Tanked! Help!

[Bifferwine]

Hello Amanda :D (or anyone else that is chemically inclined).

I got a pH meter/EC meter from work that we weren't using anymore. Is there any way I can make the EC reading useful to my tank? I'm thinking there's got to be a way somehow to convert siemens/decisiemens into something I can use like salinity or TDS? Right?

Thanks!

 

[Reefrookie]

Don't know if this is helpfull or not

http://www.hydroponics.com.au/php/viewtopic.php?t=30

 

[Bifferwine]

Wow I think that's exactly what I'm looking for! Thanks!

 

[Reefrookie]

Wow I think that's exactly what I'm looking for! Thanks!

:bowdown:At your service :bowdown:

 

[tankedchemist]

He's got you covered. Sorry, didn't see this til now-- computer at home is busted. Great find tho biff-- nothing like free equipment! Don't forget to calibrate... and I'd check the electrodes for degradation too. Depending on brand an style, those may need replacing. :) Good luck

 

[Bifferwine]

It's a Hanna. I have calibration fluid at work but haven't gotten around to doing it yet.

 

[tankedchemist]

what's the model number? I wanna look up what the electrode is made from

 

[Bifferwine]

I'll check and see when I get home. It didn't come with instructions or a case or anything.

 

[tankedchemist]

ok, well here's their website: Hanna Instruments Digital pH and Conductivity Meters / Testers

it looks like the models all look different? maybe that's an easier way to ID it

 

[Bifferwine]

Specifications for Hanna 98129 digital pH/EC/TDS/temperature meter

This one!

 

[tankedchemist]

sweeeeet. I want one. :mrgreen: Probes are probably fine for a while yet. It doesn't tell you if it's a calomel pH electrode or what, unfortunately, but oh well. If it calibrates and you keep it stored in buffer it'll be fine. :) At least now you have all the documentation for it though.