Cleaning PH pens...

First let me thank everyone who takes the time to check out this question.

+REP if you can help

I have recently purchased a hanna ph/tds/ec pen.

I was wondering what the best way to clean and store the pen is. Obviously the very best thing to do would be to buy the solution that is made specifically for Hanna pens.

However my grow budget is running extremely behind and i simply do not have the money to get both the cooltube i need AND the solution.

So are there any DIY fixes for cleaning and storing PH pens?

Thanks guys
-PRO

i am also interested in this. being as i have a Hanna Ph and Ppm pen in the mail as we speak. Dont mean to thread jack.

Start with keeping the tip wet at all times.

Use clean water if you have nothing else.

Clean the tip after use with the same water.

A small container or pouch of calibration (7.0) solution should not cost more then $3. You can use that to keep the tip moist. you will not need to clean it any more then your daily cleaning. It will last and last that way.

Best of luck.
IF you clean with water and store with a little of the 7.0 soluion you will be fine.

Foolieo said:

i am also interested in this. being as i have a Hanna Ph and Ppm pen in the mail as we speak. Dont mean to thread jack.

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OK this is one of the best answers i found... There is a post in this thread by a guy named Earl... he explains alot about pens and how they become uncalibrated.
https://www.rollitup.org/hydroponics-aeroponics/220025-ph-adjusted-flush-water.html

StreetRider said:

Start with keeping the tip wet at all times.

Use clean water if you have nothing else.

Clean the tip after use with the same water.

A small container or pouch of calibration (7.0) solution should not cost more then $3. You can use that to keep the tip moist. you will not need to clean it any more then your daily cleaning. It will last and last that way.

Best of luck.
IF you clean with water and store with a little of the 7.0 soluion you will be fine.

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Thanks for getting back to me! +rep

Everyone is here to help. It's just a matter of who can help first. You will find most people are friendly and helpfull here.

You know, you can make your own cooltube using a Candle Shade made of Hurricane Glass. Like this http://www.save-on-crafts.com/glcycash10in.html
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Atarijedi said:

You know, you can make your own cooltube using a Candle Shade made of Hurricane Glass. Like this http://www.save-on-crafts.com/glcycash10in.html
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do you have a link to a DIY guide that shows how to finish outfitting the socket?