Eric - you made this so easy to understand, and easier than reading the literature to get the same information (yes, I did both). Your assistance with these videos has enabled me to take the next step in fermented sausage making! Great information!
The best explanation I have seen. I've watched many how to videos but the way you explain the calibration of this meter is the best. After watching this video I completely understand how to calibrate my meter. Thank you very much for the help.
Eric, Thanks so much for this video. I bought this meter on your recommendation then was afraid to use it as I really did not understand it and I thought calibration would be difficult. Now I can jump right in. I'm off to test my first salami.
This was so helpful. Thank you. I have the PH60S Spear and I was a little nervous as a new business owner making salsas. good to know I can only do the 2 point calibration sinceI am only dealing in Low Acid and Acidic food. Thanks!
Thank you. Finally, I understand what’s going on in calibrating my Apera pH meter I’ve been watching Apera’s video on Calibrating and I wasn’t sure if I was getting it right. It was just confusing without having the knowledge you gave.
Very usefull for me, but i had to translate for a group. Some of them not technical. I whish we can have a french version. Compare to the written version this video is easy to understand. Thank you.
This answered almost all of my questions and concerns. I don’t have the PH60S-Z, it was unavailable, can I check the slope with the PH60S, If not, how do I tell if I have to replace the probe?
Good video. Make sure you take the cap off the Calibration Vial. It is almost invisible when it is on and my 7.0 calibration fluid ended up on the table 😂
I just calibrated my Apera PH60S using this video, so easy to do, you explain things perfect, so I finally get to use my meter today, my family sausage recipe has chopped fresh tomato in it and wine, I adjusted the PH on the tomatoes to 5.8, when you add red wine to your sausage recipes, do you also adjust the PH on the wine as well, or would that ruin the characteristic of the wine?
Hey, can you please tell me how to store the ph-meter? Because it is delivered with a wet sensor, so how should I store it until next year? And what about the liquid that is inside the cap of the device? How can I change / refill it? Should I? When? Greetings!
The cap should have storage solution in it. It's necessary to keep fresh storage solution in there at all times. If the tip dries out it can damage the meter. Do you have extra storage solution? If not you should get a bottle. I generally change mine once a month. 1 bottle will last at least a year. You should keep the meter in it's case with the cap on in a cool area.
Hi Eric, the tip of my apera ph meter broke I think. Do you know which one is the replacement? Found one on Amazon but it is $150, and the meter cost me around 200. Doesn’t sound right
Very nice and explanatory video! I also bought this meter recently and I have a few questions: 1) How accurate is the PH measurement since the meter is already out of calibration after the first round. The mobile app calibration already shows deviations from the reference. My expectation was that the meter will indicate precisely the calibration solution PH (7 and 4). 2) I noticed also inaccuracy in temperature measurement. (compared with the Thermapen sometimes more than 3-4 C), with consequences in PH measurement. Did you also experience this? Thank you!
Very easy to understand. However I am facing other issues with the PH60S. First question is: When calibrating in the pH 7.00 or 4.00 does the number above have to be 7.00 or 4.00 or close to it as it is shown in your video? Second question, when trying to calibrate 4.00 it seats there for ever and I never see the smiley face steady. What can I do?
Buenas tardes. Gracias por su información. Pero mi conductímetro apera también tiene solución para calibración de Conductividad. Cómo se procede para calibrar Conductividad. Gracias
But when calibration with the 7 solution, it doesn't say 7, it says 6.94, doesn't this mean it not well calibrated? Need to replace the probe? I am doing it and instead of 4 I get 4.11 :(
If your ph meter is out of range there's a good chance that the probe needs to be replaced. Depending on how often you use it and the quality of the meter the probe needs to be replaced every 12-24 months. If you are a hobbyist then you can go 18-24 months. It just depends on how you use it.
Eric got a question about measuring pH. I went thru the cal process for all 3 fluids, mixed up a batch of pepperoni and I got different readings when I took the pH on the sample piece. The meat was mixed correctly and stuck to the bottom of my fingers when held upside down. The sample piece was about 3 inches long and about 1 inch in diameter. Got a reading across the diameter 4.93 and 5.12 going into the middle of the sample lengthwise. Starter culture was T-SPX, measurement was taken about 24 hours after mixing and both numbers are in the range of correct fermentation. Why the difference? Thank you
Often you will get slightly different readings from your meat, I wouldn't worry about it too much. If you want to make sure take 3 readings from different places then take the average. If your average is in the range then you are good to go. On a different note. 24 hours is extremely fast for TSPX. How much sugar did you add and at what temp did you ferment? Usually TSPX takes around 48 hours to get to target. No issues, just curious..
3 g of sugar and 2 g of dextrose, into oven about 90 RH and 70-76F . I got this recipe from the UMAI website and made 2.5 lbs. The first time I try a recipe it is 2.5 lbs, if it is a keeper that's good, only 1 so far that I did not like. @@2guysandacooler
You'll love it. It's a great meter. Checj out this post on apera's site. It explains how to find it. support.aperainst.com/support/solutions/articles/14000107810-the-easiest-way-to-calculate-the-slope-of-a-ph-electrode
Let it cool a bit before you stick the probe in there. You want it below 100f when you test. Make sure you do a 2 point calibration and simply stick the probe in the hot sauce to check the ph.
So the storage solution can be used till it becomes contaminated. Just keep it in the cap and continue to reuse it. Once it looks dirty or cloudy then throw it out and add new storage solution to your cap. As far as the calibration solutions. You should have a separate container (apart from the original bottles) with calibration solutions in it. This is where you will dip your probe in to calibrate your unit. Once you've used it several times just throw it out. The solution 4 or 10 need to be thrown out after 3-5 uses and the solution 7 needs to be thrown out after 5-10 uses. If you don't use your pH meter frequently (once a month) then I would suggest to use fresh solutions each time you calibrate.
@@2guysandacooler thanks for your response, it’s a new ph meter I bought from Ali express, I think the probe has problem, I don’t know if it can be fix
Eric - you made this so easy to understand, and easier than reading the literature to get the same information (yes, I did both). Your assistance with these videos has enabled me to take the next step in fermented sausage making! Great information!
Very helpful. I've watched several videos on calibrating a Ph tester. Yours is the most complete and straightforward. Thank you!
The best explanation I have seen. I've watched many how to videos but the way you explain the calibration of this meter is the best. After watching this video I completely understand how to calibrate my meter. Thank you very much for the help.
Glad it helped
Eric, Thanks so much for this video. I bought this meter on your recommendation then was afraid to use it as I really did not understand it and I thought calibration would be difficult. Now I can jump right in. I'm off to test my first salami.
Finally a great video to explain things in depth! Thank you for explaining the "WHY" behind this process! Much appreciated. :)
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you, you took away the mystery of the calibration process.
This was so helpful. Thank you. I have the PH60S Spear and I was a little nervous as a new business owner making salsas. good to know I can only do the 2 point calibration sinceI am only dealing in Low Acid and Acidic food. Thanks!
Thank you. Finally, I understand what’s going on in calibrating my Apera pH meter I’ve been watching Apera’s video on Calibrating and I wasn’t sure if I was getting it right. It was just confusing without having the knowledge you gave.
Ugh. I've been thinking about buying one for a while. This video pushed me over the edge. This hobby is getting expensive!
Thanks Eric, really appreciate this.
You did such a good job by explaining how to calibrate
Great video Eric. My probe arrived today. Will be making Genoa salami soon. Thank you !!
Thank you sir, I needed this one....
very informative video thank you so much for being thorough kind gentle and honest you're the best thank you once again
Thanks for Posting Eric
My pleasure!!
Great Help... TY
This was very helpful. Thank you.
Great video! Really appreciate the info
Very usefull for me, but i had to translate for a group. Some of them not technical. I whish we can have a french version. Compare to the written version this video is easy to understand. Thank you.
Great video as always.
Great video, as always.
that was fabulous. thank you so much
Thanks! Good tutorial.
Awesome video. Thanks a lot!!👍🏼👍🏼
Time to upgrade. I'm still using a Milwaukee with a separate temperature probe.
Excellent video.
Excellent! Thanks
This answered almost all of my questions and concerns. I don’t have the PH60S-Z, it was unavailable, can I check the slope with the PH60S, If not, how do I tell if I have to replace the probe?
Hi Eric. Could you please share any tips on how to clean the apera electrode after measuring the pH of the meat. Thank you :)
Good video. Make sure you take the cap off the Calibration Vial. It is almost invisible when it is on and my 7.0 calibration fluid ended up on the table 😂
Great video thanks
awesome video, thanks a lot!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hello, one question. How do you clean it after every use? Do you wipe it with something and put it in the cleaning solution, or?
How do you reset it. I got the apera 20
I just calibrated my Apera PH60S using this video, so easy to do, you explain things perfect, so I finally get to use my meter today, my family sausage recipe has chopped fresh tomato in it and wine, I adjusted the PH on the tomatoes to 5.8, when you add red wine to your sausage recipes, do you also adjust the PH on the wine as well, or would that ruin the characteristic of the wine?
Very cool!!! When it comes to wine i don't adjust because the quantities are usually fairly low and it doesn't impact the meat like other acids
@@2guysandacooler Thank you
Hey, can you please tell me how to store the ph-meter? Because it is delivered with a wet sensor, so how should I store it until next year?
And what about the liquid that is inside the cap of the device? How can I change / refill it? Should I? When?
Greetings!
The cap should have storage solution in it. It's necessary to keep fresh storage solution in there at all times. If the tip dries out it can damage the meter. Do you have extra storage solution? If not you should get a bottle. I generally change mine once a month. 1 bottle will last at least a year. You should keep the meter in it's case with the cap on in a cool area.
Hi Eric, the tip of my apera ph meter broke I think. Do you know which one is the replacement? Found one on Amazon but it is $150, and the meter cost me around 200. Doesn’t sound right
Very nice and explanatory video!
I also bought this meter recently and I have a few questions:
1) How accurate is the PH measurement since the meter is already out of calibration after the first round. The mobile app calibration already shows deviations from the reference. My expectation was that the meter will indicate precisely the calibration solution PH (7 and 4).
2) I noticed also inaccuracy in temperature measurement. (compared with the Thermapen sometimes more than 3-4 C), with consequences in PH measurement. Did you also experience this?
Thank you!
Do you need distilled water
Very easy to understand. However I am facing other issues with the PH60S. First question is: When calibrating in the pH 7.00 or 4.00 does the number above have to be 7.00 or 4.00 or close to it as it is shown in your video? Second question, when trying to calibrate 4.00 it seats there for ever and I never see the smiley face steady. What can I do?
Buenas tardes. Gracias por su información. Pero mi conductímetro apera también tiene solución para calibración de Conductividad. Cómo se procede para calibrar Conductividad. Gracias
OK you say use new solution every time, doe's that mean a new bottle or a new dipping pot ?
But when calibration with the 7 solution, it doesn't say 7, it says 6.94, doesn't this mean it not well calibrated? Need to replace the probe? I am doing it and instead of 4 I get 4.11 :(
What is the best way to clean after use?
After calibrating mine it still has the L and M on the bottom left and the smiley face is always on….don’t think that was like that before!
What about temp of the calibration solution. Mine shows that ph varies if the solution depending on temp. Apera Solution
The ph meter takes that into consideration when it's measuring the ph
What if your ph meter is out of range? I know my buffer is good however can't get my tester close to the buffer ph...
If your ph meter is out of range there's a good chance that the probe needs to be replaced. Depending on how often you use it and the quality of the meter the probe needs to be replaced every 12-24 months. If you are a hobbyist then you can go 18-24 months. It just depends on how you use it.
can I use the calibration powder with my apera ph60
Yes
if i use it twice a month.. i could change it after the 2nd use? or every use?
Hi, does the pH meter need to be calibrated with each use
Not if you use it daily. If you use it every once in a while then yes. It only takes 1 minute to calibrate
Eric got a question about measuring pH. I went thru the cal process for all 3 fluids, mixed up a batch of pepperoni and I got different readings when I took the pH on the sample piece. The meat was mixed correctly and stuck to the bottom of my fingers when held upside down. The sample piece was about 3 inches long and about 1 inch in diameter. Got a reading across the diameter 4.93 and 5.12 going into the middle of the sample lengthwise. Starter culture was T-SPX, measurement was taken about 24 hours after mixing and both numbers are in the range of correct fermentation. Why the difference? Thank you
Often you will get slightly different readings from your meat, I wouldn't worry about it too much. If you want to make sure take 3 readings from different places then take the average. If your average is in the range then you are good to go. On a different note. 24 hours is extremely fast for TSPX. How much sugar did you add and at what temp did you ferment? Usually TSPX takes around 48 hours to get to target. No issues, just curious..
3 g of sugar and 2 g of dextrose, into oven about 90 RH and 70-76F . I got this recipe from the UMAI website and made 2.5 lbs. The first time I try a recipe it is 2.5 lbs, if it is a keeper that's good, only 1 so far that I did not like. @@2guysandacooler
I just ordered the spear ph60s. So is there no way to tell slope percentage?
You'll love it. It's a great meter. Checj out this post on apera's site. It explains how to find it. support.aperainst.com/support/solutions/articles/14000107810-the-easiest-way-to-calculate-the-slope-of-a-ph-electrode
Hello I make homemade Hot Sauce out of Dragon's Breath peppers how do use the ph meter
What's the temperature it should be before I test it I cook it 200 degrees 5 minutes
Let it cool a bit before you stick the probe in there. You want it below 100f when you test. Make sure you do a 2 point calibration and simply stick the probe in the hot sauce to check the ph.
What can I do with the storage solution and calibration solution after I use it ? Throw it away or can I pour back into bottle to reuse ?
So the storage solution can be used till it becomes contaminated. Just keep it in the cap and continue to reuse it. Once it looks dirty or cloudy then throw it out and add new storage solution to your cap. As far as the calibration solutions. You should have a separate container (apart from the original bottles) with calibration solutions in it. This is where you will dip your probe in to calibrate your unit. Once you've used it several times just throw it out. The solution 4 or 10 need to be thrown out after 3-5 uses and the solution 7 needs to be thrown out after 5-10 uses. If you don't use your pH meter frequently (once a month) then I would suggest to use fresh solutions each time you calibrate.
@@2guysandacooler thank you so much
I am having issues with my ATC ph meter, it’s only calibrating 6.86, it’s not calibrating 4.01 and 9.18, I don’t know wat do anymore
What's the brand? How old is it? How often do you use it?
@@2guysandacooler thanks for your response, it’s a new ph meter I bought from Ali express, I think the probe has problem, I don’t know if it can be fix
@@evioghenetehila8641 I think you are correct
What about growing cannabis, Eric?
Absolutely!! This is perfect for that