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Review on ๐Ÿ“ˆ APERA INSTRUMENTS AI209 Value Series PH20 Waterproof pH Tester Kit - Accurate to ยฑ0.1 pH by Patrick Arnautov

Revainrating 5 out of 5

A few tips on how to use it correctly! (Great little meter, but pH sensors require some engineering)

Usage Tips: IMPORTANT: Blow out the bubbles in the sensor! The bubble will mess up your readings and mess up the calibration. Just shake the device like a mercury/alcohol thermometer to remove bubbles. I wonder how many people have blisters messing up their readings. I did and oh my god it made a world of difference!- IMPORTANT: Stir the sensor in the sample to push any bubbles out of the OUTSIDE of the sensor, then let it sit for a while to get the temperature reading stabilize and balance pH.- DO NOT store submerged or wet in distilled/distilled water! This will damage the electrode. Either store it in tap water (with minerals and other "normal substances") or in a 3M KCL solution (this is the best choice) - Insert the batteries correctly :-) - FIRST TIME calibration with a 7pH solution , rinse and THEN calibrate with a 4pH solution. (not sure why, but it seems to be the recommendation for pH probes).

Pros
  • Up to 2000 hours of continuous use, powered by AAA batteries
Cons
  • Available in white only