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Bluelab Probe Care Kits

The instrument is only as accurate as the probe is clean!

Probe cleaning is one of the most important parts of owning and operating 

any Bluelab meter, monitor or controller.

If the probe is contaminated (dirty) it affects the accuracy of the reading displayed.

Bluelab pH Probe KCl Storage 

Solution

The perfect solution to store and hydrate 
your Bluelab pH products.

Bluelab Probe Care Kit range is 
available for:

•  pH probe care
•  pH & conductivity probe care
•  Conductivity probe care
All the tools you need are included 
in each kit.
To re-stock your care kit, choose 
from the Bluelab Solutions range.

Bluelab pH Probe KCl Storage Solution is designed 

to increase response time and maximize the life of 

Bluelab pH pens and pH probes.

For best results, use the KCl solution for storage of the 
pH probe.

Instructions are on the label of the bottle.

›  Bluelab pH Pen
›  Bluelab Soil pH Pen

›  Probe care instructions
›  3 x plastic cups
›  20ml single-use Bluelab Solution 

Sachets, 2 each of: pH 7.0 & pH 4.0, KCl

›  Bluelab pH Probes
›  Bluelab Soil pH Probes

›  Bluelab pH Probe Cleaner
›  Toothbrush (pH probe cleaning 

instrument)

Use Bluelab pH Probe KCl Storage Solution with: 

Bluelab Probe Care Kit - pH contains: 

Summary of Contents for pH Probe

Page 1: ...Bluelab pH Probe care 3 Calibration 4 Cleaning the pH probe 5 Storing the pH probe 5 Hydrating the pH probe 6 Technical specifications 6 Troubleshooting guide 7 Bluelab pH Probe care 8 Limited product guarantee 9 Limitation of liability 9 Contact details 9 Care and use guide ...

Page 2: ...dries it dies Keep your pH probe tip wet at all times to avoid permanent damage pH probe storage cap The pH probe tip must not be allowed to dry out Always place the storage cap back onto the pH probe after each use Ensure the cap contains enough Bluelab pH Probe KCl Storage Solution to cover the probe tip pH probe holder suction cup pH probe tip BNC connector Glass tube inside plastic barrel Glas...

Page 3: ...robe storage cap Ensure probe tip is covered by the KCl storage solution in cap Inserting Twisting Attached 2 0 IMPORTANT Bluelab pH Probe care pH probes DO NOT last forever They age through normal use and will eventually fail The life time of a pH probe depends on the environment it is used in and the way that it is treated To receive a long life from your pH probe please ensure you follow the gu...

Page 4: ... dependant on the accuracy and age of the calibration solutions used and use and cleanliness of the pH probe tip Ensure the pH probe has been cleaned and rinse the pH probe tip with clean water between calibration solutions to reduce contamination of the pH solutions Only fresh uncontaminated solutions should be used Calibrate the pH at the same temperature as the solution to be measured ALWAYS ca...

Page 5: ... of the container as this may cause damage to the probe Rinse well under fresh running water to remove all traces of the detergent mixture If the probe tip requires removal of heavy contamination Gently brush around the glassware with a few drops of Bluelab pH Probe Cleaner or mild detergent dishwashing liquid and a soft toothbrush Rinse well under fresh running tap water to remove all traces of t...

Page 6: ...n remove the storage cap Place the pH probe upright in a plastic container Clean the pH probe tip Ensure the probe tip has been cleaned before hydrating See section 4 0 for instructions Add enough Bluelab pH Probe KCl Storage Solution to a plastic container to submerge the pH probe tip Leave to soak for at least 24 hours After hydration always calibrate the pH probe to ensure accuracy 1 2 3 4 Blue...

Page 7: ...able Calibrate pH probe pH probe damaged or old Replace pH probe Incorrect sample reading following successful calibration Ground loop often occurs in process systems Verify by removing the sample from its environment then take measurement May require electrical circuitry to be checked in system Wick blocked Replace probe Unsuccessful calibration Low slope 90 Buffers inaccurate Replace buffers Gla...

Page 8: ...robe care All the tools you need are included in each kit To re stock your care kit choose from the Bluelab Solutions range Bluelab pH Probe KCl Storage Solution is designed to increase response time and maximize the life of Bluelab pH pens and pH probes For best results use the KCl solution for storage of the pH probe Instructions are on the label of the bottle Bluelab pH Pen Bluelab Soil pH Pen ...

Page 9: ...nal sources such as transit damage or weather 6 Repairs or alterations carried out by parties other than Bluelab or its authorised agents 7 Serial numbers defaced or missing TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW THIS GUARANTEE AND THE REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES GUARANTEES AND REMEDIES WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES...

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