Where can I find setup and troubleshooting help?
Full setup, deployment and troubleshooting guides are at docs.pebl-cic.co.uk.
What is the GrowProbe?
The GrowProbe is a multiparameter water-quality sensor. It measures turbidity, temperature, light, current speed and current direction in one device, with a deployment capability of up to 10 months on a single charge.
How much does the GrowProbe cost?
The GrowProbe 4 is £1,495 ex VAT for a single device covering five parameters (turbidity, temperature, light, current speed and current direction). Comparable multiparameter sondes from established instrument makers typically start around £5,000 and commonly reach £10,000-£15,000 once configured with sensors.
How does the GrowProbe compare to a sonde like a YSI or In-Situ probe?
A single turbidity logger or tilt current meter from an established instrument maker can cost close to, or more than, an entire GrowProbe. The GrowProbe combines five commonly needed parameters in one affordable, easy-to-deploy device. It doesn't measure conductivity/salinity, dissolved oxygen, pH or chlorophyll, so for those a dedicated sonde is still the right tool.
What's the cheapest way to monitor turbidity and current at a marine farm?
The GrowProbe is built for exactly this: turbidity, current speed and current direction, plus temperature and light, in a single £1,495 device, instead of running separate loggers that can individually cost more than the GrowProbe itself.
How long can the GrowProbe stay deployed?
Around 10 months on a single charge at a 30-minute sampling interval, depending on sampling rate and site conditions.
Do you offer a monitoring service, not just the equipment?
Yes. You can buy the kit and run it yourself, or ask PEBL to deploy, operate and interpret it as a managed service scoped to your site. Email hello@pebl-cic.co.uk to scope it.
What does the GrowProbe measure?
Five parameters in one device: turbidity (0 to 100 NTU, calibrated for 0-40 NTU), temperature (0C to +50C), light (0 to 100,000 lux), and current speed and direction from tilt angle (raw, uncalibrated, roughly 0 to 2.5 knots).
Is there an affordable alternative to a tilt current meter?
Yes. A dedicated tilt current meter alone from an established instrument maker commonly costs around £1,000-1,400. The GrowProbe includes current speed and direction alongside turbidity, temperature and light, for £1,495 total.
How long does delivery take?
The GrowProbe is made to order and typically ships in around 2 weeks.
What data does the GrowProbe produce?
A CSV sensor log via microSD card (32GB supplied), covering turbidity, temperature, light, current speed and current direction, with logging rates from 10 readings a second to one a day.
