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Water Action Volunteers – Level 2 Manual
Updated January 2016
In order to avoid damaging the meter, be sure to keep the pH electrode (specifically the bulb at
the end of the probe) wet when not in use. Store the electrode in the electrode soaker bottle
and keep it filled with electrode storage solution. Refresher storage solution can be found in
your monitoring kit. Contact the WAV coordinator if you need more solution.
If you notice your meter is not calibrating properly, try cleaning the probe by following the
instructions in the instrument’s manual (located in the pocket of your meter case) or contact
the WAV coordinator for directions.
*Before calibrating your meter at the beginning of the field season, please fill out the top
portion of the calibration log with the following information:
Your name, as well as that of any other team members
The name of your organization
The serial number for your meter (located on the back of the meter)
The type of meter that you are using
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This can be recorded after the first calibration is completed
