{"product_id":"milwaukee-ec40-nutrient-truncheon","title":"Milwaukee EC40 Nutrient Truncheon – EC Meter for Hydroponics","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRead Your Feed at a Glance, No Buttons to Press\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMilwaukee EC40 Nutrient Truncheon\u003c\/strong\u003e is a dip-and-read \u003cstrong\u003eEC\/TDS meter\u003c\/strong\u003e for hydroponic, coco and soil growers who want a quick, dependable check on feed strength. Drop the head into the nutrient solution and a \u003cstrong\u003e20-LED blue bar\u003c\/strong\u003e lights against printed \u003cstrong\u003eCF, EC, PPM500 and PPM700\u003c\/strong\u003e scales, so whichever feed chart you follow you can read it directly with no conversions. 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A feed that drifts too strong brings nutrient burn and lockout; one that runs weak shows as pale leaves and slow growth. A quick reading at every mix or top-up keeps you on your feed chart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRead:\u003c\/strong\u003e twist off the protective cap, dip the head into the solution and wait for the LED to settle - the meter switches on and off by itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterpret:\u003c\/strong\u003e two lit LEDs mean the value sits between them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlarm:\u003c\/strong\u003e hold the SETUP button to raise the LED bar to your limit, then release to save.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean:\u003c\/strong\u003e rinse the probe in tap or distilled water after every use to stop nutrient building up on the graphite sensors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-specs\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Milwaukee EC40 EC\/TDS Nutrient Meter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRange:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2 to 4.0 mS\/cm | 2 to 40 CF | 100 to 2000 ppm (500 scale) | 140 to 2800 ppm (700 scale)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResolution:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.1 mS\/cm (70 ppm on the 700 scale, 50 ppm on the 500 scale)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccuracy:\u003c\/strong\u003e ±4% of reading ±1 resolution point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalibration:\u003c\/strong\u003e factory calibrated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature compensation:\u003c\/strong\u003e automatic, 5 to 50 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 blue LED bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProbe:\u003c\/strong\u003e graphite EC sensor with built-in temperature sensor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtection:\u003c\/strong\u003e IP67 waterproof, floating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 x 1.5V AA alkaline (included); auto on\/off; battery level indicator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 420mm long x 30mm diameter; 255g with batteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupplied with:\u003c\/strong\u003e wrist strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Milwaukee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53803834835210,"sku":"TLS-MILW-005-01","price":79.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/milwaukee-ec40-nutrient-truncheon-1.png?v=1790229768","url":"https:\/\/hydrocropshop.co.uk\/products\/milwaukee-ec40-nutrient-truncheon","provider":"Hydro Crop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}