{"product_id":"apera-ph850-value-portable-ph-meter-kit","title":"Apera PH850 Portable pH Meter Kit with 201T-F Electrode","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;width:100%;max-width:1400px;margin:0 auto;color:#26332C;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;\" id=\"bts-ph850-description\"\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:clamp(20px,4vw,48px);border:1px solid #B7D0BF;background:#F1F7F3;border-radius:14px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:clamp(24px,4vw,48px);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;flex:1 1 340px;min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.76rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eAPERA INSTRUMENTS \/ PH850 \/ AI5510\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:clamp(24px,4vw,34px);font-weight:600;line-height:1.2;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eWater-testing essentials.\u003cbr\u003eA clear reading in the field.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eThe PH850 brings pH and temperature measurement to routine water checks. Its supplied 201T-F electrode combines a protected glass pH sensor and temperature sensing in one replaceable probe. Guided calibration and a stability indicator help you move between field and bench testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eChoose catalog AI5510 for general aqueous samples and a straightforward, manually documented method. The PH850 is a pH meter, not a conductivity meter; specialized food, pure-water and aggressive-chemical testing needs a separately selected electrode.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;flex:1 1 340px;min-width:0;\"\u003e\u003cfigure style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;min-width:0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph850-hero-20261015-value850.webp?v=1792123126\u0026amp;width=1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph850-hero-20261015-value850.webp?v=1792123126\u0026amp;width=360 360w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph850-hero-20261015-value850.webp?v=1792123126\u0026amp;width=640 640w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph850-hero-20261015-value850.webp?v=1792123126\u0026amp;width=1000 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width:600px) calc(100vw - 80px), 560px\" alt=\"Apera PH850 Value meter with its supplied electrode\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1600\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:340px;height:auto;object-fit:contain;box-sizing:border-box;margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.86rem;line-height:1.65;color:#5D6C63;margin-top:12px;\"\u003ePH850 with its 201T-F pH\/temperature electrode.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cdetails id=\"bts-850value-kit-guide\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;border:1px solid #FF931A;border-radius:10px;margin:24px 0;background:white;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;padding:20px;background:#FF931A;color:#172b4d;border-radius:10px;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"flex:1;min-width:0;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:block;font-size:clamp(17px,2.6vw,21px);font-weight:700;\"\u003eWhich 850 Value kit fits my sample?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bts-sp-when-closed\" style=\"display:block;font-size:.88rem;margin-top:5px;\"\u003eClick or tap to compare all six measurement configurations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bts-sp-when-open\" style=\"font-size:.88rem;\"\u003eClick or tap here to close the guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bts-sp-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"flex:0 0 38px;width:38px;height:38px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;border-radius:50%;background:white;font-size:27px;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eEach card opens that model page. Match the supplied electrode and documented sample method. Different configurations are not interchangeable upgrades, and optional accessories are not supplied unless the exact kit contents say so.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"bts-850value-kit-link\" data-850value-kit=\"PH850\" href=\"https:\/\/bluetigerscientific.com\/products\/apera-ph850-value-portable-ph-meter-kit\" aria-current=\"page\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:14px;flex:1 1 300px;min-width:0;padding:18px;border:2px solid #FF931A;background:#FFF9F0;border-radius:9px;text-decoration:none;color:#26332C;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph850-hero-20261015-value850.webp?v=1792123126\u0026amp;width=200\" alt=\"Apera PH850\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:72px;height:72px;flex:0 0 72px;object-fit:contain;background:white;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;flex:1;min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:0 0 4px;color:#245B45;\"\u003ePH850\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.76rem;margin:0 0 9px;\"\u003eAI5510\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.95rem;font-weight:600;line-height:1.5;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eGeneral portable pH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.86rem;line-height:1.65;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003e201T-F pH\/temperature electrode; external measurement records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;display:inline-block;padding:6px 9px;border-radius:5px;background:#FFF0DD;font-size:.85rem;font-weight:700;\"\u003eCurrent item\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"bts-850value-kit-link\" data-850value-kit=\"EC850\" href=\"https:\/\/bluetigerscientific.com\/products\/apera-ec850-value-portable-conductivity-tds-meter-kit\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:14px;flex:1 1 300px;min-width:0;padding:18px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:white;border-radius:9px;text-decoration:none;color:#26332C;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ec850-hero-20261015-value850.webp?v=1792123126\u0026amp;width=200\" alt=\"Apera EC850\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:72px;height:72px;flex:0 0 72px;object-fit:contain;background:white;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;flex:1;min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:0 0 4px;color:#245B45;\"\u003eEC850\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.76rem;margin:0 0 9px;\"\u003eAI5512\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.95rem;font-weight:600;line-height:1.5;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003ePortable conductivity and TDS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.86rem;line-height:1.65;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003e2301T-S conductivity\/temperature probe; no pH claim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;display:inline-block;padding:6px 9px;border-radius:5px;background:#FFF0DD;font-size:.85rem;font-weight:700;\"\u003eView EC850 →\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"bts-850value-kit-link\" data-850value-kit=\"PC850\" href=\"https:\/\/bluetigerscientific.com\/products\/apera-pc850-value-portable-ph-conductivity-meter-kit\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:14px;flex:1 1 300px;min-width:0;padding:18px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:white;border-radius:9px;text-decoration:none;color:#26332C;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-pc850-hero-20261015-value850.webp?v=1792123126\u0026amp;width=200\" alt=\"Apera PC850\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:72px;height:72px;flex:0 0 72px;object-fit:contain;background:white;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;flex:1;min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:0 0 4px;color:#245B45;\"\u003ePC850\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.76rem;margin:0 0 9px;\"\u003eAI5514\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.95rem;font-weight:600;line-height:1.5;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003epH and EC in one kit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.86rem;line-height:1.65;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eTwo separate 201T-F and 2301T-S electrodes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;display:inline-block;padding:6px 9px;border-radius:5px;background:#FFF0DD;font-size:.85rem;font-weight:700;\"\u003eView PC850 →\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"bts-850value-kit-link\" data-850value-kit=\"PH850-PW\" href=\"https:\/\/bluetigerscientific.com\/products\/apera-ph850-pw-value-portable-pure-water-ph-meter-kit\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:14px;flex:1 1 300px;min-width:0;padding:18px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:white;border-radius:9px;text-decoration:none;color:#26332C;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph850-pw-hero-20261015-value850.webp?v=1792123126\u0026amp;width=200\" alt=\"Apera PH850-PW\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:72px;height:72px;flex:0 0 72px;object-fit:contain;background:white;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;flex:1;min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:0 0 4px;color:#245B45;\"\u003ePH850-PW\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.76rem;margin:0 0 9px;\"\u003eAI5541\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.95rem;font-weight:600;line-height:1.5;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003ePure and low-ionic water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.86rem;line-height:1.65;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eRefillable LabSen 803 with movable sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;display:inline-block;padding:6px 9px;border-radius:5px;background:#FFF0DD;font-size:.85rem;font-weight:700;\"\u003eView PH850-PW →\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"bts-850value-kit-link\" data-850value-kit=\"PH850-WW\" href=\"https:\/\/bluetigerscientific.com\/products\/apera-ph850-ww-value-portable-wastewater-ph-meter-kit\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:14px;flex:1 1 300px;min-width:0;padding:18px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:white;border-radius:9px;text-decoration:none;color:#26332C;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph850-ww-hero-20261015-value850.webp?v=1792123126\u0026amp;width=200\" alt=\"Apera PH850-WW\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:72px;height:72px;flex:0 0 72px;object-fit:contain;background:white;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;flex:1;min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:0 0 4px;color:#245B45;\"\u003ePH850-WW\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.76rem;margin:0 0 9px;\"\u003eAI5531\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.95rem;font-weight:600;line-height:1.5;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eWastewater and suspensions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.86rem;line-height:1.65;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eLabSen 333 with nonrefillable polymer reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;display:inline-block;padding:6px 9px;border-radius:5px;background:#FFF0DD;font-size:.85rem;font-weight:700;\"\u003eView PH850-WW →\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"bts-850value-kit-link\" data-850value-kit=\"PH850-MS\" href=\"https:\/\/bluetigerscientific.com\/products\/apera-ph850-ms-value-portable-semi-micro-ph-meter-kit\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:14px;flex:1 1 300px;min-width:0;padding:18px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;background:white;border-radius:9px;text-decoration:none;color:#26332C;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph850-ms-hero-20261015-value850.webp?v=1792123126\u0026amp;width=200\" alt=\"Apera PH850-MS\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:72px;height:72px;flex:0 0 72px;object-fit:contain;background:white;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;flex:1;min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;margin:0 0 4px;color:#245B45;\"\u003ePH850-MS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.76rem;margin:0 0 9px;\"\u003eAI5539\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.95rem;font-weight:600;line-height:1.5;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eSmall-volume samples\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.86rem;line-height:1.65;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eLabSen 243-6 and the conditional semi-micro-container method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;display:inline-block;padding:6px 9px;border-radius:5px;background:#FFF0DD;font-size:.85rem;font-weight:700;\"\u003eView PH850-MS →\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003csection style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:clamp(28px,5vw,56px) 0;border-bottom:1px solid #B7D0BF;\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:clamp(24px,4vw,34px);font-weight:600;line-height:1.2;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eChoose the electrode for the sample.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;flex:1 1 240px;min-width:0;padding:24px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #DCE6DF;border-radius:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1.07rem;font-weight:600;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eKnow when the reading settles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eThe LCD shows pH alongside temperature, with icons for completed calibrations and reading stability. Automatic hold can freeze a stabilized reading for transcription, but it does not save a sample record for later retrieval.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;flex:1 1 240px;min-width:0;padding:24px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #DCE6DF;border-radius:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1.07rem;font-weight:600;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eCarry it, then stand it up\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eAn IP57-rated instrument body, protective rubber sleeve and folding stand support field and bench work. Keep electrical connectors dry and protect the sensing end from knocks. The rating does not make the glass bulb unbreakable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;flex:1 1 240px;min-width:0;padding:24px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #DCE6DF;border-radius:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1.07rem;font-weight:600;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eService the probe, not a refill reservoir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eThe 201T-F uses a lithium-glass sensing membrane, a fiber\/ceramic junction and sealed gel reference electrolyte. Its removable shield protects the sensing end. The internal reference needs no refilling; the external storage bottle still needs the correct solution to keep the bulb and junction hydrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:clamp(28px,5vw,56px) 0;border-bottom:1px solid #B7D0BF;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:clamp(24px,4vw,48px);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;flex:1 1 340px;min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:clamp(24px,4vw,34px);font-weight:600;line-height:1.2;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eKnow what this configuration supplies.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-label=\"Included item table\" role=\"region\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;overflow-x:auto;width:100%;max-width:100%;\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:1rem;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;table-layout:fixed;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;background:#f5f5f5;text-align:left;padding:12px;font-size:1rem;font-weight:700;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;width:50%;overflow-wrap:anywhere;min-width:0;\"\u003eIncluded item\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;background:#f5f5f5;text-align:left;padding:12px;font-size:1rem;font-weight:700;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;width:50%;overflow-wrap:anywhere;min-width:0;\"\u003eOrder contents\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:12px;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.6;vertical-align:top;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;width:32%;font-weight:600;width:50%;overflow-wrap:anywhere;min-width:0;\"\u003ePH850 portable pH meter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:12px;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.6;vertical-align:top;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;width:50%;overflow-wrap:anywhere;min-width:0;\"\u003eOne instrument with protective sleeve and folding stand.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:12px;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.6;vertical-align:top;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;width:32%;font-weight:600;width:50%;overflow-wrap:anywhere;min-width:0;\"\u003e201T-F pH\/temperature electrode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:12px;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.6;vertical-align:top;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;width:50%;overflow-wrap:anywhere;min-width:0;\"\u003eOne electrode with BNC\/RCA leads and protective storage bottle.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:12px;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.6;vertical-align:top;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;width:32%;font-weight:600;width:50%;overflow-wrap:anywhere;min-width:0;\"\u003epH calibration buffers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:12px;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.6;vertical-align:top;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;width:50%;overflow-wrap:anywhere;min-width:0;\"\u003e50 mL each of pH 4.00, 7.00 and 10.01, as listed in the linked PH850 manual and shown in the kit image. The US page’s prose list conflicts; confirm supplied solutions before ordering.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:12px;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.6;vertical-align:top;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;width:32%;font-weight:600;width:50%;overflow-wrap:anywhere;min-width:0;\"\u003eScrewdriver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:12px;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.6;vertical-align:top;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;width:50%;overflow-wrap:anywhere;min-width:0;\"\u003eOne, listed for battery replacement.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:12px;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.6;vertical-align:top;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;width:32%;font-weight:600;width:50%;overflow-wrap:anywhere;min-width:0;\"\u003eCarrying case\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:12px;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.6;vertical-align:top;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;width:50%;overflow-wrap:anywhere;min-width:0;\"\u003eOne fitted portable case.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:12px;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.6;vertical-align:top;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;width:32%;font-weight:600;width:50%;overflow-wrap:anywhere;min-width:0;\"\u003eUser manual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:12px;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.6;vertical-align:top;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;width:50%;overflow-wrap:anywhere;min-width:0;\"\u003eOperating instructions.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;flex:1 1 340px;min-width:0;\"\u003e\u003cfigure style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;min-width:0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph850-kit-case-20261015-value850.webp?v=1792123126\u0026amp;width=1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph850-kit-case-20261015-value850.webp?v=1792123126\u0026amp;width=360 360w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph850-kit-case-20261015-value850.webp?v=1792123126\u0026amp;width=640 640w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph850-kit-case-20261015-value850.webp?v=1792123126\u0026amp;width=1000 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width:600px) calc(100vw - 80px), 560px\" alt=\"Open PH850 carrying case with meter, probes and calibration bottles\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1022\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:500px;height:auto;object-fit:contain;box-sizing:border-box;margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.86rem;line-height:1.65;color:#5D6C63;margin-top:12px;\"\u003ePH850 case photo shows three pH buffer bottles; the conflicting prose kit list is qualified in the itemized description.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:clamp(28px,5vw,56px) 0;border-bottom:1px solid #B7D0BF;\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:clamp(24px,4vw,34px);font-weight:600;line-height:1.2;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eMatch the sample and preparation method.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;flex:1 1 240px;min-width:0;padding:24px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #DCE6DF;border-radius:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1.07rem;font-weight:600;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eWater treatment rounds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eMake spot checks on compatible process and environmental water samples. Use a consistent sampling location and record temperature with pH to support meaningful comparisons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;flex:1 1 240px;min-width:0;padding:24px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #DCE6DF;border-radius:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1.07rem;font-weight:600;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eHydroponics and aquaculture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eCheck general nutrient and culture-water solutions where pH guides routine management. This kit does not measure nutrient concentration or conductivity. Compare results against your system’s requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;flex:1 1 240px;min-width:0;padding:24px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #DCE6DF;border-radius:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1.07rem;font-weight:600;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eTeaching and bench comparisons\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eDemonstrate calibration and compare aqueous samples using the stand and readable display. Distilled or deionized water needs a low-ionic-strength method and a more suitable electrode; it is not an ideal accuracy demonstration for the supplied general-water probe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:clamp(28px,5vw,56px) 0;border-bottom:1px solid #B7D0BF;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:clamp(24px,4vw,48px);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;flex:1 1 340px;min-width:0;\"\u003e\u003cfigure style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;min-width:0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph850-method-guide-20261015-value850.webp?v=1792123126\u0026amp;width=1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph850-method-guide-20261015-value850.webp?v=1792123126\u0026amp;width=360 360w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph850-method-guide-20261015-value850.webp?v=1792123126\u0026amp;width=640 640w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph850-method-guide-20261015-value850.webp?v=1792123126\u0026amp;width=1000 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width:600px) calc(100vw - 80px), 560px\" alt=\"Prepare. Calibrate. Measure.. Connect the correct leads, calibrate with fresh solutions, then record a stable value and temperature.\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1600\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:500px;height:auto;object-fit:contain;box-sizing:border-box;margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.86rem;line-height:1.65;color:#5D6C63;margin-top:12px;\"\u003eConnect the correct leads, calibrate with fresh solutions, then record a stable value and temperature.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;flex:1 1 340px;min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:clamp(24px,4vw,34px);font-weight:600;line-height:1.2;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eConnect both leads.\u003cbr\u003eCalibrate for the sample.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eConnect the blue BNC lead to pH\/mV and the black RCA lead to temperature. Remove the storage bottle and rinse the sensing end with distilled or deionized water. Shake off excess water gently without rubbing the glass. The RCA connection supplies the temperature signal needed for automatic compensation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eUse fresh, separate buffer portions. Start with pH 7.00 in the USA series, then add points around the expected sample range. The meter supports one to three calibration points; the electrode instructions call for three points when installing a new probe. Rinse between buffers and wait for the stability indicator before confirming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eImmerse the sensing end and junction, stir briefly to dislodge bubbles, then allow the reading to settle. Record pH and temperature together. Automatic compensation corrects electrode response, not every sample’s own temperature-dependent chemistry. Keep routine testing within the conservative probe limits of 0 to 13 pH and 0 to 60°C; avoid prolonged hot-sample exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:clamp(28px,5vw,56px) 0;border-bottom:1px solid #B7D0BF;\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:clamp(24px,4vw,34px);font-weight:600;line-height:1.2;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eUnderstand the sensing end and connections.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:24px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;flex:1 1 300px;min-width:0;\"\u003e\u003cfigure style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;min-width:0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph850-ph-electrode-20261015-value850.webp?v=1792123126\u0026amp;width=1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph850-ph-electrode-20261015-value850.webp?v=1792123126\u0026amp;width=360 360w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph850-ph-electrode-20261015-value850.webp?v=1792123126\u0026amp;width=640 640w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph850-ph-electrode-20261015-value850.webp?v=1792123126\u0026amp;width=1000 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width:600px) calc(100vw - 80px), 560px\" alt=\"201T-F electrode with blue BNC lead, black RCA lead and storage bottle\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:480px;height:auto;object-fit:contain;box-sizing:border-box;margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.86rem;line-height:1.65;color:#5D6C63;margin-top:12px;\"\u003e201T-F: BNC for pH, RCA for temperature, and a sealed gel reference.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:clamp(28px,5vw,56px) 0;border-bottom:1px solid #B7D0BF;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:clamp(24px,4vw,48px);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;flex:1 1 340px;min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:clamp(24px,4vw,34px);font-weight:600;line-height:1.2;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eRinse with pure water.\u003cbr\u003eStore in the specified KCl.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eAfter testing, rinse away residue and return the 201T-F to its storage bottle with Apera 3M KCl storage solution, AI1107. Replace cloudy or contaminated solution and tighten the bottle. This is external wet storage, not refilling the sealed gel reference. A separate replenishment bottle is not confirmed as included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eNever use distilled, deionized, RO or tap water for long-term pH-electrode storage. Avoid rubbing the glass membrane or striking the bottom of a vessel. Keep the plug ends clean and dry, and inspect the shield and sensing end before the next calibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eFor persistent contamination, use a cleaning method compatible with both the deposit and the polycarbonate housing. Do not improvise harsh solvents or acid-renewal treatments. If cleaning, reconditioning and fresh buffers do not restore stable calibration, replace the electrode rather than relying on a drifting reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;flex:1 1 340px;min-width:0;\"\u003e\u003cfigure style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;min-width:0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph850-ph-sensing-tip-20261015-value850.webp?v=1792123126\u0026amp;width=1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph850-ph-sensing-tip-20261015-value850.webp?v=1792123126\u0026amp;width=360 360w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph850-ph-sensing-tip-20261015-value850.webp?v=1792123126\u0026amp;width=640 640w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph850-ph-sensing-tip-20261015-value850.webp?v=1792123126\u0026amp;width=1000 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width:600px) calc(100vw - 80px), 560px\" alt=\"Close photograph of the 201T-F pH sensing end inside its blue protective shield\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:500px;height:auto;object-fit:contain;box-sizing:border-box;margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.86rem;line-height:1.65;color:#5D6C63;margin-top:12px;\"\u003eProtect the glass sensing end; rinse gently and do not rub the membrane.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:clamp(28px,5vw,56px) 0;border-bottom:1px solid #B7D0BF;\"\u003e\u003cfigure style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;min-width:0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph850-care-guide-20261015-value850.webp?v=1792123126\u0026amp;width=1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph850-care-guide-20261015-value850.webp?v=1792123126\u0026amp;width=360 360w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph850-care-guide-20261015-value850.webp?v=1792123126\u0026amp;width=640 640w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph850-care-guide-20261015-value850.webp?v=1792123126\u0026amp;width=1000 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width:600px) calc(100vw - 80px), 560px\" alt=\"Store each sensor correctly. Rinse 201T-F in purified water; store in Apera 3M KCl. The sealed gel reference is not refillable.\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1600\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:500px;height:auto;object-fit:contain;box-sizing:border-box;margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.86rem;line-height:1.65;color:#5D6C63;margin-top:12px;\"\u003eRinse 201T-F in purified water; store in Apera 3M KCl. The sealed gel reference is not refillable.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:clamp(28px,5vw,56px) 0;border-bottom:1px solid #B7D0BF;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:clamp(24px,4vw,48px);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;flex:1 1 340px;min-width:0;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;flex:1 1 300px;min-width:0;\"\u003e\u003cfigure style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;min-width:0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph850-folding-stand-20261015-value850.webp?v=1792123126\u0026amp;width=1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph850-folding-stand-20261015-value850.webp?v=1792123126\u0026amp;width=360 360w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph850-folding-stand-20261015-value850.webp?v=1792123126\u0026amp;width=640 640w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph850-folding-stand-20261015-value850.webp?v=1792123126\u0026amp;width=1000 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width:600px) calc(100vw - 80px), 560px\" alt=\"PH850 angled view showing the folding stand and protective sleeve\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1351\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:420px;height:auto;object-fit:contain;box-sizing:border-box;margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.86rem;line-height:1.65;color:#5D6C63;margin-top:12px;\"\u003eThe folding stand supports bench use without changing the instrument’s field format.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;flex:1 1 300px;min-width:0;\"\u003e\u003cfigure style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;min-width:0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph850-front-controls-20261015-value850.webp?v=1792123126\u0026amp;width=1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph850-front-controls-20261015-value850.webp?v=1792123126\u0026amp;width=360 360w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph850-front-controls-20261015-value850.webp?v=1792123126\u0026amp;width=640 640w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph850-front-controls-20261015-value850.webp?v=1792123126\u0026amp;width=1000 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width:600px) calc(100vw - 80px), 560px\" alt=\"Actual PH850 front photograph showing LCD, keys and model label\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1600\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:420px;height:auto;object-fit:contain;box-sizing:border-box;margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.86rem;line-height:1.65;color:#5D6C63;margin-top:12px;\"\u003eThe main reading is paired with temperature. The photograph is a display illustration, not a sample result.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;flex:1 1 340px;min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:clamp(24px,4vw,34px);font-weight:600;line-height:1.2;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eA stable reading is the start of the record.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eUse the physical controls for on-meter measurement and calibration. HOLD temporarily locks a reading on screen; write the result and its sample context in your external worksheet or record system. Screen values in photographs are illustrative, not sample results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eUse calibration solutions and settings appropriate to the parameter and fitted electrode. Temperature compensation does not make different sample temperatures, preparation methods or chemistry equivalent. Follow the model-specific meter and electrode instructions before extending the method to a new sample.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:clamp(28px,5vw,56px) 0;border-bottom:1px solid #B7D0BF;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:clamp(24px,4vw,48px);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;flex:1 1 340px;min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:clamp(24px,4vw,34px);font-weight:600;line-height:1.2;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eRead. Record. Review.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003ePH850 is a manual-record workflow: its current specification lists data storage and storage content as not applicable. There is no saved-measurement history to recall. Reading hold is a temporary display aid, not a logger or an automatic backup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eWrite the sample ID, pH, temperature, operator and observation time in your notebook or chosen record system. Add buffer values and a calibration check before the testing round. Supply the date and time yourself rather than expecting a timestamped meter file.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eCheck that each value has units and belongs to the right sample. Transcribe or photograph the stable display while the result is available. USB export, PC-Link and Bluetooth are not documented features of this Value model; plan the recordkeeping separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;flex:1 1 340px;min-width:0;\"\u003e\u003cfigure style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;min-width:0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph850-data-guide-20261015-value850.webp?v=1792123126\u0026amp;width=1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph850-data-guide-20261015-value850.webp?v=1792123126\u0026amp;width=360 360w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph850-data-guide-20261015-value850.webp?v=1792123126\u0026amp;width=640 640w, https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph850-data-guide-20261015-value850.webp?v=1792123126\u0026amp;width=1000 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width:600px) calc(100vw - 80px), 560px\" alt=\"Make the record yourself. Record sample ID, date, time, pH, temperature and calibration check. Reading hold is not stored history.\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1600\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;max-width:500px;height:auto;object-fit:contain;box-sizing:border-box;margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.86rem;line-height:1.65;color:#5D6C63;margin-top:12px;\"\u003eRecord sample ID, date, time, pH, temperature and calibration check. Reading hold is not stored history.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:clamp(28px,5vw,56px) 0;border-bottom:1px solid #B7D0BF;\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:clamp(24px,4vw,34px);font-weight:600;line-height:1.2;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eCompare the Premium Series counterpart.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eAlternative format: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bluetigerscientific.com\/products\/apera-ph8500-portable-ph-meter-kit\" style=\"color:#245B45;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:600;\"\u003eApera PH8500 Premium Series configuration\u003c\/a\u003e. The Premium Series counterpart offers a different recordkeeping workflow and kit specification. Compare the exact supplied electrode, accessories and data features rather than assuming similar model names mean identical hardware or software.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:28px 0;line-height:1.15;\" id=\"bts-ph850-faq\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003ePH850 buyer questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:10px;background:white;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:14px 16px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.15;\"\u003eWhich probe is supplied?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 16px 14px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.97rem;line-height:1.6;margin:0;\"\u003eThe kit uses 201T-F, replacement catalog AI1302, with integrated temperature sensing. Its pH connection is BNC and its temperature connection is RCA. It is not an 8-pin pH probe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:10px;background:white;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:14px 16px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.15;\"\u003eIs the probe refillable?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 16px 14px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.97rem;line-height:1.6;margin:0;\"\u003eNo. The internal reference contains gel KCl. Keep the external storage bottle topped up with the specified 3M KCl solution; these are different maintenance tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:10px;background:white;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:14px 16px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.15;\"\u003eDoes the display range equal the probe rating?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 16px 14px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.97rem;line-height:1.6;margin:0;\"\u003eNo. The meter reads 0 to 14.00 pH and compensates from 0 to 100°C. The current probe listing is narrower at 0 to 13 pH and 0 to 60°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:10px;background:white;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:14px 16px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.15;\"\u003eHow many calibration solutions are recognized?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 16px 14px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.97rem;line-height:1.6;margin:0;\"\u003eThe USA series recognizes pH 1.68, 4.00, 7.00, 10.01 and 12.45, but a calibration uses at most three points. Recognition does not mean five bottles are supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:10px;background:white;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:14px 16px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.15;\"\u003eCan it also measure ORP?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 16px 14px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.97rem;line-height:1.6;margin:0;\"\u003eYes, in mV mode with a 301Pt-C ORP electrode, sold separately. The supplied 201T-F is the pH\/temperature electrode, not an ORP sensor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:10px;background:white;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:14px 16px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.15;\"\u003eWill it save or export my readings?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 16px 14px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.97rem;line-height:1.6;margin:0;\"\u003eNo measurement storage is specified, and there is no documented saved-reading recall or export workflow. Use a separate notebook or recording system; automatic hold only freezes the display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:10px;background:white;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:14px 16px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.15;\"\u003eAre batteries and storage solution supplied?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 16px 14px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.97rem;line-height:1.6;margin:0;\"\u003eThe current US page calls for three AA alkaline batteries, while the linked PH850 manual specifies three AAA; confirm the supplied revision. Battery inclusion is not confirmed. The probe has a storage bottle; a separate bottle of replenishment solution is not listed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:10px;background:white;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:14px 16px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.15;\"\u003eWhat warranty applies?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 16px 14px;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:.97rem;line-height:1.6;margin:0;\"\u003eThe current US limited warranty is three years for the instrument and six months for the probe from delivery. It covers qualifying defects attributable to Apera, not normal wear, accidental damage, improper storage or failure to follow product instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;padding:28px;background:#F1F7F3;border:1px solid #B7D0BF;border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:clamp(24px,4vw,34px);font-weight:600;line-height:1.2;letter-spacing:-.02em;color:#245B45;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eConfirm the exact configuration before ordering.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;font-weight:300;box-sizing:border-box;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eReview PH850 AI5510 against the sample, supplied electrode and documented method. Return to the live price and ordering controls when the configuration fits your work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#\" style=\"color:#245B45;text-decoration:underline;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBack to price and ordering ↑\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Apera Instruments","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52962875113770,"sku":"BTS-AI5510","price":339.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/1579\/4474\/files\/apera-ph850-hero-20261015-value850.webp?v=1792123126","url":"https:\/\/bluetigerscientific.com\/products\/apera-ph850-value-portable-ph-meter-kit","provider":"Blue Tiger Scientific","version":"1.0","type":"link"}