Blue labs are nice. I can’t complain or hate But I broke 2 for some reason ( I wasn’t using storage solution) and they are not cheap. Plus their customer service sucks big time. Told me broken probes are not covered under warranty.
Don’t get it twisted, I broke the HM digital also lol but they replaced my broken one free of charge, with no complaints what so ever. I blindly mailed my broken one in without contact and they sent a brand new one out.
This HM is about twice as much as the blue lab but it’s much more accurate.
They are both excellent but customer service wise, HM wins.
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Ive been using a hm digital ph 80 and really like it. After a year the pen died and got another. If this one holds up i may upgrade to a better pen like yours
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I was forced to buy it . I needed to do a water and the store didn’t have any cheap yellow ones or blue labs so I had to get this . It was like 170 
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My ph80 was 30 bucks on Amazon
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Bluelab meters are very accurate and easy to calibrate. The only complaint I have is the backlit display shuts off too soon. Make sure your using KCI storage solution and don’t let the sponge in the cap dry out.
Found your meter on Amazon for $100. The hydro shop you bought from Jacking up the prices?
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Definitely cheaper on Amazon. It was crunch time, I had no choice but to buy one local. That’s the only time I shop local . And yes I have the KCi solution now
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Not a spokesperson, I had a Bluelab last 7 yrs before I accidentally contaminated it… warranty is 12-18 months, and thats pretty standard but care for them and they can last.
Use 2-3 drops KCL in the cap, that silicone boot seals on the bulb pretty damn well.
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Hope your new HM meter treats you well, seems like a nice one 
Happy growing 
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I like my blue lab, they just wouldn’t replace it😂. I’m on my 3rd😢
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Thanks. It’s good to have two around. Going to put this one on the shelf for now
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Keep both calibrated and in storage solution. Times pop up a second opinion or Ph test can save ya from…distractions - wife, kids, dogs, flashing lights in the drive.
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Just pulled the trigger on a growers toolbox woot
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