How often should I calibrate my ph meter. ..?

[aaonehundred]

Title pertty much say it all .. . I want to know how often I should calibrate my ph meter?

 

[BUDISGUD]

i calibrate mine begining of each month just too make sure

 

[Alistair]

I like to verify the accuracy of my meter using the 7.0 buffer solution from time to time. If the calibration is off a little I recalibrate.

 

[KADE]

Most instructions say once a month.... or if the electrode dries up... or if you have been using the ph meter in taxing situations...

I've had the same one for a few years now. I recalibrate mine twice a year.. just to be sure.. and it is always still on the dot perfect.

After you get used to your water/plants/nutes you almost don't need to use a meter and can tell when the thing isn't working right anyways!

 

[andy52]

i can pretty much tell when mine is off some.its rare but it happens.mine is lucky to be working still.i have dropped it a couple times and it scared me.but i just re-calibrate and so far all is well.i spent too much for my blue lab meter.when i do have to buy another one it will be alot cheaper model than i now use.

 

[KADE]

i can pretty much tell when mine is off some.its rare but it happens.mine is lucky to be working still.i have dropped it a couple times and it scared me.but i just re-calibrate and so far all is well.i spent too much for my blue lab meter.when i do have to buy another one it will be alot cheaper model than i now use.

You get what you pay for in the ph meter world tho! I only use hanna.. nothing else... before when i used the cheaper brands I was buying one every 1/4 or 1/2 year.

 

[aaonehundred]

Thanks guys .. . Just to make sure I will be checking it every end of the month just to make sure ..