Milwalkee vs Pinpoint PH Probes

Woodstock · 10-25-2007, 01:25 PM

I need to replace two PH probes soon and was wondering if anyone has used the milwalkee PH probes?

prow · 10-25-2007, 01:40 PM

i use pin point, never tried milwalkee. but from what i understand the pin point hobby grade probe compared to miwalkee is like comparing the pin point hobby grade to pin point lab grade. dont think its quite like that but it is what i hear anyway.

Woodstock · 10-25-2007, 01:43 PM

Yeah, I've always used Pinpoint but wanted to ask about the Milwalkee brand. Thanks Prow

Boomer · 10-25-2007, 03:37 PM

I only used Sensorex, HACH or Bradley James. The better ones are like $250. You can get Senorex or Bradley James for $100 or relabeled ones from Cole-Pamer. Cole-Pamer has many, many probes to choose from

There is nothing wrong with the PinPoint probe and they may even be made by Senorex or Bradley James. Many probes in this hobby are Sensorex or Bradley James relabeled. We do not need to spend anymore than $100 for a probe in this hobby.

Woodstock · 10-25-2007, 05:36 PM

Thanks.

I was curious to the differences in the two.

cracker · 10-25-2007, 05:41 PM

I have a milllwakee handheld model 52. I really can't say how good it is I really don't have anything to compare it with. It takes a miniute or to to settle but otherwise the read out is easily seen.

Witfull · 10-25-2007, 05:53 PM

I did no say this,

paying $100 to be probed is way to much~

Dentoid · 10-25-2007, 06:13 PM

I have a Pinpoint that I use for a back up, second opinions and my WC water. Otherwise, I don't know the difference. Which one cost the least?

prow · 10-25-2007, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Witfull

I did no say this,

paying $100 to be probed is way to much~

mmmm, then what would be a good price, how much was your last probe?

Witfull · 10-25-2007, 06:39 PM

insurance covered all but $15.

Woodstock · 10-25-2007, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dentoid

I have a Pinpoint that I use for a back up, second opinions and my WC water. Otherwise, I don't know the difference. Which one cost the least?

They're about the same but the milwalkee is approx $10 less than the pinpoint.

cheeks69 · 10-25-2007, 08:16 PM

I use the PINPOINT ph monitor but don't know if the probes can be interchageable ???

Woodstock · 10-25-2007, 08:24 PM

Yes, they can be interchanged.
Wow.. not many people have tried the milwalkees....

tbittner · 10-25-2007, 10:22 PM

I voted liquid because I don't have anything to connect a probe too. Which leads me to the question, what are you connecting the probe to?

Woodstock · 10-25-2007, 10:36 PM

I use a probe in both my reef and QT. My main display is controlled by a Neptune AquaController III and my hospital/QT uses a Pinpoint PH monitor (soon to be replaced with a new Reefkeeper2 controller).

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Pinpoint PH probe for me!	12	37.50%
Milwalkee PH probe works just as well.	3	9.38%
Neither, I love liquid test kits!	12	37.50%
None of the above: I will only use Lab Grade Probes~	3	9.38%
What is a PH probe??	6	18.75%
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10-25-2007, 01:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
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10-25-2007, 01:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
prow Tridacna maxima Join Date: May 2005 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 4,343 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Milwalkee vs Pinpoint PH Probes i use pin point, never tried milwalkee. but from what i understand the pin point hobby grade probe compared to miwalkee is like comparing the pin point hobby grade to pin point lab grade. dont think its quite like that but it is what i hear anyway. __________________ "He who sees things grow from their beginnings shall have the finest view of them" ........Aristotle........ "The only difference between me and a madman is that I'm not mad." - Salvador Dali my chronicle........ http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...al-system.html my clamicle..........http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...my-tank-d.html

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Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 24,023 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Milwalkee vs Pinpoint PH Probes Yeah, I've always used Pinpoint but wanted to ask about the Milwalkee brand. Thanks Prow __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

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Boomer Reef Sanctuary's Mr. Wizard Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Duluth, Minnesota Posts: 2,249 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Milwalkee vs Pinpoint PH Probes I only used Sensorex, HACH or Bradley James. The better ones are like $250. You can get Senorex or Bradley James for $100 or relabeled ones from Cole-Pamer. Cole-Pamer has many, many probes to choose from There is nothing wrong with the PinPoint probe and they may even be made by Senorex or Bradley James. Many probes in this hobby are Sensorex or Bradley James relabeled. We do not need to spend anymore than $100 for a probe in this hobby. __________________ Boomer Want to Talk Chemistry ! The Reef Chemistry Forum Want to See More ! The Coral Realm If you See Me Running You Better Catch-Up An explosion can be defined as a loud noise, accompanied by the sudden going away of things, from a place where they use to be.

10-25-2007, 05:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 24,023 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Milwalkee vs Pinpoint PH Probes Thanks. I was curious to the differences in the two. __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

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10-25-2007, 06:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,597 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Milwalkee vs Pinpoint PH Probes I have a Pinpoint that I use for a back up, second opinions and my WC water. Otherwise, I don't know the difference. Which one cost the least? __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

10-25-2007, 08:16 PM	#12 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 7,000 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Milwalkee vs Pinpoint PH Probes I use the PINPOINT ph monitor but don't know if the probes can be interchageable ??? __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

10-25-2007, 08:24 PM	#13 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 24,023 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Milwalkee vs Pinpoint PH Probes Yes, they can be interchanged. Wow.. not many people have tried the milwalkees.... __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

10-25-2007, 10:22 PM	#14 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,562 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Milwalkee vs Pinpoint PH Probes I voted liquid because I don't have anything to connect a probe too. Which leads me to the question, what are you connecting the probe to? __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

10-25-2007, 10:36 PM	#15 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 24,023 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Milwalkee vs Pinpoint PH Probes I use a probe in both my reef and QT. My main display is controlled by a Neptune AquaController III and my hospital/QT uses a Pinpoint PH monitor (soon to be replaced with a new Reefkeeper2 controller). __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

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