PH measuring temp compensated or not?

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  1. adicus

    adicus Aiptasia Anemone

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    I couldn't find any information about this with a search, hoping someone has the answer. I have the AquaController Jr. with the Lab Grade PH controller. There is an option in the configuration to report PH with temperature compensation, and there are a couple of parameters regarding slope . . . which you can change.

    Question - Should I use temperature compensation for my PH measurement? If so, does anyone know where to find information on the correct set up of the parameters for the compensation?

    Thanks in advance for anyone who knows the answer!!
     
    adicus, Feb 16, 2010
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  2. Otty

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    Most bags of calibration fluid has that printed on the outside. I know PinPoint does.
     
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    adicus Aiptasia Anemone

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    Otty - Thanks for the reply. I am trying to find information for normal day to day operations rather than the calibration process. The difference in the every day PH reading with temp compensation on or off is substantial (8.10 [on] 8.24 [off]). I'm trying to determine which one is correct.
     
    adicus, Feb 17, 2010
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