Proper Way to Calibrate a PH probe

[gmpolan]

Any advice before i do so, i have read the directions but it will be first time and im sure some of yall might have some tips. Thx

 

[acroholic]

What brand controller are you doing?

 

[gmpolan]

Digial aquatics...for the RK2

 

[acroholic]

Can't help you there. I have experience with the MI SMS 122 and Pinpoint Controllers.

 

[gmpolan]

Thanks, it just comes with the 7 and 10 solution and the controller fyi...

 

[gmpolan]

So andy, do you just plug it in and test each and then assume its good to go?

 

[gnashty]

Throw the 2 bottles of solution in your sump to get it up to temp. Make sure u don't contaminate your solution - dry the probe before dunking in the solutions.

Follow the directions from DA to the T. If u need em let me know. You will need to recalibrate it frequently. Also make sure you don't rely on it - before you buffer, check it with a test kit. I personally don't trust my PH probe at all right now.

 

[gnashty]

Yeah, wait for the raw data on the RKL to settle out (will still jump around by 1 or so but no more than that)