{"product_id":"dosatron-lo-flo-monitor-kit","title":"Dosatron Lo-Flo Monitor Kit – For Nutrient Delivery Systems","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCheck the EC and pH of Your Dosed Feed Before It Reaches the Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDosatron Lo-Flo Monitor Kit (HYKMON)\u003c\/strong\u003e is the monitoring section of Dosatron's water-powered \u003cstrong\u003eNutrient Delivery System\u003c\/strong\u003e: a pre-configured \u003cstrong\u003e3\/4-inch\u003c\/strong\u003e manifold that fits after your injectors, with a pressure gauge, valves and a probe holder, so the fully blended outgoing solution can be measured continuously. \u003cstrong\u003eThe monitor itself is not included\u003c\/strong\u003e – the kit is built to take a \u003cstrong\u003eBluelab Guardian Monitor Inline\u003c\/strong\u003e, bought separately. Dosatron list it as one of the add-ons for the \u003cstrong\u003eHobby Cultivator\u003c\/strong\u003e, alongside the starter, mixing chamber and water hammer arrestor kits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProbe holder assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePressure gauge\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003epressure gauge tee\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck valve\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBall valves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCross\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003etee\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003enipples\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eclose nipples\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnions\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003efittings\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003ehose adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePTFE thread tape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReads the final blend\u003c\/strong\u003e – EC and pH are measured after every injector, not in the stock tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePressure gauge on the manifold\u003c\/strong\u003e to confirm the line stays within your injectors' working range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck valve and ball valves\u003c\/strong\u003e to stop back-flow and isolate the probe section for maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3\/4-inch connections\u003c\/strong\u003e that match the Dosatron Hobby Cultivator and Lo-Flo Nutrient Delivery System\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet each injector against a live reading\u003c\/strong\u003e, one part at a time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDosing Errors You Only Find in the Plants\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA water-powered injector doses accurately, but an empty stock tank, a worn seal or a sleeve knocked to the wrong setting changes the feed without warning – and the first sign is often \u003cstrong\u003epoor nutrient uptake\u003c\/strong\u003e, deficiencies or \u003cstrong\u003enutrient lockout\u003c\/strong\u003e days later. Measuring EC and pH in the line, after the injectors, shows the drift as it happens and confirms every batch before it reaches the root zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFit the kit after the last injector\u003c\/strong\u003e – and after a mixing chamber, if you use one – so it reads the fully blended solution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeal every male thread\u003c\/strong\u003e with PTFE tape and keep the water flowing in one direction through the line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFit the Bluelab Guardian Monitor Inline\u003c\/strong\u003e (sold separately) to the probe holder and mount the monitor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet each injector in turn:\u003c\/strong\u003e lift every suction hose out of its stock except one, run water and adjust that injector until the EC rise matches your feed chart, then move on to the next\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRun all parts together\u003c\/strong\u003e and confirm the final EC and pH before feeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dosatron Lo-Flo Monitor Kit, item HYKMON\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnection size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\/4 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonitor:\u003c\/strong\u003e not included – built for the Bluelab Guardian Monitor Inline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55.9 cm (22 in), manifold only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstalled width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 44.3 cm connected, 46.4 cm overall (17.45 in \/ 18.25 in), as drawn by Dosatron with a mixing chamber fitted on the inlet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePressure gauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0–100 psi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dosatron Hobby Cultivator and Lo-Flo Nutrient Delivery System\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e the monitor and the mixing chamber shown in the product image (both sold separately)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e none needed for the manifold; the monitor has its own supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes the kit include a monitor?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eNo. This is the HYKMON kit without the monitor: the manifold, pressure gauge, valves and probe holder. It is built for a Bluelab Guardian Monitor Inline, bought separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWill it fit my Dosatron Hobby Cultivator?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eYes. Dosatron list the Monitor Kit as an add-on for the Hobby Cultivator, and it uses the same 3\/4-inch connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhere does it go in the line?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eAfter the injectors and any mixing chamber, so it reads the fully mixed solution on its way to the plants or batch tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDo I need the other Nutrient Delivery System kits?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eFor a complete Lo-Flo Nutrient Delivery System, Dosatron pair it with injectors, a standard starter kit, a mixing chamber kit and a water hammer arrestor kit. On a Hobby Cultivator those are optional extras.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWorks Well With\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-related\" style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin:12px 0 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dosatron-4-part-hobby-cultivator-system-sysd15re05\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;background:#fff;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/water-pump-dosatron-4-part-hobby-cultivator-system-sysd15re05-72436424737141.webp?v=1773260156\u0026amp;width=160\" alt=\"Dosatron 4-Part Hobby Cultivator System\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:64px;height:64px;object-fit:contain;flex:none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"display:block;\"\u003eDosatron 4-Part Hobby Cultivator System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008d37;\"\u003eThe injector system this kit monitors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bluelab-guardian-monitor\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;background:#fff;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/Bluelab-Guardian-medium_landscape.jpg?v=1746905611\u0026amp;width=160\" alt=\"Bluelab Guardian Monitor\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:64px;height:64px;object-fit:contain;flex:none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"display:block;\"\u003eBluelab Guardian Monitor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008d37;\"\u003eThe monitor this kit takes – choose the Inline version\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Dosatron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53929896476938,"sku":"HYD-ATHE-003-01","price":479.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/dosatron-lo-flo-monitor-kit-default-title-1.jpg?v=1792262366","url":"https:\/\/hydrocropshop.co.uk\/products\/dosatron-lo-flo-monitor-kit","provider":"Hydro Crop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}