bluelab Guardian Monitor Guide

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Care and use guide
In just one glance the Bluelab Guardian
Monitor magically measures all 3 critical
parameters for successful growth:
pH, conductivity AND temperature

WARNING!
Keep your pH probe tip wet
at all times to avoid permanent damage

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1.0 What’s in the box?
Please verify the box contents from the information below.
Congratulations on purchasing the Bluelab Guardian Monitor
The Bluelab Guardian Monitor is a continuous indicator of the current levels of EC, pH and temperature of your nutrient solution, enabling you to
optimise these parameters as your crop progresses through each growing phase.
pH probe BNC
connector
Conductivity
display
Conductivity
units button
Temperature
display
Temperature
units button
pH display
pH calibration
button
Display
brightness
button
Conductivity/
temperature
probe shroud
Bluelab
Conductivity/
Temperature
Probe
Down button
Bluelab
pH Probe
Conductivity
LEDs
Temperature
LEDs
pH calibration
LEDs
Alarm on LED
Alarm button
Power input
Up button
pH probe
storage cap
Bluelab Guardian Monitor
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2Bluelab pH Probe with storage cap
3Bluelab Conductivity/Temperature Probe
4Bluelab pH Probe holder with suction cup
55V DC power supply
6North American plug adaptor
7NZ / Australian plug adaptor
8UK plug adaptor
9European plug adaptor
10 4 x mounting fasteners
11 2 x cable ties
12 pH 7.0, pH 4.0 and EC 2.77 single
use calibration solution sachets
13 Instructions and guarantees
PLEASE FOLLOW THE MANUAL STEP BY STEP BEFORE FIRST USE BEGINS
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Features
Measures 0.0– 14.0 pH, 0– 5.0 EC, 0– 50 CF,
0–2500 TDS, 0–3500 ppm, 0-50 °C, 32-122 °F
No calibration required for conductivity or
temperature
Selectable units for conductivity and temperature Visual alarm for both high and low settings
Settings retained when power lost
(non volatile memory)
Greater tolerance to RF/electronic
interference provided
‘Plant Safe’ green LED display Automatic Temperature Compensation (ATC)
Simple push button pH calibration International power supply
10 ppm/TDS resolution Water resistant design
Adjustable display brightness Large easy to read displays
Fully guaranteed for 2 years
*6 months for the Bluelab pH Probe Continuous read meter
What is Plant Safe? Green LED’s are safe for continued growth
during a plant’s fruiting stage when hours of darkness are required.

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2.0 IMPORTANT - Bluelab pH Probe care
The Bluelab pH Probe is the only part of the Bluelab Guardian Monitor that should ever require replacing.
pH probes DO NOT last forever. They age through normal use and will eventually fail. The life time of a pH
probe depends on the environment it is used in and the way that it is treated. To receive a long life from
your pH probe, please ensure you follow the guide below.
3.0 Mounting the Bluelab Guardian Monitor - if wall mounting
Select a suitable location that is less than 2 meters from
your reservoir, and less than 1.5 meters from an electrical
mains outlet.
NOTE: Avoid placing the Guardian Monitor where it can be
damaged by direct sunlight, water or nutrient salts.
Option 1
a) Install two fasteners (top and bottom) to the wall
172mm / 6.¾” apart.
b) Slide the Guardian Monitor onto the fasteners using the
keyholes.
Option 2
a) Fix the four fasteners through each mounting hole in
each corner of the case.
3.1 Mounting the Bluelab Guardian Monitor - if mounting on a support or bar
Select a suitable location that is less than 2 meters from
your reservoir, and less than 1.5 meters from an electrical
mains outlet.
NOTE: Avoid placing the Guardian Monitor where it can be
damaged by direct sunlight, water or nutrient salts.
Fix each of the cable ties provided through the small
mounting holes in the top of the case and wrap around the
support or bar and secure.
6.0 Power up
Switch on power adaptor at the mains.
When power is applied the Guardian Monitor will complete a display test sequence.
5.0 Connect power adaptor and Bluelab pH Probe
Connect the power adaptor into the base of the Guardian
Monitor where ‘Power Input’ is labelled. Plug the adaptor
into mains power supply.
Connect the pH probe to the Guardian Monitor by lining up
the lugs of the BNC fittings. Fasten securely by pushing the
pH probe connector on and twisting one quarter turn.
4.0 Install correct plug adaptor
Select the appropriate mains plug adaptor for your country.
Connect the plug adaptor to the power supply.
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Option 1
Mounting keyholes
top and bottom
Option 2
Mounting holes
top and bottom
Cable ties fixed through small mounting
holes around a support or bar.
Inserting Twisting Attached
BNC connector
pH probe holder
suction cup
Glass tube
inside plastic
barrel
pH probe
storage cap
Bluelab pH Probe
pH probe tipGlass bulb
pH probes contain glass and are therefore FRAGILE.
With good care, they will give a long service life.
Storing the pH probe
When storing the pH probe the pH probe tip must be kept moist.
To prepare the pH probe for storage, place a small amount of Bluelab pH Probe Storage Solution,
fresh water (never distilled or deionised water) or pH4.0 calibration solution into the storage cap.
Then replace the cap and store in a secure place.
If the pH probe has been accidentally allowed to dry out;
The pH probe must be ‘hydrated’ for 24 hours in Bluelab pH Probe Storage Solution or fresh water
(never distilled or deionised water). Following this; carry out a calibration to check if the pH probe has
already suffered permanent damage.
Always remove pH probe storage cap before use
1. Grip the top of the cap and gently twist the base one rotation
clockwise to loosen slightly.
2. Next slowly slide the cap off the pH probe. DO NOT completely remove
the base of the cap from the top of the cap.
3. Store the storage cap in a safe place.
Removing pH probe
storage cap
DO NOT let the pH probe tip dry. Use the storage cap provided when storing the pH probe.
IF IT DRIES IT DIES!
DO NOT bend the probe; this will break its internal glass tube.
DO NOT knock the probe; this will break its internal glass tube or external glass bulb.
DO NOT plunge a cold pH probe into a hot liquid - sudden temperature changes can crack the
glass and permanently damage the probe.
DO NOT immerse in oils, proteins or suspended solids that will leave a coating on the glass bulb.
DO NOT ‘kink’ or bend the lead sharply.
DO NOT attempt to lengthen the lead on the pH probe.
DO NOT wet the BNC connector at the end of the lead.

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10.0 pH calibration cont.
Storage and use of calibration solutions
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pH reading accuracy is dependant on the accuracy and age of the calibration solutions used, and use and cleanliness of
the pH probe tip.
To calibrat e t he pH:
Clean pH probe tip. See section 13.
pH 7.0 calibration
a) Prepare a small amount of pH 7.0 calibration solution in a container.
b) Ensure the Guardian Monitor is plugged in and in operation mode.
c) Rinse the pH probe tip in fresh water, shake off excess water and
place in the pH7.0 calibration solution. Wait at least one minute for
reading to stabilize.
d) Press and hold the pH cal button for a few seconds until ‘PH’ and
‘CAL’ appear in the windows, then release the pH cal button. The ‘7’
LED will glow green. All three windows will return to monitoring mode
with all current values being displayed.
e) If ‘Err’ is displayed see the troubleshooting guide on section 14.
pH 4.0/10.0 calibration
a) Prepare a small amount of pH4.0 or pH10.0 calibration solution in a
container.
b) Rinse the pH probe tip in fresh water, shake off excess water and
place in either pH4.0 or pH10.0 calibration solution. Wait at least one
minute for reading to stabilize.
c) Press and hold the pH cal button for a few seconds until ‘PH’ and
‘CAL’ appear in the windows, then release the pH cal button. The
4/10 LED will glow green. All three windows will return to monitoring
mode with all current values being displayed.
d) If ‘Err’ is displayed see the troubleshooting guide on section 14.
e) The Guardian Monitor is now calibrated and ready for use.
pH calibration LEDs
The LEDs next to the pH window will let you know the status of calibration. See the table below.
NOTE: The pH probe and hence calibration will eventually fail due to;
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4/10
Using factory default calibration values. Both LEDs off. Readings may be
unreliable.
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4/10
pH 7 calibrated OK. Using factory default for pH 4/10. pH 7 calibrated
OK. Using factory default for pH 4/10. Readings may be unreliable.
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4/10 pH 7 and pH 4 or pH 10 calibrated OK.
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4/10 30 days passed since last full calibration - calibration due.
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4/10
If 7 is flashing and 4/10 is off, calibration is also required as 4/10 was
never calibrated.
7.0 Select the desired conductivity unit
Conductivity readings can be displayed in EC, CF, TDS or ppm 700. The selected unit is indicated by one of
the 3 LEDs next to the conductivity window. When the EC/CF LED is on, the Guardian Monitor is displaying
conductivity in units of EC or CF. If there is a decimal point present in the conductivity display, the units are
EC. If there is no decimal point the units are CF.
Press and hold the conductivity unit button and after 3 seconds it
will change to the next unit indicated by the glowing LED.
Release.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the desired unit is selected.
8.0 Select the desired temperature unit
Temperature read i n gs can be displayed i n e i ther degrees cels i u s (°C) or degrees fah r e nheit (°F).
The selected unit is indicated by one of the two LEDs next to the temperature window.
Press and hold the temperature unit button and after 3 seconds it
will change to the next unit indicated by the glowing LED.
Release.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the desired unit is selected.
9.0 Select the desired brightness level of the LED displays
These can be adjusted to best suit the light levels of the environment.
There are 8 levels of ‘brightness’ that can be selected.
Press and hold the brightness button and at the same time press
either the up or down buttons to change the brightness
Brightness levels are shown in the pH window.
1 = least bright, 8 = brightest
10.0 pH calibration
pH calibration is required before first use to ensure that the first reading is accurate.
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When calibrating the pH after first use, the pH probe needs to be cleaned. See pH probe cleaning in
section 13.
The pH calibration involves cleaning the pH probe tip and then calibrating in TWO SOLUTIONS.
If a reading below pH 7.0 is expected, use pH7.0 and pH4.0 calibration solutions.
If a reading above pH 7.0 is expected, use pH7.0 and pH10.0 calibration solutions.
Follow the steps below for Guardian Monitor pH calibration.
For best pH calibration:
pH reading accuracy is dependant on the accuracy and age of the
calibration solutions used, and use and cleanliness of the pH probe tip.
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temperature probe should also be placed in the same solution as the pH
probe while calibration is taking place. This is so the Guardian Monitor
can measure the temperature of the calibration solution. Wait until
the conductivity/temperature probe is at the same temperature as the
calibration solution.
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must be cleaned to remove any build up of nutrient salts. See section 13.
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12.0 Set alarms (optional)
The alarm function warns you when the solution deviates from
the desired levels you have chosen for each measurement.
When an alarm condition is present, the display of the affected
measurement will flash. If the measurement changes back to
within the limits you have chosen, the flashing will stop.
Even though the resolution of the Guardian is 10 ppm / TDS,
the alarms will set only in 50 ppm and 70 ppm increments.
There are two ways to set the alarm, ‘quick-set’ or ‘detailed-set’.
Alarm ‘quick-set’
This allows you to quickly set the ‘alarm HIGH’ and ‘alarm LOW’ values for all of the three measurements.
The table below shows the values that are pre-set when ‘quick-set’ is used.
NOTE: Before you use the quick-set function, the solution in the tank/reservior must be adjusted to the
desired/actual levels for all three parameters and the levels displayed in each of the windows. If this is not
done you should use the alarm ‘detailed-set’.
To activate the ‘qu i c k -set’ alarm;
Press and hold the alarm button until ‘AL H’ is displayed in all
three windows.
Release the alarm button.
Press the brightness button once.
All three windows will display Auto for 1 second and then SAVE
will be displayed in the conductivity window. The alarms are now
auto set and the alarm mode will be turned on. The alarm LED
will glow.
11.0 Placement of probes
Both the Bluelab pH Probe and Bluelab Conductivity/Temperature Probe require submersion in the liquid for
a measurement to occur.
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very strong acid may damage the probes or your alarms (if set) may trigger.
Fit the (optional) pH probe holder to the stem of the pH probe using a
gentle twisting motion.
Place the pH probe into the reservoir and push the suction cup onto
the side of the reservoir but far enough down so the pH probe tip is
in the solution. The holder prevents damage to the pH probe from
banging onto the side of the reservoir with movement of the solution.
Place the conductivity/temperature probe into the reservoir.
12.0 Set alarms (optional) cont.
Turn alarm ON/OFF
Press the alarm button to change between alarm ON and alarm OFF. When the alarm is ON the alarm LED
will glow.
NOTE: If you press and hold the alarm button you will enter the alarm setting mode.
Alarm ‘detailed-set’
To set the detailed ‘alarm HIGH’ and ‘alarm LOW’
values;
Press and hold the alarm button until ‘AL H’ is
displayed in all three windows.
Release the button and the current ‘alarm HIGH’
values are displayed in each window.
To set conductivity alarm high value, press the
conductivity unit button then the up and down
buttons to change its value.
To set temperature alarm high value, press the
temperature unit button then the up and down
buttons to change its value.
To set pH alarm high value, press the pH unit
button then the up and down buttons to change
its value.
Press the alarm button to now select the low alarm
values.
Set the low alarm values the same way as you did
the high alarms.
Press the alarm button. SAVE is briefly displayed in
the conductivity window and the Guardian Monitor
will return to its normal monitoring mode.
NOTES:
To review current alarm settings without changing
the values, repeatedly press the alarm button to step
through the high and low alarms.
If you want to exit the alarm settings mode without
keeping any changes you have made DO NOT press
any keys. The Guardian Monitor will ‘timeout’ and
return to its normal monitoring mode without saving
any changes after 1 minute.
The software will prevent you from setting low alarm
values higher than the high alarm values.
Alarm low Alarm high
Conductivity
actual value –
2 CF / 0.2 EC
100 TDS
140 ppm
actual value +
2 CF / 0.2 EC
100 TDS
140 ppm
Temperature actual value –
3 °C / 5 °F
actual value +
3 °C / 5 °F
pH actual value –
0.5 pH
actual value +
0.5 pH
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13.0 Cleaning and maintenance
Cleaning the Bluelab Conductivity/Temperature Probe
Cleaning the conductivity/temperature probe periodically ensures accurate readings. The conductivity/
temperature probe is cleaned using the Bluelab Conductivity Probe Cleaner, or “Jif” a trade name for a
liquid scourer cream used in home bathrooms and kitchens. Similar products are called “Liquid Vim”,
“Soft Scrub”, “Cif cream”, or “Viss”. Never use scented varieties as they contain oils that contaminate the
conductivity/temperature probe. Follow the steps below to clean the conductivity/temperature probe.
Remove shroud.
Hold the body and pull the shroud off.
Holding your hand around the shroud for a
few seconds will warm the shroud and help
with removal.
Clean conductivity/temperature
probe face.
Place one or two drops of Bluelab
Conductivity Probe Cleaner onto the
conductivity/temperature probe face and
rub with your finger or Bluelab Chamois
firmly and vigorously.
Rinse conductivity/temperature
probe face.
Rinse off all traces of cleaner under running
water using the same finger or other side of
Bluelab Chamois.
Check that the water forms a film on
the conductivity/temperature probe
face with no “beads” of water.
If beading is present repeat the cleaning
process.
Refit the shroud firmly and test to
ensure the conductivity/temperature
probe has been adequately cleaned.
See below for instructions on how to test.
Testing the Bluelab Conductivity/Temperature Probe
The conductivity/temperature probe is tested in 2.77EC, 27.7 CF,
1385 ppm (500 scale) or 1940 ppm (700 scale) solutions.
Use the standard solutions in the table to the right.
Bluelab solutions are recommended.
NOTE: The shroud MUST be left on the probe when taking readings.
Place a small amount of the correct standard solution into a clean container.
Place the conductivity/temperature probe into the solution; ensuring that it is
adequately submerged.
Wait until the conductivity reading stabilizes. The conductivity reading should
be within 0.1 EC, 1 CF, 50 TDS or 70 ppm of the values in the table above.
If after testing, the reading is lower than 2.77 EC;
Ensure that the 2.77 EC standard solution is fresh and uncontaminated and of a qualified brand; if you
are unsure, use new solution. NEVER add water to solutions.
Wait 1 – 2 minutes for the conductivity/temperature probe to reach the solution temperature. In extreme
temperatures 5 – 10 minutes may be necessary.
NOTE: Conductivity/temperature probes that read low will usually only require cleaning to achieve an
accurate result.
If the reading remains higher than 2.9 EC after testing all of the above, evaporation may have occurred
during storage causing the solution to increase in concentration.
13.0 Cleaning and maintenance
Cleaning the Bluelab pH Probe
To ensure accurate readings the pH probe tip needs to be rinsed in water after each use and cleaned
regularly using the following instructions. The storage cap must always be put back on after cleaning.
Rinse pH probe tip under fresh water.
Fill a small container with clean water.
Add a small amount of Bluelab pH Probe Cleaner or mild detergent
(dish washing liquid).
Gently stir the pH probe tip in the mixture.
Ensure that you do not ‘knock’ the pH probe on the side of the
container as this may cause damage to the glass of the pH probe.
Rinse well under fresh running water to remove all traces of the
detergent mixture.
If the pH probe tip requires removal of heavy contamination:
Gently brush pH probe tip around the glassware with a few drops
of Bluelab pH Probe Cleaner or mild detergent (dishwashing liquid)
and a soft toothbrush.
Rinse pH probe tip well under fresh running water to remove
all traces of the detergent mixture.
Calibration of the pH probe is required after every clean.
See the pH calibration, section 10. When finished, always place
the storage cap back onto the pH probe.
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14.0 Troubleshooting guide
Trouble Reason Correction
Nutrient reading low
Contaminated conductivity/temperature probe. Clean conductivity/temperature probe (see section 13) .
Temperature of conductivity/temperature probe and solution dif ferent. Wait 5-10 minutes for conductivity/temperature probe to reach solution temperature.
Temperature reading inaccurate Temperature of conductivity/temperature probe different to solution temperature. Wait 5-10 minutes for conductivity/temperature probe to reach solution temperature.
pH reading inaccurate
Contaminated pH probe. Clean pH probe (see section 13). Replace pH probe if in doubt. Wait longer for reading to stabilize before calibrating.
Using factory default calibration. Calibrate pH probe (see section 10).
Calibration old. Calibrate pH probe (see section 10).
Broken glass bulb, tube or connector. Check pH probe for damage.
pH probe damaged or old. Replace pH probe.
Display shows ‘Err’ during
calibration
An attempt was made to calibrate with pH 4.0 or pH 10.0 calibration solution
more than one hour after calibration with the pH7.0 solution.
Calibrate to pH 7.0 again then do pH 4.0 / pH 10.0 calibration within one hour.
Old or contaminated solutions used for calibration. Use fresh calibration solutions.
Dirty or contaminated pH probe. Clean pH probe (see section 13).
pH probe tip been allowed to dry. Hydrate pH probe (see section 2).
pH probe damaged or old. Replace pH probe.
No display
Mains not switched on. Switch mains power on.
Power adaptor not plugged into the Guardian Monitor. Plug power adaptor into the base of the Guardian Monitor labeled ‘Power Input’.
pH displays ‘or’
pH displays ‘ur’
Over range pH.
Under range pH.
Solution > 14.0 pH.
Solution < 0.0 pH.
Check pH probe connection. pH probe could be faulty. Guardian Monitor could be wet inside.
temp displays ‘or’
temp displays ‘ur’
Over range temperature.
Under range temperature.
Solution >51 °C / 122 °F.
Solution <0 °C / 32 °F.
Conductivity/temperature probe or Guardian Monitor faulty.
conductivity displays ‘or’ Over range conductivity/nutrient. Over range conductivity >9.9 EC, 99 CF, 1990 ppm.
Conductivity/temperature probe or Guardian Monitor faulty.
A display shows _ _ _ _ EC and pH cannot be determined as temperature range is over/under.
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Test pH probe in calibration solutions and conductivity/temperature probe in a known conductivity standard solution
to eliminate these as a cause of this problem. Check solution tank/reservoir for problems.
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Specifications pH Conductivity Temperature
Range 0.0 – 14.0 pH 0 – 5.0 EC, 0 – 50 CF,
0 – 2500 TDS (ECx500), 0 – 3500 ppm (ECx700)
0 – 50 °C
32 - 122 °F
Resolution 0.1 pH 0.1 EC, 1 CF
10 TDS, 10 ppm
1 °C
1 °F
Accuracy (at 25 °C/77 °F) ±0.1 pH ±0.1 EC, ±1 CF
±50 TDS, ±70 ppm
±1 °C
±2 °F
Calibration Two point (p H 7.0 and pH 4.0 or pH 10.0) Not required (factory calibrated) Not required (factory calibrated)
Temperature compensation Yes (if conductivity/temperature
probe is in same solution as pH probe) Yes Not applicable
Operating environment 0 - 50 °C / 32 - 122 °F
Power source Input: 100-240 Vac, 50-60 Hz, 5 VA, output: 5VDC 1Amp, 4 interchangeable plug types (USA, Euro, UK, NZ/AUS)
Other features Silent visual alarm (high and low settings), adjustable display brightness, water resistant, non-volatile memory, over and under range indicators
Contact details Limitation of liability
Bluelab Corporation Limited, 8 Whiore Avenue, Tauriko Industrial Park, Tauranga 3110,
New Zealand, Ph [phone] Fax [phone] Email [email protected]
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Under no circumstances shall Bluelab Corporation Limited be liable for any claims, losses, costs and
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Bluelab pH Probe replacement
The Bluelab pH Probe is the only part of the Bluelab Guardian Monitor
that requires replacing.
pH probes do not last forever. They age through normal use and will eventually fail.
To ensure you receive a long life from your pH probe, please read the instructions
provided with it.
When the time comes to replace your Bluelab pH Probe all you have to do is order
a replacement from your supplier!

The instrument is only as accurate as the probe is clean!
Bluelab cleaning kits
Probe cleaning is one of the most important parts of owning and operating any Bluelab
meter, monitor or controller. If the probe is contaminated (dirty) it affects the accuracy of
the reading displayed.
The probe surface is where the instrument takes the reading of the solution. The information is sent back
from the probe to the electronic brain of the instrument.
A calculation is then done in the instrument’s brain or micro computer and a reading is then displayed.
If the information sent back from the probe is inaccurate due to probe surface contamination then the
reading will be inaccurate. Cleaning the probes is a very easy task and will prolong the life of the probes.
The Bluelab cleaning kits have it all there for you:
Bluelab pH Cleaning and Calibration Kit:
Full colour instructions
Calibration solutions
Decanter vessels
Bluelab pH Probe Cleaner
Toothbrush
Full colour instructions
Bluelab Conductivity
Standard Solution
Decanter vessel
Bluelab Conductivity Probe Cleaner
Bluelab Chamois (probe
cleaning instrument)
Bluelab Conductivity Probe Cleaning Kit:

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Bluelab Corporation Limited guarantees this product for a period of
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(This guarantee does not cover the Bluelab pH Probe. The Bluelab pH
Probe is covered by a separate 6 month guarantee).
The product will be repaired or replaced should it be found faulty due to
component failure, or faulty workmanship. The faulty product should be
returned to the point of purchase.
The guarantee is null and void should any internal parts or fixed external
parts be tampered with or altered in any way, or should the unit have
been incorrectly operated, or in any way be maltreated. This guarantee
does not cover reported faults which are shown to be caused by any or
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