pH probes DO NOT last forever. They age through normal use and will eventually fail. The
life time of a pH probe depends on the environment it is used in and the way that it is
treated. To receive a long life from your pH probe, ensure you follow the guide below.
DO NOT let the pH probe tip dry.
DO NOT bend the probe; this will break its internal glass tube.
DO NOT knock the probe; this will break its internal glass tube or external glass bulb.
DO NOT plunge a cold pH probe into a hot liquid - sudden temperature changes can crack
the glass and permanently damage the probe.
DO NOT immerse in oils, proteins or suspended solids that will leave a coating on the glass
bulb.
Always remove pH probe storage cap before use
1.
Grip the top of the cap and gently twist the base one rotation
clockwise to loosen slightly.
2.
Next slowly slide the cap off the pH probe. DO NOT
completely remove the base of the cap from the top of the
cap.
Storing the pH probe
When storing the pH probe, the pH probe tip must be kept moist.
To prepare the pH probe for storage, add enough Bluelab pH
Probe KCl Storage Solution to the storage cap so the probe tip is
covered. Then replace the cap and store in a secure place. DO
NOT use RO (Reverse Osmosis), Distilled or De-ionized water. Pure
water changes the chemistry in the reference, causing the probe
to die.
If the pH probe has been accidentally allowed to dry out;
The pH probe must be ‘hydrated’ for 24 hours in KCl storage solution.