Get a truncheon stick... they seem to be really durable and easy to use.

example #1: ec/ppm meter
Original Truncheon Meter (EC/PPM)

example #2: pH
Bluelab Instruments pH Truncheon Meter: J from Kalyx.com - Hydroponics & Gardening - Testing, pH, TDS, EC

They're a bit pricey, but well worth it, and you didn't say "cheap." Maybe even go ahead and order some replacement parts to save some heartache and shipping in the future

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NoDrugs4Me Reviewed by NoDrugs4Me on . someone help a first timer pls its going to be my first hydro grow pretty soon. im doing a switch from soil to ebb flow buckets with a 55 gal. res. i was just wondering if someone could tell me what ph/ec meter is good for this setup. i want a meter that i can just drop the probes in and get a constant reading. also want a brand i can trust that any hydro store will have replacement probes if needed. i seen some hanna's out there but dont want to get those cause i heard they do a different conversion on the ec readings Rating: 5