How can you distinguish between a 2841 and a 2842 Conductivity Electrode? From the front view, both of these models look the same and is very difficult to distinguish between the two. However, from the bottom view, it becomes very easy to distinguish between the two electrodes. The 2841 models have a simple plastic insert whereas the 2842 models have a more comlex plastic insert with 4 holes for the liquid to flow through. The same comparison can be done with both electrode types: cabled and DryLoc versions.