Growinman and Somebeech - Thanks for stopping by guys! I will heed your advice and not get the strips. I am going to the pet store a little later and I will get a PH pen and some calibration stuff. As long as I can use the pens to limp along until next month I will get a nice one.
I do have a temp/humidity gauge with a high/low memory. I will post a few pics of all my equipment whn my tent and light get here in the mail. Should be in the next couple days!
More supplies coming soon to a thread near you!