That $25 pH meter I swore was a gimmick

I picked up a cheap pH meter from Amazon for my ferments, totally expecting it to break after one use. Six months later and it's still spot-on, saved me from a bad batch of hot sauce that had stalled out. Anyone else find a budget tool that actually held up longer than expected?

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parker_campbell1mo ago

No way, six months and still going? That's wild for a $25 meter, mine usually drift after a month or so. Honestly, I've had a cheap instant read thermometer from some random brand that's survived drops and dishwashers for like two years now. Guess sometimes the budget stuff just works if you get lucky.

charlesj461mo ago

My $25 meter drifted after three weeks, but I'm still using a $12 one I bought at a hardware store three years ago that's been through everything. I think consistency matters more than price with these things, you just gotta test them against ice water now and then.