PH Probe Location

manitou74 · 12/10/2012, 04:48 PM

Is there a recommended place for the PH probe to be located? Right now I have mine in the sump close to the return back to the tank. Is this too much flow? Is having it in the sump or tank the best? Looking for opinions.

zakstrong · 12/10/2012, 08:33 PM

also does direct light from a refuge light effect ph reading?

Spyderturbo007 · 12/11/2012, 11:12 AM

I just threw mine in the 3rd chamber of my sump. I really wish I could find a good suction cup or holder so I didn't have to have the pH and temperature probe lying in the bottom.

kenargo · 12/11/2012, 12:17 PM

A dark location with good water flow is best. Don't allow the probe to lay on the bottom and bright light areas only allow algae growth which results in incorrect readings. Even just dangling in the current in a sump is great. I personally use a magnet probe holder, I previously used suction cups but they don't last.

Spyderturbo007 · 12/11/2012, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by kenargo

I personally use a magnet probe holder, I previously used suction cups but they don't last.

Do you have a link? Mine is actually just laying in the bottom of the sump currently and I haven't had any issues. I would like to get it secured to the side though.

richib86 · 12/18/2012, 10:57 AM

vertex mag line holders work great for me, i have mine set up in the drain area of my sump

rbirling · 12/18/2012, 11:47 AM

As I recall, all the probes I've seen except temperature suggest NOT to submerge them completely for reliability. So you may want to get it in a holder, or at least dangle it partly out of the water.

aquamanic · 12/18/2012, 07:06 PM

This is what I use. They have a 4-hole and a 3-hole magnetic.

http://www.saltysupply.com/Sea-Side-...-p/ssa1119.htm

sminker · 12/18/2012, 07:56 PM

I got a piece of styrofoam and put two holes in the top just big enough for the probes to squeeze through.

I have it floating between the skimmer and sump inlet. I Figure that I can get more of an accurate Display Tank pH reading without the skimmer messing with it.

RussM · 12/18/2012, 08:45 PM

SoCal Tropical Fish Outlet is another good source of probe holders (and float switch brackets too). The photos on their website are terrible, but the products are good at reasonable cost. I'm told that they have them custom made by a local plastics shop.

http://socaltropicalfishoutlet.com

Scottmwoods · 12/19/2012, 06:51 AM

This is what I'm using

Eshopps Magnetic Probe Holder

http://www.marinedepot.com/Eshopps_Magnetic_Probe_Holder_Monitor_Controller_Accessories-Eshopps-QH31661-FITEMOAC-vi.html[/URL]

Spyderturbo007 · 12/19/2012, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by RussM

SoCal Tropical Fish Outlet is another good source of probe holders (and float switch brackets too). The photos on their website are terrible, but the products are good at reasonable cost. I'm told that they have them custom made by a local plastics shop.

http://socaltropicalfishoutlet.com

Do you have a picture you can post of their float switch holder? Like you said, the picture on their website is a thumbnail and I have no clue what it looks like from the picture.

L8ndeb · 12/19/2012, 04:32 PM

My choice:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Screw-mount-...item2a269cc914

Spyderturbo007 · 12/20/2012, 06:59 AM

That looks nice and cheap, but my sump level isn't nearly high enough for that to work with my setup.

L8ndeb · 12/20/2012, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Spyderturbo007

That looks nice and cheap, but my sump level isn't nearly high enough for that to work with my setup.

Nor is mine. I have it attached to the last baffle before the return pump.

GusDiaz · 12/20/2012, 08:52 AM

Avast has a good one that I use. Is magnetic and hods 3 probes at once. The magnet is big... i mean big and will stay in place.

ReefMonkey13 · 12/20/2012, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by L8ndeb

My choice:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Screw-mount-...item2a269cc914

Will that fit on the baffles of a sump?

It does look good

ReefMonkey13 · 12/20/2012, 03:02 PM

Sorry just re-read the ebay post looks like that is how its intended to be used.

L8ndeb · 12/20/2012, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ReefMonkey13

Sorry just re-read the ebay post looks like that is how its intended to be used.

Yup. I have 1/8" thick plate glass as my baffles. Works very good.

GusDiaz · 12/21/2012, 05:19 AM

Here is a link for the AVAST marine works probe holder.

http://www.avastmarine.com/ssc/do/pr...der-All-Probes

Hope this helps.

12/10/2012, 04:48 PM	#1
manitou74 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 132	PH Probe Location Is there a recommended place for the PH probe to be located? Right now I have mine in the sump close to the return back to the tank. Is this too much flow? Is having it in the sump or tank the best? Looking for opinions.

12/11/2012, 12:17 PM	#4
kenargo Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 8,151	A dark location with good water flow is best. Don't allow the probe to lay on the bottom and bright light areas only allow algae growth which results in incorrect readings. Even just dangling in the current in a sump is great. I personally use a magnet probe holder, I previously used suction cups but they don't last. __________________ Click on my name to visit my homepage and access a collection of AquaController and Apex software, tips, trick and other Q&A including a link to the 'unofficial Apex new users guide' with loads of helpful information and don't forget to put a pin in my location map. Current Tank Info: 225G, BK 300 Deluxe, Deltec PF601, Precision Marine Kalkreactor, 2-LMIII+6 pumps, SpectraPure UHE, Apex, LunarSim, Tunze 6305s. Mixed reef, clam, fish, etc.

12/18/2012, 11:47 AM	#7
rbirling Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 119	As I recall, all the probes I've seen except temperature suggest NOT to submerge them completely for reliability. So you may want to get it in a holder, or at least dangle it partly out of the water. __________________ -- Bob

12/18/2012, 07:06 PM	#8
aquamanic WHO DAT?? Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 5,709	This is what I use. They have a 4-hole and a 3-hole magnetic. http://www.saltysupply.com/Sea-Side-...-p/ssa1119.htm __________________ I don't work for Neptune. Please put all questions into forum posts and not PM's. Visit the Neptune Community Forums for the latest Neptune updates - forum.neptunesystems.com

12/18/2012, 07:56 PM	#9
sminker Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 612	I got a piece of styrofoam and put two holes in the top just big enough for the probes to squeeze through. I have it floating between the skimmer and sump inlet. I Figure that I can get more of an accurate Display Tank pH reading without the skimmer messing with it. __________________ 180G SPS Reef \| 8x80w T5HO Retro \| Apex Controlled

12/10/2012, 08:33 PM	#2
zakstrong Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 357	also does direct light from a refuge light effect ph reading?

12/11/2012, 11:12 AM	#3
Spyderturbo007 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: PA Posts: 2,564	I just threw mine in the 3rd chamber of my sump. I really wish I could find a good suction cup or holder so I didn't have to have the pH and temperature probe lying in the bottom.

12/18/2012, 10:57 AM	#6
richib86 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 51	vertex mag line holders work great for me, i have mine set up in the drain area of my sump

12/18/2012, 08:45 PM	#10
RussM Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: El Cajon, CA Posts: 7,818	SoCal Tropical Fish Outlet is another good source of probe holders (and float switch brackets too). The photos on their website are terrible, but the products are good at reasonable cost. I'm told that they have them custom made by a local plastics shop. http://socaltropicalfishoutlet.com

12/19/2012, 06:51 AM	#11
Scottmwoods Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 72	This is what I'm using Eshopps Magnetic Probe Holder http://www.marinedepot.com/Eshopps_Magnetic_Probe_Holder_Monitor_Controller_Accessories-Eshopps-QH31661-FITEMOAC-vi.html[/URL]

12/19/2012, 04:32 PM	#13
L8ndeb Registered Reef Keeper Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,443	My choice: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Screw-mount-...item2a269cc914 __________________ Leyton at Reno Current Tank Info: Custom 200 gal reef cube with a 20 gal sump, 2 AI SOL LED Fixtures, Super Reef Octopus skimmer, custom made calcium reactor, Apex Lite controller with various modules.

12/20/2012, 06:59 AM	#14
Spyderturbo007 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: PA Posts: 2,564	That looks nice and cheap, but my sump level isn't nearly high enough for that to work with my setup.

12/20/2012, 08:52 AM	#16
GusDiaz Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 122	Avast has a good one that I use. Is magnetic and hods 3 probes at once. The magnet is big... i mean big and will stay in place. __________________ 155 Gallon Bow Front, 6 Radion Pro, 2 MP60, 2 MP40, 2 MP10, Avast Marine Black Pearl Protein Skimmer, Vertex RX6 Duo Calcium Reactor, Avast Ozone Reactor, Neptune System Apex, Mag-18 return pump Current Tank Info: 155 Gallon Reef Tank & 30 Gallon Sump

12/20/2012, 03:02 PM	#18
ReefMonkey13 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 109	Sorry just re-read the ebay post looks like that is how its intended to be used.

12/21/2012, 05:19 AM	#20
GusDiaz Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 122	Here is a link for the AVAST marine works probe holder. http://www.avastmarine.com/ssc/do/pr...der-All-Probes Hope this helps. __________________ 155 Gallon Bow Front, 6 Radion Pro, 2 MP60, 2 MP40, 2 MP10, Avast Marine Black Pearl Protein Skimmer, Vertex RX6 Duo Calcium Reactor, Avast Ozone Reactor, Neptune System Apex, Mag-18 return pump Current Tank Info: 155 Gallon Reef Tank & 30 Gallon Sump