Api Fresh Water Master Test Kit

[onebto]

Hello all just a little help some of my test bottles are getting a little low now especially the Ammonia and PH.

Can you buy the items individually from API or other outlet or does one have to purchase a new kit?

I know you can get independent kits for testing diffrent items i have one for testing KH/ALK made by Salifert, But i do like the API ones so if you know of an on-line outlet that sells them please could you post the site

Thanks Ian.

 

[petertr]

You can buy them on ebay.

 

[onebto]

Thanks

 

[Eclecticoldsod]

If the rest of it is over a year old, it may be best to get a new test kit. Some of the chemicals go off over time and become less accurate.

 

[Essjay33 148]

This is how to tell if they have expired. I emailed API and this is their reply:


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 # 28A0108. This is a pH reagent manufactured in January of 2008. Wide Range pH, High Range pH, Ammonia, 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.