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maintenance_ec [23/04/2018 07:21]
pieter [Storage]
maintenance_ec [12/10/2018 08:24]
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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. Stir the electrode regularly.
 +  * 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).
   - 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 water.
 __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.
  
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