Measuring Instruments

Bluelab PeriPod L3 enables automated maintenance of ideal pH and nutrient levels in your reservoir.

• 1x 1200ml/min peristaltic pump for dosing solutions for adjusting pH
• 2x 1200ml/min peristaltic pumps for dosing nutrient solutions
• robust housing and wall-mounting capability
• individual pump priming and calibration
• replaceable peristaltic pumps and tubing
• 4m alkali-resistant tubing for pH-adjuster dosing
• 3x 4m tubing for nutrient-solution dosing
• compatible with most modern growing systems, including recirculating and standard run-to-waste systems
• compatible with Bluelab Pro Controller
  

*Please note: Only pumps from the M series (M3 and M4) can be connected together. L3 can be connected only with other L3 units

Instructions in English for the use and operation of peristaltic dosing pumps here.

Instructions in English for replacing a peristaltic dosing pump here.

Instructions in English for replacing dosing tubing here.

Instructions in English for replacing a peristaltic dosing pump cartridge here.

Stop wasting your valuable time manually dosing and preparing nutrient solution! Bluelab PeriPod L3 is a simple device designed to work with the Bluelab Pro Controller and together they are your optimal solution for dosing nutrients into your reservoir. Bluelab PeriPod L3 responds to signals sent by the Bluelab Pro Controller and, through its peristaltic pumps, begins dosing and pumping pH adjuster and nutrient solutions into your reservoir. Precisely measure, control and maintain pH levels.

24/7 monitoring of pH, EC and nutrient-solution temperature in your reservoir, anywhere and anytime from your smartphone!

• Built-in Wi-Fi (with the option to disable it).
• Monitors and automates nutrient and pH dosing in reservoirs when connected to Bluelab PeriPod (M3, M4 and L3) peristaltic dosing pumps.
• View and control via your mobile phone; visit Edenic.io for more information.
• Replaceable pH probes (BNC connection), temperature and conductivity measurements.
• Safety lockouts prevent over-dosing.
• Automatic resumption of dosing after a power failure.
• Multi-part nutrient dosing is possible with multiple dosing pumps (M3, M4 and L3)
• Controls pH upward (alkali) or downward (acid).
• Visual high and low alarms to warn you when parameters are out of range.
• The dosing routine allows efficient mixing before the next dose.
• 2 m cable lengths for optimal positioning and viewing.
• can be connected to up to 12 pumps (3 x Bluelab M4 dosing pumps)
• recommended for reservoirs up to: 76 600 l

Product technical specifications here!

Full control of pH, conductivity and nutrient-solution temperature in the reservoir, all in one place! When connected to a dosing system, the Bluelab Pro Controller manages the pH, conductivity and nutrient-solution temperature levels in the reservoir. As your plants feed, pH and nutrients are automatically adjusted to the desired range. Monitor, record data and control your system in real time, responding immediately to customised settings and system alerts directly from your computer.

Milwaukee MA887 is a high-quality digital refractometer, specially designed for precise measurement of salinity in seawater and artificial seawater. Combining precision, speed and ease of use, this instrument is ideal for aquarists, aquaculture professionals and laboratories.

Key features:

• Three measurement scales:

  • PSU (Practical Salinity Units): 0 to 50

  • ppt (parts per thousand): 0 to 150

  • S.G. (Specific Gravity): 1.000 to 1.114 (20/20)

• Temperature range: 0 to 80°C (32 to 176°F)

• Resolution:

  • 1 PSU / 1 ppt / 0.001 S.G.

  • 0.1°C / 0.1°F

• Accuracy:

  • ±2 PSU / ±2 ppt / ±0.002 S.G.

  • ±0.3°C / ±0.5°F

• Measurement time: approximately 1.5 seconds

• Minimum sample volume: 100 µL

• Automatic temperature compensation (ATC): between 10 and 40°C

• Display: two-level LCD screen

• Light source: yellow LED

• Housing material: ABS plastic

• Power supply: 1 x 9V battery (included)

• Battery life: up to 5000 measurements

• Automatic shut-off: after 3 minutes of inactivity

• Protection rating: IP65 – protection against dust and water jets

• Dimensions: 192 x 102 x 67 mm

• Weight: 0.42 kg

• Fast and accurate results: you get measurements in less than 2 seconds

• Easy to use: only a small sample drop is required

• Automatic calibration: with distilled or deionised water

• Durable design: easy to clean, with a stainless-steel ring and glass prism

• Portability: compact and lightweight, ideal for field and laboratory conditions​

Applications:

• Aquariums – maintaining optimal conditions in marine aquariums

• Aquaculture – monitoring salinity in fish farms

• Laboratories – analysis of seawater and artificial seawater

• Educational institutions – training and demonstrations

Bluelab pH PenPlus is the latest generation of professional pH meter from Bluelab, created for growers who require maximum accuracy, reliability and a long instrument life. Its main innovation is the replaceable pH/temperature probe, which lets you replace only the probe when it wears out, without replacing the entire instrument. This reduces costs, minimises downtime and ensures consistently accurate measurements.

Bluelab pH PenPlus is developed specifically for professional use in hydroponics, coco substrates, soil growing, aquaponics and all systems where precise pH control is crucial. Thanks to its high-quality double-junction pH probe, the device delivers stable, fast and reliable measurements even with frequent use in nutrient solutions.

The greatest advantage of the PenPlus model is the replaceable pH probe (Bluelab pH ProbePlus). With standard pH meters, once the electrode wears out, the entire instrument has to be replaced. With PenPlus you only need to replace the probe through the practical screw mechanism, which significantly extends instrument life and reduces running costs.

The instrument measures both pH and temperature, has a bright backlit LCD display, a Hold function to retain readings, automatic shut-off to save battery power and a calibration reminder every 30 days. It is certified to IP68, meaning it is fully protected against dust and water and suitable for operation in demanding conditions.

Bluelab is one of the most recognisable manufacturers of measuring instruments for professional horticulture, and the PenPlus is designed and manufactured in New Zealand with a focus on long-term reliability and easy maintenance.

Technical specifications

✔️ Manufacturer: Bluelab

✔️ Model: pH PenPlus

✔️ Type: Portable pH and temperature meter

✔️ pH measurement range: 0.0 – 14.0 pH

✔️ Resolution: 0.1 pH

✔️ Accuracy: ±0.1 pH

✔️ Temperature range: 0 – 50°C

✔️ Temperature units: °C / °F

✔️ Automatic temperature compensation (ATC)

✔️ Double-junction pH probe

✔️ Replaceable pH/temperature probe

✔️ Backlit LCD display

✔️ Hold

✔️ Two-point calibration

✔️ Calibration reminder every 30 days

✔️ Automatic shut-off

✔️ Water- and dust-resistant housing IP68

✔️ Power supply: 1 × AAA alkaline battery

✔️ Compatible with Bluelab pH ProbePlus

📦 The kit includes

✔️ Bluelab pH PenPlus

✔️ Replaceable pH/temperature probe

✔️ Sachet of pH 7.0 calibration solution

✔️ Sachet of pH 4.0 calibration solution

✔️ Sachet of KCl storage solution

✔️ AAA battery

✔️ User manual

Benefits

✔️ Replaceable probe – you replace only the electrode, not the entire instrument

✔️ Exceptionally accurate and stable measurements

✔️ Measures pH and temperature simultaneously

✔️ Double-junction probe for longer service life

✔️ Waterproof and dustproof housing (IP68)

✔️ Easy two-point calibration

✔️ Reminder for the next calibration

✔️ Compact and convenient for daily work

✔️ Suitable for both professional growers and hobbyists

✔️ Reduces maintenance costs thanks to the replaceable probe

Application

Suitable for:

• Hydroponic systems

• Soil growing

• Coco substrates

• Aquaponics

• Greenhouses

• Measuring nutrient solutions

• pH control during irrigation

• Laboratory applications

• Aquariums

• Professional and hobby growing

📋 Instructions for use

1. Remove the protective cap and rinse the probe with clean water.
2. Immerse the probe in the solution to be measured.
3. Wait for the readings to stabilise.
4. If necessary, use the Hold function to retain the value.
5. After use, rinse the probe and store it with KCl solution in the protective cap.
6. Calibrate the instrument regularly with pH 7.0 and pH 4.0 buffer solutions for maximum accuracy.

💡 Tip from Urban Botaniks: To maximise the life of the pH probe, never store it in distilled water. Use specialised KCl Storage Solution and calibrate at least once a month or always after a prolonged period of non-use.