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tzone
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Wed Oct 10, 2012 1:42 pm  |
| For everyone who does their own "brews," is there a best pH meter? I bought one from Amazon, but it was useless. BulkActives and SkinEssentialActives both sell the same meter. Does anyone use this one or is there a better one out there? I mean, I'm sure there is, but all they're all $300! |
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Sat Oct 13, 2012 7:13 pm |
Unless you are selling products retail (and in great quantities), you really don't need to spend hundreds of dollars on a pH meter.
I'm a real fan of the paper litmus pH strips for both ease of use, and no fuss clean up. I buy the 100/pk for $15.95 at lotioncrafter: http://www.lotioncrafter.com/ph-fix-indicator-strips.html |
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♥I'm flattered by all the lovely PM's, but I don't get here much these days. Please don't be afraid to post your quearies to other DIY members who will be glad to help you (or sell you their wares..lol) Still happy with LED, dermarolling and a DIY antioxidant regime. Peace & Hugs to all.♥ |
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Sat Oct 13, 2012 10:20 pm |
I agree with^
While strips are not quite as accurate, the price is right. And the only hazard you have to worry about is keeping them dry.  For most home crafters, being a half unit is as precise as you generally need. |
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Sat Oct 13, 2012 10:23 pm |
| in my experience, strips work for light colored products but if the product is dark colored like a brown or orange lotion etc , then strips are pretty useless.... it's hard to tell how much of the color change on the strips is due to the pH or the lotion leaving a stain on the strips... and if you are using a lot of herbs in your DIY, the end product is usually pretty dark... |
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formulab
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Joined: 10 Oct 2011
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Thu Oct 18, 2012 8:53 am |
| Why spend 15 when you can spend 9-10 from Amazon |
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