API test kit - Aquaponic Gardening2024-03-29T07:41:52Zhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/forum/topics/api-test-kit?feed=yes&xn_auth=noI've been using my kit for a…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-03-16:4778851:Comment:4503432013-03-16T10:37:44.887ZGeorgehttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/Geoge
<p>I've been using my kit for a couple of years - just check the PH nowadays for the most part. You can buy replacements for the regents you use up. </p>
<p>I've been using my kit for a couple of years - just check the PH nowadays for the most part. You can buy replacements for the regents you use up. </p> Based on my experience with c…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-03-16:4778851:Comment:4506092013-03-16T08:27:17.787ZJay Swenbergerhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/JaySwenberger
<p>Based on my experience with chemical test kits from other areas of life, these expiration dates are often based on unopened containers. They typically have a <span style="text-decoration: underline;">much</span> shorter effective expiration once opened. I've worked with some that are only good for 3-4 days once the cap is first removed.</p>
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<p><br></br> <br></br> <cite>Tim Sumrall said:…</cite></p>
<p>Based on my experience with chemical test kits from other areas of life, these expiration dates are often based on unopened containers. They typically have a <span style="text-decoration: underline;">much</span> shorter effective expiration once opened. I've worked with some that are only good for 3-4 days once the cap is first removed.</p>
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<p><br/> <br/> <cite>Tim Sumrall said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/api-test-kit?page=1&commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A450336&x=1#4778851Comment450336"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>My bottles have a expiration date (04/2017) but I've read where some people don't see a date (older threads?).</p>
<p>Here's some stolen research, thanks Samantha.</p>
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<p>The LOT number at the top of API test kit bottles are the date of manufacture. The API test kits typically expire 3 to 4 years after the date of manufacture depending on the type of test kit. These were the expiration periods that I found from API:<br/> <br/> Ammonia Test Solution # 1 - 3 Years<br/> Ammonia Test Solution # 2 - 3 Years<br/> High Range pH Indicator Solution - 3 Years<br/> Nitrate Test Solution # 1 - 3 Years<br/> Nitrate Test Solution # 2 - 3 years<br/> GH Test Solution - 3 Years<br/> Calcium Test Solution #1 - 3 Years<br/> Calcium Test Solution #2 - 3 Years<br/> Phosphate Test Solution #1 - 3 Years<br/> Phosphate Test Solution #2 - 3 Years<br/> Copper Test Solution - 3 Years<br/> KH Test Solution - 4 Years<br/> Nitrite Test Solution - 4 Years</p>
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</blockquote> My bottles have a expiration…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-03-16:4778851:Comment:4503362013-03-16T08:21:50.246ZTim Sumrallhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/TimSumrall
<p>My bottles have a expiration date (04/2017) but I've read where some people don't see a date (older threads?).</p>
<p>Here's some stolen research, thanks Samantha.</p>
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<p>The LOT number at the top of API test kit bottles are the date of manufacture. The API test kits typically expire 3 to 4 years after the date of manufacture depending on the type of test kit. These were the expiration periods that I found from API:<br></br> <br></br> Ammonia Test…</p>
<p>My bottles have a expiration date (04/2017) but I've read where some people don't see a date (older threads?).</p>
<p>Here's some stolen research, thanks Samantha.</p>
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<p>The LOT number at the top of API test kit bottles are the date of manufacture. The API test kits typically expire 3 to 4 years after the date of manufacture depending on the type of test kit. These were the expiration periods that I found from API:<br/> <br/> Ammonia Test Solution # 1 - 3 Years<br/> Ammonia Test Solution # 2 - 3 Years<br/> High Range pH Indicator Solution - 3 Years<br/> Nitrate Test Solution # 1 - 3 Years<br/> Nitrate Test Solution # 2 - 3 years<br/> GH Test Solution - 3 Years<br/> Calcium Test Solution #1 - 3 Years<br/> Calcium Test Solution #2 - 3 Years<br/> Phosphate Test Solution #1 - 3 Years<br/> Phosphate Test Solution #2 - 3 Years<br/> Copper Test Solution - 3 Years<br/> KH Test Solution - 4 Years<br/> Nitrite Test Solution - 4 Years</p> Hi Harold-
I am quite activ…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-03-16:4778851:Comment:4503272013-03-16T02:36:00.343ZLeo White Bearhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/LeoWhiteBear
<p>Hi Harold-</p>
<p> I am quite active on these forums as I am totally addicted to AP. I was just curious on the "shelf life" of these test kits and am pleased that someong answered my post so soon. My indoor small units are doing quite well with the sage, celery, basil and lavender in them. Can't wait for spring so I can start on my 24' geodome greenhouse. I hope the town doesn't reject the plans for it, if so I will go with the standard structure of a 16 x 24' GH. Tahnks again for your…</p>
<p>Hi Harold-</p>
<p> I am quite active on these forums as I am totally addicted to AP. I was just curious on the "shelf life" of these test kits and am pleased that someong answered my post so soon. My indoor small units are doing quite well with the sage, celery, basil and lavender in them. Can't wait for spring so I can start on my 24' geodome greenhouse. I hope the town doesn't reject the plans for it, if so I will go with the standard structure of a 16 x 24' GH. Tahnks again for your reply.</p>
<p>Leo</p>
<p><br/> <br/> <cite>Harold Sukhbir said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://community.theaquaponicsource.com/forum/topics/api-test-kit?commentId=4778851%3AComment%3A450323&xg_source=msg_com_forum#4778851Comment450323"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Hi Leo,</p>
<p>Good to see you're still quite active on the Forums.........good job! I have gone through 3 test kits already. One stored on top of my water heater, one outside(temps get up to 95Deg F, and one in a cool place. I must say they take quite a licking since they've all performed perfectly accurately. API is like the energizer bunny...........going.....going...going<a style="cursor: pointer;" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://www.bkserv.net/images/Smile.gif"/></a></p>
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</blockquote> Hi Leo,
Good to see you're st…tag:aquaponicgardening.ning.com,2013-03-16:4778851:Comment:4503232013-03-16T01:29:11.729ZHarold Sukhbirhttps://aquaponicgardening.ning.com/profile/HaroldSukhbir
<p>Hi Leo,</p>
<p>Good to see you're still quite active on the Forums.........good job! I have gone through 3 test kits already. One stored on top of my water heater, one outside(temps get up to 95Deg F, and one in a cool place. I must say they take quite a licking since they've all performed perfectly accurately. API is like the energizer bunny...........going.....going...going<a style="cursor: pointer;"><img src="http://www.bkserv.net/images/Smile.gif"/></a></p>
<p>Hi Leo,</p>
<p>Good to see you're still quite active on the Forums.........good job! I have gone through 3 test kits already. One stored on top of my water heater, one outside(temps get up to 95Deg F, and one in a cool place. I must say they take quite a licking since they've all performed perfectly accurately. API is like the energizer bunny...........going.....going...going<a style="cursor: pointer;"><img src="http://www.bkserv.net/images/Smile.gif"/></a></p>