{"product_id":"flairfrom-ec-calibration-solution-276-250ml","title":"Flairfrom EC Calibration Solution 2.76 - 250mL","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-red\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor calibration of Conductivity (EC) meters in hydroponics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-post-editor-styles\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegular calibration of conductivity meters is essential to ensure accurate readings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePoorly maintained electrodes can upset the linearity (i.e. ‘slope’) of the readout values either side of the Conductivity Standard’s value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThus it is essential to clean the electrode with Electrode Cleaner prior to calibrating.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eConductivity meter electrodes normally become coated with impurities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe degree to which this occurs will depend upon the nature of the samples being tested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt will also depend upon whether or not the electrode is rinsed with distilled water and properly stored after each use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eElectrode contamination causes a decrease in the effective surface area of the electrode exposed to the solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis will lead to lower values being recorded, unless frequent calibration is performed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen correct practices are followed, quality conductivity equipment needs calibrating only a few times per year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAn indicator of the need to clean is given by the extent to which the meter drifts out of calibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFlairform's standard calibrates to 2.76mS\/cm (cF 27.6) at 25C \/ 77F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFormulated with NIST* specified ingredients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStabilised to resist algae or growth formation and provide exceptional shelf-life. 'Growths' can contaminate electrodes and cause interference that 'distorts' electrode calibration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Flairform","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48519508263170,"sku":"eln1789704987997","price":5.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/5930\/4962\/files\/flairfrom-ec-calibration-solution-276---250ml_1.webp?v=1789704992","url":"https:\/\/desk-to-dinner-clad.shop\/products\/flairfrom-ec-calibration-solution-276-250ml","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}