Pinpoint Ph probe question

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  1. Biocube

    Biocube Giant Squid

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    So I got this probe on Wed and noticed it was leaking outside the cap. Is this normal or should I request a replacement?
     

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  2. Biocube

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    Better pic....
     

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  3. reefmonkey

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    That is normal.
     
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  4. pink4miss

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    +1 ^ to above

    thats just a protective plastic cover that holds the liquid to keep the probe tip wet, until you set it up. it looks like there is still fluid in there. so it should be fine
     
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  5. Biocube

    Biocube Giant Squid

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    Thanks guys!

    Iv been reading that almost everyone has issues with ph probes.. I wanted to make sure it was going to work before I go nuts.

    Have a great Easter.
     
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  6. exactlyobp

    exactlyobp Giant Squid

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    I got the same pH probe with my ApexLite as well and I just started to calibrate the pH on regular basis. Like, weekly.
     
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  7. Biocube

    Biocube Giant Squid

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    So should I buy a different ph probe? I'd rather have something that doesn't need to be calibrated every week.
     
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  8. Biocube

    Biocube Giant Squid

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    Reviews on this probe are good.. Any tips how to calibrate or keep it calibrated?
     
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  9. exactlyobp

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    You gonna need two kinds of calibration solution:
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    I got mine off eBay. $15 shipped for both I think? You have to calibrate it on initial use.
     
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  10. Biocube

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    I got them from Marine Depot, 7.0 and 10.0
     
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