what ph probe is the best to use

[charliethetuna88]

I think I need a new ph probe for my reef keeper lite .the ph keeps fluctuating .what's a good probe to get I don't like the reef keeper one and I tried the bro one already anything else out there more reliable than those two

 

[MIKE NY]

I've been using the Milwaukee for many years without any problems, just don't know if it's compatable with the RK

 

[charliethetuna88]

Yeah that's the one I was gonna order mike I'm not sure either if It would work with my rlk .also mike do u ever clean the probe I was doing some reading and it seams like they need to be cleaned om occasion.if so Whatta u use to clean it

 

[btldreef]

i use pinpoint probes. i had a Milwaukee and hated it. every 6 months need to be cleaned in ro and re calibrated.

 

[charliethetuna88]

I'll try the pinpoint .how do u clean it

 

[btldreef]

i let it soak in RO for an hour ... just to get any stuff that may have collected onto it. then get your recal fluids... i think 4.0 and 10.0.

 

[duke62]

i hate my rkl and thinking of getting a different unit..temp always says 74 when tank is 79 .time is always off.dont think i wll trust putting a heater or calcium reactor on it..so why do i have it? in a month i will look into apex

 

[Widdy]

i hate my rkl and thinking of getting a different unit..temp always says 74 when tank is 79 .time is always off.dont think i wll trust putting a heater or calcium reactor on it..so why do i have it? in a month i will look into apex

Are you running the latest firmware on your RKL? I don't like it much, but I have one as well...after flashing it to the latest firmware (2.06 I believe) everything is working well.

 

[charliethetuna88]

How can I check if Im running the latest firmware

 

[Widdy]

Check the System/Info menu.

 

[charliethetuna88]

K I will .what would cause the probe to read 6.80 then within a few minutes it dropped down to 6.63 then climb back up .I have the probe testing the water outta the cal reactor .the return line from the reactor dumps the water back into a cup with the ph probe so i can read the ph coming outta the reactor .I tried putting the probe in the main tank water and it held at 8.10 constantly not sure y its moving around so much in the effluent cup .

 

[2004turbo]

I'm not sure how Ca Rx work but I'd imagine it only turns on as needed. If thats the case that's why your ph is all over the place. Try keeping it in the drain area.

Anyone know what ph probes are compatible with profilux controllers?

 

[charliethetuna88]

I think any ph probe with the same type of end connector will work with any controller

 

[Widdy]

I'm not sure how Ca Rx work but I'd imagine it only turns on as needed. If thats the case that's why your ph is all over the place. Try keeping it in the drain area.

Anyone know what ph probes are compatible with profilux controllers?

I'm using a Pinpoint probe from BRS with my Profilux, no issues. As mentioned, as long as it's a BNC connector.

 

[charliethetuna88]

How do u like the pinpoint probe witty any beter thE the others I know the probe that comes with the rkl can be fully submerged lol I had it full under the water and my readings were nuts

 

[Widdy]

It does the job, no complaints. I bought the GHL (Profilux) one once and with the Pinpoint it is half the price, so no brainer on that part. I made a probe holder, so only about 1/3rd of it sits in the water and not fully submerged.