pH Equipment? Why? For what?

[Boofer]

Dave - What I found with a cursory search was that the one offered by New England Cheesemaking Supply is actually cheaper than other sites selling it. Surprising.

-Boofer-

[Brie]

My PH kit is on the way--thanks for this and many other threads regarding the need and difference in using some sort of kit. I ordered Wayne's suggestion, and will hold him fully accountable . Can't wait until it arrives!

[Likesspace]

Brie....
LOL@ holding Wayne accountable. That was funny.
I also took his advice and ordered one of the Extech PH110.
I got my first one last week and it had a problem and would not calibrate.
I contacted the company and they immediately determined that the meter was faulty and shipped out a replacement that same day.
When the second one arrived I did notice that from time to time I got an error code on the display. The meter did calibrate and seemed to give accurate readings.
Well I again contacted the company, just to make sure that everything was okay and they said that although they were certain that there was no problem with the meter they were going to send me a spare electrode, just in case something happened in the future.
Now I've spent a LOT of time dealing with various companies for my job and I am yet to see customer service that matches what I've found with Extech. In short I don't think you can go wrong buying from this company.
Hopefully this both gives you some piece of mind concerning your purchase and gives Wayne some sense of relief. :-)

Dave

[wharris]

I ordered Wayne's suggestion, and will hold him fully accountable . Can't wait until it arrives!

"Oh man, that is way too much pressure!"

(name that quote..)

[Brie]

Pressure? I am applyijng 100 pounds now trying to make Cantal. In fact, I am sitting on my cheese press, which only goes up to 80 pounds, to make the difference. It's uncomforatable, to say the least. What we do for cheese! PH meter has not arrived--okay to contact you, Wayne, for advice, if needed? You are, indeed, the guru!

[mtncheesemaker]

I read the other day on their website that Glengarry won't ship pH meters during the winter as they are frost sensitive. Anyone know why this might be true?
It made me hesitant to order one from anywhere right now.
Pam

[Likesspace]

Pam,
I've seen that same information on a couple of different web sites and asked one of the Extech technicians if that could contribute to the problems I've been having.
When the first meter shipped we were having some extremely cold temperatures and when the second one shipped, temps. were only marginally better.
His response was that he did not feel that temperature was an issue with their meters. I still have my doubts though, since it does have a liquid reference solution that could very well freeze if left sitting on a dock or in an unheated warehouse.
Regardless, we are running in the 40's - 50's right now as is most of the east coast states. I feel pretty confident that when my replacement probe arrives, temperatures will not have been an issue at all.

Dave

[mtncheesemaker]

Thanks, Dave.
It made me wonder when you said that you were having trouble with your brand new unit. It's still pretty cold here, I may wait a few weeks.
Pam

[Boofer]

With all this high-pressure sales effort, I took the plunge last night and ordered an Extech pH100 from Amazon along with the calibration solution package. It should be here tomorrow. Hopefully this step will put me on the path to improved cheesemaking. 

-Boofer-

[wharris]

I finally got fed up with my Extech pH100, and threw it out yesterday.
I just bought a new Hanna desktop model with BNC connectors.







(just kidding,  mine works great. I hope yours does too.)

[Boofer]

Wayne, don't do that! Man, for a moment I thought...uh oh.

What a kidder.

-Boofer-

[wharris]

God that made me laugh.  Sorry, was a bit cruel.
I'm warped sometimes...

[FarmerJd]

Laughing out loud. That was a classic Wayne.

[Brie]

Geez--I was about to refuse my shipment, you sick, twisted puppy!  I think my person PH went down to three when I read that LOL!

[Likesspace]

Okay Wayne, you got me too......sheesh!
Totally uncalled for but admittedly funny.

Dave