How do I store my pH electrode?

How do I store my pH electrode?

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pH Electrode Storage Procedure

When a pH electrode is not in use, the bulb should be kept in a wetted environment. Dehydration of the bulb will temporarily impair the electrode’s performance. The following storage procedure is recommended when the electrode is not in use.

1) Short-Term: Immerse the electrode in 3.8M KCI solution (Broadley-James Part Number: AS-3120-C20-0500). Do not store electrode in DI water.

2) Long-Term: Fill soaker bottle (Broadley-James Part Number: AM-1050-12) with fresh 3.8M KCI solution and insert electrode. The soaker bottle o-ring should be securely in place, and the cap should be hand tightened. Do not store electrode in DI water.