Oakton Ion 510 Series Manual - page 23
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introduction
9. Electrode Care
Electrode Activation
DO NOT touch or rub the glass bulb. If you follow the
storing and maintenance procedure, you can use your
electrode immediately. If the electrode responds
sluggishly or drifts, the bulb may be dehydrated.
Immerse the electrode in an ideal storage solution
such as electrode storage solution or pH 4 buffer solution
for 1-2 hours to hydrate it. See Storing pH/ORP
electrodes below.
If this procedure does not hydrate the electrode,
reactivate or replace it.
Use 2 or 3 point calibration to test your electrode
performance. If you do not get good readings, use a
different pH electrode to confirm the meter is working
properly. If the results are still not satisfactory, consult
your OAKTON distributor.
Electrode Maintenance
pH electrodes are susceptible to dirt dehydration and
contamination. Clean them regularly depending on the
extent and condition of use.
Storing pH/ORP electrodes
For best results, always keep the pH bulb wet, preferably
in pH 4 buffer with 1% saturated KCl. Other pH buffers or
tap water are also acceptable storage solutions. Do not
store in de-ionized water. The protective rubber cap filled
with buffer solution is an adequate method for storing
pH electrodes.
OAKTON
®
offers a complete line of low cost electrode
storage and cleaning solutions and containers.
After Use
1. After each series of measurements, wash the
electrode and reference junction in deionized water.
2. If using a refillable electrode, close the refilling hole by
returning its rubber sleeve or stopper plug over the
opening in the side of the electrode. —See Figure 62.
3. Store the electrode as mentioned above.
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