Water Testing Kits

[Ronniem]

I have been using test strips for several years and want to change over to a kit where the water and chemicals are mix in a vial. My question is this:

Does the chemicals used for testing have a self life?
If I have some chemicals left over from this year, can I use them nest year?
I would prefer buying a more expensive kit, but would want it to last more then one season.

Thanks, Ronnie

[Rangeball]

http://www.poolsolutions.com/kit/ps234_reagent_life.html

This is for the kit sold here.

[Simmons99]

I think its recommended to replace reagents after 12 months - but it could be less if the chemicals are stored in a hot and/or humid area.

[Ronniem]

Can all the chemicals be purchased seperately when needed or is it more cost effective to replace the entire kit?

Thanks, Ronnie

[aylad]

You can purchase them either way. Ben offers the refills separately, as well as grouped with the more frequently used reagents. You can also buy them separately at a pool store.

Janet