You are very welcome! I'm glad I could be of assistance😁

Thanks for watching Orson! Watch for the next video, I have a new Apera! Great price point, super easy to use, and the best part...one point calibration!!!👍😁

Thank you for the kind words Heidi! You may enjoy my review on my new Apera PH meter! Reasonably priced, super easy to calibrate and use, without compromising accuracy!

Thank you so much!

Thanks Omar!

So happy to have helped you Wakamama!

Very happy it helped bfulton71! soon, after I do the proper research on the subject. I am going to show a mind-blowing topic! it's a little advanced but, from what I seen could change a lot of how we really look at growing successfully!

@@papabearspepperchannel8604 Looking forward to it! It's always good to have an open mind on some things.

Thank you Sir, it's kept me sane when I thought my meter was correct! Check often:)

Absolutely!

Thank you!

Same

How do you do this?

They are no doubt!

Absolutely! I now have a 1-step Apera that's so easy to calibrate I do it every use!

Hello Justin Stone, you mention your ppm of 9. That actually is very clean water. However to get an accurate test use Distilled water to calibrate. It's how the calibration solution is designed to work. It was developed using distilled water with a certain PH criteria. Using a different water may cause inaccurate results

@@papabearspepperchannel8604 appreciate the reply. Went out and bought a gallon of distilled. Thanks for the video, very helpful.

Personally, I would tell you to try and calibrate 4.0 and 6.8. If you can achieve those, you should be good. If it continues to fail clean the probe really well, and change the batteries. If it's still out of wack, contact your manufacturers customer service. I will tell you I purchased an Apera SX610 PH meter, 1 step calibration! It is the best investment I have made towards PH meters! I made a video on it, so easy to use. It takes less than 10 seconds to calibrate!!!

Yes add the whole packet, or it will tell you on the packet how to mix. I have put each solution into Mason jars and store in a dark place to reuse. I can't tell you that's absolutely correct but, I do reuse the solution. Note that the instrument must be cleaned prior to each use!

​@@papabearspepperchannel8604how long do you store the solutions?

Yes I do, for my newer Apera model, it only requires 1 calibration at the 7.0 ph. For that one I have pre-made solution from Apera and atest/cleaning from the Apera site. It's a nice kit that's pretty decent price wise too.

Hello Ervine4, sorry about the late response. Did you clean before starting? Including each cup you use for the calibration. Just soap or solution from a previous test can mess up your numbers. Also let it "soak" for about 40 seconds and make sure the meter stabilizes. If you're still having issues, call them on the TECH SUPPORT line. They are fantastic at giving tech support, and truly care that you're happy!

Erivine4, Here is the response I got from the Manufacturer for you: Thank you for contacting us and let us know the issue. We are very sorry to hear that. In this case, would you please double check if the electrode was damaged? If not, could you please also change another new batteries and recalibrate it with new powder solutions according to the user instrucstions attached. Please note that when you calibrate a calibration powder, you have to clean up the glass electrode with distilled water first, then calibrate the next calibration powder. Otherwise the reading will be off. If it still did not work, please get back to us with the order number and shipping address, we are more than wiling to send a new one to you. Thanks. Please keep us updated and be assured that we'll solve your problem ASAP. Best Regards, Leslie Customer Satisfaction Team

I would recommend it, because the meter will be at it's optimal accuracy

Hello Mark, I clean with distilled water, then keep the cap on it. Inside the cap for this particular model, is a small sponge. The biggest part to maintaining your PH meter is keeping the diode damp. Distilled water is my recommendation, as it is PH neutral, and clean!

Yes get some lil shampoo bottles from dollar store and put each solution into each then recalibrate the pen every 2 weeks.

Manufactures use this to ensure their solutions are consistent. If you were to use regular water, everyone's water is different

I contacted the vendor on your dilemma. It was recommended to check the glass electrode for visible damage first. If none, replace the batteries. If that doesn't remedy the problem, they said email them with your purchase order number, and they'll work with you on a replacement.👍

Also spoke to the rep, they recommended battery change, in no effect, contact them for warranty replacement if still fairly new

Please see my video on Fixing Soil Problems, it will give you a great process for checking the soil's PH, PPM, and help guide you easily. Thank you for watching!

I would personally check the calibration with 6.86 solution, just to verify, thanks!

Hello Woodlands North, one of my viewers said they do store theirs in glass jars. I will be honest I can't validate the accuracy

Just remember to clean your meter well between each use by rinsing your probe/bulb with clean (distilled preferred) water

It really depends on what your manufacturer instructions require. The main reason to use distilled water is the known PH. In my case the distilled water is known, so that's the manufacturer recommendation, because it doesn't vary

Absolutely! Extremely safe, as long you're below 4.6 ph it's safe!😉

Thanks for watching! In real time (no vid, no chatting) I calibrate in about 2 minutes max👍

Absolutely, great tip!

It explains in detail, no less than reading the directions right? However, I am explaining how to recalibrate, and ensure a new PH meter is on...pretty important! Not quite sure what being American has to do with it but, ok! Hahaha👍

Did you watch it? I tested 2 meters in that time!🤣😂

Please elaborate? Why would one deviate from manufacturer's calibration methods?

You can't calibrate without having a known ph level to calibrate it too. It would be like setting your watch without checking a clock you know has the correct time.

Actually you are calibrating to a known condition, distilled water is considered neutral at 7.0ph. Then the solutions added to the water amount required gives you the known condition the manufacturer recommends for calibrating. Personally I go by the manufacturers specs, simply because they have done the leg work. No need to reinvent the wheel here. Have a great day!

@@papabearspepperchannel8604 yeah, I was responding to the guy that said show how to calibrate it without the mixtures. I was explaining why you need them.