{"product_id":"essentials-ec-meter","title":"Essentials EC Meter – Nutrient Meter for Hydroponics","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCheck Feed Strength and Keep a Record\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEssentials EC Meter\u003c\/strong\u003e is a pocket \u003cstrong\u003eEC tester\u003c\/strong\u003e for nutrient solutions, reading \u003cstrong\u003e0.1 to 10.0 mS\u003c\/strong\u003e at \u003cstrong\u003e0.1 mS resolution\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003eautomatic temperature compensation\u003c\/strong\u003e. A \u003cstrong\u003ememory for the last 10 readings\u003c\/strong\u003e lets you log changes in your reservoir or run-off without writing everything down, and it calibrates in seconds with Essentials calibration fluid. It suits hydroponics, coco and soil feeds alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMemory function\u003c\/strong\u003e – stores \u003cstrong\u003e10 readings\u003c\/strong\u003e so you can track feed strength over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic temperature compensation\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong\u003e0°C to 70°C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloats and is water resistant\u003c\/strong\u003e – survives a drop in the tank if fished out and dried quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShock resistant\u003c\/strong\u003e for knocks and drops in the grow room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow battery alert\u003c\/strong\u003e about 2 hours before the cells run out, plus auto shut-off to save power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne-button calibration\u003c\/strong\u003e with Essentials EC calibration fluid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy EC Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed that is too weak shows up as pale, slow growth; too strong and roots burn, leaf tips brown and nutrient uptake falls away. Salts also build up in the medium over time. Measuring EC every time you mix, and comparing reservoir and run-off readings, catches overfeeding and lockout early, before plant health suffers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalibrate\u003c\/strong\u003e by dipping the probe in EC calibration fluid and holding \u003cstrong\u003eCAL\u003c\/strong\u003e until CAL shows on screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix your nutrient solution and stir well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDip the probe, let the reading settle and note or store it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse the probe in clean water after use and recalibrate regularly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-specs\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRange: 0.1 – 10.0 mS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResolution: 0.1 mS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccuracy: ±2% full scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature compensation: automatic, 0°C – 70°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating temperature: 0°C – 50°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMemory: 10 readings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery: 4 x 1.5V button cells, approx. 100 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuto shut-off: approx. 15 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 170 x 32 x 15mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: approx. 70g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Essentials","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53803798397194,"sku":"TLS-ESS-003-01","price":54.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/essentials-ec-meter-default-title-1.jpg?v=1790229473","url":"https:\/\/hydrocropshop.co.uk\/products\/essentials-ec-meter","provider":"Hydro Crop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}