How would i draw a sample from this to test ppm and ph? could i just turn the water height valve upside down and use as a drain spout?
1586022
No need to get super technical. Just pull a sample out with a cup and test it.. But honestly, you need to change ALL the water every two weeks anyway, so just set it at 5.8 AFTER you mix your nutrients in it, put the lid/plant back on the reservoir and leave it alone for the next two weeks.. The water that is.. Rain mist the plants with a water bottle daily (I put a light nutrient mix in mine) and you're golden.. Trust me
1586023
Exactly what I do, although you do not have to flip it upside down. Just tilt to the side a bit and you should have no problem.
501131
My advise, buy a solution,, 7.0 and a 4.01.., it does come with a storage solution which is a one time use. If you plan on using your ph meter every week or more your gonna want the solution. It's best to know your ph is on point all the time especially for certain plants.. you can get away with just one solution (7.0), I personal like to use to calibration solutions cause it gives you 2 different readings, that way you know your pen is on point,, some future advise, use 2 shot glasses and pour each cali solution in each,, that way to much isnt wasted in a cup, also if you put plastic wrap or something to top the shot glasses you can use that same solution for up to a month, that way your not constantly pouring new solution in your shot glasses everyday or week. They say you only calibrate once a month, thats false, you calibrate it when it needs it, I have this same pen and its ok, but I have to calibrate it every 2 weeks and I use it twice a week. Thats why its good to have those shot glasses on standby so you dont have to pour and waste more. Oh and when you put in shot glass just make sure it fills up enough to cover the whole rod which should be right above the slit (the opening to the right of the circle shape hole) which is like the halfway mark between the HM logo and bottom. All in all good luck and enjoy
1963535
This product is capable of testing the ph of your lawn, but I would use a ph tester that had smaller increments of the ph level (as in fractions or decimals).
889290
I am not a plumber. I do not believe this tool will tell you the source of the water inflow, just the moisture level that is present where you can reach it with the probes on the device. You can test the areas along the wall above the floor and in other areas where the wall meets the floor and maybe deduce which areas are worse or better to try and isolate the problem area.
1028226
there are only three modes of operation and no adjustments to be made. Don't worry about the manual, and the pH meter probably will not work well, if at all.
1766961
I'm not a Plumber but I can't see why not, remember the value needs to open with the pressure from the pump, the water cannot be able to travel in another direction. Let's say it's the drain pipe from upstairs you are talking about and it also goes to the sewer outside the building. The water will take the path of least resistance. Valve works great, remember you need the pressure from the pump to open the valve. It is spring loaded. Good Luck
375393
I purchased mine from amazon warehouse that is why I got a lower price. I am not able to test it for lead, but it is my understanding that faucets with these curved spouts contain lead to make the curve. So I can't answered you on that. Their customer service department is not very knowledgeable.
1224052
That shouldn't be a problem. Set the unit on a higher alkaline level and don't run the water real fast. It gives the machine more time to raise the pH.
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Given your results I suspect you are using pH paper or test strips which can be off by a full point or more when testing RO water because the water is so pure. I suggest you get a good digital pH meter to test the water's pH. Remember to test the water in a way that represents normal use. A brand new system will test more acidic than a system that has broken in and is fully pressurized. Using a TDS meter is an indirect way to infer that the system working correctly. Test the water as it leaves the RO membrane and at the RO faucet, and then compare those to the tap water. Remember, the system adds calcium and magnesium minerals which both increase the pH, and increase the TDS. Given your results I suspect you are using pH paper or test strips which can be off by a full point or more when testing RO water because the water is so pure. I suggest you get a good digital pH meter to test the water's pH. Remember to test the water in a way that represents normal use. A brand new system will test more acidic than a system that has broken in and is fully pressurized. Using a TDS meter is an indirect way to infer that the system working correctly. Test the water as it leaves the RO membrane and at the RO faucet, and then compare those to the tap water. Remember, the... » Read More Given your results I suspect you are using pH paper or test strips which can be off by a full point or more when testing RO water because the water is so pure. I suggest you get a good digital pH meter to test the water's pH. Remember to test the water in a way that represents normal use. A brand new system will test more acidic than a system that has broken in and is fully pressurized. Using a TDS meter is an indirect way to infer that the system working correctly. Test the water as it leaves the RO membrane and at the RO faucet, and then compare those to the tap water. Remember, the system adds calcium and magnesium minerals which both increase the pH, and increase the TDS. « Show Less
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If you want to monitor your well water continuously, this pen will work, just make sure you calibrate it occasionally. If you just want a general idea of the pH of your well water, I'd go for a roll of pH paper strip.
620689
Hi! It should, but I haven't checked yet. I would need to send the water for examination which is not cheap as I haven't find any other cheaper way to do it. If I will have some results, I will try to update the review.
356094
yes, very wet and it helps to know the ph of your water you are using to test. This may not be an exact science but I start off knowing what PH i want in my soil. test the water you will be using in this test. Mix soil and water, drain water and test PH of the mud. did it change? is it the desired PH ? Then adjust the soil ph. retest a month later. I have reclaimed water and the ph changes. do not try to micro manage PH I just want to know if it is time to Lime or should I wait.
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There should be a packet of powder that you add to distilled water. Then turn on PH meter, and dip into solution. Hit and hold CAL until it flashes. Then pick the number that is closest to the solution you will be testing (4.0-acidic 7.0alkaline 10.0) then hit ENTER. When it's calibrated it will display END. Repeat once a month to ensure PH meter reads correctly
52249
hey Pitta the valve is 1/2 npt thats national pipe thread.So I use 1/2 ID tube to drain my wort, make sure it will handle hot wort. good luck.
559644
I would imagine not to much since your ph is already 5.5. its intended to get water probably to around a 6 or 7 but 5-7 is about the normal range. i haven't actually tested my ph with this device before and after so i couldnt tell you to be exact.
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It took me studying the graph that came with it and a couple of searches on web for liquid measurement equivalents in order to get the solution I needed. Don't have the graph that came with it so I can't venture exactly how to get 400 ppm right now. If studying the graph they sent doesn't help you, write again and I will track down my graph before responding next time.
754451
I had the same problem. I read somewhere , that you are to do some kind of test on it. It seemed a bit confusing. Maybe the website on the bottle can give you the information. I was unsuccessful with the whole hydroponic thing. Sorry couldn't be of any help.