PH20 Regular Kit

One evening after rearranging my little aquarium corner, I spilled my cup of iced tea while checking water parameters — and that’s when I realized I really needed a reliable tester. That’s when Apera PH20 Waterproof pH Tester Kit became part of my setup, and it’s been surprisingly reassuring to use. At first glance it feels like a simple pocket tester, but once you start using it, it’s clear it’s built with quality in mind. The digital display gives me a quick, readable pH value, and the automatic calibration and temperature compensation means I’m not second-guessing readings when I test different tanks or water samples. It’s IP67 waterproof, so splashes (or accidental drops) don’t stress me out when I’m checking water chemistry. I’ve used it on my aquarium water, plant reservoir solutions, and even my tap water tests, and it consistently gives results that match other meters I’ve checked against. The kit arrives with calibration solutions and batteries so you can start using it right away. A couple honest notes: You’ll want to calibrate regularly for best accuracy, especially if you’re using it often. The probe won’t last forever — like most glass probes, if you don’t rinse and store it properly the longevity can be limited. Overall, it’s a dependable and easy-to-use pH tester that’s worth having if you’re checking water quality for aquariums, gardening, hydroponics, or general water checks. Easy setup, solid accuracy for the price point, and the waterproof design make it feel like a tool worth keeping in your gear bag.

I use this for mead making where pH is an important factor for recipe development at different stages of the process. It’s easy to use, easy to calibrate, easy to read, and easy to clean. Great value for what seems to be a reliable, lab quality product.

I bought the Apera AI209 Value Series pH Tester for use in our professional kitchen, mainly to test the pH levels of barbecue sauces and hot sauces to ensure they stay below the required threshold for shelf stability. It’s been a fantastic upgrade from our old Dr. Meter testers, which were cheaper upfront but rarely lasted more than three months and were frustrating to keep properly calibrated. The calibration process with the Apera is a breeze. Unlike other brands that give you powder packets you have to mix with “clean” water (and good luck deciding what counts as clean), this kit comes with bottles of perfectly balanced calibration solutions; no guessing, no inconsistencies, and no cursing over cloudy mixes. You start with a solid, reliable baseline right out of the box. Readings are quick (usually within 5 to 10 seconds), and the included carrying case is surprisingly sturdy and well-organized. It's been dropped a few times already. I know this pH tester is marketed toward a wide range of uses, but for food safety applications in a commercial kitchen, it’s been excellent. It gives us accurate, repeatable results, and peace of mind knowing our sauces are safe and shelf-stable.

I bought this tester mainly to verify two cheaper ones I had already. I was just not confident the ones I was using were giving me accurate readings. When I tested them with calibration solution they both read slightly off one being higher and one lower. So I decided to spend the money on a higher end model. The Apera model seems to work very well and when tested in calibration solution is usually spot on. It has a nice LCD display which is easy to read during normal operation and is much quicker at determining the PH level versus the cheaper ones where you need to wait a while for them to stabilize and typically have much smaller and darker displays. That is the good news, however, the calibration procedure is a bit clunky compared to even the other cheaper ones I have. Partly due to the instructions which are very poorly written, hard to follow and provide contradictory information when it comes to things like storing the device. I understand it was made in China but for gosh sake, hire someone who knows how to speak and write in English to design the manual so it makes sense. In my application PH is very important so having more than one tester is not a bad thing. But it I had to pick just one and price was not an issue....then yes, I would chose the Apera model, but by a very small margin. Mainly because it appears to be a higher quality, well made device - even though the included instructions and funky calibration procedure hold it back from a five star rating. But in the end it is only slightly more accurate then the $10-$15 ones I already have. If the accuracy of the PH reading is that important to you and you want the best and do not care about spending $50, then the Apera is a fine choice. But if you are on a budget and are using a tester to check the PH of say swimming pool water, a cheaper model will work just fine. I would recommend getting two cheaper units from different manufacturers so you can check them against one another. You will spend about half of what it cost for the Apera. And as long as you occasionally test and re-calibrate them, you are better off with two cheaper models than the one more expensive one that does the same thing.

Goed te kalibreren en nauwkeurig in het meten van ph van bijv druiven en appels en peren.

Super produit, livré avec tout ce qu'il faut pour le calibrage. On peut le calibrer avec des 4 et 7 ou des 4,01 et 6,86. Il est parfait. Un des meilleurs du marché.

Muy buen producto y la entrega 10/10

¡El Medidor de pH PH20 de Apera Instruments es la herramienta secreta que todo cervecero casero debería tener en su arsenal! 🍺✨ Si alguna vez pensaste que tu cerveza no era buena, pero no sabías por qué, probablemente te faltaba el control perfecto del pH. Con este medidor, tu cerveza no solo será deliciosa, ¡será una obra maestra científica! 🧪 Primero, la precisión de ± 0,1 pH es algo que no se encuentra todos los días, ¡es como tener a un químico personal en tu cocina! Y no hablo de cualquier químico, sino uno que está obsesionado con la perfección y el equilibrio de tu brebaje. Desde el primer uso, me sentí como un mago del pH, asegurándome de que mis mostos fueran perfectos para que la fermentación fuera un éxito rotundo. 🎩✨ Lo mejor es su rango de medición pH 0-14, lo que significa que, si decides medir otras cosas además de tu cerveza, puedes hacerlo sin problemas. No solo sirve para tu cerveza, ¡también podrías usarlo para medir el pH del agua, de tu piscina o incluso de la planta de tu abuela (aunque no lo recomiendo, ¡tu abuela podría no estar tan contenta)! 🌊🌱 El medidor es resistente al agua, lo que es un plus enorme cuando estás rodeado de líquidos en tu laboratorio cervecero (es decir, la cocina). No tienes que preocuparte por derrames accidentales, y si el medidor se moja, ¡se puede secar y sigue funcionando como si nada! 🙌 Y, por supuesto, incluye soluciones de calibración, lo que hace que el proceso sea aún más sencillo. No hay necesidad de complicarse con líquidos raros o procedimientos confusos. ¡Solo calibras y listo, a medir tu pH con total confianza! En resumen, si eres un cervecero que quiere elevar el nivel de sus creaciones, el Medidor de pH PH20 de Apera Instruments es tu nuevo mejor amigo. Con él, tu cerveza no solo será sabrosa, sino científicamente impecable. ¡Salud! 🍻

I I purchased the Apera PH20 for testing my aquarium water parameters, and it has been flawless. The key features that won me over are: • German Sensor & Accuracy: Precise, consistent readings crucial for sensitive aquarium livestock • Easy 3-Point Calibration: Simple process with all solutions included (pH 4, 7, 10) • All-in-One Kit: Robust case protects everything neatly • Transparency Code: Provided instant authenticity verification • Excellent Durability: Survived multiple drops and shows no wear after months of use • Reliable Functionality: Quick readings, automatic temperature compensation, and stable results It's a professional-grade instrument made accessible for the home user. Highly recommended.