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Trolmaster Inline EC+Temp Sensor, Heavy Duty PCT-2
Trolmaster Inline EC+Temp Sensor, Heavy Duty PCT-2
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Description
Description
The TrolMaster Inline EC+Temp Sensor is a cutting-edge device designed for precise monitoring of electrical conductivity (EC) and temperature in hydroponic systems. This sensor provides growers with real-time data, allowing for immediate adjustments to nutrient concentrations and temperatures to ensure optimal plant health and growth.
Key Features:
Dual Sensor Functionality: The Inline EC+Temp Sensor combines two critical measurements in one device—electrical conductivity (EC) and temperature. This dual functionality provides comprehensive insights into the nutrient status and environmental conditions of the hydroponic system.
High-precision EC Measurement: The sensor employs advanced technology to deliver high-precision EC measurements. This is crucial for maintaining the right nutrient concentration in the hydroponic solution, optimizing nutrient uptake by plants.
Temperature Monitoring: The integrated temperature sensor accurately measures the temperature of the nutrient solution. Temperature is a critical factor that influences plant metabolism and nutrient absorption, making it essential for growers to have precise control.
Reservoir Integration: The sensor is designed for easy integration into hydroponic reservoirs or nutrient solution tanks. It can be submerged directly into the nutrient solution, providing continuous and real-time monitoring.
Durable EC Probe: The EC probe is constructed to withstand the conditions of hydroponic environments. It is resistant to corrosion and damage from nutrient solutions, ensuring the longevity and accuracy of the sensor.
Real-time Monitoring: Continuous monitoring of EC and temperature levels allows growers to have real-time insights into the nutrient concentration and temperature of the nutrient solution. This information is crucial for making immediate adjustments to prevent nutrient imbalances.
Easy Installation: The Inline EC+Temp Sensor is designed for easy installation. It typically comes with mounting options or fixtures that allow it to be securely placed within the reservoir. Clear instructions are provided to ensure growers can set up and start monitoring quickly.
Integration with Control Systems: The sensor is compatible with various control systems commonly used in hydroponic setups. This includes integration with monitoring systems, controllers, or automation devices. This integration allows for more precise control over nutrient concentrations and temperature.
Calibration Function: The sensor may feature a calibration function for both EC and temperature measurements. Periodic calibration ensures the ongoing accuracy of the sensor's readings, providing reliable data for informed decision-making.
Temperature Compensation: The sensor often includes temperature compensation functionality for EC measurements. This compensates for changes in temperature to provide accurate EC readings even in fluctuating conditions.
EC Range: The sensor covers a specific EC range, making it suitable for a variety of hydroponic crops. The EC range should align with the nutrient requirements of the plants being cultivated.
Low Maintenance: The Inline EC+Temp Sensor is designed for low maintenance. Routine cleaning and calibration are typically the primary maintenance tasks. The durable construction ensures a longer lifespan with minimal upkeep.
User-friendly Interface: The sensor may come with a user-friendly interface that displays EC and temperature readings in an easy-to-read format. This can be a digital display or a connection to a centralized monitoring system.
Usage Instructions:
Secure Placement: Install the EC+Temp Sensor securely in the hydroponic reservoir, ensuring that both the EC and temperature probes are submerged in the nutrient solution. Position the sensor away from direct light and interference from nutrient input lines.
Connect to Control System: If you have a control system or monitoring device, follow the manufacturer's instructions to connect the EC+Temp Sensor. This integration allows the sensor to communicate with the control system, facilitating automated adjustments based on EC and temperature readings.
Calibration: Calibrate the EC+Temp Sensor according to the manufacturer's guidelines. Calibration is typically done using standard calibration solutions for EC and temperature. Regular calibration ensures accurate readings over time.
Set Desired EC Range: Determine the optimal EC range for the plants you are cultivating. Set the desired EC range in the control system or monitoring device to receive alerts or automate adjustments when EC levels deviate from the target range.
Monitor Readings: Regularly check the EC and temperature readings provided by the sensor. The user-friendly interface or connected control system will display real-time data, allowing growers to monitor nutrient concentration and temperature continuously.
Adjust Nutrient Concentration: Based on EC readings, make adjustments to the nutrient solution to maintain the desired concentration. This may involve adding or diluting nutrient solutions to optimize nutrient levels for plant growth.
Adjust Temperature: Use temperature readings to monitor and adjust the temperature of the nutrient solution. Ensure that the temperature remains within the optimal range for plant growth.
Routine Maintenance: Periodically clean the EC+Temp Sensor following the manufacturer's recommendations. This may involve rinsing the probes with distilled water or using specific cleaning solutions. Regular maintenance ensures the longevity and accuracy of the sensor.
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INFORMATION QUESTIONS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Hydroponics?
Hydroponics is the science of growing plants without soil. The plants thrive on the nutrient-water solution alone. The growing medium merely acts as a support for the plants and their root systems while the solution passes freely. The growing medium, if any, is totally inert.
What types of plants grow best hydroponically?
Anything can be grown hydroponically, but some plants prove to be more space efficient. Some plants we suggest are tomatoes, sweet peppers, hot chilies, lettuce, spinach, squash, cucumbers, broccoli, beans, snow peas, herbs and flowers of all types.
Can you REALLY get better yields/quicker growth?
Absolutely. The plants, when receiving everything they need, tend to be healthier, faster growing and generally more productive. You can expect 30% faster growth with many crops.
What are the watering cycle timelines hydroponic systems?
Once the reservoir is filled with nutrients, it is time to put your hydro system to work! The ease of hydroponics is automation – automation is achieved by putting the pump on a timer according to your watering needs. The watering cycle depends on growth stage, growing medium and hydroponic system. In an ebb and flow or drip system with rockwool as the medium, seedlings, clones and plants in the early vegetative stage require watering only once a day for 15-30 minutes (twice a day for higher temps). Mature, flowering and fruiting plants require a heavier feed and can be fed once a day for 30 minutes (twice a day for higher temps). Typically soiless mixes and coco fiber can be watered for about 15 minutes twice a day, and can be adjusted for heavier feeding during the flowering and fruiting stage or higher temps. ViaStone, Hydroton, Grow Rocks, and Silicate mediums need to be watered more frequently – a constant drip for drip systems, and about 15-30 minutes every 3 hours for ebb and flow systems and can be adjusted for heavier feeding during the flowering and fruiting stage or higher temps. Aeroponic systems require frequent watering cycles; 30-60 seconds every few minutes or a constant spray.
What do I need to test pH? How do I test pH?
pH has a range from 0 (acidic) – 14 (alkaline), with 7 being neutral. A proper hydroponic pH range is between 5.5 to 6.2 for most hydroponic crops. For specific crop pH, check out our Plant Guide. pH must remain within the proper range for good plant health, disease resistance, and proper nutrient uptake. pH is maintained by adding pH Up and pH Down to the nutrient solution. For more information, see the Testssection of our site.
How will the flavor compare to my outdoor grown, organic produce?
The taste may be even better! This is simply due to the fact that the hydroponically grown plants are getting everything they need, when they need it. Don’t be fooled by “hot house” produce grown commercially. The grower’s primary concern is shipability and storage, not flavor. When you grow your own vegetables at home, you can expect nothing less than excellent results. Plus, hydroponically grown produce has the added benefit of a longer shelf life.