Milwaukee pH Controller

[Salt Creep]

Hi,

Does the controller come with calibration fluids? How often does it need to be calibrated?

Thanks,
Ken

 

[jasonfrey]

Hi,

Yes, you get one packet of calibration fluid, enough for your first calibration. Additional are available for .99 each. I would recommen calibrating every other month or any time you get a strange reading.

 

[Salt Creep]

I see that you sell two kinds of calibration packets. Which ones do I need if I just want to use it to stop my pH from getting too low? How long do the packets last in storage?

Thanks,
Ken

 

[jasonfrey]

Hi Ken,

You want a 7 and a 10 fluid. It's called a high and low calibration. You can use 7 only, but if you use both it's more reliable.

The packets are designed for one time use, open and use and then throw out. Un opened can probably store for several months.

 

[Salt Creep]

The controller has arrived, thanks!

Now I'm a bit confused about what plugs in where. Does the solenoid plug into the output power socket, and that in turn is pluged into an outlet too? Then the controller is powered by 12 volt power adaptor?

What is the best way to mount the probe in the water?

Thanks again!
Ken

 

[jasonfrey]

Hi Ken,

Those are a bit confusing. The 12 volt is your power to the controller unit, so that is what powers the display. Then that other plug is for your solenoid. You plug it into the wall out let, then your solenoid into that and then the controller can turn what ever is pluged in on and off.

On the probe, if any one local makes probe holders, that is best way to go, if not, using suction and silicon works well. It's best not to submerse the probe completely in the water, usually up to about the black cap part of the probe.

thanks

 

[mygirls]

Jason,

Do you carry replacement probes? How long does a typical probe last? What the main difference between MIL-SM120 and MIL-SMS115?

Thanks in advance

Victor

 

[jasonfrey]

Hi Victor,

We will have probes instock very soon. We can have them dropshipped right now if you need them faster, or you can use Pinpoint brand probes on there monitors as well.

On the MIL-SM120, it's a more standard monitor with AC adaptor and alarm. The MIL-SMS115 is a version that tells you when it needs to be calibrated, has some type of sensor that lights up and says to calibrate it. So nice little feature, not sure how accurate it is though.

thanks

 

[StephenS]

Jason,
Question about the calibrating solutions. I plan on using on the measuring the output from a Ca reactor. Should I use high as the 7.0 and low as the 4.0? Will it still be acruate for occationaly monitoring the tank?

 

[jasonfrey]

Hi,

If you are mainly using for your tank, i would use 7 and 10, but using 7 and 4 is fine too. The manufactures tell us there is virtually no difference using 4 or 10.

thanks