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soil pH meter
(6 months for pH probe)
Probe cable lengths:
2 meters / 6.5 feet
Care and use guide
Contents
Features
Bluelab Soil pH Meter
Introduction
Preparing for use
Calibration
Information about measuring
the pH of soils/media
Measuring the pH value
Measuring soil solution
pH value
Battery replacement
Cleaning the Bluelab
Soil pH Probe
Hydrating the soil pH probe
Storing the Bluelab Soil
pH Meter
Error messages
Technical specifications
Troubleshooting guide
Bluelab Soil pH Probe
replacement
Bluelab Soil pH Probe Care
Bluelab limited warranty
Contact details
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- Page 1 Care and use guide soil pH meter Contents page Features Bluelab Soil pH Meter Introduction Preparing for use Calibration Information about measuring the pH of soils/media Measuring the pH value Measuring soil solution pH value Battery replacement Cleaning the Bluelab...
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Page 2: Features
The soil pH probe tip must not be allowed to dry out. Always place the storage cap back onto the soil pH probe after each use. Ensure the cap contains enough Bluelab pH Probe KCl Storage Solution to cover the probe tip. pH unit... -
Page 3: Introduction
Turning the soil pH meter on and off A short press of the power button will turn the soil pH meter on. The soil pH meter automatically turns off after approximately four minutes if no buttons are pressed. -
Page 4: Calibration
• The reading is different to what you were expecting. • The batteries have been removed or changed. • The soil pH probe is replaced with a new one or is disconnected from the soil pH Meter. • The pH calibration indicators have disappeared. - Page 5 10.0 calibration is now required. b) If Err appears during the calibration process see Section 11.0. d) The Soil pH meter must be calibrated to two points. If after an hour the soil pH meter has rinse in tap water...
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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 influences the availability of nutrients and the presence of microorganisms in the soil. - Page 7 Calibrating the soil pH meter at least monthly will ensure accurate readings. Cleaning the soil residue from the probe tip and storing the soil pH meter in a clean moist state will provide reliable readings as well as prolonging the probes life.
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Page 8: Measuring The Ph Value
Measuring the pH value Once the Bluelab Soil pH Meter has been set up and calibrated, using it to measure a pH value involves using the Bluelab Soil pH Probe, the green dibber/auger, a soil/media sample and button functions. NOTE: The soil pH probe tip must not have dried out. If it has dried, soak the soil pH probe in tap water for one hour prior to taking a measurement. -
Page 9: Battery Replacement
Battery replacement Batteries are replaced in the Bluelab Soil pH Meter when the low battery indicator appears on screen. The low battery indicator remains on and the Bluelab Soil pH Meter continues to operate until the batteries die or are replaced. -
Page 10: Hydrating The Soil Ph Probe
Storage Solution 10.0 Storing the Bluelab Soil pH Meter Store the soil pH meter in a cool, dry and clean place when not in use. Keep out of direct sunlight. Keep soil pH meter out of direct sunlight to prevent irreparable damage to the LCD reading display. -
Page 11: Error Messages
An error message will only appear following pH calibration failure. ‘Err’ will be displayed for a few seconds then the display will show the previous reading. Successful pH calibration indicators will disappear. The Bluelab Soil pH Meter is in an uncalibrated state, therefore recalibration is required. See causes of Error messages below. -
Page 12: Troubleshooting Guide
13.0 Troubleshooting guide Trouble Reason Correction Contaminated soil pH Clean soil pH probe (see section probe / glassware not 8.0); then calibrate. clean. Hydrate probe in KCl storage Wick contaminated, solution for 24 hours, see section blocked or dry. 9.0. Do not measure proteins or oils with this unit. -
Page 13: Replacement
Bluelab Soil pH Probe replacement The Bluelab pH Probe is the only part of the Bluelab Soil pH Meter that requires replacing. Soil pH probes do not last forever. They age through normal use and will eventually fail. To ensure you receive a long life from your soil pH probe, please read the instructions provided with it. - Page 14 ® ® original purchaser or consumer. Proof of purchase, to Bluelab’s sole satisfaction, is required for the warranty to be effective (store sales receipt for Product showing model number, payment and date of purchase). This warranty is non-transferable and terminates if the original purchaser/consumer sells or transfers the Product a third party.
- Page 15 NZ Ph: +64 7 578 0849 Fax: +64 7 578 0847 Email: support@bluelab.com get online. Looking for specifications or technical advice? Visit us online at bluelab.com or facebook.com/getbluelab To watch instruction videos, visit our online video library: vimeo.com/bluelab post. Bluelab Corporation Limited ®...
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