Measuring Meters
Laboratory and field measuring instruments for water quality, environmental, physical and process applications — from A to Z.
A measuring meter is an instrument that quantifies a specific physical, chemical or environmental property and displays, records or logs the result as a number — temperature, pressure, pH, conductivity, humidity, gas concentration, vibration, refractive index and dozens of other parameters each have their own dedicated meter type, built around the sensing technology suited to that measurement. The category ranges from simple analog handheld gauges through digital multi-parameter meters to programmable data loggers that record readings over time.
Ecotao supplies a wide range of measuring meters for laboratory, industrial, agricultural and environmental testing applications, built around key brands including Eutech, LaMotte, Extech and YSI, plus the MRC Laboratory equipment range and the Yamato equipment range, and specialist brands for specific categories. Full technical data sheets are available for every instrument on request — send your specific requirement to aqua@ecotao.co.za.
How to choose the right measuring meter
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| Decision factor | What it determines |
|---|---|
| Parameter & range | The exact property to measure (e.g. pH 0–14, 0–100% humidity) sets the sensor type and instrument class. |
| Spot-check vs. continuous | A handheld meter suits one-off field checks; a fixed, wall-mount or logging meter suits ongoing process or environmental monitoring. |
| Accuracy & resolution | Lab-grade work generally needs digital instruments with tighter tolerances than field/analog equivalents. |
| Sample type | Liquid immersion probes, gas sensors and solid-surface contact probes are not interchangeable — match the probe to the medium. |
| Environment | Field, outdoor, hazardous-area or wash-down environments may require ruggedised or IP-rated housings over standard lab units. |
Not sure which category applies to your application? Send us the parameter, expected range and environment to aqua@ecotao.co.za and we'll match it to the right instrument and brand.
Featured measuring meter categories
Adjustable Volume Pipettes (Pipettors)
Single-channel and 8-channel mechanical pipettes covering eleven volume ranges from 0.1µl to 10ml, for PCR, molecular biology, environmental and general laboratory liquid handling.
Refractometers
Optical and digital refractometers for Brix, salinity, alcohol, automotive fluids (AdBlue, antifreeze, battery), dairy, clinical and fully customizable measurement scales.
Full A–Z category index
Browse the complete range of measuring meter categories below. Categories in bold link through to a dedicated page with product detail, direct store links and application guidance; the remaining categories are supplied to order — send your specification to aqua@ecotao.co.za for a quote.
- Air Velocity / Anemometers
- Alarm SMS
- Boroscope
- Barometers
- Calibration
- Cavitation
- Chlorine
- Colour
- Conductivity
- Data Loggers
- Density
- Dissolved Oxygen
- Distance
- Electromagnetic EMF/ELF
- Food Analyzers
- Gas
- Hardness
- Humidity Indicators
- Humidity Temperature Meters
- Humidity Recorders / Data Logger
- ISE (Ion-Selective Electrode)
- Light
- Light – UV
- Moisture Meters
- Adjustable Volume Pipettes / Pipettors
- PH Meters
- Polarimeter
- Pressure Meters
- Push/Pull
- Radiation
- Recorders
- Redox
- Refractometers
- Roughness
- Salinity
- Sound
- Spectrophotometers
- Stroboscopes
- Thickness
- Coating Thickness
- Tachometer
- Temperature Indicators
- Thermocouple Wires & Connectors
- Portable Temperature Meters
- Temperature Sensors
- IR Thermometers
- Torque
- Turbidity
- Ultra Violet
- Vacuum
- Vibration
- Viscosity
- Water Potential
- Wind
Frequently asked questions
What is a measuring meter?
A measuring meter is an instrument that quantifies a specific physical, chemical or environmental property — such as temperature, pressure, pH, conductivity, humidity, gas concentration or refractive index — and displays or logs the reading as a number. The term covers everything from simple handheld analog dial gauges to programmable digital data loggers.
How do I choose the right measuring meter for my application?
Start with the exact parameter you need to measure and its expected range, then decide between a handheld spot-check instrument and a fixed or logging instrument depending on whether you need continuous monitoring. Accuracy, resolution, sample type and environment narrow the choice from there — our technical team can match a specific application to the right meter and brand.
What brands of measuring meters does Ecotao supply?
Eutech, LaMotte, Extech and YSI as core brands, alongside the MRC Laboratory equipment range, the Yamato laboratory equipment range, and specialist brands such as Atago, Hanna Instruments and MISCO for specific categories including refractometers.
Does Ecotao supply measuring meters for South African industrial and lab conditions?
Yes — Ecotao is based in Cape Town and supplies South African laboratories, agriculture, water treatment and industrial sites directly, with local stockholding on core ranges to avoid the multi-week import lead times of ordering instruments from overseas.
Can't find your exact instrument on this list?
The A–Z index above covers the full range we supply or can source. Send us the parameter, range and application and we'll confirm the right meter and brand.