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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Care and use guide Contents page Features Quick guide Before fi rst use begins IMPORTANT - Soil pH Pen probe care To operate Information about measuring the pH of soils/media Measuring soil pH value Measuring pH value of a soil solution...

  • Page 2: Features

    The pH probe contains a glass tube and a glass bulb. DO NOT drop, knock or bend. Refer to section 2.0 - Soil pH Pen probe care. If it dries, it dies! Keep your probe tip wet at all times to...

  • Page 3: Before Fi Rst Use Begins

    Go to section 9.0 for calibration steps. IMPORTANT - Soil pH Pen probe care To ensure you receive a long life from your Soil pH Pen, please ensure you follow the guide below. The Soil pH Pen probe is fragile •...

  • Page 4: Long Term Storage

    The probe tip must be kept wet - if it dries, it dies! To prepare the probe for storage, place a small amount of Bluelab pH Probe Storage Solution or tap water (never use RO, distilled or deionized water) into the storage cap/ dibber.

  • Page 5: To Operate

    Measure pH a) With the storage cap/dibber on the pen, press the Soil pH Pen into the sample area until it reaches the word ‘soil’ at the top of the dibber. Remove gently from soil or substrate, leaving a small hole.

  • Page 6: Information About Measuring The Ph Of Soils/Media

    4.0 Information about measuring the pH of soils/media pH is the measurement of the hydrogen ion concentration (H+) - acidity and its opposite, alkalinity. Neutral pH is 7.0 pH. Acidity measures below seven pH (7.0 pH) with alkalinity measuring above it (7.0 pH). See chart below. In soils or growing media, pH strongly infl...
  • Page 7 Calibrating the Soil pH Pen at least monthly will ensure accurate readings. Cleaning the soil residue from the probe tip and storing the Soil pH Pen in a clean moist state will provide reliable readings as well as prolonging the pens life.

  • Page 8: Measuring Soil Ph Value

    Wait for the reading displayed to stabilize to a constant value. Record the reading. TIP: If the Soil pH Pen turns off while taking a measurement, simply press the power button to turn the Soil pH Pen back on and continue with your measurement.

  • Page 9: Measuring Ph Value Of A Soil Solution

    Wait for the reading displayed to stabilize to a constant value. Record the reading. If the Soil pH Pen turns off while taking a measurement, simply press the power button to turn the Soil pH Pen back on and continue with your measurement.

  • Page 10: Cleaning

    Remove storage cap/dibber. Rinse probe tip under fresh tap water. Fill small plastic container with clean water. Add a small amount of Bluelab pH Probe Cleaner or mild detergent (dishwashing liquid). Gently stir the probe tip in the mixture. Ensure that you do not ‘knock’ the probe on the side of the container as this may cause damage to the probe.

  • Page 11: Calibration

    Calibration pH calibration is required before fi rst use to ensure that the fi rst reading is accurate. Calibration is also required when: • The check mark/tick has disappeared from the LCD screen (30 days after last successful calibration) • The reading is different from what you expected •...

  • Page 12: Troubleshooting Guide

    Reason Correction Glassware not clean Clean glassware and calibrate Wick contaminated, Soak probe in Bluelab pH Probe Storage blocked or dry Solution or tap water only for 24 hours and Drift - readings retest. Do not measure proteins or oils with this slowly varying unit.

  • Page 13: Product Guarantee

    NO RESPONSIBILITY will be accepted by Bluelab or any of its agents or resellers should any damage or unfavourable conditions result from the use of this product, should it be faulty or incorrectly operated.

  • Page 14: Bluelab Cleaning Kit

    Email: support@getbluelab.com Looking for specifi cations or technical advice? Visit us online @ www.getbluelab.com Bluelab Corporation Limited 8 Whiore Avenue, Tauriko Industrial Park Tauranga 3110, New Zealand Instruction Manual English PENSOILPH_V01_071112 © Copyright 2012, all rights reserved, Bluelab Corporation Limited...

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