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maintenance_ec [23/04/2018 07:21]
pieter [Methods]
maintenance_ec [04/09/2018 10:16]
pieter [Methods]
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 ===== Methods ===== ===== Methods =====
 +Use the Consort cleaning solution **B530** to clean the electrodes for general use. This action is preferably done on a regular time base to ensure a continuous good operation as much as possible.
 +  * Place the with distilled water rinsed electrode in the cleaning solution for 10-15 minutes.
 +  * Rinse it again with distilled water before storing the electrode.
  
 +Also: 
   - For most applications, hot water with household detergent can be used for cleaning.   - For most applications, hot water with household detergent can be used for cleaning.
   - For lime and other hydroxide containing solutions, clean with a 5-10% solution of hydrochloric acid (HCl).   - For lime and other hydroxide containing solutions, clean with a 5-10% solution of hydrochloric acid (HCl).
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 ===== Storage ===== ===== Storage =====
-It is best to store cells so that the electrodes are immersed in deionised water, possibly enriched with a very small amount of household detergent. Rinse the electrode with distilled water before use.+It is best to store cells so that the electrodes are immersed in deionised water, possibly enriched with a small amount of household detergent. Rinse the electrode with distilled water before use.
  
 Any cell that has been stored dry should be soaked in distilled water for 5 to 10 minutes before use to assure complete wetting of the electrodes.  Any cell that has been stored dry should be soaked in distilled water for 5 to 10 minutes before use to assure complete wetting of the electrodes. 
maintenance_ec.txt · Last modified: 12/10/2018 08:24 by pieter