Trident Calibration Standard

[cshouston]

Hey Neptune folks, @Terence et al

Are single bottles of calibration standard going to be back in stock soon? I was starting calibration on my brand new Trident today and accidentally spilled the entire bottle after I started the calibration process. Now, I think the entire thing is going to be thrown out of whack because I have no clue how to stop the calibration and there’s no sample fluid for it to drawn in. :/ Help!

 

[rkpetersen]

In a pinch, you can use this. I've used it before with test kits and can verify that it appears to be accurate.

 

[cshouston]

In a pinch, you can use this. I've used it before with test kits and can verify that it appears to be accurate.

Thank you!

 

[Macdaddynick1]

Thank you! water with the Hanna checker and your

Here’s another option. You can use your tank water as a reference solution by testing it with other test kits beforehand, and running a calibration. It might not be ideal, but It worked great for me.

 

[infinite0180]

Yea i would test your tank water and use that instead..

 

[sublime275]

Here’s another option. You can use your tank water as a reference solution by testing it with other test kits beforehand, and running a calibration. It might not be ideal, but It worked great for me.

This is what I always do. I have several bottles of unused calibration standards.

 

[cshouston]

Here’s another option. You can use your tank water as a reference solution by testing it with other test kits beforehand, and running a calibration. It might not be ideal, but It worked great for me.

But then you risk inaccurate test kits or testing methodology skewing your trident results as well. I’d rather use an established standard. Thanks though!

 

[sublime275]

But then you risk inaccurate test kits or testing methodology skewing your trident results as well. I’d rather use an established standard. Thanks though!

Up to you I guess. I’m using the same test kits I used before getting my Trident. I trusted them then, why not now?

 

[cshouston]

Up to you I guess. I’m using the same test kits I used before getting my Trident. I trusted them then, why not now?

Because they’re not consistent. They can vary in accuracy and precision; what if you use a bit too much or too little water? The amount of titrant isn’t always the same. We aren’t machines so we’re inaccurate by nature. I would rather calibrate a precise machine like the trident with a known standard that has been established by ICP testing, like the one that was linked above.

 

[sublime275]

Because they’re not consistent. They can vary in accuracy and precision; what if you use a bit too much or too little water? The amount of titrant isn’t always the same. We aren’t machines so we’re inaccurate by nature. I would rather calibrate a precise machine like the trident with a known standard that has been established by ICP testing, like the one that was linked above.

I’m sorry that you don’t trust your ability to use a test kit properly . I was just trying to give you an option to use. Neptune Sys themselves says this is viable option to use.

 

[cshouston]

I’m sorry that you don’t trust your ability to use a test kit properly . I was just trying to give you an option to use. Neptune Sys themselves says this is viable option to use.

Wow. No need to be rude. I just want precision and accuracy. You do you, boo.

 

[Eb1air]

Mostly stability in your parameters stay steady. if off partially in accuracy isn't that of importance...aka real 8.7 test 9 as long as its staying constant. That's what really matters

 

[cshouston]

Look... if I’m using a $600 piece of equipment, I’d rather spend a few bucks on a calibration standard. Ok? End of thread. I got a bottle of standard and got it calibrated. No further discussion necessary.