For Those Who Use Api Test Kits *fyi*

Discussion in 'Water Chemistry' started by lunatik_69, May 13, 2008.

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  1. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    Ever wonder when do these test kits expire? Well I finally got a reply from the company and this is what they said;

    "Thank you very much for contacting us regarding our products. All of your
    comments and questions are valuable. We use your feedback to create the most
    effective line of aquarium and pond products available.

    Sorry for the delay we are backed up due to the start of a busy pond season.
    Antonio in response to your question, each reagent bottle has a Lot # printed on
    the bottle. The last four digits are the month and year of manufacture. Example:
    Lot # 28A0107. This is a pH reagent manufactured in January of 2007. Pond Care
    Wide Range pH, Ammonia, High Range pH, Nitrate, Phosphate, Copper, Calcium and
    GH all last for three years. Nitrite and KH will last for four years. Freshwater
    pH (low range) and Pond Care Salt Level will last for five years. I would not
    use or trust these kits after they have expired."

    If you have any other questions or wish to discuss this further, please email
    back or give us a call at 1-800-847-0659.
    Best Regards,
    Nathan Fekula
    Technical Service and Research
    Mars Fishcare

    50 EAST HAMILTON ST
    PO BOX 218
    CHALFONT, PA 18914-0218

    [email protected]
     
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  3. jcdillin

    jcdillin Spaghetti Worm

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    Yeah I use them, thanks for the info!
     
  4. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    Its good to know when the test kits expire, thats why I called them.
     
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  5. jcdillin

    jcdillin Spaghetti Worm

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    Yeah honestly before you posted this I hadn't even thought of it. I would have used them untill they ran out :)
     
  6. Stingray

    Stingray Blue Ringed Angel

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    Could not find expirey dates on my api test kit either, thank you luna saved me a job karma to ya...
     
  7. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    Yeah I know, I E-mailed them about a month ago and now is when she replied. I thought they had forgotten about me:cry:. Luna
     
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  9. Bogie

    Bogie Snowflake Eel

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    Thanks Luna. I use API for everything but Mag test.
     
  10. R34dawn

    R34dawn Ocellaris Clown

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    I use api as well and never cross my mind about expiration date, thanks
    Luna.. maybe the next one I buy come close to the expiration date, because the first ones are almost gone and I only had them for bout 2 month or so! lot of testing on a new tank..lol
     
  11. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    My pleasure, its all about being pro-active;D Luna
     
  12. aquaboy

    aquaboy Panda Puffer

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    Aint that stuff for zits and pores?