Calibrating PH monitor - Page 2

Kensn · 06-19-2006, 11:45 PM

I am going to have to research the effect of temp on PH. I am sure my calibrating solutions are cooler than the tank water.... I am curious of how much the PH can swing with the temperature.

Boomer · 06-20-2006, 12:00 AM

After some time we figured out the problem.Appaerently the lighting or other electrical devises cause mass intereference

These meters are famous for this, it is a common problem especially when running them on AC rather than on the DC battery. You are using an adapter, so I take it is DC, as you put in a new battery. That is also a new one to me.

Woodstock · 06-20-2006, 09:56 AM

I have always used a battery for my Pinpoint PH monitor with no problems.

billyr98 · 06-20-2006, 04:32 PM

i have used a power adapter for pinpoint since August no problems ...

MINIATUS · 06-20-2006, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Boomer

After some time we figured out the problem.Appaerently the lighting or other electrical devises cause mass intereference

These meters are famous for this, it is a common problem especially when running them on AC rather than on the DC battery. You are using an adapter, so I take it is DC, as you put in a new battery. That is also a new one to me.

Boomer you can use either. The adapter for this has a end cap like you would see on a battery.

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