Guys lets clear this up a little. Yes you can use an expensive (a relative term)PH (pH is the negative logarithm of the Hydrogen ion activity) meter. Here is one that sells for $910.00 Us but why when you can get a hydrometer for $6.00.
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Guys lets clear this up a little. Yes you can use an expensive (a relative term)PH (pH is the negative logarithm of the Hydrogen ion activity) meter. Here is one that sells for $910.00 Us but why when you can get a hydrometer for $6.00.
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ONE Liter per minute per 10 amps which just isn't possible Ha Ha .
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A PH meter would work for a VERY small amount of KOH. You would see your PH rise then hit a plateau rather quickly and it would not rise much beyond that. The problem is that would probably happen below 1% by weight.
So hydrometer measuring SG would be much more useful. A refractometer is a more accurate version of hydrometer to measure SG. Really a $6 hydrometer is a good tool to have and much more useful than a PH meter
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"Democracy is two wolves and a lamb deciding what to have for dinner. Liberty is a well-armed lamb."
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That's awesome!!!
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When you're two steps ahead, you're a crackpot."
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I agree, but I was thinking in terms of what most people can afford.Originally Posted by BioFarmer93
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...as obviously I was not. Seems the point may be moot anyway, as the ability of pH meters to measure alkalinity sounds like it runs up against a wall not far from home base
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