CBonito
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Exactly. I have to give that probe a whack every few days or it goes off on a doo doo tangent and gets me mad.
Salinity Probes that work with the Apex
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Tony73
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And now?it worked for a few days and start to loosing the accuracy .... Check the images attached its the SALT_AQ.
Should I calibrate again ? Its on the same place since day one.
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Received the CJS-10 conductivity probe today. Cut the original connector and cord from the old original probe and solder this to the new probe. Just calibrated the probe manually, automated calibration did not worked in my case. It looks like the probe is doing what it is supposed to do. My salinity is a little low 32% and with e fresh calibrated refractometer it is also 32%. So far so good.
Well, I was celebrate to soon.. Probe is very bad. Readings went al over the place, Can't calibrate anymore. Further inspection shows small cracks in the sensor area. 40 bucks down the drain
Well, I was celebrate to soon.. Probe is very bad. Readings went al over the place, Can't calibrate anymore. Further inspection shows small cracks in the sensor area. 40 bucks down the drain
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HighlandReef
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I just ordered one and will have to see if I have any luck with it long term.
Looks like shipping is going to take a few weeks, will report back once I get the probe and all.
Looks like shipping is going to take a few weeks, will report back once I get the probe and all.
fishdoctor
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I just received and set up one of the above mentioned aliexpress x10 probes. It was not as pictured online and has an open glass probe tip that is extra delicate so be careful. It was packed decently in a plastic box with a foam insert and arrived in about 2 weeks tops. I cut the original Neptune probe and shrink wrapped after twisting wires, then sealed with self adhesive silicon tape. Well worth the $33 and the time involved to save $150 in my opinion.. do it.. happy reefing all.
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I received this probe from AliExpress (Alvin Instrument). The seller was nice enough to presolder it to a DIN connector. Unfortunatelty, there was some confusion and he soldered to a full size DIN 4pin and not a mini DIN 4pin. I purchased some new mini DIN 4pin connectors and soldered them myself. https://a.co/d/dHf4cP2. Seems to be working well after a few days. I suggested to the seller to sell these directly with the mini DIN 4pin and a longer cord. Seemed like it might happen.
Tony73
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Tony73
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How Is goong After some days?
Tony73
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How Is goong After some days?
HighlandReef
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My salinity probe arrived today from AliExpress, wired it up and appears to be working. I’m waiting for my calibration solution to come in, can’t calibrate until then. I may try calling a few LFS in my area to see if they have some in stock.
I’ll post up when I get the calibration solution but rewiring the probe to the instructions on this post is correct.
You can also use a standard 6ft S video cable, just cut one end off and wire it up, standard s video cable uses mini din 4-pin connector and will give you some extra length. I had an extra and just used that.
You can also get them on amazon.
I’ll post up when I get the calibration solution but rewiring the probe to the instructions on this post is correct.
You can also use a standard 6ft S video cable, just cut one end off and wire it up, standard s video cable uses mini din 4-pin connector and will give you some extra length. I had an extra and just used that.
You can also get them on amazon.
juarec0201
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@HighlandReef which probe did you order ?
HighlandReef
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It’s the one from Alvin instruments,
Just make sure to pick the cell constant 10 from the options.
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@HighlandReef in terms of quality compared to the Neptune probe how is it first thoughts ?
HighlandReef
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Initially quality looks to be fine but have not had it long enough to really say 4 sure
HighlandReef
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Calibration fluid arrived today and calibrated the probe.
Probe was pretty easy to calibrate and it is reading good. Now will give it a few weeks and see. I will report back in a few weeks and/or if I have any issues.
So far, so good.
Probe was pretty easy to calibrate and it is reading good. Now will give it a few weeks and see. I will report back in a few weeks and/or if I have any issues.
So far, so good.
i have never had any issues with my neptune salinity probe
Wrong connection or bad soldering. Wrong soldering, maybe
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