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Zebra - Coolant pH Test Strips
Coolants are designed to be alkaline, to neutralize the acidic emissions of bacteria which enter the fluid pool via the water supply, work material, our skin, and a host of other sources. Reduction of bacterial growth can be achieved by removing tramp oil, aerating the fluid, and filtering particles. When these protocols are not in place, coolant failures can occur.
Bacterial contamination-it`s that simple. They are everywhere, and slip into your sump via the water supply, material you run, the operator`s skin, and a host of other sources. Once settled in, they feed off coolant, tramp oil, and accumulated chips. If good coolant maintenance practices are in place, pH stays in the zone, and problems related to pH are reduced.
- Hold correct fluid concentrations, pH, and water hardness levels (the fluid chemistry is fundamental)
- Skim off tramp oil every day the machine is used (bacteria feed off oil and the by product is acid, which lowers pH)
- Aerate or circulate the fluid when the coolant pump is shut down (bacteria hate oxygen, so the more the better)
- Regularly remove chips from the sump (bacteria love to live in chip piles and feed off them too)
Zebra`s pH Strips offer the accuracy range for coolant use and are hard to find elsewhere. They are quick and easy to use, making it simple to monitor the pH of each sump weekly.
