Bluelabs Ppm Meter

[LadyBuds]

Testing runoff with my BlueLabs ppm meter it does not matter if I am testing ppm 500, ppm 700 or EC I am getting a reading of "0r" I have never seen this before. Has anyone else seen this before?

 

[Freshone]

Clean and recalibrate the meter,try not to let them dry out.

 

[LadyBuds]

I have cleaned recal. It reads correctly in every other use but for some reason this runoff is not testing right. I think there is an issue with the ppm pen so I will go exchange it tomorrow.

 

[mandalaman]

Out of Range. Is it a tea brew you're testing?

Also no need to really calibrate their EC meter and unlike their pH probe it does not need to be kept wet.

 

[mandalaman]

Is their tons of soil and debris in the runoff?

 

[LadyBuds]

There is some but no more than usual. I actually emailed BlueLabs to see what they say. I have not heard anything back, once I do I will post their response. I know the ppm meter does not have to be kept wet I have also cleaned it twice since the reading.

 

[DrMcSkunkins]

I bought an expensive name brand ph pen from a hydro store and the readings jump around and change drastically with a few drops of ph solution. I bought a two pack of etekcity ph pens from amazon for around 20$ and the first one still works great so I have a brand new replacement still in the box. They also come with a nice plastic case, calibration powders and two sets of batteries.

 

[mandalaman]

I bought an expensive name brand ph pen from a hydro store and the readings jump around and change drastically with a few drops of ph solution. I bought a two pack of etekcity ph pens from amazon for around 20$ and the first one still works great so I have a brand new replacement still in the box. They also come with a nice plastic case, calibration powders and two sets of batteries.

I think he's having issues with an EC monitor ... And which brand did you have a bad experience with? I've had good luck with my Bluelab Monitor thus far. It's both pH and EC

 

[stonestacker]

The ec of your solution is to high. try cutting the solution with ro or tap water.

 

[LadyBuds]

Thanks for the advice about the pH meters if I start having issues with mine I will make sure to refer back to this thread. Everyone that took the time to read my post thank you. I found out it means over range, I am currently flushing. I will have to go back and see what went wrong because a week ago I was in range with my runoff. I had over watered by about 7 gallons last week I am assuming that was the major cause of my buildup.

I have been using the BlueLabs meters for a while I love them and would never waste my $ on a cheap meter. I know there are other good brands out there and with but Blue Labs gives me comfort with my readings.

Again thank you for your responses, I think I have it taken care of now.