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Apera | PH60 Premium Pocket pH Tester Kit

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What's In The Box?
  • Apera Instruments PH60 Pocket pH Tester
  • pH 4 calibration solution 50mls
  • pH 7 calibration solution 50mls
  • pH 10 Calibration solution 50mls
  • Calibration bottles
  • Electrode storage solution
  • 4 x AAA batteries
  • Lanyard
  • Premium portable carrying case
Warranty

Meter: 2 years Probe: 6 months

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APERA PH60 premium waterproof pocket pH tester kit for hydroponics, water quality testing and nutrient solution monitoring.
APERA PH60 pH tester kit with calibration solutions, storage solution and carry case for hydroponic and water quality testing.

Product Details

🧪 Apera Instruments PH60 Premium Pocket pH Tester Kit – Waterproof pH Meter for Hydroponics

The Apera Instruments PH60 Premium Pocket pH Tester Kit is a high-precision, waterproof pH meter built for testing hydroponic nutrient solutions, drinking water, pools, aquaculture systems and water treatment.

With ±0.01 pH accuracy, automatic calibration with buffer recognition and Automatic Temperature Compensation (ATC), the Apera Instruments PH60 gives growers fast, stable and reliable pH readings – and the complete kit includes everything you need to calibrate and get testing straight away.


⚙️ Key Features

  • High accuracy – ±0.01 pH
  • Wide measurement range – -2.00 to 16.00 pH
  • Automatic Temperature Compensation (ATC) – 0–50°C
  • Automatic calibration with buffer recognition – 1–3 points
  • Recognised buffers – 7.00, 4.00, 10.01, 1.68 and 12.46
  • Large LCD with 3-colour backlight – blue for measurement, green for calibration, red for Heads-Up mode
  • Stable reading indicator – smiley icon
  • Auto HOLD function – for consistent measurements
  • IP67 waterproof – and it floats
  • Up to 2000 hours battery life
  • Compatible replaceable probes – PH60-E, PH60S-E, PH60F-E and ORP60-E

🌿 Ideal For

  • Hydroponic nutrient solutions and reservoirs
  • Pools and spas
  • Drinking water
  • Aquaculture
  • Cooling towers and water treatment

📦 What's in the Box?

  • Apera Instruments PH60 Pocket pH Tester
  • pH 4 calibration solution 50mL
  • pH 7 calibration solution 50mL
  • pH 10 calibration solution 50mL
  • Calibration bottles
  • Electrode storage solution
  • 4 x AAA batteries
  • Lanyard
  • Premium portable carrying case

📏 Technical Specifications

🧪 pH

  • Range: -2.00 to 16.00 pH
  • Resolution: 0.01 / 0.1 pH
  • Accuracy: ±0.01 pH ±1 digit
  • Calibration: Automatic 1–3 point
  • Buffer recognition: 7.00, 4.00, 10.01, 1.68, 12.46
  • Temperature compensation: Automatic 0–50°C (32–122°F)

⚡ ORP

  • Range: ±1000 mV
  • Resolution: 1 mV
  • Accuracy: ±0.2% F.S.

🌡️ Temperature

  • Range: 0–50°C (32–122°F)
  • Resolution: 0.1°C
  • Accuracy: ±0.5°C

💻 Display & System

  • 3-colour backlit LCD with 180° viewing angle
  • Dual display: pH and temperature
  • HOLD function and smiley stability indicator
  • Heads-Up function
  • Self-diagnosis
  • Low battery warning (flashing battery icon)
  • Auto power-off after 8 minutes of inactivity

🔋 Design & Power

  • Waterproof rating: IP67 (floatable)
  • Power: 4 x AAA batteries (DC3V)
  • Battery life: Up to 2000 hours continuous use
  • Tester size: 40 x 40 x 178mm
  • Tester weight: 133g
  • Case size: 255 x 210 x 50mm
  • Kit weight: 700g

🔍 Electrode

  • Glass membrane: Bulb
  • Junction: Single junction ceramic
  • Reference electrode: Ag/AgCl
  • Electrolyte: KCl gel
  • Replaceable electrode: Yes
  • Temperature sensor: Yes
  • Electrode pH range: 0–14 pH
  • Operating temperature: 0–50°C

🛡️ Warranty

  • Meter: 2 years
  • Probe: 6 months

FAQ

Q. What is the Apera Instruments PH60 Premium Pocket pH Tester Kit used for?

It measures pH in water solutions, including hydroponic nutrients, pools, aquaculture systems, drinking water and water treatment. A must-have for keeping your reservoir in the sweet spot!

Q. What pH range can the Apera Instruments PH60 measure?

The PH60 measures from -2.00 to 16.00 pH with ±0.01 pH accuracy, and reads temperature from 0–50°C at the same time on its dual display.

Q. Does the Apera Instruments PH60 have automatic calibration?

Yes. It offers automatic 1–3 point calibration with buffer recognition for 7.00, 4.00, 10.01, 1.68 and 12.46 buffers. The screen glows green in calibration mode, so you always know where you're at.

Q. Does the Apera Instruments PH60 compensate for temperature?

Yes. Automatic Temperature Compensation (ATC) works from 0–50°C to keep pH readings reliable as solution temperature changes.

Q. Is the Apera Instruments PH60 waterproof?

Yes. It has an IP67 waterproof rating and it floats – no stress if it slips into the tank.

Q. Can I replace the probe on the Apera Instruments PH60?

Yes. The electrode is replaceable, and the PH60 is compatible with PH60-E, PH60S-E, PH60F-E and ORP60-E probes.

Q. What comes in the Apera Instruments PH60 Premium Pocket pH Tester Kit?

The kit includes the PH60 tester, 50mL each of pH 4, pH 7 and pH 10 calibration solutions, calibration bottles, electrode storage solution, 4 x AAA batteries, a lanyard and a premium portable carrying case.

Q. How long does the battery last?

Up to 2000 hours of continuous use. The meter also powers off after 8 minutes of inactivity and shows a flashing battery icon when power is running low.

Q. What warranty comes with the Apera Instruments PH60?

The meter has a 2-year warranty and the probe has a 6-month warranty.

Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 4 reviews.

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— Joshua (5/5)

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— Chris O. (5/5)

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"Love this Ph tester kit, the simple instruction manual included makes figuring the thing out really easy and it comes in a really neat case with the essentials. The pen Takes quick measurements and I can Highly recommend!"

— Mark K. (5/5)

Good value

"So easy to use & love that it came in a case with everything I needed , calibration solutions, calibration bottles & storage solutions."

— Leanne D. (5/5)

Q&A

Warranty & Returns

Please choose your products carefully, as A-Grade Hydroponics reserves the right not to accept returns based on either an incorrect choice or a change of mind.

However, we love happy customers so contact us with your query and we will do our best to accommodate you. If you have queries about a product you would like to purchase, please contact us to discuss your concerns before you buy.

A-Grade Hydroponics will honour all manufacturers warranties subject to the terms and conditions of those manufacturers. However warranty does not cover abuse, neglect, improper care, loss or damage from incorrect usage.

Warranty claims will be processed at A-Grade Hydroponics' discretion as a refund, repair or replacement. If products need to be returned to us for warranty purposes e-mail us at grow@agradehydroponics.com with the receipt/invoice number, date of purchase and a brief description of the fault (including photographs where possible). We will then issue you with a product return number.

All returns should be in original packaging and have the receipt/invoice number, date of purchase, and product return number enclosed. The product return number should also be written on the outside of the package for easy identification purposes.

A-Grade Hydroponics has a strict 'no returns' or refunds policy for liquid products, like nutrients, additives, gels, calibration fluids etc, so please choose these items carefully.

Shipping & Delivery

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DISPATCH AND DELIVERY

Orders are shipped via Australia Post or shipping platform Big Post. Orders are generally dispatched on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Please allow for additional delivery time for remote areas. If you require express delivery, please contact our sales representatives at 03 9555 6667 or email grow@agradehydroponics.com to obtain a quote. 

Couriers will attempt delivery to the specified address. If no one is home to receive the delivery, the couriers will leave your parcel somewhere safe. If there is no safe place, re-delivery or collection will be offered by the carrier.

Due to the increasing frequency of online fraud and theft, we are unable to ship to P.O. Boxes and Parcel Lockers.

SHIPPING COSTS

All freight charges are calculated on weight, dimensions and location. We are committed to keeping shipping charges at a minimum and do not charge handling fees.

Please note: Freight costs are subject to change. Regional areas, large and bulky orders, and tail-lift delivery occasionally incur an additional levy. Should shipping costs need to be amended it will be to reflect the actual charges, and not incur additional ‘shipping and handling’ fees. We will notify you if this rare situation occurs.

A-Grade Hydroponics reserves the right to cancel the order if shipping costs become prohibitive and customers will be issued a full refund.

PAYMENT

All payments must be cleared before dispatch. Payments can be made online via PayPal, AfterPay, PayID or Electronic Funds Transfer. Payments can also be accepted via credit card by phoning 03 9555 6667.

Please allow at least 24 hours for payments to clear.

FULFILMENT OF ORDERS

You will be notified immediately if an item is permanently unavailable, with options for a replacement item at equal or higher value, refund or store credit.

All refunds will clear within 3-5 business days. Store Credits will be issued to customer accounts for future use online or in-store.

DANGEROUS AND PROHIBITED GOODS

These goods are available for in-store collection only.