How to clean Apex probes

[Sandeep1920]

hello friend
I afraid to damage probes so please suggest me how to clean apex probes?
Share your experience

 

[Reefer40b]

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/comprehensive-guide-to-cleaning-apex-probes.284709/
Probably has your answer..

 

[KCSUMPS]

Yup. I do the same until recently. I have changed my pump cleaning from vinegar (that apparently hurts the plastic over time) to Muratic acid which takes like 1/5 the time to get the stuff clean and then I rinse profusely with RODI. I am wondering if the muratic will hurt the probes. Otherwise yes, vinegar and then RECALIBRATE.... for sure...

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Muriatic acid will not hurt a pH or conductivity probe if it is appropriately dilute (not concentrated HCL, for example).

At least diluted 1:10 in pure water, or 1:100.

 

[BZOFIQ]

what about citric acid that is also used for cleaning powerheads/pumps.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

what about citric acid that is also used for cleaning powerheads/pumps.

That should be fine.

 

[BZOFIQ]

That should be fine.

Thanks @Randy Holmes-Farley