Ph Probe Replacement

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  1. omgiv

    omgiv Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Hi Guys,

    I have a pinpoint Ph probe that I have had for about nine months. I understand that these have to be replaced from time to time and I was wondering what the signs are. I recalibrated mine today and is now reading at about 7.8. My tank normally stays around 8.0-8.1. I haven't checked it against a solution test yet. I plan on doing that tomorrow when I run my full battery of tests. I can't see my tank being that low, but you never know. All of the fish and corals seem to be doing fine so I am not worried. Thanks!!!!

    Regards,
    Ivy
     
    omgiv, Jan 17, 2010
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  2. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    When I had my PH PinPoint, I changed it every yr or so and should be recalibrate every 6 months.




    luna
     
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  3. patrick824

    patrick824 Montipora Digitata

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    compare it to a chem test
     
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  4. omgiv

    omgiv Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I have been recalibrating mine every couple of months. It seems to creep up over time for some reason. I will compare it tomorrow when I test tomorrow and post it. Thanks!!!!
     
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