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HM Digital Single In-Line TDS Monitor

HM Digital Single In-Line TDS Monitor

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SM-1: In-line Single TDS Monitor

The SM-1 is provides an easy to read single line TDS monitor that provides a digital readout. It is ideal for any water filtration system, including reverse osmosis systems, coolers and much more.

FEATURES:

Displays TDS level of a single water line

Efficient and accurate

Auto-Off function conserves battery power. (Shuts off automatically after 10 minutes of non-use)

Factory Calibrated: our meters are calibrated with a 342 ppm NaCl solution. Meters can be recalibrated with a mini-screwdriver.

Comes equipped with one 1/4 inch T-fitting.

Also available without T-fitting (Model Name: SM-1WOF)

Installs quickly and easily

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Range: 0-9990 ppm: (0 – 999 ppm the resolution is 1 ppm. From 1000 to 9990 ppm, the resolution is 10 ppm, indicated by a blinking ‘x10’ image.)

Accuracy: ±2%

Conversion Factor: NaCl (avg. 0.5)

Cable Length: 24.5″ (including sensor)

Fittings: 1/4″ standard, also available with 3/8″ or 1/2″

Power source: 2 x 1.5V button cell batteries (LR44 or equivalent; included)

Battery life: approx. 1000 hours of continuous use

Size: 7.6 x 2 x 4.7 cm (3 x .8 x 1.9 in.)

Weight: 79.4 g (2.8 oz.)

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LIGHT

LOW: Place coral at the bottom of the tank. Depending on the type, coral may need to be placed off sand and therefore mounted on a ceramic disc of piece of rock.

MEDIUM: Place coral at mid-range of the tank. Best placed/glued on top of a rock scape at mid-range height. 

HIGH: Place coral from mid range to just below water level. SPS coral are shallow growing so they require and are able to tolerate intense light.

FLOW

LOW: Most soft coral do well with a small, gentle pulse. There are certain corals that can even be placed in areas of indirect flow, meaning places aside a rock structure or set into a entrance to a cave style space.

MEDIUM: Many LPS types of coral prefer medium pulse current. Most Euphyllia or corals that have more tissue structure connected to their skeleton, don’t like to be in a high flow area like the direct flow of the wave pump.

HIGH: Similar to high light, SPS enjoy being in some heavy current. Most LPS and SPS that branch encrust or plate prefer high flow that simulates the top water waves.

SKILL

ENTRY: While some may say beginner level, "Entry" is a good term to be used when starting out in the world of corals and marine life. Prior to adding livestock, you want to ensure that your reef has the proper parameters including zero levels of ammonia and nitrite. Seeing traces of nitrate in your waters is a good sign - just keep them at a lower level of 2ppm to 10ppm. Maintaining correct temperature and salinity are a huge factor to stable parameters. Starting to monitor your PH, alkalinity, calcium and magnesium is a great habit to get into to keep a successful reef.

While some soft coral don’t require too much light, having a proper reef light that puts out the proper pars is very important. You'll also want to have a good amount of flow and protected rock areas, as placing corals in their happy spot is ideal for success.

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