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MAINTENANCE
6. MAINTENANCE
Electrode Care & Maintenance
Proper care and maintenance of the pH probe is essential for accurate readings. Cleaning, calibrating,
and appropriate storage will extend the life of the probe.
Remove the electrode protective cap. Do not be alarmed if any salt deposits are present, this is normal.
Rinse the probe with water.
Shake the electrode down as you would do with a clinical thermometer to eliminate any air bubbles
inside the glass bulb (pH electrode only).
If the bulb and/or junction are dry, soak the electrode in
HI703004
or
HI80300
Storage solution for
a minimum of 30 minutes. Rinse with water.
Calibrate before using.
When the electrode is not in use, add a few drops of
HI703004
Storage solution to the protective cap
and replace the cap. To ensure a quick response, the glass bulb (pH electrode) and the junction should
be kept moist and not allowed to dry out.
Note:
Never store the electrode in distilled or deionized water.
Refillable electrodes
If the electrolyte is more than 2 1/2 cm (1”) below the fill hole, add
HI7082
or
HI8082
3.5M KCl
Electrolyte Solution (double junction) or
HI7071
or
HI8071
3.5M KCl+AgCl Electrolyte Solution
(single junction electrodes).
For faster response, unscrew the fill hole screw during measurements.
AmpHel
®
electrodes
If the electrode does not respond to pH changes, the battery is depleted and the electrode should be
replaced.
General Maintenance
After prolonged storage or cleaning, calibration is required.
After use, rinse the probe with tap water and dry it. The pH electrode bulb must be kept moist.
Inspect the electrode and connection cable for scratches or cracks. The cable insulation and electrode
bulb must be intact.
Rinse the sensor in flowing water then clean by soaking it for 1 minute in
HI70670
Cleaning solution
for mineral deposits or
HI70671
Cleaning & disinfection solution for algae, fungi and bacteria.
After cleaning, soak the sensor in
HI703004
Storage solution for 30 minutes before calibrating.
pH refillable probes
Refill the reference chamber with fresh electrolyte (
HI7071
or
HI8071
for single junction or
HI7082
or
HI8082
for double junction electrodes). Allow the electrode to stand upright for 1 hour.