Salt on pen?

Cosmonaut Ry · Dec 31, 2021

I bought a blue lab pH pen and I got this in the box. They said there is salt on there and that I shouldn't be worried. Should I be worried?

Herb & Suds · Dec 31, 2021

I trust blue lab on all issues

Hiphophippo · Dec 31, 2021

I would just follow the instructions and tests in a solution that you know the ph of. If it’s wrong contact them and they should replace it

DCcan · Dec 31, 2021

Cosmonaut Ry said:
I bought a blue lab pH pen and I got this in the box. They said there is salt on there and that I shouldn't be worried. Should I be worried?

Thats just dried storage fluid, they know it happens since they can't control inventory after it leaves.
People worry when they get them wet out of the box also, think its used.

twentyeight.threefive · Jan 1, 2022

Cosmonaut Ry said:
I bought a blue lab pH pen and I got this in the box. They said there is salt on there and that I shouldn't be worried. Should I be worried?

The instruction specifically say not to be worried. Follow all the directions.

Star Dog · Jan 1, 2022

If you store your pen/probe sitting in solution it can evaporate and leave salts, before they leave the factory they're given a few drops of storage solution that's what you're seeing it's not a problem.

Cosmonaut Ry · Jan 1, 2022

twentyeight.threefive said:
The instruction specifically say not to be worried. Follow all the directions.

I was worried because I live in a tropical climate and salt can ruin things. I was concerned about the electronics rusting out and such. Thanks for your input, though.

Nizza · Jan 1, 2022

Cosmonaut Ry said:
I bought a blue lab pH pen and I got this in the box. They said there is salt on there and that I shouldn't be worried. Should I be worried?

That salt is the KCL solution

Buy KCL solution, and the cleaning /calibration kit (the bottles not the tiny packets)

Rinse it after each use, and store in kcl solution to preserve the longevity of the probe. Buy the cleaning kits and clean monthly. The meter will be a great tool , but if you don't calibrate everything you do will be off

Star Dog · Jan 2, 2022

Cosmonaut Ry said:
I was worried because I live in a tropical climate and salt can ruin things. I was concerned about the electronics rusting out and such. Thanks for your input, though.

Everyone... Well almost everyone understands that you're only looking for peace of mind.

Hollatchaboy · Jan 2, 2022

Cosmonaut Ry said:
I bought a blue lab pH pen and I got this in the box. They said there is salt on there and that I shouldn't be worried. Should I be worried?

The salt is from the kcl solution. It's fine.

Edit: I just seen it was addressed multiple times. Sorry. Lol

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