pH probe reminder

Discussion in 'Water Chemistry' started by Dador, Jan 20, 2008.

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  1. Dador

    Dador Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I left a lighting reminder a while back so here I am with a chem reminder. My pH probe monitor started alarming last night showing a drop from 8.3 to 5.77!!!:eek:

    My immediate reaction was to charge for the kalkwasser!:drive: I controlled myself and remembered Matts Go Slow and let it grow. I regained my composure and started my testing.

    First a quick dip stick. Nice and pink! 8.4! Feeling beter but not confident I pulled out the test kit and started sampling and dripping. 8.3-8.4 :p

    Ok time to calibrate the probe. Calm, calm, set the slope. Perfect. Dip the probe. 7.7 :angry:

    Time for a new probe? Or does anyone have a better suggestion? I leave it in refuge. That couldn't effect it? I cleaned the probe gently and cleared with RO/DI.
     
    Dador, Jan 20, 2008
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  2. reef_guru

    reef_guru Humpback Whale

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    my pH probe is in the sump, its about 5 years old, every 3 months or so i soak it in vinegar, havent recalibrated it in awhile and its still registering correctly. i know this since i have two of them and both read the same.
     
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  3. Dador

    Dador Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Vinegar. Thanks I'll try that. Any softies left?
     
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  4. Otty

    Otty Giant Squid

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    Let me guess was it a Pin-puke probe?? I just had one go bad and I will never get another one. Rather spend the extra money on a better probe and have piece of mind.
     
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  5. Dador

    Dador Coral Banded Shrimp

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    No. It was a reef fanatic. I tried the vinegar soak. Still no go. :angry:
     
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    reef_guru Humpback Whale

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    if cleaning didnt work its time for a new one
     
    reef_guru, Jan 21, 2008
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  7. Dador

    Dador Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Yup! Just ordered it....:p
     
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