Apex ph probe issue with shipped solution NIB

[Outdrsyguy1]

So my pH probe came in and the cap Is only one quarter full of fluid. I thought they needed to stay wet to keep them from being ruined when they dry out. Is it that the cap Leaked or is it normal to be only one quarter full when they ship it to you new?
See pic below.

 

[Outdrsyguy1]

Knew I should have posted this in the Main discussion forum.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Any fluid in the cap is adequate to keep the glass bulb from drying out. The air above that water in contact with the bulb will be at 100% humidity, so no drying will take place.

 

[trido]

Thanks for the post Randy. Nice to know.

 

[Sabellafella]

Thanks for the post Randy. Nice to know.

Its fine as long as its wet like randy stated, also keep the cap, if you ever need to store the probe refill the cap with 4.0 solution

 

[Outdrsyguy1]

Thanks so much!

 

[KingTriton]

I don't use my Apex Ph probe. Its not necessary nor fully accurate imo.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

I don't use my Apex Ph probe. Its not necessary nor fully accurate imo.

Why would it not be accurate if properly calibrated?