Bluelab Soil PH Pen The Bluelab Soil pH Pen provides a pH and temperature reading of soils and media, so you know that the right nutrients will be made available to your plants. In soils or growing media, pH strongly influences the availability of the microorganisms to plants in the soil. Now you can closely monitor and adjust the pH levels to optimize plant health and performance. It will also measure solutions too… Now isn't that Handy! Features: Effective in most growing media and in water/solution Fully waterproof - not just water resistant Industry-leading one-year warranty for peace of mind Hold reading function to capture measurements with ease Simple two-point calibration for increased accuracy Auto-off function to extend battery life Automatic temperature compensation for accurate readings everywhere 1 x AAA alkaline battery included; simply power on and go How do I use the Bluelab Soil pH Pen? Before you use the pen, you need to calibrate it to two pH points. The pen comes with two calibration solutions, pH 4 and pH 7. To calibrate the pen, follow these steps: Turn on the pen. Place the probe tip in the pH 4 solution. Press and hold the CAL button until the display shows "CAL 4". Wait for the reading to stabilize. Remove the probe tip from the pH 4 solution. Repeat steps 2-5 with the pH 7 solution. Once the pen is calibrated, you can use it to measure the pH of your soil. To do this, follow these steps: Remove the storage cap from the pen. Insert the probe tip into the soil. Wait for the reading to stabilize. How often should I calibrate the Bluelab Soil pH Pen? You should calibrate the pen after every clean and at least monthly. You may need to calibrate it more often if you are using it in harsh conditions or if the pen is not being properly cared for. How do I care for the Bluelab Soil pH Pen? To care for the Bluelab Soil pH Pen, follow these tips: * Keep the probe tip wet. If the probe dries out, it will not work properly. * Rinse the probe tip in clean tap water between readings. * Store the pen in the storage cap when not in use. * Calibrate the pen regularly.
