{"title":"ESSENTIALS","description":"\u003ch2\u003eESSENTIALS Grow Room Meters \u0026amp; Monitoring Equipment\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eESSENTIALS produces practical measuring and monitoring equipment for hydroponic and indoor growing, covering nutrient testing, grow room conditions and moisture checks during drying. The range extends beyond pH and EC meters to include digital thermometers, thermo-hygrometers, CO₂ monitors and digital moisture meters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eESSENTIALS pH and EC meters help growers check the acidity and conductivity of water and nutrient solutions. Digital min-max thermometers track temperature changes, including nutrient temperature using a waterproof probe, while thermo-hygrometers monitor temperature and relative humidity. The ESSENTIALS CO₂ monitor displays carbon dioxide levels alongside temperature and humidity, helping growers keep an eye on their growing environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor post-harvest checks, the ESSENTIALS digital moisture meter measures moisture in drying plant material to help assess readiness for storage. From checking a feeding solution to monitoring the grow room and drying process, ESSENTIALS offers tools for making decisions based on measurements rather than guesswork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse the ESSENTIALS products available at Steel Roots below. This collection focuses on the ESSENTIALS equipment range, separate from ESSENTIALS Lab and ESSENTIALS Plus.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"essentials-ph-meter-with-swiss-made-sensor-commercial-grade-digital-ph-testeressentials-ph-meter-swiss-sensor-digital-tester","title":"Essentials pH Meter with Swiss Made Sensor | Commercial Grade Digital pH Tester","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTake ultimate control of your grow room’s chemistry with the newly upgraded Essentials pH Meter.\u003c\/strong\u003e Now featuring an industry-leading, \u003cstrong\u003eNew Swiss-made pH sensor\u003c\/strong\u003e, this commercial-grade tool provides precision growers with enhanced reliability, outstanding value, and unmatched accuracy where it matters most.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eEquipped with a built-in memory function, the Essentials pH Meter stores your last 10 readings. 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Experience fewer calibration drifts and faster stabilization times when testing complex nutrient solutions.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10-Reading Data Logging Memory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built-in internal memory capacity for 10 historical data points.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spot critical trends. Compare current runoff to past logs to diagnose nutrient lockout before physical symptoms ever show on your plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFloating Water-Resistant Seal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buoyant, moisture-sealed chassis design.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Total peace of mind. 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