Will fouling affect the DO readings from a Hach LDO sensor?
Passive fouling will not affect the Hach LDO sensor because the sensor does not need to consume oxygen. However, active fouling, such as barnacles, that consumes oxygen itself will misrepresent the condition of the water around the sensor. Active fouling can be easily removed from the sensor by using the self-cleaning mechanism included with the Hydrolab DS5X.
