broken pH bulb in sump

[Chris Robin]

Hey Jason
Perhaps you can help me. I purchased a pH probe from you about 2-3 weeks ago today I broke the bulb in my sump.
I did a 30 gallon water change within 10 min. of the disaster.
Should I be worried? What's the liquid in the probe? (distilled water I hope)
Help

Tank 65 gallon
Sump 20 gallon approximately
Refugium 30 gallons approximately

Total 115 gallons approximately


I also bought one of your Refractometer - RHS-10ATC. I really love it. A very nice instrument. All that was promised on the web page.
Thanks in advance.
Bruce

 

[jasonfrey]

Hi Bruce,

Sorry to hear about the probe problem. I'm not sure what chemical is in that probe, but i don't think it will do damage. I've had that happen before and it's a really small amount of liquid. The water change certainly helped and to be safer you could even run some carbon for a few days and it should remove any stray chemicals out of the water.

Glad to hear you like that Refract!

thanks

jason

 

[Chris Robin]

Hey Jason
Thanks for the reply. I did put carbon in. I forgot to mention it.
Glad to hear I am not the only one to do this. Misery loves company.
The tank looks fine but a little encouragement helps.
Thanks again
Have a nice 4th.
Bruce