Conductivity Pen and Probe Maintenance Guide
Conductivity (EC) & Nutrient Strength

Conductivity Pen and Probe Maintenance Guide

Learn how to clean and calibrate your Bluelab Conductivity Probe or Pen to ensure accurate EC and PPM readings, prevent measurement drift, and maintain optimal nutrient strength for healthy plant growth.



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Pro & Commercial The Golden Rule of Mixing Nutrients
Automation CEA Conductivity (EC) & Nutrient Strength

The Golden Rule of Mixing Nutrients

Measure, mix, then measure again. A step-by-step guide to adding nutrients without shocking your reservoir or causing lockout.

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Signs your plants might be struggling with incorrect EC
Conductivity (EC) & Nutrient Strength

Signs your plants might be struggling with incorrect EC

Incorrect EC (Electrical Conductivity) in plants have some tell-tale signs. Look out for discoloured leaves, stunted growth or poor root quality. 

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What is conductivity and how do you measure it?
Conductivity (EC) & Nutrient Strength

What is conductivity and how do you measure it?

What is conductivity? We cover everything you need to know about this fundamental parameter, as well as how to measure it in different growing media. 

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Why is water quality important?
Conductivity (EC) & Nutrient Strength

Why is water quality important?

Want to discover why water quality is critical to a successful growing operation? Find out more about common water sources and how to test water quality. 

7 min read
pH, EC and Temperature - Measuring and adjusting your fundamental parameters
Conductivity (EC) & Nutrient Strength pH Plant Health

pH, EC and Temperature - Measuring and adjusting your fundamental parameters

Want the lowdown on pH, EC and temperature? In this post, we take a closer look at each parameter and tell you how to adjust out-of-range readings.

23 min read
How to create the perfect pH, EC and temperature testing toolkit
Conductivity (EC) & Nutrient Strength

How to create the perfect pH, EC and temperature testing toolkit

Want to know more about testing options for EC, pH and temperature? Everest Fernandez tells us how to build the ultimate plant health fundamentals toolkit.

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Essential Growing Topics

pH & Nutrient Balance

Understand the importance of pH for plant health and the success of your crops.

Conductivity (EC) & Nutrient Strength

Explore EC and it's essential role in indicating the concentration of nutrients available to your plants for successful growth.

Monitoring & Dosing Automation

Take your growing to a whole new level with Bluelab’s automation devices to monitor and adjust your nutrients anywhere, anytime.

Hydroponics & Systems

Kickstart your growing by finding out what hydroponic system is best suited for your growing needs.

Soil Fundamentals

Discover why healthy soil is the key to healthy plants. Learn the basics of soil care for stronger growth.

Care, Calibration & Maintenance

Explore the importance of proper care, calibration, and maintenance of your Bluelab products.