Anyone ever use any of the Pinpoint Monitors?

[fastrd400]

I'm thinking of picking up a Pinpoint Calcium Monitor, and the Pinpoint Ph Monitor. Does anyone have any experience with these? I hate testing (actually the time involved) and am looking for something that makes it quicker and more easily readable.

 

[andysgirl8800]

I do not use the pinpoint monitor, but use one of the pH pens.

 

[sen5241b]

I could drop well over $500 on electronic/instrument testers if I had it.

 

[fastrd400]

Well, seems as though there are no cons for these monitors, so I guess I'm off the get the calcium monitor today.

 

[daugherty]

the only con is the price for them and the probes are spendy also if you have to replace it

 

[fastrd400]

But how often do the probes go bad? Considering I'm using 20 drops +/- of the calcium #2 solution every test. That makes replacing the tests often expensive as well.

 

[daugherty]

i dont know how often they need to be changed. if i had the money i would get one.

 

[fastrd400]

That's what I was needing to hear. I have the cash, so I guess I know where I'm going today.

 

[dcantucson]

I have a Calcium and a PH pinpoint. Guess I should use them. :)

 

[fastrd400]

How do you like them Dave? I mean, you have used them haven't you?

 

[dcantucson]

The Calcium one I have used but the PH one I haven't. The only issue I had and have is that you are supposed to calibrate it before using it. That is tiresome IMO. I guess it's better and easier than the tests though. I just don't like to test. I have bad habits and I'm just not that interested in testing all the time. I haven't tested either tank in months other than a test strip now and then. If you test like you should I guess they would be great. Sorry I can't give you a better review. Just being honest.

 

[fastrd400]

That's totally cool, and I appreciate it. I try and test at least once a week, and that calcium test is for the freaking birds. Add drop, shake and repeat until you get a flippin purple color.

 

[SeattleDarko]

On trick about the API calcium test... if you know your going to at like 400+ when you test you can put 20drops in then start the one at a time drops. I would LOVE a calcium monitor I just bought a RKL and I hope they will make a calcium modules for it soon. I would much rather calibrate a PH/CALCIUM probe than do the tests? I am sure in the long run it will pay for itself depending on what test you use. I have started switching from API test to Elos test and API calcium is $12.95 at my LFS and $29.99 for the Elos I can go thought a test kit in about 6 months calcium anyways.

 

[fastrd400]

Thanks Donna. I was dropping like 17 drops of the #2 solution in to start, and then the one drop intervals after that. I just picked up a Calcium monitor this morning, so I'm gonna calibrate it, and get er going. I also bought a Ph monitor the other dsay and am waiting for it to be delivered.

 

[tankedchemist]

On trick about the API calcium test... if you know your going to at like 400+ when you test you can put 20drops in then start the one at a time drops. I would LOVE a calcium monitor I just bought a RKL and I hope they will make a calcium modules for it soon. I would much rather calibrate a PH/CALCIUM probe than do the tests? I am sure in the long run it will pay for itself depending on what test you use. I have started switching from API test to Elos test and API calcium is $12.95 at my LFS and $29.99 for the Elos I can go thought a test kit in about 6 months calcium anyways.

How's the RKL working out for you? which probes, etc, did you get with it? can you view tank status online with it?

 

[SeattleDarko]

I love it, I got the basic $99 one then I got the PH/ Salinity module. I also have there float that I am wiring up for my ATO, not finished with that yet. I was planning on getting the net module in a few weeks but that is going to be put on hold until after I know about my job. I love it!!! I highly recommend it!