Hach Intellical PHC101 Field Gel Filled pH Electrodes
Features
- Stainless steel body, polymer sensor shroud, and reinforced, steel-sheathed cables
- Probes can be moved between meters without the need to re-calibrate or re-enter measurement settings
- IntelliCAL rugged digital probes are waterproof up to 30 meters (IP67 rating)
- Free ground shipping
- Expedited repair and warranty service
- Lifetime technical support
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Overview
The Hach Intellical PHC101 is a digital combination pH electrode with a built-in temperature sensor. PHC101 has low maintenance needs thanks to a non-refillable gel-filled single open reference junction. The rugged PHC101 is built with a stainless steel body, ensuring sufficient weight to the probe for easy outside handling. The sensing part is protected by a shroud, and the connection is ensured by strong and visible yellow cable onto which the depth markers (optional accessories) can be clipped, making the PHC101 rugged models specially designed for field use.
Durability
PHC101 Rugged is available with a 5, 10, 15, or 30 meters cable. The PHC101 Rugged is ideal for measuring pH in all types of external environments such as rivers, surface and ground waters, ponds, lakes, sea, wastewater plants, source water, drinking water reservoirs for water quality, and other environmental and treatment process purposes.
Accessories Included: None
Minimum Sample Depth (mm): 20
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