01 — Description
Présentation du produit
The Hanna Combo HI98130 4-in-1 tester is designed for growers who want precision and efficiency. Compact, robust and waterproof, this device reliably measures the essential parameters for successful indoor growing: pH , EC (electrical conductivity), TDS (total dissolved solids) and temperature .
Perfect for field use, it offers an optimal user experience thanks to its large two-level screen and advanced features.
Main features
- Waterproof and floating : ideal for use in wet environments.
- 2-level LCD display : clear reading of data even in difficult conditions.
- Built-in temperature probe : Provides automatic temperature compensation and correction for accurate measurements.
- Replaceable electrode : quick and easy change for maximum durability.
- HOLD function : Locks a value for easy reading.
- Automatic calibration : one or two points for reliable pH and EC/TDS measurements.
- Stability indicator : ensures safe results.
- Auto power off : saves batteries after 8 minutes of inactivity.
Technical specifications
- pH range : 0.00 to 14.00 pH
- EC range : 0.00 to 20.00 mS/cm
- TDS range : 0.00 to 10.00 g/L
- Temperature range : 0.0 to 60.0 °C
- Resolution :
- pH: 0.01 pH
- EC: 0.01 mS/cm
- TDS: 0.01 g/L
- Temperature: 0.1°C
- Precision :
- pH: ±0.05 pH
- EC/TDS: ±2% full scale
- Temperature: ±0.5°C
- Power supply : 4 x 1.5V batteries providing approximately 100 hours of continuous use.
Why choose the HI98130?
This tester is an indispensable ally for indoor and outdoor growers who want to maximize their harvests. Its versatility, robustness and ease of use make it an ideal choice for frequent measurements.
Benefits for your crops
- Ensures optimal pH and nutrient levels.
- Helps prevent deficiencies and excesses in your nutrient solutions.
- Optimizes plant health and yield.
Included in the pack
- Hanna Combo HI98130 Tester.
- Probe replacement tool.
- Batteries for immediate use.
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04 — Questions sur ce produit
Product questions
Your questions about this product
- Is the durable tester EC / PH / T° Combo HI98130 really water resistant and can it float? This would allow me to use it without fear near my plants where there is often humidity.
Yes, Hanna's durable tester EC / PH / T° Combo HI98130 is water resistant and can float. This product has been designed for humid environments, so using it near your plants will not be a problem. You can use it with confidence, knowing that it will hold up well if it ever accidentally falls into a puddle of water.
- Is the HI98130 tester easy to use for a beginner like me who wants to grow plants in class?
The HI98130 tester from Hanna is perfectly suited for a beginner wanting to monitor the pH, EC, and temperature of their plants in class. Compact, sturdy, and easy to handle, it offers automatic calibration and a clear display that simplifies its use. It is important to carefully follow the user manual for calibration, but with a little practice, this tester becomes a reliable and enjoyable tool for growing plants indoors.
- What is the precision of the HI98130 in microculture under LED, stable on small 1L solutions?
The HI98130 offers a precision of ±0.05 pH, with a fine resolution of 0.01 pH, making it perfectly suited for measuring pH in microculture under LED with 1L solutions. Its automatic temperature compensation (ATC) ensures stability of measurements even in these small quantities.Moreover, its graphite probe for conductivity is resistant to deposits, ensuring reliable EC and TDS measurements even in low-salt solutions. It is an excellent choice for precise and stable control in indoor microculture.
- Is the replaceable probe of the HI98130 tester compatible with other Hanna models for future replacement without technical constraints?
The replaceable probe of the HI98130 tester is specifically designed for this model with a unique snap-in system. As of today, it is not compatible with other Hanna models without technical constraints. To ensure optimal accuracy and avoid any connection or calibration issues, it is recommended to use only the pH cartridge designed for the HI98130 during replacement.
- Possible integration with a home automation system for automatic sending of EC, pH, temperature measurements via WiFi or Bluetooth?
The durable EC / pH / T° Combo HI98130 tester from Hanna is a robust and precise tool, ideal for mobile measurements, with automatic calibration and compensation. However, it does not have WiFi or Bluetooth connectivity and cannot be directly integrated into a home automation system for automatic data transmission.
- What is the average lifespan of the replaceable probe under intensive use and what is the ideal frequency of calibration to ensure long-term accuracy?
The lifespan of the replaceable probe of the Durable EC / PH / T° Combo tester varies depending on intensive use and maintenance, but it is designed to be easily replaced, which extends the overall lifespan of the device.
To ensure optimal accuracy, it is recommended to calibrate the device at least once a week under intensive use, as well as after each change of solution or before a significant series of measurements. Calibration is simple and quick thanks to the detachable probe.
In summary:
- Replaceable probe: variable lifespan, easy replacement.
- Calibration: weekly minimum under intensive use, more frequent if necessary.
Regular maintenance and frequent calibration ensure the reliability and longevity of your tester.
- What calibration frequency do you recommend to ensure the optimal accuracy of the HI98130 tester for intensive daily use in indoor cultivation?
To ensure optimal accuracy of the HI98130 tester for intensive daily use in indoor cultivation, daily calibration is highly recommended. This allows for corrections of variations due to frequent use and ensures reliable measurements.
More specifically:
- pH: a two-point calibration is ideal (pH 7 and a second buffer suitable for your measurement range) for better accuracy.
- EC/TDS: calibration on a suitable standard conductivity solution is sufficient.
- Conditions: perform the calibration under conditions similar to those of your measurements (temperature, type of sample).
This routine ensures precise control of the essential parameters for the healthy growth of your plants under horticultural LED lighting.
- Are simultaneous EC, pH, and TDS measurements possible with this tester to save time on small areas, or should one stick to classic sequential checks?
The Durable EC / pH / T° Combo Tester from Hanna, like the model HI98130, allows for simultaneous measurement of pH, electrical conductivity (EC), and temperature, which is ideal for saving time on small areas. Regarding TDS, it is calculated from conductivity via a configurable factor, but the measurement is not taken directly simultaneously with pH and temperature.
If you want a true simultaneous measurement of pH and EC (or TDS), some more specific models like the HI5521 exist, but they are more laboratory-oriented. For general use, the HI98130 remains an excellent versatile choice, avoiding multiple sequential measurements.
In summary, this type of tester will allow you to significantly reduce control time without sacrificing accuracy, perfect for your indoor crops.
- What calibration frequency do you recommend for this HI98130 tester to ensure reliable measurements throughout an entire indoor growing session?
To ensure reliable measurements throughout an indoor growing session with the Hanna HI98130 tester, it is advised to calibrate the pH and EC/TDS at the beginning of each session. In case of intensive use (multiple measurements per day), weekly calibration checks or after each series of significant measurements is ideal. The temperature probe remains generally stable, but a one-off check is sufficient.
The pH calibration is done in 1 or 2 points, with at least one neutral buffer (pH 7.01) and ideally an acidic or basic buffer for optimal accuracy. For EC/TDS, a one-point calibration is effective, especially after several uses or difficult measuring conditions.
This rigor ensures precise nutrient and pH management, essential for successful cultivation.
- What frequency of recalibration do you recommend to ensure maximum accuracy of this pH TDS temperature tester in daily use in indoor and outdoor cultivation?
To ensure maximum accuracy of the HI98130 tester in daily use for indoor or outdoor cultivation, it is recommended to recalibrate:
- pH: ideally every day for demanding uses, otherwise at least once a week. It is also advisable to recalibrate after each change of solution or before a new crop.
- EC/TDS: before each growing cycle, or at least once a month with regular use. Remember to recalibrate if you notice suspicious measurements or if the probe is heavily utilized.
Finally, rinse the probe with deionized water after each use and store it in its storage solution to ensure longevity and optimal accuracy.
- What is the real autonomy in hours with the 4 included batteries in continuous portable use on this combo tester pH EC TDS temperature HI98130?
The HI98130 tester from Hanna, powered by 4 included 1.5 V batteries, offers an autonomy of approximately 100 hours in continuous portable use. This device also features an automatic shut-off after 8 minutes of inactivity to preserve battery life during intermittent use. It is therefore a reliable tool for prolonged field measurements before needing to replace the batteries.
- What is the average interval between each calibration necessary to ensure the optimal accuracy of the HI98130 tester in intensive use on nutrient solution?
To ensure the optimal accuracy of the HI98130 tester in intensive use on nutrient solution, it is recommended to calibrate ideally daily. This frequent adjustment helps compensate for variations due to intensive use and ensures reliable measurements.
More specifically:
- The pH calibration should be done on 1 or 2 points, including a neutral buffer (pH 7.01) and preferably an acidic or basic buffer for better precision.
- For conductivity (EC), calibration is done on the measurement in µS/cm, with the TDS value being calculated automatically afterwards.
- Additionally, it is advisable to calibrate at least once a week, as well as after each change of nutrient solution or before a significant series of measurements.
This rigor in maintenance allows you to get the most out of your tester and optimize the monitoring of your indoor crops.
- What frequency of calibration do you recommend for daily use of the Hanna Combo HI98130 tester in compact microculture?
For daily use of the Hanna Combo HI98130 tester in compact microculture, it is recommended to perform calibration at least once a day, ideally before each series of measurements. This ensures the essential accuracy for pH, conductivity (EC/TDS), and temperature.
The HI98130 features automatic calibration at one or two points for pH, with standard buffer solutions (pH 4.01, 7.01, 10.01), and one-point EC calibration with a solution at 12.88 mS/cm or 6.44 g/L. This frequency of calibration ensures optimal reliability (±0.05 pH, ±2% EC/TDS), which is essential for demanding indoor cultures.
- What is the recommended frequency for calibrating the HI98130 combo tester used in nutrient soil to ensure accurate pH and EC measurements?
To ensure accurate measurements with the HI98130 combo tester in nutrient soil, it is recommended to calibrate the device regularly depending on the usage intensity:
- Intensive use (frequent checks): daily calibration for optimal reliability.
- Moderate use: weekly calibration, especially after each change of nutrient solution.
pH calibration should ideally be done at 2 points, with a neutral buffer (pH 7.01) and either an acidic or basic buffer. For EC, calibration with a standard solution (e.g. 1413 µS/cm) is sufficient.
After each use, remember to rinse the electrode with distilled water and store it in an appropriate solution to maintain its lifespan and measurement accuracy.
- sustainable tester ec ph t° combo hi98130 precise for micro culture?
The Hanna HI98130 tester is an excellent choice for micro-culture. It offers remarkable accuracy with a pH measurement of ±0.05, an electrical conductivity (EC) of ±2%, as well as a temperature measurement of ±0.5°C, perfectly meeting the precise needs of this type of culture.
Its robust, waterproof, and compact design, with a replaceable pH electrode, makes it durable and suitable for regular use in the field or laboratory. It facilitates reliable and quick monitoring of the critical parameters essential for optimizing the growth of your indoor plants.
A practical and efficient tool to ensure precise control of your micro-scale growing environment.
- What precision can I expect on my EC and pH measurements using this HI98130 combo tester in an indoor growing environment with complex organic nutrients?
The HI98130 combo tester offers remarkable precision suited for indoor cultivation with complex organic nutrients. For pH, it measures with an accuracy of ±0.05 pH and a fine resolution of 0.01, ensuring reliable and responsive readings. Regarding EC, its accuracy is ±2% of full scale, which is excellent for accurately tracking the conductivity of even complex nutrient solutions.
Thanks to the automatic temperature compensation and its specially designed graphite sensor to limit salt deposits, this model adapts perfectly to the variations and specificities of environments rich in organic nutrients. It is important to regularly calibrate your device to maintain this precision.
In summary, this tester is a reliable and robust tool, ideal for managing your indoor cultivation with precise control of pH and EC.
- What is the real precision of the HI98130 on EC measurements in a range of 0 to 5 mS/cm to optimize nutrients and limit energy consumption?
The HI98130 tester from Hanna measures EC with an accuracy of ±2% of full scale, which is ±0.4 mS/cm over the range of 0 to 5 mS/cm. In practical terms, this means that at 5 mS/cm, the relative margin of error is about 8%, which remains perfectly suitable for accurately adjusting nutrients in cultivation and avoiding energy waste related to overdoses or too frequent corrections.
Thanks to its automatic temperature compensation and graphite sensor, this tester offers excellent reliability in mobile or agricultural conditions, ensuring rigorous monitoring throughout the cultivation cycle.
- What advice can be given to optimize the calibration of the Hanna Combo HI98130 tester in order to increase the precision of pH and EC measurements in an indoor culture with multiple varieties?
To optimize the calibration of your Hanna Combo HI98130 tester and ensure accurate pH and EC measurements in a multi-variety indoor culture, start by using fresh and specifically suitable calibration solutions (two pH buffers for better accuracy and an appropriate EC calibration solution). Perform regular calibration, ideally before each session, while observing automatic temperature compensation and adjusting the β coefficient and the EC conversion factor according to your nutrient solution.
Don't forget to rinse the probe well between each measurement to avoid any cross-contamination between varieties, and consider replacing the pH cartridge as soon as its accuracy decreases. Finally, store the probe correctly by following the recommendations to extend its lifespan and maintain stable and reliable readings.
These good practices help obtain reliable data and perfectly adapt your interventions according to the specific needs of each variety in your culture.
- Is integration possible with a home automation system or voice assistant for pH, EC, or temperature alerts?
The Durable EC / PH / T° Combo tester from Hanna (models HI98129/HI98130) is a portable and manual device with no Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or other digital connectivity. Therefore, it does not offer direct integration with a home automation system or voice assistant for automatic alerts on pH, EC, or temperature.
To benefit from notifications or automated alerts, one must opt for specific connected sensors compatible with home automation platforms or consider a custom setup with appropriate electronic equipment.
If you are looking for a connected solution for monitoring your LED culture, we can advise you on suitable alternatives.
- What calibration frequency do you recommend in hydroponics to maintain optimal precision of pH and EC with the HI98130 tester?
To ensure optimal accuracy of pH and EC with the
Hanna HI98130 tester in hydroponics, it is recommended to perform regular
calibration. For intensive use, daily calibration is ideal. For more standard use, calibrating at least once a week is sufficient, as well as after each change of nutrient solution or before a series of important measurements.
A 1 or 2 point calibration with the appropriate buffer solutions ensures the reliability of the data. Additionally, regular maintenance of the electrodes prolongs the lifespan and accuracy of your tester.
- How is the automatic calibration managed indoors to ensure reliable long-term measurements with the Hanna Combo HI98130 tester?
The Hanna Combo HI98130 tester ensures reliable automatic calibration through a precise and user-friendly system. In pH mode, it performs a 2-point calibration with automatic recognition of buffer solutions, optimizing accuracy without human error. For conductivity (EC), calibration is done at one point on the µS/cm scale, visually validated on the screen.
Automatic Temperature Compensation (ATC) ensures that pH and EC measurements remain stable and accurate, even in a variable indoor environment. To maintain this accuracy, it's recommended to calibrate regularly with fresh solutions, thoroughly rinse the probe, and follow maintenance recommendations.
Finally, intelligent battery management prevents errors related to low power, ensuring reliable long-term measurements, even in portable use.
- Is the automatic calibration of the HI98130 tester easy to perform even for a beginner in indoor gardening?
The automatic calibration of the
HI98130 tester is very simple to perform, even for a beginner in indoor gardening. You just need to immerse the probe in a buffer solution, activate the calibration mode, and the device calibrates itself automatically with clear visual feedback on the screen.
Thanks to its automatic keyboard calibration, with one or two point options, the procedure is intuitive and quick, ideal for those who want an accurate tool without technical complication. We recommend using specific calibration solutions to ensure the best accuracy.
- Does the configuration of the Langlebiger allow for easy calibration in the field without special tools?
The Langlebiger EC-/pH-/T°-combo tester (models HI98129, HI98130) is perfectly designed for simple and efficient calibration in the field, without requiring special tools. You can easily replace the pH electrode cartridge thanks to a stretchy fabric junction system, without complex handling.
Calibration is carried out directly via its intuitive interface, using standard buffer solutions (pH 7, 4, or 10). Simply immerse the probe in the solution, wait for stabilization, and follow the instructions for automatic two-point calibration. The tester also has automatic temperature compensation, eliminating any additional steps.
The robust "snap-in" connector avoids delicate handling, making maintenance very easy outdoors. In summary, this combo tester is perfectly suited for professional mobile use, with a design optimized for quick and uncomplicated calibration.
- What is the long-term reliability of the replaceable probe of the HI98130, and does the after-sales service offer real assistance in case of technical problems?
The replaceable probe of the Durable EC / pH / T° Combo HI98130 tester is designed to last and is easy to maintain, ensuring long-term reliability. The fabric junction of the pH probe can be renewed up to 20 times if properly maintained, thus extending its lifespan. The replacement is simple, quick, and done with a supplied tool, but it is important to use only the specific parts for the HI98130 to maintain measurement accuracy.
As for after-sales service, it is known for its seriousness and effectiveness. It offers real technical assistance, including the provision of spare parts and diagnostic support to quickly resolve any issues related to the device. You thus benefit from reliable follow-up throughout its use.
- What frequency of calibration do you recommend to ensure the optimal accuracy of pH and EC measurements with this durable combo tester HI98130 for daily indoor and outdoor use?
To ensure optimal accuracy of the durable HI98130 tester by Hanna for daily indoor or outdoor use, it is recommended to perform daily calibration in case of intensive use. This regular calibration corrects variations due to frequent use and guarantees reliable measurements.
For less intensive use, calibration at least once a week is advised, as well as with each change of measurement solution or before a significant series of readings.
The HI98130 facilitates this operation with its automatic calibration in 1 or 2 points using stored buffers, which is essential to maintain its accuracy of ±0.05 pH and ±2% in conductivity. This routine is key for a rigorous monitoring of your parameters in indoor or outdoor cultivation.
- What is the ideal frequency for recalibrating the Hanna HI98130 combo tester during a long culture under LED to ensure optimal accuracy of EC and pH measurements?
To ensure optimal accuracy of the Hanna HI98130 combo tester during a long culture under LED, it is ideal to recalibrate:
- At the beginning of each session to ensure accurate measurements from the start.
- Weekly in cases of heavy use (multiple measurements per day) or after each significant series of measurements.
- For less frequent use, a spot check is sufficient, but without leaving too much time in between.
The recalibration is done in 1 to 2 points for pH (pH 7.01 + acidic or basic point) and in 1 point for EC. Don't forget to rinse the probe with demineralized water after each use and store it in its preservation solution to maintain its longevity and reliability.
