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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, | - For most applications, | ||
- 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). | ||
- For solutions containing organic fouling agents (fats, oils, etc.), clean probe with acetone (do not use it for synthetic material cells). | - For solutions containing organic fouling agents (fats, oils, etc.), clean probe with acetone (do not use it for synthetic material cells). | ||
- For algae and bacteria containing solutions, clean the probe with a bleach containing liquid. | - For algae and bacteria containing solutions, clean the probe with a bleach containing liquid. | ||
- | - The ultimate solution to clean the measurement plates of the **Epoxy cell** in an effective way: dip a cotton swab in Toluene en gently wipe off the graphite measurement plates, rinse with water. | + | - The ultimate solution to clean the measurement plates of the **Epoxy cell** in an effective way: dip a cotton swab in Toluene en gently wipe off the graphite measurement plates, rinse with distilled |
__Procedure 1 to 4__: Clean the cell by dipping or filling it with the cleaning solution and agitating for two or three minutes. | __Procedure 1 to 4__: Clean the cell by dipping or filling it with the cleaning solution and agitating for two or three minutes. | ||