Aqua Master Tools - digital measuring instruments from the Netherlands

One of the basic prerequisites for an excellent harvest when indoor growing of plants is precise measurement, for which growers mainly use digital measuring instruments. The brand Aqua Master Tools, which has been active on the market for the fourth year, has been receiving excellent feedback from users thanks to the quality and reliability of its products, practically since the beginning of its market presence. In this article, we will therefore focus both on the most important features that characterise the individual Aqua Master Tools combined metres, and on their practical use in specific devices.

So what makes these pH metres, EC metres and thermometers in the form of compact devices for measuring acidity, electrical conductivity or temperature truly exceptional? And why are they selling more and more as measuring instruments for growers? Growers of varying experience who are involved in hydroponics, as well as other cultivation techniques, appreciate not only the high level of accuracy, but also the overall build quality and the long service life associated with it, as well as the comfortable use in everyday growing routines. 

In all these respects, the relatively young, progressive Dutch company Aqua Master Tools, which has been producing complete products since 2018, has brought growers focused on results new and affordable options, thanks to which you can keep cultivation processes under control without having to unnecessarily purchase a range of additional devices and batteries. This saves you time and energy, and also ensures that by the end of the growing cycle you will be harvesting with a smile exactly the crop you have dreamed of!

In addition to enriching our range with the specific new products from this Dutch manufacturer listed below, we also prepared the following separate articles some time ago so that your pH and EC metres, whether from Aqua Master Tools or another manufacturer of measuring technology for growers, would serve reliably for as long as possible and always display the correct values. We recommend reading:

• How to use calibration solutions and pH metres?
• What is the storage solution (KCL) for?
• How to measure conductivity correctly (EC)?

Why choose pH and EC metres from Aqua Master Tools?

1. A wide selection of affordable products depending on what you will measure and how often.
2. User-friendly and pre-calibrated devices with modern software and batteries, enabling fast and accurate measurement.
3. Versatile use from liquid plant nutrition through aquariums and ponds to swimming pools or hot tubs. Suitable for growers involved in hydroponics as well as growing in coco or traditional growing in soil.
4. Clear instructions for the use and calibration of each model (see below).
5. Above-standard warranty. The manufacturer (AMT) provides a warranty that is twice as long as usual. Why most manufacturers provide only a six-month warranty can be read in the article on calibration solutions (see above).

We will now introduce the individual variants, from the basic ones to the unique “COMBO” model. For each device, you can simply click through via its name (for example AMT E50 Pro) to the detailed product description, where you will also find instructional videos from the manufacturer in addition to detailed information.

• Aqua Master Tools E50 Pro - digital EC metre and thermometer is the ideal helper for measuring the EC of the nutrient solution and the water temperature in the tank (see Why and how to maintain a stable temperature of the nutrient solution?). As you can see in the picture, the device consists of a top cap (1), an on/off button for switching on and off (2), a C/F button for switching temperature units (3), a clear display (4), a CAL calibration button (5), a replaceable electrode / probe (6) and a lower screw cap (7), followed by a protective cover (8).

• Aqua Master Tools P50 Pro is, at first glance, indistinguishable from the model above, as it is made from the same parts and the price tag is similar in both cases. The obvious difference between the two models, however, is that the P50 Pro probe is designed for measuring pH instead of measuring the electrical conductivity of the solution. It is therefore a digital pH metre and thermometer in one.

After the basic but exceptionally reliable devices for separate measurement of EC, or pH with liquid temperature, it is time to combine everything together! The following variants give not only growers this very option:

• Aqua Master Tools Combo Pen P110 Pro already represents a comprehensive solution for measuring the most important values, namely EC, pH and temperature, with improved software that means even faster readings. The robust casing again consists of the parts listed above. The combined digital measuring pen is supplied fully pre-calibrated, just like the basic variants, and includes a set of three button batteries.
• Aqua Master Tools P160 Pro costs only a little more than the previous model, yet it is a combined digital metre that is ideal not only for pH, EC and temperature, but also for measuring TDS and PPM values. As you can see in the picture, this fully pre-calibrated device is supplied including the necessary buffered solutions for later calibration and other accessories (see the detailed product description). A major advantage of this model is then analogue EC calibration, thanks to which it is not necessary for the calibration solution to have an exactly specified temperature (25 °C).

• Aqua Master Tools S300 Pro - while up to now we have shown modern devices for measuring important values in liquids (nutrient solution, water, etc.), this waterproof model stands out especially in growers’ eyes for its ability to measure, in addition to liquids, pH and the temperature of soil or coco substrate. The replaceable probe (electrode) of unprecedented quality features a BNC connector.

• The most technically advanced high-tech new product from Aqua Master Tools is the model designated P700 Pro 2. It is a combined digital metre for pH, EC, CF, PPM and nutrient solution temperature, which has two probes. It is perfectly suited for long-term use with low maintenance requirements and is equipped with an integrated rechargeable battery. The robust design is dominated by a large display on which all necessary values can be easily read. What this device consists of can be seen in the picture: 1. Light on/off button, 2. Mode button, 3. Celsius/Fahrenheit button, 4. EC electrode port, 5. pH electrode port, 6. USB port, 7. On/off button, 8. pH CAL button, 9. EC CAL button, 10. EC electrode, 11. pH electrode.

We have already referred you above to articles in which you will learn, among other things, how to extend the service life of the probe to the maximum. However, once the probe reaches the end of its service life, you will also find replacement probes (electrodes) for Aqua Master Tools pH and EC metres with us. We also recommend the original Aqua Master Tools calibration solution EC 3.0 directly from the manufacturer.

If you would like to ask us anything, please do not hesitate to write to us at the well-known e-mail address info@higarden.eu so that we can make your choice as easy as possible. We look forward to your questions! 

We also recommend these products:

• Growth Technology KCL storage solution, 300 ml
• Growth Technology pH 7 calibration solution
• pH 4 calibration solution

What to read next:

• Electrical conductivity of solution - EC
• Why and how to maintain a stable temperature of the nutrient solution?
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