Hanna Instruments HI 98129 pH/Conductivity/TDS and Temperature Tester

Hanna Instruments HI 98129 pH/Conductivity/TDS and Temperature Tester Review

Hanna Instruments HI 98129 pH/Conductivity/TDS and Temperature Tester Feature

• Automatic calibration at one or two points with two sets of memorized buffer values for ease of use
• Replaceable electrode and electrode cartridge to prolong life of meter
• Automatic temperature compensation (ATC) eliminates need for extra calculations
• Waterproof and floats in water
• Automatic shut-off to extend battery life

The HI 98129 measures pH, electro-conductivity (EC), Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), and temperature in a single portable, waterproof meter. The meter features a large LCD screen, automatic shut-off, and a waterproof body that floats in water. The tester automatically compensates for the effects of temperature when taking pH and EC/TDS readings, so additional measurements and manual temperature entries are unnecessary.

The HI 98129 tester has a replaceable pH electrode cartridge with an extendable cloth junction, and an EC/TDS graphite electrode that is highly resistant to salts and other corrosives. These features extend the life of the tester by allowing for simple replacement of the electrode instead of the entire tester if the electrode or cartridge is damaged. Calibration is automatic at one or two points, with two sets of memorized buffer values (pH 4.01/7.01/10.01 or 4.01/6.86/9.18). The EC/TDS conversion factor and temperature compensation coefficient (&Beta) is user-selectable.

The tester functions in temperatures of 0.0 to 60.0 degrees C/32.0 to 140.0 degrees F (+ or - 0.5 degrees C/1 degrees F), and has a range of pH 0.0 to 14.0 (+ or - 0.05 pH). EC range is 0 to 3999 uS/cm, TDS range is 0 to 2000 ppm (+ or - 2% F.S), with respective resolutions 1 uS/cm and 1 ppm. At 3.5 ounces and 8.3 x 2.7 x 1.3 inches, the HI 98129 is a conveniently sized meter for taking measurements in the field.

pH testers measure the acidity or alkalinity of a substance and are commonly used by researchers, manufacturers, and hobbyists.

Hanna Instruments manufactures a wide variety of analytical instrumentation, including pH meters, multi-parameter meters, electrodes, chemical reagents, and buffer solutions. Founded in 1978, Hanna is headquartered in Woonsocket, RI, with subsidiaries in 32 countries. Hanna Instruments holds many firsts in the field of analytical instrumentation, including a pH electrode with a built-in temperature sensor, an electronic pocket-sized pH tester, and a replaceable electrode pH pocket tester. To ensure the quality of its products, Hanna is a vertically integrated manufacturer and does not subcontract any part of its manufacturing.

What’s in the Box?

• Protective cap
• Electrode removal tool
• Four 1.5V batteries
• Instructions