I got a Phep4 Ph Meter today thu ebay. I went to my local grow store and bought Calibrating solution as well as electrode storage solution. As I was told I would definetly need these. Downlaoded the manual, read it understand that the Ph meter has to be cal 'ed and you must keep a drop or 2 of the electroide solution in the cap so it keeps the electrode moist so it doesn't dry out.

Why can't it dry out?

Is that electroid like gold?

Is it super sensitive? Should I not run it directly under tap water? Should I not touch it?

Basically I just got this toy so I cal'ed it and re cal'ed it. Checked diffrent waters. Keept washing it, cal'ed it again. Checked more waters. Tested water with diffrent Ph's. I was Putting the cap back on. Then off again.

How often should I calibrate it?

Is excessive checking and cal'in harmful to my meter?

When I tested and retested the same Ph'ed water I got the same Value within ranges of point 1 or point 2. Rinsing the meter with water and turning the meter off between checks.

should I be turning the meter off between checks?

Should it be exact with this model Ph tester?

I know if its working properly its 10 times better than that bullshit drop tester. shit gets all over my hands. its like Ink////

Any help is greatly appreciated

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kdspecial Reviewed by kdspecial on . Ph Meter Question... I got a Phep4 Ph Meter today thu ebay. I went to my local grow store and bought Calibrating solution as well as electrode storage solution. As I was told I would definetly need these. Downlaoded the manual, read it understand that the Ph meter has to be cal 'ed and you must keep a drop or 2 of the electroide solution in the cap so it keeps the electrode moist so it doesn't dry out. Why can't it dry out? Is that electroid like gold? Is it super sensitive? Should I not run it directly Rating: 5