{"product_id":"kcl-ph-probe-storage-solution","title":"Growth Technology KCL pH Probe Storage Solution for Meters","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKeep your pH probe accurate between readings\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eA pH probe reads through a thin glass bulb that has to stay hydrated to work. Left in air, or stored in plain water, that bulb dries out and the readings drift long before you notice anything is wrong. This \u003cstrong\u003e300ml potassium chloride (KCL) storage solution\u003c\/strong\u003e from Growth Technology fills the protective cap on your meter so the sensing tip stays fully immersed whenever the meter is not in use. It is the correct storage medium for standard pH probes, including \u003cstrong\u003eBluelab\u003c\/strong\u003e meters and pens, where poor storage can invalidate the manufacturer warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtects reading accuracy\u003c\/strong\u003e - a hydrated bulb responds properly, so your pH numbers stay trustworthy.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtends probe life\u003c\/strong\u003e - correct storage is the single biggest factor in how long a probe lasts.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCorrect KCL formulation\u003c\/strong\u003e - the right ionic solution for the job, unlike tap or RO water which strips the bulb.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtects your warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e - manufacturers including Bluelab expect probes to be stored in KCL solution.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e300ml bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e - enough to refill a probe cap many times over a season.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eThe Slow Death of a Neglected pH Probe\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eProbes rarely fail outright. They drift. A meter that reads half a point out will have you correcting a reservoir that was already fine, and the plants pay for it through lockout and patchy uptake long before you suspect the meter. Keeping the bulb wet in KCL between readings costs pennies per use and removes the most common reason a good meter starts telling you the wrong thing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eRinse the probe in clean water after every set of readings.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePart fill the protective cap with KCL storage solution.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRefit the cap so the glass bulb sits fully immersed in the solution.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTop up or refresh the solution whenever it runs low or looks dirty.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNever store a probe dry, and never store it in reverse osmosis or deionised water.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"hcs-specs\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVolume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePotassium chloride (KCL) probe storage solution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUse\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage and hydration of pH probes between readings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard pH probes and pens, including Bluelab\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Technology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Growth Technology","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53446968770826,"sku":null,"price":7.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/pHProbeRefillandStorageSolution.jpg?v=1785315639","url":"https:\/\/hydrocropshop.co.uk\/products\/kcl-ph-probe-storage-solution","provider":"Hydro Crop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}