Reading my ph meter?
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stupidclown
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looks like test solution, and storage/cleaning solution
zmb187
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So,with the test soulution,not sure which is which,I adjust til it reads 0.0?
Follow the instructions on the back of the packages - use clean bottles, distilled water.
Then using the temp/ph chart on the back of the packages adjust the meter.
Also follow the storage instructions. If in doubt, take your meter to your local water treatment facility & tell them you are trying to breed tropical fish & PH is important. They were nice enough to give me the proper test solution and even cal my meter for me !
One note tho if you use a story like that - Tropical fish nuts love to talk so be ready cause you don't want to get caught stammering.
Good luck.
GWN
zmb187
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Ok thanx man,So,these solutions are to be kept and used before each use?
Anonymouse
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You use them to calibrate your meter. Depending on the quality of your meter, it could be as often as 1-2 times/month.
I got sick of doing it and went strips/tweezers, never been happier since
I got sick of doing it and went strips/tweezers, never been happier since
zmb187
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yes,I looked up what the bags are for,I did find the green bag is to calibrate,not too sure on the mixed phosphate.This is the ph meter I bought.Its my first so not sure the quality,what do you think?You use them to calibrate your meter. Depending on the quality of your meter, it could be as often as 1-2 times/month.
I got sick of doing it and went strips/tweezers, never been happier since
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