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Hanna Instruments HI 9813-6N Waterproof pH/EC/TDS Temperature Meter Clean and Calibration Check for Growers, 0 to 50 Degree C, 9V Battery
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Purchase options and add-ons
- Starter set with portable, water-resistant meter for testing pH, electroconductivity, and total dissolved solids, provided with solutions and sachets
- Calibration check function to validate instrument performance
- Automatic temperature compensation (ATC) to eliminate the need for extra calculations
- Alert system when low battery and potential measurement error
- On-screen user and calibration guides
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Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Item model number : HI9813-6N
- Batteries : 1 9V batteries required.
- Date First Available : May 17, 2004
- Manufacturer : Hanna Instruments
- ASIN : B003L77LKG
- Best Sellers Rank: #36,023 in Industrial & Scientific (See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific)
- Customer Reviews:
Product Description
pH/EC/TDS/Temperature meter with CAL Check
The HI9813-61 is a portable, water-resistant meter, designed for measuring pH, EC/TDS, and temperature when paired with its respective probe, the HI1285-61. The meter is easy to use, with dedicated keys for measurement modes that are clearly displayed on the LCD, and knobs for 1-point calibration of pH and EC. On-screen tutorial messages guide the user through calibration and measurement.
Main Features
- 3-in-1 combination probe with pH, EC/TDS, and temperature sensors
- CAL Check
- Best for hydroponics, greenhouses, farming, and ground water app
The HI9813-61 portable meter features a large LCD that displays either pH, EC, TDS or temperature readings along with tutorial instructions. The pH readings are displayed with a 0.1 resolution and an accuracy of +/-0.1 pH while the EC and TDS readings are displayed with a 0.01 mS/cm and 1 ppm (mg/L) resolution and 2% full-scale accuracy. The EC range of the HI9813-5 is from 0.00 to 4.00 mS/cm and TDS is from 0 to 1999 ppm. The temperature correction coefficient (β) is fixed at 2 %/°C and allows for automatic temperature compensated measurements of EC and TDS. The HI9813-61 is a basic pH/EC/TDS meter that is calibrated manually to a single point with the use of two trimmers. pH is calibrated to pH 7.01 while EC/TDS is calibrated to either 1.41 mS/cm (1413 µS/cm) or 1500 ppm. The LCD screen has a battery life indicator as well as on-screen tutorial messages. The supplied HI1285-61 probe is a polypropylene body, amplified pH electrode with a built-in EC/TDS and temperature sensors. The amplifier for the pH electrode prevents interference from humidity and electrical noise from common sources including from motors, ballasts or pumps. The HI9813-61 is a versatile meter for the agricultural, greenhouse and hydroponic uses.
HI1285-61 polypropylene body amplified pH electrode with built-in EC/TDS and temperature sensors
The HI9813-61 is supplied with a polypropylene body pH/EC/TDS/temperature probe. The pH, EC, TDS, and temperature sensor are housed in a single body that connects to the meter with a DIN connector.
The pH electrode circuit has a built-in amplifier that will reduce the effects of electrical noise on the high impedance-pH measurement. Examples of sources of electrical noise include motors, ballasts, and pumps which are common in greenhouses.
The EC/TDS readings are performed by an amperometric sensor. An alternating voltage is applied to the sensor and the amount of current that passes between the two stainless steel pins is dependent upon the number of salts (fertilizer) present. A greater amount of salt present results in an increase in conductance.
Features at-a-glance
Waterproof
Automatic Temperature Compensation
- All readings are compensated for variations in temperature
EC to TDS conversion factor
- Factor automatically adjusts from 0.56 to 0.78 based on actual EC readings
- Factor based on 442 curve for natural water
Low Battery Indicator
pH Range | 0.0 to 14.0 pH |
pH Resolution | 0.1 pH |
pH Accuracy (@25°C/77°F) | ±0.1 pH |
pH Calibration | Manual, 1-point |
Temperature Range | 0.0 to 70.0°C |
Temperature Resolution | 0.1°C |
Temperature Accuracy 25°C/77°F | ±0.5°C |
Temperature Calibration | Automatic from 0 to 70°C with ß=2% / °C |
EC Range | 0 to 4000 µS/cm |
EC Resolution | 0.01 mS/cm |
EC Accuracy (@25°C/77°F) | ±2% F.S. |
EC Calibration | Manual, 1-point |
TDS Range | 0 to 1999 ppm (mg/L) |
TDS Resolution | 1 ppm |
TDS Accuracy (@25°C/77°F) | ±2% F.S. ppm |
TDS Conversion Factor | Variable, automatically adjusted from 0.56 to 0.78 based on actual EC readings (based on 442 curve for natural water) |
TDS Calibration | Manual, 1-point |
Power Supply | 1 x 9V Alkaline / approximately 150 hours of continuous use |
Environment | 0 to 50°C (32 to 122 °F); 100% RH |
Dimensions | 145 x 80 x 36 mm (5.7 x 3.1 x 1.4“) |
Weight | 230 g (8.1 oz.) |
Recommended Probe | HI1285-61 combination, amplified pH /EC/TDS/temperature probe with built-in temperature sensor, 8-pin DIN connector (with CAL Check) and 1 m (3.3’) cable |
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Customers like the ease of use and quality of the PH meter. They mention it's simple to use, responds quickly to changes, and is built well. That said, some complain about the seal. Opinions are mixed on accuracy and performance.
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Customers find the PH meter easy to use and calibrate. They say it responds quickly to changes, has detailed instructions, and is reliable. Customers also appreciate the first-class tech support and the easy calibration knobs on the front of the meter.
"...Easy to set up and easy to use." Read more
"...It's smaller, fits the hand comfortably, calibrates in a few seconds with a single pH buffer and EC standard...." Read more
"Very accurate meter that very easy to use." Read more
"...It was such a great decision, because the newer unit is a dream to use and calibrate. The temp sensor and check feature is so nice to have...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the lab supply. They mention that it is reliable, built well, and stable. Some say that it meets their expectations and fulfills their needs.
"I have used many pH meters and this is by far the best. It is very stable and does not need to be calibrated often as others, It is also very water..." Read more
"...Since then I have been pleased in it's accuracy and reliability...." Read more
"...Quality just doesn't seem to be there or the probe was defective. I returned this for a refund. Thank God for Amazon's return policy." Read more
"Good product, it met our expectation and fulfilled our needs." Read more
Customers are mixed about the accuracy of the meter. Some mention it's very accurate and easy to use, while others say that the readings seem to be inaccurate and they're not able to calibrate it to be accurate.
"...It is very stable and does not need to be calibrated often as others, It is also very water resistant and temperature compensated...." Read more
"...Today the PH stopped working properly and would only read 4.4 PH for any solution it was placed in...." Read more
"Very accurate meter that very easy to use." Read more
"...: the display is big and readable but 2/3rds of it is dedicated to calibration instructions, which are practically unnecessary...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the lab supply. Some mention it has worked great, is a great device, and has solid performance, while others say that it never worked properly and the PH portion of the meter stopped working properly. The readings, after a short time, they begin to fail.
"I bought this meter a few months ago. It has worked great. I love the fact that it's waterproof and I don't have to worry about getting it wet...." Read more
"Works well, the reason I gave 4 stars is because of the cover for the probe, it does not give an airtight seal therefore it leaks out the storage..." Read more
"...Thank you and have a great day."Even though the unit had NEVER worked properly, they would not take it back. I had the unit for 39 days...." Read more
"Solid performance but not so easy to use. The cable from the device to the probe is very stiff...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the seal of the lab supply. They mention that it's only semi air tight, the seal on the back is broken, and it'll not be waterproof. The cap for the probe has no seal lock, making it easy for liquid to leak out of the storage solution.
"...I gave 4 stars is because of the cover for the probe, it does not give an airtight seal therefore it leaks out the storage solution, I have had this..." Read more
"...But it's only SEMI air tight. There is no seal, it's just a slip on cap so when you put the meter away the pressure in the cap keeps pushing storage..." Read more
"...The last problem is the cap for the probe has no seal lock with the probe so it is easy for it to get loose and the probe dry out...." Read more
"...I bought back in Dec and my return date is up. It doesnt, the seal on the back is broken and it qont be waterproof. All I get is a 1 nothing works." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the waterproofness of the lab supply. They mention that the sensor took in water and gave the same reading.
"...seal lock with the probe so it is easy for it to get loose and the probe dry out...." Read more
"...I use this for my swimming pool and testing my well water. Not water proof and not drop resistant!" Read more
"...It doesnt, the seal on the back is broken and it qont be waterproof. All I get is a 1 nothing works." Read more
"...1st probe had a short in the wire, 2nd and 3rd ones the sensor took in water and gave the same reading no matter what...." Read more
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The probe is very responsive (unlike the Bluelab), readings stabilize in a second or two in most cases, every once in a while it might take ~8 seconds.
Cons: the display is big and readable but 2/3rds of it is dedicated to calibration instructions, which are practically unnecessary. It's a little annoying, I wonder if they could've used that to simultaneously read pH and EC. It also has a 'calibration check' function which I don't understand, why not just calibrate, it doesn't take any more effort. The cal-check solution is expensive, I see no reason to buy it.
The EC is displayed with 2 decimals of resolution, this is nice... the pH displays 1 decimal, not so nice. I expected more resolution but didn't read the specs closely enough. It's perfectly adequate for hydroponics but two places would let you mix nutrients more accurately.
The temp probe might be off by 2° but I can't say for sure because two of my working thermometers agree with the meter, my lab thermometer is 2° higher. It might be the lab one that's wrong.
If you're looking to replace a blulab combo meter, you won't regret buying a 9813.
I called the phone number that came on the manual for my meter and was expecting to have to wait on hold for awhile and go through a hassle to try to get a new one or repairs. But after only TWO RINGS a rep picked up the phone and ask how she could help me. I explained the PH portion of the meter wasn't working properly. She said she'd transfer me to tech support. After only a SINGLE RING a tech support guy answered. I explained the problem and he just said to email him my receipt from Amazon. I did and my new probe is on the way. I also asked for some new calibration solution and they said YES!!!
THIS WAS BY FAR THE BEST EXPERIENCE I'VE EVER HAD WITH ANY COMPANY. LITERALLY 4 MINUTES ON THE PHONE and a simple email and my new probe is on the way.
HANNA IS THE BEST!
The probe arrived dry so I followed the procedure to revive it by soaking for 30 minutes in the storage solution. Then to be on the safe side I cleaned the probe by soaking for 5min in the cleaning solution. Rinsed it with RO/DI water. Calibrated it in 7.01 buffered solution. Never could get it to read higher than 7.8 ph no matter what in 8.4 ph salt water. The previous PH test tube, color chart worked better. I spent an entire evening messing with this thing.
Temperature seemed to work fine.
TDS - seemed flaky as can be and was getting a different reading in 1500ppm solution every time off by +/-40pmm and for the RO water that my other TDS meter was reading 3pmm, this unit read 240ppm at first!? Later after calibration it was still reading off by 20-30ppm (from what I can tell).
The back battery panel had 2 different sized screws which made it a pain to open as I needed 2 different sized screwdrivers. I changed batteries with a new 9v and it would turn on for a second and then off. Had to go back to the one that shipped with the unit. You'd think an energizer battery would work in this. Guess not.
Not sure what was going on, but I just never got it to accurately measure anything except temperature. Quality just doesn't seem to be there or the probe was defective. I returned this for a refund. Thank God for Amazon's return policy.