Hagen Master Test Kit bad?

[Asthrou]

I recently purchased this item from Superpet for 1/2 the price.

http://www.hagen.com/canada/english/aquatic/product.cfm?CAT=1&SUBCAT=124&PROD_ID=01078600010101


Looking at the "Use before" date on the back it says 06/30/2006. Which is over a year ago now. I am wondering what out of this kit is now useless and what is still good. Any thoughts?

 

[Asthrou]

I should also mention that the kit contains the following tests:

- All Hagen test kits including ammonia, pH, calcium, phosphate, iron, nitrite, nitrate, KH and GH included

 

[Asthrou]

Any thoughts? I am not sure what would be still be good and what would be bad.

 

[gheitman]

I have this kit myself. I've read that the reagents in the test kit have a shelf life of four years as long as they haven't been opened. Once they are opened they are good for two years. I suggest you contact Hagen and see what they can tell you. Some or all of the tests might still be useful. Those that aren't you can get replacement reagents from www.bigalsonline.com. That is where I got my replacements.

 

[Asthrou]

Thank you for your responce! I am glad to know that there is an easy way to replace the test liquids

 

[Mgamer20o0]

i wouldnt trust it if the use by date is over a year old but it doesnt hurt to ask.