Zodiac pH Perfect, Manual

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Problem Possible Cause Remedy
Calibration quality
of sensor pH <
25%
Impossible to
calibrate pH 4 (the
“Alarm/Alarme”
and “Hold/Pause”
diodes are
flashing)
Calibration quality
of the pH sensor
< 25%
The electrode
response is slow
•problem with the sensor’s
porous element, dirt
deposits
•the electrode is worn
•buffer solution ineffective
•problem with the
electrode bulb
•the electrode is worn
•static electricity on the
electrode
•make sure that the electrode bulb is in good
condition, that it has not been allowed to dry
out of the water. As a last resort, clean by
soaking the electrode in water for a few hours
•make sure the sensor’s porous element is in
good condition and wash the sensor with a
diluted acid-based solution
•change the electrode
•make sure the solution used is the pH 4 solution
•check the pH of the buffer solution with an
electronic pH meter
•take a new batch of pH 4 buffer solution and
begin calibration again
•make sure that the electrode bulb is in good
condition, that it has not been allowed to dry
out of the water. As a last resort, clean by
soaking the electrode in water for a few hours
•make sure the sensor’s porous element is in
good condition and wash the sensor with a
diluted acid-based solution
•change the electrode DO NOT WIPE the
electrode with a cloth or paper but leave
to drain after rinsing
•during the calibration phase DO NOT WIPE
the electrode with a cloth or paper but leave
to drain after rinsing