Reddit reviews Milwaukee Instruments MW102 PH and Temperature Meter

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https://www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-MW102-PH-Temperature-Meter/dp/B001DTNDME/ref=sxts_k2p_hero1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=2668834182&pd_rd_wg=9CtKr&pf_rd_r=NCR05BC9Z88V201TP5R5&pf_rd_s=desktop-sx-top-slot&pf_rd_t=301&pd_rd_i=B001DTNDME&pd_rd_w=7nCR6&pf_rd_i=milwaukee+ph+meter&pd_rd_r=AXE04PGSEQN7Q65JE2K1&ie=UTF8&qid=1478860555&sr=1

The temperature probe means you can measure mash ph without cooling it down, as it will adjust the measurement according to the temperature.

We have a hanna version of this ph meter And it has lived a hard life, and still goes.

To be honest there really is no such thing as a good $25 pH meter. Save a bit more cash and look into purchasing a proper unit at around the $100 price point.

I recommend the following meters.

Omega PHH-7011

Milwaukee MW102

Edit: Meant to say MW102 and not the MW101 since it has ATC but it's good practice to always if possible try to get your solution to be measured as close to your calibration temperature as you can.

I just got my PH Meter the other day too. I got the Milwaukee MW102. Brewed a Belgian Witbeir with it on Friday and nailed my PH as well.

If you're looking to buy a pH meter, I would recommend this one. A meter with a detachable probe will last longer than one that's built in, the electrode should be replaced every few years. You'll also want a meter that has automatic temperature compensation and a separate temperature probe (pH is a function of temperature). You will also need calibration standards for pH 7.01 and pH 4.01 and electrode storage solution. A small quantity of these usually come with the meter but it's good to have more on hand. Make sure you read up on how to use a meter as well, taking accurate pH readings is a bit more involved than accurately reading temperature. If your product is chunky, also make sure to separate the chunks and bulk liquid and measure their pH's separately to ensure the recipe is safe.

not really. PH strips can work, but the procedure to use/store them is very rigorous. /u/chino_brews has a whole write up on their proper usage.

The cheapest meter I would recommend is the Milwaukee 102. But thats four times your budget. So it might be something you just have to save for. You can buy something cheaper, but the probes aren't very high quality on the cheaper meters so they tend to be unreliable and just don't last very long.

I currently run a Milwaukie 102 PH meter that runs to +/- .002, so I typically round to the nearest .05 and call that close enough. .03 would be nothing, but I am seeing more of a .2-.3 swing from what should be happening in theory. I'm just curious as to why, because in theory I should be seeing the calcium additions in the mash help precipitate out more alkalinity and from Maillard reactions in the boil.

I have been very happy with this meter(https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001DTNDME/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) I think i got it for like $80 though 3 years ago. I tried 3 other meters and returned them for just not being consistent enough. I'd say just spend the money on a decent/good meter and do it once, instead of going through multiple cheap ones. I agree with /u/mmussen though, your first two bullet points go hand in hand :)

I use a Milwaukee MW102. I love it. It is a bit pricey though.

https://www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-MW102-PH-Temperature-Meter/dp/B001DTNDME

I use this one. It's not lab grade but the probe is replaceable. It also has a temp probe so that you can see when your sample is cool (so you dont fry the probe).
https://www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-MW102-PH-Temperature-Meter/dp/B001DTNDME
I used to use a pocket pH meter... it wasn't very accurate in that you could test the same sample twice and get a .1 difference in the reading which I found frustrating. To me the Milwaukee is a "good enough for homebrew" choice. Not a throwaway but not lab quality.

Milwaukee MW102 PH and Temperature Meter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001DTNDME/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fpoJAbPKH7DFE

I use a Milwaukee MW102. I don't know if it's the best, but it's worked for me and seems to be a popular choice:

http://www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-MW102-PH-Temperature-Meter/dp/B001DTNDME

I'm using this guy. I tried in the boil as well as a partially cooled sample of the wort I took out incase the temp was too much for it to adjust.


I understand that most adjustments are for mashing but I've also read that sampling the boil can help balance the acidity/alkalinity of the final product. Extract is supposed to have this covered (I'm using distilled water) and found out that it measured 4.8.


Its not the end of the world, and I have the feeling I'm over thinking it. Just wanted to know what was going on. Thanks and have a happy new year!

I'm debating between two PH meters: The Milwaukee MW101 or the Milwaukee MW102. Does anyone own either? Can anyone recommend a meter that is under $100 that they love?

Milwaukee MW-102