I'm confused. PPT vs. Conductivity (mS/cm)

Some conductivity probes never drift, especially those not left in the water 24/7 (I do not leave it in). My Orion model 128 read 30.8 mS/cm in a 30 mS/cm standard for more than 10 years (it can't be adjusted, just manually corrected).

In terms of checking calibration of a conductivity probe, I'd check it at least monthly and if it hasn't drifted, go longer and longer between calibration until you find it has drifted by an amount important to you. I'd also recalibrate it any time it seems to be suggesting something is amiss with the salinity that requires a change.
 

HOW MUCH DOES A FISH’S FEEDING REQUIREMENTS AFFECT YOUR STOCKING DECISIONS?

  • A lot! - I avoid fish that require frequent or specialized feeding

    Votes: 20 33.9%
  • Quite a bit, but an automatic feeder can change my answer

    Votes: 8 13.6%
  • It depends on whether my nutrient export can handle it

    Votes: 8 13.6%
  • It depends on how badly I want the fish

    Votes: 12 20.3%
  • Not much. I’m willing to adjust my routine

    Votes: 9 15.3%
  • Not at all. Feeding demands don’t limit my stocking choices

    Votes: 10 16.9%
  • I usually learn about the demanding feeding schedule after buying the fish!

    Votes: 2 3.4%
  • I haven’t really considered this before

    Votes: 4 6.8%
  • Something else (see my comments in the thread)

    Votes: 2 3.4%
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