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Almost a yearHow old is it?
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Almost a yearHow old is it?
You must be really lucky or have a technique to get the Probe to survive for a whole year. It would be cool if you posted your methods so that others could also get a longer life out of their probes.Almost a year
The first probe lasted 2-3 months, the second was DOA, the third (Version 15 or 16, I honestly don’t remember) has been on for almost a year. I just followed the instructions, and test once a day.You must be really lucky or have a technique to get the Probe to survive for a whole year. It would be cool if you posted your methods so that others could also get a longer life out of their probes.
Wow, your sensor is still showing 100% still after a year? Hopefully this new version will give that benefit to everyone.The first probe lasted 2-3 months, the second was DOA, the third (Version 15 or 16, I honestly don’t remember) has been on for almost a year. I just followed the instructions, and test once a day.
Wow, your sensor is still showing 100% still after a year? Hopefully this new version will give that benefit to everyone.
could you share how often you need to replenish the reference solutions with testing once a day? I see they offer reference solution A, B, and a multi reference solution. Do you use all 3?
Thanks! So one should plan around 7-8 refills (~$400-450’ish USD) per year for A and B. Do you think the multi-reference is really needed?About 50 days on A and B. The multi reference is just to double check the readings are correct (like the 7.5 dkh reference for the KHD)
This was definitely my plan when I was setting up my tank, but that was in 2021. Besides the addition of testing nitrate, the allure of no reagents had me on board. Didn’t realize until recently that ‘reference solutions’ replace reagents and appear to cost more at current prices. Hopefully this thing gets to full production in the next year or so and we can get some competition/options for fellow reefers.I used the multi reference just to see how good it was, up to you. Definitely it’s not cheap but it’s worth it, I’d never test if it was up to me.
I am rather disappointed in the ReefBot Lab - so still entertaining the idea of the ION-D. I am not really on-board with the consumables price though and am patiently awaiting probe lifetime and accuracy reports as well as actual consumption/waste reports in relation to "valid" vs erroneous or failed tests.
That is unfortunate. I certainly hope this is the exception and not the case. Was your probe maybe one that was in the batch that got damaged (or whatever it was)?I received mine followed the prep instructions and after about a week it started to decline to poor sensor performance. I haven’t had a chance to start a ticket yet.
I hope it is part of a damaged batch. The few test that were successful the measurements were pretty close to chemical testing and were consistent. Im off this Sunday and will have a chance to reach out to vinnyThat is unfortunate. I certainly hope this is the exception and not the case. Was your probe maybe one that was in the batch that got damaged (or whatever it was)?