Old 06-14-2008, 10:33 AM   #1
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Longetivity of water piils...

Hey all, I was wondering what the shelf life is of water purefication tablets are? There sealed in a small glass bottle w/tin lid. How often should they be replaced-2 years or so? thanks all. Bob
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Old 06-14-2008, 03:41 PM   #2
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Its called 'Potable Aqua' Its a 2 part system. 1st-use the nuetralizing tablets 2nd-nuetrilizers the iodine after taste and color. Guess I am good to go. Thanks ,Bob
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Old 06-14-2008, 07:31 PM   #3
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bleach unsented 2drops per qt, 1tea spoon per gal. buy the good stuff,rotate every year.
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Old 06-15-2008, 09:56 AM   #4
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The chemical may not expire, but I have had some older bottles go bad as the steel caps rusted away! That Iodine is nearly as corrosive as Chlorine. Check the bottles every so often!
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