Where can one purchase a pH meter?
Scientific supply companies are usually the best place to purchase a pH meter. Several companies supply inexpensive pH meters. Some possible sources of meters include: Fisher Scientific, Inc www.fishersci.com Telephone: 800-766-7000 FAX: 800-926-1166 Omega Engineering, Inc. www.Omega.com Telephone: 888-826-6342 VWR Inc. www.VWR.com Telephone: 800-932-5000 Fax: 630-879-6718 Cole Parmer, Inc. www.Coleparmer.com Telephone: 800-323-4340 Fax: 847-247-2929 • How much does a pH meter cost? A pH meter can be purchased for under $80 to over $1,000. The least expensive usually would not be the best bargain as a quality assurance tool for foods. A temperature-compensating pH meter is best because the pH varies slightly with the temperature of the food being measured. It is also desirable to have a meter that will withstand moderately high temperatures (160?F or higher). Some vendors have meters with these features for approximately $175. With proper care and maintenance, most of these meters will
