Digital pH and Temperature Meter
Including Blue Sharp Probe for measuring solids and semi-solids
Waterproof pH and Temperature meter
Features:
Digital meter for easily and accurately measuring both the pH and the temperature simultaneously
Includes a probe designed for semi solids / solids (blue sharp probe)
Frequent calibration is the best habit to keep in pH measurement because calibration keeps your readings accurate and reliable. Although we recommend calibrating every day, we understand that it is a time-consuming task and many people are busy. If high accuracy is not important in your measurement, it is okay to calibrate once or twice a week.
Replacement calibration solution can be purchased here
Meat Quality is greatly influenced by the amount of energy contained in the animals muscles, in the form of Glycogen. Once the animal is deceased the muscle glycogen is converted to lactic acid, which causes the pH to fall. pH is used to express the acidity or alkalinity of a wide variety of products and is of particular importance for the food industries. pH is measured for a number of reasons, among them taste, freshness, shelf life, and possible bacteriological activity.
If there is not enough glycogen available in the animal, insufficient lactic acid will be produced and the pH will remain high, resulting in dark cutting. Dark cutting will make your meat appear dark, reduce its shelf life, reduce tenderness, alter texture, and you may find the meat rejected at a consumer level.
Monitoring the pH in a freshly slaughtered carcass is a valuable tool in producing a quality meat product for the consumer.
Glycogen levels prior to slaughtering will determine the ultimate pH and eating quality outcomes.
Electrical stimulation can be used to ensure carcasses enter rigor (pH6) at the desired temperature.
Specifications:
Automatic Temperature Compensation: 0°C ~ 50°C
Battery Type: 3 x 1.5V (AG13) included
Operating Temperature: 0°C ~ 50°C; RH ≤95%
Calibration: Two points with auto buffer recognition
Measuring range:
pH: 0.00 ~ 14.00 pH
Temp: 0°C ~ 50°C
Resolution:
pH: 0.01 pH
Temp: 0.1°C
Accuracy:
pH: ±0.01 pH
Temp: ±0.0°C
Dimensions:
188 x 35 x 35mm
98g
2 year Manufacturer's Warranty:
Below are the terms of Manufacturer’s warranty offered by Mitchell Engineering Food Equipment Pty Ltd. 23 Storie Street Clontarf.
Warranty Coverage:
We guarantee that our products are free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of 2 years from the date of your purchase
Warranty Claims Process:
- Notification: If you believe your product has a defect, please contact our customer service department at 07 3283 4536 or notify us in writing to info@mefe.com.au
- Proof of Purchase: Provide proof of purchase, invoice number or copy of tax invoice required.
- Inspection: If necessary, we may request you to return the defective product for inspection to determine the nature and cause of the defect. The cost to return the product may be at your expense.
Warranty Exclusions:
This warranty does not cover defects or damage arising from misuse, modification, neglect, normal wear and tear, or force majeure events beyond our control or failure to adhere to general maintenance as specified within the product manual.
This warranty does not apply to consumables such as batteries, ink, filters and globes.
Remedies:
If a defect covered by this warranty is properly notified to us within the warranty period, and is determined to be covered, we will, at our discretion, repair or replace the defective product.
Any defective parts/products replaced by us under this warranty will be deemed to be the property of MEFE.
Limitation of Liability:
Our liability is limited to the repair or replacement of the defective product and excludes consequential or incidental damages to the extent permitted by law.
Consumer Rights:
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law.
You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage.
You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
