How long is the expected life of a PinPoint salinity monitor

[esmithiii]

Have one that's about 1 yr old, and was wondering the duty cycle of my monitor. Anyone with one of these monitors over 5 years old?

 

[golfish]

I would think the probe would have to be replaced once a year or as needed, just like the PH meters

[ August 26, 2001: Message edited by: golfish ]

 

[esmithiii]

The probe is hardwired into the unit.

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[Bob Gardner]

I don't know how long it will last but I am pretty sure that you need to keep it clean and dry between uses. I used to keep mine under my reef tank and I had to send it back to the supplier twice for repair. I now keep it in a drawer away from the tank and any contamination. Every time I use it I finish by washing the probe in RO and drying it before storing it away in the drawer. Since doing this I have had no problems in about a year so far.