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Grow QuestionsExpensive vs Cheap EC/TDS meters.

Expensive vs Cheap EC/TDS meters.

MicTmanstarted grow question 3 years ago

Hi Is ec/TDS really that important and is there a big diffrence in expensive and cheap ec meter ?

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PEACEMAKERanswered grow question 3 years ago

It's really important especially if you're new to the game. I recommend buy a good one Instead of a cheap one so you won't have to bother with another in the future. Best of luck 👍

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CanarianGrow92answered grow question 3 years ago

There is, im going to buy a better one, i bought a ph meter and a tds meter in AliExpress, the ph meter doesnt calibrate, its just to use a couple of weeks and throw it away 🤣 but of course you have one for like 4 or 5 €

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