip this meter in it. Then I pour the urine in the toilet, rinse the tip of the meter in tap water, dab it dry, and make sure there is a little moisture on the tip or in the cover cup that protects the tip. Easy! I was originally worried about this type of tip being difficult to clean, but it's not. If I needed to, I could use a soft cleaning brush to do it, but running water has been all I need. There are other tips available if you feel they would work better for your needs.I would not hesitate to recommend this brand and meter. Apera has a PH20 model that would actually work fine for my needs, but we wanted this model that can read higher pH in case the kids ever need it for chemistry or something. Save yourself the $$ and hassle of test strips and use a meter instead, it really is worth it.
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Reasons I chose Apera: according to reviews and instructions, calibration seems to hold longer than other brands on Amazon. U.S.A. support and website. Company has been around for a while and has in depth information available about them. Apera meter uses AAA batteries (not button batteries.) Everything I need is included in the case. Excellent customer service.
I waited to purchase a pH meter because I was intimidated by the need to calibrate, but I was tired of buying various test strips. That can get expensive...so the cost of the meter was worth it. Calibration is actually very easy. The instruction booklet is clear, and there is also a laminated quick guide that walks you through the steps. I was confused on one step, so I went to the website. There is a chat feature available, and a real person answered to chat with me. This was so helpful, and the instructions given instantly cleared up my misunderstanding. Don't hesitate to buy one of these because of the need to calibrate, it's not that hard and if you are using it regularly, it doesn't need to be done that often.
Storage case is really nice, it holds all the calibration supplies, soaking solution (you put a drop in the cover cup to keep the bulb from drying out, which I guess keeps it calibrated longer), all in a dense foam so I'm not worried about anything breaking. There is a pocket to keep all the papers in, and a phone number for help right on the front of the pocket.
The meter reads quickly and shows a smiley face when the reading is obtained. It also shows temperature, and has a backlight you can turn on if needed.
I collect my dog's urine in a 3 oz plastic cup and dip this meter in it. Then I pour the urine in the toilet, rinse the tip of the meter in tap water, dab it dry, and make sure there is a little moisture on the tip or in the cover cup that protects the tip. Easy! I was originally worried about this type of tip being difficult to clean, but it's not. If I needed to, I could use a soft cleaning brush to do it, but running water has been all I need. There are other tips available if you feel they would work better for your needs.
I would not hesitate to recommend this brand and meter. Apera has a PH20 model that would actually work fine for my needs, but we wanted this model that can read higher pH in case the kids ever need it for chemistry or something. Save yourself the $$ and hassle of test strips and use a meter instead, it really is worth it.
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SO much better than test strips and calibration is simple
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 22, 2023
I have a dog who had uroliths (bladder stones) removed so I regularly test the pH and specific gravity of her urine to make sure they are not forming again. I had purchased four different types of test strips, because each one had little quirks or inaccuracies. I decided to purchase a handheld meter... no matching colors on a chart with a digital meter!Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 22, 2023
Reasons I chose Apera: according to reviews and instructions, calibration seems to hold longer than other brands on Amazon. U.S.A. support and website. Company has been around for a while and has in depth information available about them. Apera meter uses AAA batteries (not button batteries.) Everything I need is included in the case. Excellent customer service.
I waited to purchase a pH meter because I was intimidated by the need to calibrate, but I was tired of buying various test strips. That can get expensive...so the cost of the meter was worth it. Calibration is actually very easy. The instruction booklet is clear, and there is also a laminated quick guide that walks you through the steps. I was confused on one step, so I went to the website. There is a chat feature available, and a real person answered to chat with me. This was so helpful, and the instructions given instantly cleared up my misunderstanding. Don't hesitate to buy one of these because of the need to calibrate, it's not that hard and if you are using it regularly, it doesn't need to be done that often.
Storage case is really nice, it holds all the calibration supplies, soaking solution (you put a drop in the cover cup to keep the bulb from drying out, which I guess keeps it calibrated longer), all in a dense foam so I'm not worried about anything breaking. There is a pocket to keep all the papers in, and a phone number for help right on the front of the pocket.
The meter reads quickly and shows a smiley face when the reading is obtained. It also shows temperature, and has a backlight you can turn on if needed.
I collect my dog's urine in a 3 oz plastic cup and dip this meter in it. Then I pour the urine in the toilet, rinse the tip of the meter in tap water, dab it dry, and make sure there is a little moisture on the tip or in the cover cup that protects the tip. Easy! I was originally worried about this type of tip being difficult to clean, but it's not. If I needed to, I could use a soft cleaning brush to do it, but running water has been all I need. There are other tips available if you feel they would work better for your needs.
I would not hesitate to recommend this brand and meter. Apera has a PH20 model that would actually work fine for my needs, but we wanted this model that can read higher pH in case the kids ever need it for chemistry or something. Save yourself the $$ and hassle of test strips and use a meter instead, it really is worth it.
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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 12, 2021
The only thing that sort of bugs me about it, and seems in other reviews as well, is that you have to be patient when using this meter. It is a temperature-compensating unit, and unfortunately, the temperature probe is embedded in the head, rather that protruding out into the liquid. So, you have to let it sit in a solution being tested, until the head of the meter equalizes to the ambient temperature of the solution. During my maintenance, I will typically put it in my test cup of glycol, let it sit, go about other tasks, and come back and read it again after it has timed out/turned off. That is usually amble time for it to be temperature stable.
Here's my hints at the most frustration-free usage:
* Using: as stated above, wait with unit in solution being tested until temperature has stabilized--this could take several minutes, depending upon starting ambient of the probe and solution.
* Care: Always store with storage solution in the cap. Its a bit of a pain, as the tiny silicone o-ring on the probe does not seal well, so storage container must always be oriented so unit is stored upright.
* Rinse with water and carefully shake or blow off before testing solutions
* Rinse with storage solution after use, and keep clean solution in the probe storage cap.
*Calibration: keep your cal solutions fresh. Before attempting calibration, keep your cal solutions and the probe in the same room/ambient temperature for a couple hours prior--it will speed up stabilization time prior to accepting cal.
Photo is a random spot-check of cal with 10.01 solution after not being calibrated for about six weeks.
EDIT: 20 Jan 22: I bought this meter 16 August 2019, and probe died two days ago. Ordered new probe for $28 on Amazon and received it today. Calibration went as expected, and I expect to get at or near the same service life out of this probe as well. Instruction sheet claims useful probe life at 12-24 months at the most, and should be changed more often for reliability. I never saw any reason with the first probe to question it. Kept meticulously clean, calibrated about every 60 days. Failed all at once, from old age. Also, I noticed on my new probe there was a second, small black o-ring at the end of the probe where it seals against the man body of the instrument. The original didn’t have the o-ring at all. Probe may have even lasted longer, but after it quit working, I removed it to inspect internally and found moisture, so that may have killed it. Alls well that ends well, its back in service now. Is used typically 5 days a week in samples of ethylene and propylene glycols.
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Holds calibration well, just have to be patient for your final reading
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 12, 2021
I've had several cheap pH meters over the years. I use them almost daily to test engine coolants (ethylene or propylene glycols). I found this meter to calibrate well, and hold its calibration well over time. When I re-check cal, which is not nearly as often as I should, it is usually within a few points still; ie 9.99 or 10.02 on a 10.01 cal solution.Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 12, 2021
The only thing that sort of bugs me about it, and seems in other reviews as well, is that you have to be patient when using this meter. It is a temperature-compensating unit, and unfortunately, the temperature probe is embedded in the head, rather that protruding out into the liquid. So, you have to let it sit in a solution being tested, until the head of the meter equalizes to the ambient temperature of the solution. During my maintenance, I will typically put it in my test cup of glycol, let it sit, go about other tasks, and come back and read it again after it has timed out/turned off. That is usually amble time for it to be temperature stable.
Here's my hints at the most frustration-free usage:
* Using: as stated above, wait with unit in solution being tested until temperature has stabilized--this could take several minutes, depending upon starting ambient of the probe and solution.
* Care: Always store with storage solution in the cap. Its a bit of a pain, as the tiny silicone o-ring on the probe does not seal well, so storage container must always be oriented so unit is stored upright.
* Rinse with water and carefully shake or blow off before testing solutions
* Rinse with storage solution after use, and keep clean solution in the probe storage cap.
*Calibration: keep your cal solutions fresh. Before attempting calibration, keep your cal solutions and the probe in the same room/ambient temperature for a couple hours prior--it will speed up stabilization time prior to accepting cal.
Photo is a random spot-check of cal with 10.01 solution after not being calibrated for about six weeks.
EDIT: 20 Jan 22: I bought this meter 16 August 2019, and probe died two days ago. Ordered new probe for $28 on Amazon and received it today. Calibration went as expected, and I expect to get at or near the same service life out of this probe as well. Instruction sheet claims useful probe life at 12-24 months at the most, and should be changed more often for reliability. I never saw any reason with the first probe to question it. Kept meticulously clean, calibrated about every 60 days. Failed all at once, from old age. Also, I noticed on my new probe there was a second, small black o-ring at the end of the probe where it seals against the man body of the instrument. The original didn’t have the o-ring at all. Probe may have even lasted longer, but after it quit working, I removed it to inspect internally and found moisture, so that may have killed it. Alls well that ends well, its back in service now. Is used typically 5 days a week in samples of ethylene and propylene glycols.
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