LaMotte TRACER POCKETESTER TDS - Manual (Page 17)

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Electrode Cleaning Recommendations
Do not soak the electrode in the solutions for longer than the recommended
length of time. To do so may cause a reference potential shift which will cause
a degradation in performance or failure. When cleaning the probe, do not
scratch or damage the platinized electrode surfaces.
Contaminant Cleaning Solution Procedure
Water soluble
substances Deionized water Soak or scrub with a soft
brush. Rinse thoroughly with
DI water and dry.
Grease and oil Warm water and
household detergant Soak or scrub with a soft
brush, maximun 10 minutes.
Rinse thoroughly with DI
water and dry.
Heavy grease Alcohol Soak for a maximum of 5
minutes. Scrub with a soft
brush. Rinse thoroughly with
DI water and dry.
Lime and
hydroxide
coatings and oil 10% Acetic acid Soak until coating dissolves,
maximum 5 minutes. Rinse
thoroughly with DI water and
dry.