What’s up with my bluelab ph pen.

[Millwright]

So I turned on my Bluelab ph pen to check my water and it displays UR. restarted a couple times, same thing.
Then it went from UR to 0.0, then back to UR. haven’t had this pen very long (month and a half maybe).
The probe has been kept moist in Bluelab solution. Bluelab is on break until January 5th. I have a backup, I would just like to know what’s up. Thanks

 

[traeold420]

So I turned on my Bluelab ph pen to check my water and it displays UR. restarted a couple times, same thing.
Then it went from UR to 0.0, then back to UR. haven’t had this pen very long (month and a half maybe).
The probe has been kept moist in Bluelab solution. Bluelab is on break until January 5th. I have a backup, I would just like to know what’s up. Thanks

could be a couple of things...looks like either contaminated calibration solution, wrong calibration sequence or its damaged and needs to be replaced. how it is stored? are you storing in KCl solution? https://support.bluelab.com/ph-pen-faq-troubleshooting

 

[Millwright]

could be a couple of things...looks like either contaminated calibration solution, wrong calibration sequence or its damaged and needs to be replaced. how it is stored? are you storing in KCl solution? https://support.bluelab.com/ph-pen-faq-troubleshooting

I took it to the store about 2 weeks ago. User error admittedly, I was having trouble getting it to calibrate. They have a set up right there, he used new solution, did the cal, and filled the cap with blue lab “storage solution”. Other than seeing it said blue lab, I didn’t look close.
Worked just fine 2 days ago.
Edit: I store with the cap on hanging from the loop on a peg board

 

[mysticepipedon]

So I turned on my Bluelab ph pen to check my water and it displays UR. restarted a couple times, same thing.
Then it went from UR to 0.0, then back to UR. haven’t had this pen very long (month and a half maybe).
The probe has been kept moist in Bluelab solution. Bluelab is on break until January 5th. I have a backup, I would just like to know what’s up. Thanks

Sorry to hear about this. I have a new Bluelab, too, so I'll be interested to hear how they handle it for you.

 

[Millwright]

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could be a couple of things...looks like either contaminated calibration solution, wrong calibration sequence or its damaged and needs to be replaced. how it is stored? are you storing in KCl solution? https://support.bluelab.com/ph-pen-faq-troubleshooting

Great link! Thanks

 

[freezeland2]

Batteries? I understand it’s new but that doesn’t mean it didn’t sit for a period of time.

 

[Millwright]

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could be a couple of things...looks like either contaminated calibration solution, wrong calibration sequence or its damaged and needs to be replaced. how it is stored? are you storing in KCl solution? https://support.bluelab.com/ph-pen-faq-troubleshooting

Looking at the trouble shooting link, it would appear it’s telling me a bad calibration sequence. Odd because it has been fine, but hey me and electronics aren’t the best of friends lol, that’s why I hit steel with a hammer for a living.
Thank you for your help.

 

[traeold420]

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Looking at the trouble shooting link, it would appear it’s telling me a bad calibration sequence. Odd because it has been fine, but hey me and electronics aren’t the best of friends lol, that’s why I hit steel with a hammer for a living.
Thank you for your help.

lol no worries...they can be finiky sometimes. try calibrating to 7 then to 4 and see if that works! Glad i could help.

 

[Millwright]

lol no worries...they can be finiky sometimes. try calibrating to 7 then to 4 and see if that works! Glad i could help.

I tried to calibrate, kept getting the same notifications. Took it to the store, they checked and cleaned, and checked and cleaned…
They got the same things. Gave me a new one
It pays to shop local. Toledo Indoor Garden, Adrian store.

 

[traeold420]

I tried to calibrate, kept getting the same notifications. Took it to the store, they checked and cleaned, and checked and cleaned…
They got the same things. Gave me a new one
It pays to shop local. Toledo Indoor Garden, Adrian store.

I'm glad your shop helped you out and replaced it. I've had no issues with my bluelabs ppm and ph so you should be good to go! Happy growing.

 

[detroitjoe]

This thread is garbage.

if i have a problem with my car engine, do I go to the bakery for help?

 

[Millwright]

This thread is garbage.

if i have a problem with my car engine, do I go to the bakery for help?

Thanks for the insightful commentary

 

[detroitjoe]

Thanks for the insightful commentary

my pleasure.

and you might have posted in the wrong spot.
this is

• Advanced Techniques & Problems

 

[GNick55]

the thread has been moved, let’s be nice!
that’s a warning..