Salinity Probe Calibration

[GatorPharmD]

I have looked here and at aquarium computer.com and, for some reason, I have missed the thread with the salinity probe calibration instructions. I have the Fauna Marin bottle in my sump patiently waiting (grin). Could anyone point me to it. Many thanks.

 

[AQD_ottawa]

It is now in the important thread library at the top of the forum, we have cleaned the whole forum up

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2102243

 

[this is me]

You can't calibrate it on the PC. You have to calibrate it on the controller itself.
Go to
-Sensor settings
-Conductivity
-Calibration
-tolerance (1)
-calibration value(whatever standard you use
-Temp-sensor
-Enter the current aquarium temperature
-hold the probe in the air
-place the probe in the solution
-when done hit save

 

[AQD_ottawa]

The important thread library has now had all the unstuck threads linked in, please ask us if you want any others adding as per the threads first post.

 

[GatorPharmD]

Thank you both for the quick reply and guidance.

 

[GatorPharmD]

It was difficult getting the aquarium temperature and the solution temperature to the exact temperature. After calibration, the probe read 52.8. I think that is pretty close.

 

[AQD_ottawa]

i leave the solution floating in the sump for 3 days

 

[this is me]

This is what I did for mine. Since I know my refractometer is pretty reliable and calibrated with RO/DI water, I use the tank water for the calibration solution.
Take a reading on the tank water with a refractometer. Convert to mS. punch in the tank temp for the solution temperature and viola! Perfect match. You don't have to get perfect on salinity/conductivity. Just as long as you don't drift too far from what you normally run the tank. Especially when you're doing 2-parts dosing.

 

[GatorPharmD]

Nick, I really appreciate all your support. I am really enjoying the P3. Thank you.