Bluelab v2 truncheon

ChongMaBong · Mar 14, 2022

Is anyone using this latest version of the bluelab truncheon? I just ordered mines as I really need to check my ec as its been years lol

Bluelab V2 Truncheon CF/EC/PPM Meter

Bluelab V2 Truncheon CF/EC/PPM Meter The Bluelab Truncheon CF/EC/PPM Meter's tough, completely waterproof and famously reliable, making it the favourite nutrient strength meter of growers for years. The Bluelab Truncheon gives you an easy to read, incredibly accurate view of your nutrient...

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lusidghost · Mar 14, 2022

What's the difference between V1 and V2? Maybe I've never seen the v1.

ChongMaBong · Mar 14, 2022

The first one doesn't have led i don't know its been a long time since I've used one tbh lol I think this version has a few settings and is more accurate a bit shorter and thicker from what I can gather easier end removal for cleaning

Star Dog · Mar 14, 2022

V1 and V2 are basically the same but the V2 is a pia to read and it's a bit sturdier it also has a temp probe on the tip the V1 is temp compensated.

The predecessor New Zealand hydro were the best ones imo but the V1 and 2 are adequate.

I found a slab of grodan getting the truncheon, so thanks to the op :-)

ChongMaBong · Mar 14, 2022

Star Dog said:
V1 and V2 are basically the same but the V2 is a pia to read and it's a bit sturdier it also has a temp probe on the tip the V1 is temp compensated.
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The predecessor New Zealand hydro were the best ones imo but the V1 and 2 adequate.

I found a slab of grodan getting the truncheon, so thanks to the op

Thanks for clearing that up lol its been about 8yrs since Iast seen one haha

Star Dog · Mar 14, 2022

I've a couple of tips i can offer to others...
keep a jug of dehumidifier water for rinsing your truncheon, it's close to pure so doesn't leave residue on the sensors.

For calibrating mix 1g of salt per litre of pure water (i use dehumidifier water) that gives an ec of 1.0
2g per litre ec is obviously 2.0

For cleaning soak the the tip in ph down or use some ajax/vim/cif with a cotton bud and give it a light clean and rinse off.

Rubbing/twisting the tip on a rock wool cube also cleans it but i didn't feel it was thorough enough however it does work.

Lordhooha · Mar 14, 2022

There's a "home" version and a commercial version. The commercial one goes higher. Other then that it's the same. The end twist off on the new one the older one just slides off. I have both the old one and the new one. The old one I'm using at my small place is like 5 or so years old and trucking still.

ChongMaBong · Mar 14, 2022

Star Dog said:
I've a couple of tips i can offer to others...
keep a jug of dehumidifier water for rinsing your truncheon, it's close to pure so doesn't leave residue on the sensors.

For calibrating mix 1g of salt per litre of pure water (i use dehumidifier water) that gives an ec of 1.0
2g per litre ec is obviously 2.0

For cleaning soak the the tip in ph down or use some ajax/vim/cif with a cotton bud and give it a light clean and rinse off.

Rubbing/twisting the tip on a rock wool cube also cleans it but i didn't feel it was thorough enough however it does work.

All I remember was the cif to clean it so thanks for the tips bud Appreciated!

ChongMaBong · Mar 14, 2022

Lordhooha said:
There's a "home" version and a commercial version. The commercial one goes higher. Other then that it's the same. The end twist off on the new one the older one just slides off. I have both the old one and the new one. The old one I'm using at my small place is like 5 or so years old and trucking still.

Cheers bud I had the old one must be at least 8+ years now I gave alone of it to someone but they forgot to tell me they where moving to Wales lol f@ckn cunt haha so I just used without i have used the nutes im using for 10 years now so I know them but the last bach seemed to be weaker I thought so had to take the plunge and buy a new one

waterproof808 · Mar 14, 2022

When did the V2 come out? My truncheon is maybe 5 years old and looks like the V2. Probably the most valuable tool to have in your kit.

Star Dog · Mar 14, 2022

Fyi the iffy colour on the old truncheon is under the sleeve, it was bought around 2009/10 and it's still going.

I look after my shit that's unavoidable with age, over time nutrients seeped up under the plastic sleeve.

ChongMaBong · Mar 14, 2022

waterproof808 said:
When did the V2 come out? My truncheon is maybe 5 years old and looks like the V2. Probably the most valuable tool to have in your kit.

Don't know bud I was asking cos I had an original

ChongMaBong · Mar 14, 2022

Star Dog said:
Fyi the iffy colour on the old truncheon is under the sleeve, it was bought around 2009/10 and it's still going.
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I look after my shit that's unavoidable with age, over time nutrients seeped up under the plastic sleeve.

Yes same here it cost too much cash especially if you are a person grower.

Lordhooha · Mar 14, 2022

waterproof808 said:
When did the V2 come out? My truncheon is maybe 5 years old and looks like the V2. Probably the most valuable tool to have in your kit.

A few years back I think.

ChongMaBong · Mar 14, 2022

Thanks for replying everyone its appreciated!

ChongMaBong · Mar 18, 2022

My new one arrived the other day with other stuff I look forward to using it.

calvin.m16 · Mar 18, 2022

I own and use both they read the same 3 years later. It's the best tool other than general hydro ph drops. lol

Bluelab v2 truncheon

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