pH probes. are they really meant to stay immersed in reef tanks 24/7?
I don't have a glass pH probe for my tank but I have used them professionally in analytical labs and we had strict use and storage procedures to prevent them from degrading prematurely.
I remember that they must always be stored wet or preferably with the supplied manufacturer's ionic solution. They should not be immersed into an alkaline unless for measurement of a sample. Once testing is complete they need to be rinsed and stored again properly.
Question: What are the warranties included with the pH probes sold with reef controllers? Do you run through them quickly?
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Last edited by Snaz; 08-09-2012 at 12:15 AM.
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