How to Calibrate Your PH Meter Easily
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- Опубліковано 18 чер 2020
- www.amazon.com/Accuracy-Measu... this episode learn easy step by step PH meter calibration. While your manufacturer may have slight differences in PH solutions or cleaning, the process is still much the same. A disclaimer that some meters will recommend using simple tap water to clean the device the Dr Meter PH100 recommends Distilled Water. I contacted the company to confirm, and they did suggest Distilled Water.
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Great video giving detailed and exact information. Saved me a lot of time and my eyesight from trying to read the microscopic instructions that came with the meter. Really appreciate you taking the time to do this for others. Many thanks from a pensioner in Auckland NZ.
Thanks for watching Orson! Watch for the next video, I have a new Apera! Great price point, super easy to use, and the best part...one point calibration!!!👍😁
Thank you so much for making this video 🙏 I’ve never used one and was so happy you took your time to explain everything in a simple, understandable way for us new users. Much appreciated!🥰
You are very welcome! I'm glad I could be of assistance😁
Thanks Harold for the information.
Thanks Omar!
You are the absolute best! Thank you so much!!
Thank you so much!
Wow best teacher ever! Thank you!
Thank you for the kind words Heidi! You may enjoy my review on my new Apera PH meter! Reasonably priced, super easy to calibrate and use, without compromising accuracy!
Really appreciate that you did.🙏 I live in NY city and I don't speak English alots. I bought AeroGarden hydroponic system. I need fresh organic Herbs from home garden. That is why I need to check water PH level and I bought same thing that your Video show. I didn't understand how to use it. Now i did knew that how to use it because of your post. Your video was Nice , clear and very helpful. Thanks 😊 again. Happy New year and Happy Holidays. Stay Safe and Healthy.
So happy to have helped you Wakamama!
Well done, thank you.
Great video. Your slurry test video made me look at my soil - good thing because it was around 5.8 - too low so I had to raise it up.
Very happy it helped bfulton71! soon, after I do the proper research on the subject. I am going to show a mind-blowing topic! it's a little advanced but, from what I seen could change a lot of how we really look at growing successfully!
@@papabearspepperchannel8604 Looking forward to it! It's always good to have an open mind on some things.
Thanks good job! 🙏
Thank you Sir, it's kept me sane when I thought my meter was correct! Check often:)
Good info thanks
good info correct PH is a must
Absolutely!
Awesome video
Thanks a lot Papa. I like to double to check my meter with the ph drops. When they are way off, I recalibrate my meter.
Same
How do you do this?
great video
Thank you!
My new test meter instructions said it's pre-calibrated, but it was not, it was say off, so don't trust the makers, they must be calibrated. Good Video, thank you.
Great Pen.
Apera and Bluelab is where its at. But this one isn't bad.
They are no doubt!
Hi, thank you for the video. It really worked for me the first time I watched it but now that my pHmeter has been off for 3 months and I need to calibrate it again it didn't. Everything goes fine when calibrating the first point, 9.18. Then, when I move to the 6.86 pH solution the screen indicates 8.5. The problem appears when I press the CAL button in this solution because the pHmeter saves the 9.2 value again. Any recommendation?
Personally, I would tell you to try and calibrate 4.0 and 6.8. If you can achieve those, you should be good. If it continues to fail clean the probe really well, and change the batteries. If it's still out of wack, contact your manufacturers customer service. I will tell you I purchased an Apera SX610 PH meter, 1 step calibration! It is the best investment I have made towards PH meters! I made a video on it, so easy to use. It takes less than 10 seconds to calibrate!!!
Quick update: Also please take a look at my newest review of the Apera SX610. Only takes ONE-Point calibration!!!
Way to bring it home at the end, definitely need to calibrate at least twice a month fir best results.
Absolutely! I now have a 1-step Apera that's so easy to calibrate I do it every use!
I’ve got an RO system putting out water with a PPM of 9... is that sufficient for calibration or do I need to buy store bought distilled? Thanks for the video and walk thru!
Hello Justin Stone, you mention your ppm of 9. That actually is very clean water. However to get an accurate test use Distilled water to calibrate. It's how the calibration solution is designed to work. It was developed using distilled water with a certain PH criteria. Using a different water may cause inaccurate results
@@papabearspepperchannel8604 appreciate the reply. Went out and bought a gallon of distilled. Thanks for the video, very helpful.
Do you save the solution water for later use or do I need to do a new solution every time I calibrate the meter?
Yes I do, for my newer Apera model, it only requires 1 calibration at the 7.0 ph. For that one I have pre-made solution from Apera and atest/cleaning from the Apera site. It's a nice kit that's pretty decent price wise too.
Thank you, do you add the full packet ( e.g. 6.86; 4.01; 9:18) to each glass to calibrate? If you need to recalibrate you will need to keep buying those powders?
Yes add the whole packet, or it will tell you on the packet how to mix. I have put each solution into Mason jars and store in a dark place to reuse. I can't tell you that's absolutely correct but, I do reuse the solution. Note that the instrument must be cleaned prior to each use!
@@papabearspepperchannel8604how long do you store the solutions?
I have the same Dr. Meter you do and while the 4.0 solution and 6.86 solution both calibrate, my 9.18 solution isn't close at all. I have redone that solution with the second included packet with no luck but I am not sure what to do here. Any tips? I am using distilled water and cleaning before calibration... bad meter?
Hello Ervine4, sorry about the late response. Did you clean before starting? Including each cup you use for the calibration. Just soap or solution from a previous test can mess up your numbers. Also let it "soak" for about 40 seconds and make sure the meter stabilizes. If you're still having issues, call them on the TECH SUPPORT line. They are fantastic at giving tech support, and truly care that you're happy!
Erivine4,
Here is the response I got from the Manufacturer for you:
Thank you for contacting us and let us know the issue.
We are very sorry to hear that. In this case, would you please double check if the electrode was damaged? If not, could you please also change another new batteries and recalibrate it with new powder solutions according to the user instrucstions attached.
Please note that when you calibrate a calibration powder, you have to clean up the glass electrode with distilled water first, then calibrate the next calibration powder. Otherwise the reading will be off.
If it still did not work, please get back to us with the order number and shipping address, we are more than wiling to send a new one to you. Thanks.
Please keep us updated and be assured that we'll solve your problem ASAP.
Best Regards,
Leslie
Customer Satisfaction Team
If you change the batery from the ph meter do you need to calibrate it?
I would recommend it, because the meter will be at it's optimal accuracy
Why buffered 7 solution is necessary to start
Manufactures use this to ensure their solutions are consistent. If you were to use regular water, everyone's water is different
How do you check your soil' ph with the meters?
Please see my video on Fixing Soil Problems, it will give you a great process for checking the soil's PH, PPM, and help guide you easily. Thank you for watching!
I calibrated the same way, but my instructions indicate that if your meter says End the meter was not calibrated? That the water to saluting ratios were off.
I contacted the vendor on your dilemma. It was recommended to check the glass electrode for visible damage first. If none, replace the batteries. If that doesn't remedy the problem, they said email them with your purchase order number, and they'll work with you on a replacement.👍
Also spoke to the rep, they recommended battery change, in no effect, contact them for warranty replacement if still fairly new
Hi do you not have to use storage solution?
Hello Mark, I clean with distilled water, then keep the cap on it. Inside the cap for this particular model, is a small sponge. The biggest part to maintaining your PH meter is keeping the diode damp. Distilled water is my recommendation, as it is PH neutral, and clean!
Yes get some lil shampoo bottles from dollar store and put each solution into each then recalibrate the pen every 2 weeks.
I checked the pH level on my fermented hot sauce and it's at 2.70 is that safe?
Absolutely! Extremely safe, as long you're below 4.6 ph it's safe!😉
I just got me a PH meter can I use it out the box or do I need to calibrate first? Help......
I would personally check the calibration with 6.86 solution, just to verify, thanks!
Will reverse osmosis water work instead of distilled
It really depends on what your manufacturer instructions require. The main reason to use distilled water is the known PH. In my case the distilled water is known, so that's the manufacturer recommendation, because it doesn't vary
Nice PH reader. Can you store that solution so you can recalibrate regularly?
Hello Woodlands North, one of my viewers said they do store theirs in glass jars. I will be honest I can't validate the accuracy
Just remember to clean your meter well between each use by rinsing your probe/bulb with clean (distilled preferred) water
Wow..20mins to calibrate?
Thanks for watching! In real time (no vid, no chatting) I calibrate in about 2 minutes max👍
Get some lil shampoo bottles at Dollar store and store that ph calibration solutions. And recalibrate every 1-2 weeks.
Absolutely, great tip!
You Americans are too funny when you do videos. Your title says "easy way to do something......" so why is it a near on 20 minute video!
It explains in detail, no less than reading the directions right? However, I am explaining how to recalibrate, and ensure a new PH meter is on...pretty important! Not quite sure what being American has to do with it but, ok! Hahaha👍
Did you watch it? I tested 2 meters in that time!🤣😂
lol all you guys with this video topic are so lame. Show us how to do it without the mixture
Please elaborate? Why would one deviate from manufacturer's calibration methods?
You can't calibrate without having a known ph level to calibrate it too. It would be like setting your watch without checking a clock you know has the correct time.
Actually you are calibrating to a known condition, distilled water is considered neutral at 7.0ph. Then the solutions added to the water amount required gives you the known condition the manufacturer recommends for calibrating. Personally I go by the manufacturers specs, simply because they have done the leg work. No need to reinvent the wheel here. Have a great day!
@@papabearspepperchannel8604 yeah, I was responding to the guy that said show how to calibrate it without the mixtures. I was explaining why you need them.