Should my PH Probe look like this?

[gnashty]

I ordered a Lab Grade PH Probe from a sponsor along with some other items. After some of my order <u>finally</em></u> arrived (wont go into detail, giving them a chance to make good). I just unpacked it and this is what it looked like.

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The white stuff you see looks like salt creep to me, it is all crusty and the probe is completely dry. I am not even attempting to use it at this point.

 

[ripped tide]

That looks like the pin point pH probe. I have seen a few of these brand new and they have all had fluid in the cap and have not had any white build up. Was it in bubble wrap?

 

[mr difficult]

That can't be good !

 

[budsreef]

The PH probes I've seen usually have some leakage from the cap. Is the inside of the cap totally dry?

 

[lilrobb]

That is dried storage fluid, I have seen many probes like that and all worked flawlessly...

 

[mr difficult]

a lot of great post back I have learned something new.

 

[seth the wine guy]

Looks kinda scary to me. I don't trust crusty probes.

 

[ripped tide]

Seems like I recall the company stating in the directions that the tip of the probe isn't supposed to dry out. I don't have a set right in front of me, but I'll check tomorrow and you know.

 

[gnashty]

LilRobb;698066 wrote: That is dried storage fluid, I have seen many probes like that and all worked flawlessly...

but shouldnt it still be wet in the cap? It came with absolutely no documentation.

 

[seth the wine guy]

It's all sounds pretty sketch man.

 

[skriz]

Somewhat common. Calibrate it and you'll see it's okay.

 

[gnashty]

Skriz;698117 wrote: Somewhat common. Calibrate it and you'll see it's okay.

Ill try it - Im more concerned about a diminished life expectancy vs it not workign right out of the box.

What is the difference in a lab grade PH probe and a regular PH Probe? Anyone know?

 

[lilrobb]

gnashty;698120 wrote:
What is the difference in a lab grade PH probe and a regular PH Probe? Anyone know?

The price

 

[schwaggs]

Many of my probes have come with the crusty stuff but there has always been fluid in the cap. If inside the cap is damp, you are probably OK. If it is totally dry, I would send it back.

 

[gnashty]

it was damp so i feel a little better...gonna try to calibrate it shortly..

 

[acroholic]

As long as the tip is wet you should not have any issues r/t funtion or life expectancy of the probe.