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Storage of the pH electrode when not in use.

The pH electrode bulb needs to be moist at all times. When you are done with the electrode pour electrode storage solution into the cap that came with the electrode and put the cap over the bulb of the electrode. Keep the cap on until next use. If the electrode is being stored for a long time you may want to check the cap to be sure the storage solution is still in the cap and keeping the bulb moist. DO NOT STORE THE pH ELECTRODE IN DISTILLED WATER. Storing the pH electrode in distilled water will shorten the life of your pH electrode.

If you do not have electrode storage solution use pH 4 buffer solution. If you have neither electrode storage solution or pH 4 buffer solution you can use pH 7 buffer solution for a short time.

Rinsing the pH electrode between measurements.

You should rinse your pH electrode between measurements. This can be done with distilled water or rinsing with a sample of the next solution to be measured. Using both distilled water and then a sample of the next solution is also a good way to rinse the pH electrode between measurements.

pH electrode fill hole

Some pH electrodes have a fill hole for refreshing the electrolyte in the pH electrode; other pH electrodes do not have a fill hole. If your pH electrode has a fill hole the fill hole cap should be removed during calibration and use. This allows for the correct amount of reference electrolyte to flow into the sample. Replace the fill hole cap when done with the electrode at the end of the day

If bulb dries out, soak electrode bulb in pH 7

pH electrode bulbs should be keep moist at all times. When not in use the pH electrode bulb should be keep moist by pouring electrode storage solution in the cap provided. If the pH electrode bulb does dry out, soak it in pH 7 buffer for a couple of hours before calibrating or taking measurements.

Do not wipe the pH electrode with a cloth or any other type of material.

When you are done with the pH meter rinse off the electrode with distilled water, put storage solution in the cap, and put the cap on the end of the pH electrode as described above. If the electrode is wet do not dry it off, let the distilled water evaporate by itself.

Cleaning the pH electrode

The pH electrode needs to be cleaned in order to prevent build up of material on the surface of the glass bulb. How often it needs to be cleaned depends upon frequency of use and the material being tested. An electrode used on dark coloured and viscous material usually needs to be cleaned more often than an electrode used on clear thin material.  Material building up on the glass bulb of the electrode will cause the calibration of the electrode to be inaccurate and any subsequent reading to be inaccurate. Follow the instructions supplied with the electrode cleaning solution when cleaning the electrode bulb.

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