What is a ORP monitor?

Description. PINPOINT® ORP Monitor will measure the ORP (oxidation-reduction potential, or REDOX) of your system. It is popular with those who use ozone gas or potassium permanganate as an artificial oxidation agent in fresh or saltwater. It is also popular for measurement of hydrogen rich water.

What is the difference between ORP and REDOX?

ORP is short for oxidation-reduction potential, also known as REDOX, which means the degree a substance is capable of oxidizing or reducing another substance. This is measured by millivolts (mV) on an ORP meter, or a REDOX sensor.

What does an ORP measure?

Oxidation-reduction potential (ORP) measures the ability of a lake or river to cleanse itself or break down waste products, such as contaminants and dead plants and animals. When the ORP value is high, there is lots of oxygen present in the water.

What does ORP meter do?

In addition to being used to monitor water quality in chlorinated pools, ORP meters are widely used in the food processing and water treatment industries to ensure that water is free of contaminants and safe to recycle or consume. Bottled water or tap water that is contaminant-free will have a positive ORP value.

How does ORP work?

ORP sensors work by measuring the electrical potential (voltage) between two electrodes in contact with water. Both electrodes are often contained in a single unit called a combination electrode.

What is the ORP level of water?

The ORP is what’s responsible for the antioxidant value of the water and the micro clusters that make alkaline water more hydrating. Most water has a positive ORP reading, so it is oxidizing. Generally, tap water has an ORP from +200 to +600mv. Bottled water tends to have high ORP levels of more than +400mv.

What is a redox probe?

An ORP probe or redox probe works by measuring the difference between electron activity related to a noble metal like platinum or gold and a reference system that provides a stable potential, like those used in a pH measurement.

What is oxidation potential?

Definition of oxidation potential. : the potential at which oxidation occurs at the anode in an electrochemical cell.